Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga. This is a simple, slow-paced style of yoga with a focus on holding poses for slightly longer to calm the mind and stretch the body. Supportive props will be provided if needed.

Yes! Sessions are suitable for all abilities and modifications will be offered as needed.

The Botanic Cottage gate, located halfway along Inverleith Place EH3 5QB. Please see the Plan Your Visit section of the website for more information or find the exact location on the What3Words app by searching the words forks.inform.misty. A member of staff will stand on the street outside the gate to help signpost the entrance. There will be a short outdoor walk of around 10 minutes to reach the Palm Houses.

There are no parking facilities onsite at the Botanics but there is ample parking around the periphery of the Garden. Please use metered parking bays on Arboretum Road, Arboretum Place, Inverleith Place, Inverleith Terrace, East Fettes Avenue, Carrington Road and Fettes Avenue (free after 5:30pm). Resident permit bays should be avoided.

Please see the Plan Your Visit page of our website for other helpful travel information.

Each session will last approximately one hour inside the Palm Houses. The advertised start times allow for a short walk through the Garden to reach the venue and time to settle in advance of the session starting. We recommend allowing 2 hours from the advertised start time for your whole experience.

Numbers have been capped at 14 per session to allow comfortable space and sightlines within the venue.

Comfortable clothing you can move in. Please note, the floor of the Palm Houses is solid sandstone and should be considered an outdoor space, so we recommend bringing light, non-marking footwear or a pair of comfortable socks to wear.

We recommend arriving in the clothing you intend to participate in. We have toilet facilities available at the meeting point which can be used for changing if absolutely necessary, but we do not have dedicated changing rooms.

Mats, cushions, blankets and yoga blocks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if preferred. A bottle of water is also recommended.

Please note that food and all other drinks are not permitted within the venue. Bag storage will not be available so it is appreciated if attendees are mindful of bringing additional items.

Yes, the venue is heated to 15° during the day. Please be aware that the venue can feel warmer on sunny days due to solar gain so layers are recommended.

Tickets are non-refundable. Please see below for information on our cancellation policy.

If you arrive at the meeting point more than 15 minutes after the advertised start time, we regret that you will not be able to join. Refunds cannot be issued in the instance of lateness.

Every effort will be made to ensure this activity goes ahead, including on rainy days.

However, if the weather presents a safety risk to visitors or staff (for example high winds, snow/ice or other weather warnings) a decision will be made to cancel the activity. In this instance, you will be notified via email and a full refund will be issued.

Please ensure you book with an email address you use regularly and look out for communications from palmhouse@rbge.org.uk.

No refunds will be offered if the weather is simply inclement.

Yes, please follow this link to add yourself to the waiting list for this preview event, and we will get in touch should a space become available.

If you miss out this time, please keep an eye on our website and social media channels as a full programme of Palm House events running throughout the Autumn will be announced shortly.

We are pleased to offer this event as part of a brand new programme developed specially for the Palm Houses.

We will be collecting feedback from participants as part of our continued development of this area of work and may also have a photographer present.

If preferred, participants can opt out of photography by speaking to a member of staff on the day.

Please contact us at palmhouse@rbge.org.uk and a member of the Engagement team will get back to you as soon as possible.