About Forma

Hello, I’m Sophie.

I’m a yoga teacher based in the North Cotswolds, and I help people feel stronger, calmer and more confident in their bodies through yoga and strength training.

Forma grew out of something I kept noticing in the people around me — particularly women living full, busy lives. Work, family and responsibilities often mean that our own wellbeing gets pushed aside. We keep going, but our bodies start sending small signals: niggles, stiffness, lower energy, or simply the sense that we don’t feel as strong or comfortable as we once did.

At the same time, many of us begin to think more seriously about the years ahead. As we watch people around us grow older, it becomes clear how important strength, mobility and a healthy mind are in shaping the kind of life we’re able to live.

But knowing that doesn’t always make it easy to begin.

Over the years I’ve seen how intimidating traditional gyms can feel for many people — environments where you’re expected to figure everything out yourself and hope your form is correct. For many women, it’s simply difficult to know what kind of movement will actually help their body.

Forma was created as an alternative to that.

Supportive yoga class building strength, mobility and confidence.

How I work

Through a combination of yoga and thoughtful strength training, I offer supportive, personalised guidance to help people reconnect with their bodies and build strength, mobility and confidence in a way that feels positive and sustainable.

Yoga brings balance, mobility and space in the body. Strength training builds resilience, helping us move through life with more strength, energy and ease. Together, they create something incredibly powerful.

What I love most about this work is the people. I care deeply about the individuals I work with, and I take time to understand what each person needs from movement and how I can best support them.

People often describe my classes as warm, encouraging and supportive — and creating that environment is incredibly important to me.

My approach is informed by science and careful teaching, but it’s also deeply human.

Because movement is never just about exercise.

It’s about reconnecting with your body, rebuilding strength and confidence, and creating the foundations for a healthy, vibrant life.

That’s the heart of Forma.

Sophie

Supportive, hands-on guidance during a small group yoga and strength session.

  • Working with Sophie has been such a lovely experience and a real confidence boost. She is an amazing and supportive teacher.

    — Emily

  • I absolutely loved Sophie’s style, the pace of the class and how relaxing it was. She’s such a special teacher — even her voice is full of warmth and nurture.

    — Jess

  • Sophie’s class has become a quiet sanctuary in my week. She’s taught me so much more than how to balance — she’s shown me that it’s okay to take time for myself, which has been such a valuable lesson.

    — Fran

  • Sophie's style of teaching is very inclusive. She invites you into the postures, which makes the practice feel much more personal to my body.

    — Frances

  • Sophie’s yoga classes are such a tonic after a challenging day at work. She has a wonderful way of leading the class and creating a really special atmosphere.

    — Felicity