Online yoga with Laura · live on Zoom
First Light
Thursday morning yoga, from November to spring
Thursdays 7–7.30am · 5 Nov 2026 – 18 Feb 2027
- 30 minutes of live yoga, the way we start a retreat morning
- 14 classes, with every replay yours to rewatch for a year
- Begin in the November dark, finish as the February light comes back
£85
full series, early-bird until midnight Sun 1 Nov £99
£99 full series · or drop in for £10 a class
★★★★★ 5-star Google reviews · Zest Life retreats since 2011
The class
A retreat morning, from home
First Light is a 30-minute online yoga class with Laura, live each Thursday through the winter. It grew out of a request we hear at the end of almost every retreat: how do I keep this going once I'm home?
If you've been on retreat with us, it's a simple way to keep your practice ticking over until we see you again. If you're new to Zest Life, it's a lovely way to get a feel for how a retreat morning unfolds before you book one.
Half an hour, once a week, before the day asks anything of you. It's enough to ease the stiffness of dark mornings and long days at a desk, and to start Thursday feeling like yourself.
How it works
Nothing to remember, no logins
1
Book your place
Choose the full series of 14 classes, or drop in for a single Thursday.
2
One link, all winter
Laura emails you one Zoom link for the whole series, plus a calendar invite so every Thursday is in your diary.
3
Step onto your mat
Each week, click the link at 7am and move with Laura. Miss a morning? Series bookers can rewatch every class for a year.
From Laura
Why the morning?
On retreat, we start every day on the mat, often as the light is coming up. It sets the tone for everything that follows.
At home, I've practised most mornings since the summer, whatever my energy when I wake. On the days I least feel like it, I remind myself that yoga gives energy back. That small, steady routine has carried me through a busy few months.
A November morning at home will look rather different from a retreat sunrise, but there's still something special about meeting the dawn together.
Dates & prices
Join for the winter, or drop in
Every Thursday, 7–7.30am UK time · 5 November 2026 to 18 February 2027
Early-bird · ends midnight Sun 1 Nov
Best value
Full series
£85 £99
£99
- All 14 live classes
- Every replay to rewatch for a whole year
- One Zoom link and a calendar invite
- Around £6 a class
- Around £7 a class
Flexible
Drop in
£10
- One live Thursday class
- Book whenever suits you
- Zoom link sent by email
Practising with Laura
What guests say
“Laura is a truly inspiring yoga teacher and retreat leader, who combined mindfulness exercises with challenging and varied yoga sessions.”
Allen H. · 5★ Google review
“The yoga was nurturing, reviving and calming... I thoroughly recommend it!”
Ceri D. · 5★ Google review
“The yoga practice was the right level of challenge and chill.”
Karen I. · 5★ Google review
Good to know
Questions about First Light
Do I need to have done yoga before?
No. First Light is open to anyone, whether you've practised with Laura on retreat or you're new to Zest Life. Laura will offer options throughout, so you can work at the level that feels right on the day.
What do I need?
A yoga mat, a little floor space and a laptop, tablet or phone with Zoom. A blanket or cushion is useful for seated moments, and a warm layer for winter mornings.
How do I join each class?
Once you've booked the series, Laura emails you one Zoom link that works every week, plus a calendar invite for every Thursday. Just click the link at 7am.
What if I miss a Thursday?
Series bookers can rewatch every class for a whole year, so you can catch up whenever suits you.
Can I join after the series has started?
Yes. Book the series at any point and you'll get the link for the remaining live classes, plus the replays. Or drop in for £10 whenever you like.
What's the difference between the series and drop-in?
The series gives you all 14 live classes and a year of replays for £99 (£85 early-bird until midnight on Sunday 1 November). A drop-in is £10 for a single live class.
I have another question
Email info@zestlife.co.uk and Laura will get back to you.
Starts Thursday 5 November
Meet the dawn with us this winter
Fourteen Thursday mornings, half an hour each, from the darkest weeks of the year to the first signs of spring.
