Lockdown Roadmap for England

The Prime Minister has announced a proposed roadmap for England to move out of lockdown, which includes five suggested dates to gradually ease restrictions. These dates are subject to change and will depend on England passing four key tests. 

We appreciate that many of you are concerned about your classes and would like to prepare for the reopening of in-person lessons. To allay these worries, you can find the proposed roadmap for returning to in-person classes below. 

The government will announce one week in advance whether the restrictions will be lifted as planned. Please follow the government guidelines to ensure you are following lockdown legislation. 

08/03/2021 - Schools to reopen for face to face teaching. Yoga classes can be carried out in schools as part of educational provision, and children’s classes provided as wraparound care. 

• Facemasks are expected to be worn when moving around communal areas in schools such as corridors.  
  
  

29/03/2021 - Formally organised yoga classes for adults and under-18s can also restart outdoors for up to 30 people (including the instructor). Social distancing measures should be adhered to.

• All children will be able to access outdoor childcare and supervised activities. Parent and child groups can take place outdoors with a limit of 15 attendees (children under 5 do not count toward the total number of attendees). 
  
  

12/04/2021 - Indoor leisure centres and gyms can reopen for individual training. 1:1 coaching can restart at this time, providing COVID secure protocols are being followed. Private classes cannot take in private homes, they should only be held in designated venues.

• Children’s activities can take place indoors. Parent and children groups of up to 15 people (not counting children aged under 5) can restart indoors.

• Overnight stays away from home can take place in this country in self-contained accommodation settings. Retreats can take place providing they follow these rules. 
  
  
• Please read our recommendations for teaching yoga classes indoors here. 
  
  

17/05/2021 - Organised indoor group yoga classes can begin providing the venue follows Covid-secure guidance. You can read our recommendations for teaching yoga classes indoors here. 

• Private yoga classes can take place in a private home providing a risk assessment has been carried out beforehand, and Covid-19 regulations have been adhered to.
  
  
• Chanting can resume in small groups with Covid-secure measures in place.
   

19/07/2021 - All legal limits on social contact will be removed. 

• For more information about the final easing of lockdown in England, follow this link. 

** The above information was correct at the time of writing. We always recommend that you double-check any guidelines with your local authority/council for up to date information. 

** Visit GOV.UK for the full roadmap document

** Sport England Restrictions Information