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Yoga Classes in Exeter
Thinking about joining a yoga class in Exeter, but not quite sure what to expect?
Perhaps you are completely new to yoga, you practised in the past and would like to return to yoga after a break, or you already have an established practice but are simply new to my yoga classes.
Whichever applies to you, starting a new class can sometimes feel a little daunting.
Will I know what I’m doing? Will everyone else be more experienced? What if I’m not flexible? What if I can’t do one of the postures?
The good news is that you don’t need to arrive knowing anything in particular.
My yoga classes in Exeter are designed to give you the opportunity to explore your own practice, with different options and variations offered throughout the class. You don’t have to make your body fit a particular yoga posture – instead, we’ll look at how we can make the practice work for your body.
Who are my Exeter yoga classes suitable for?
I teach small, friendly yoga classes in Exminster and Topsham, near Exeter, and welcome people with a range of yoga experience.
You might be:
- trying yoga for the very first time
- returning to yoga after months or years away
- already practising yoga but looking for a new class or teacher
- wanting to improve your strength, mobility or balance
- interested in exploring different aspects of yoga
- looking for some dedicated time to move, breathe and slow down.
You certainly don’t have to be able to touch your toes!
My classes are primarily Hatha-based yoga flows, but I draw on different styles of yoga where they complement what we are exploring, including Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative yoga.
Some classes are a little stronger and more dynamic, while others are slower and more grounding.
The important thing is that you are encouraged to work at the level that feels appropriate for you.
What happens when you arrive at your first yoga class?
If you’re new to my class, please introduce yourself when you arrive and let me know that it’s your first session with me.
If there is anything you think I should be aware of before we begin, you can also speak to me privately.
My classes are deliberately friendly and informal. You don’t need to know yoga terminology or the names of different postures, and you certainly don’t need to worry about what everyone else is doing.
I’ll guide you through the practice as we go.
All yoga equipment is provided, so you don’t need to go out and buy a yoga mat or lots of equipment before discovering whether the class is right for you.
What happens during one of my yoga classes?
We will usually begin by taking a little time to arrive on the mat.
This might involve breathing, gentle movement or simply bringing your awareness to how your body feels that day before we gradually move into the main practice.
From there, we explore our current class theme.
I generally teach my classes in five-week themes. Rather than doing something completely different every week, we spend several weeks exploring a particular aspect of yoga.
This might include balance and proprioception, hips, shoulders, backbends, forward folds, strength and stability, relaxation, breathing or an aspect of yoga philosophy.
Repeating some of the movements gives you time to become familiar with them and discover the variations that work best for you.
You don’t have to attend the entire five-week block, though. You are very welcome to join us for individual classes.
What if I’m a complete yoga beginner?
Being new to yoga doesn’t mean you need a separate version of every posture.
Instead, I’ll usually offer different ways of approaching movements throughout the class.
You might use a yoga block to bring the floor a little closer, use a strap to extend your reach, change the position of a limb, reduce the range of movement or choose an entirely different variation.
Yoga props aren’t just for beginners either. I encourage everyone to use them when they make a posture more useful, comfortable or interesting.
There isn’t a prize for choosing the hardest option!
Part of developing a yoga practice is learning to recognise what your own body needs and becoming comfortable choosing accordingly.
Returning to yoga after a break
Perhaps yoga isn’t completely new to you, but it has been a while since you last stepped onto a mat.
You don’t need to return at the same level you were practising before your break.
Bodies change. Strength, mobility, balance and confidence can change too –and that’s absolutely fine.
Give yourself time to rediscover your practice rather than trying to pick up exactly where you left off.
You may remember more than you expect, while some movements may feel completely different.
Approach your first few classes with curiosity rather than expectation.
Already practise yoga, but new to my classes?
Even if you’ve been practising yoga for years, walking into a new class can feel a little like starting again.
Different teachers use different terminology, transitions, styles and approaches.
You don’t need to know how I teach before you arrive.
My classes give you plenty of opportunity to explore. If you have an established yoga practice, you can often choose stronger variations or explore a posture in greater depth.
At the same time, I encourage experienced students to remember that the most advanced option isn’t necessarily the most appropriate option on every day.
Sometimes progressing your practice means doing less, slowing something down or paying closer attention to the detail of a familiar movement.
You don’t need to be flexible to do yoga
This is probably one of the things I hear most often from people considering their first yoga class:
“I’m not flexible enough to do yoga.”
Flexibility isn’t a prerequisite for yoga.
In fact, flexibility is only one small part of a physical yoga practice. We can also work with strength, stability, balance, coordination, proprioception, mobility and breath.
And more flexibility isn’t always better.
The aim isn’t to create the biggest or most impressive-looking posture. It is to find an appropriate combination of mobility and stability for your own body.
You’re allowed to rest
You don’t have to complete every movement I teach.
There is always the option to pause, rest or leave something out.
Some days your body may feel energetic and you might enjoy exploring a stronger variation. On another day, exactly the same posture may not feel right.
Learning to recognise those differences is an important part of yoga.
My role isn’t to make everybody in the room perform identical movements. It is to provide guidance and options so that you can develop a practice that works for you.
How my yoga classes can support your practice
A regular yoga practice can give you an opportunity to explore movement, strength, mobility, balance and relaxation, while also developing greater awareness of your body and breath.
But for me, yoga isn’t simply a collection of stretches or postures.
It is also an opportunity to notice.
How are you moving today? Where are you holding unnecessary tension? Can you slow something down? Can you breathe comfortably while you move? Can you recognise when effort is useful and when it is time to soften?
These are skills we can develop on the yoga mat and potentially take with us into everyday life.
Yoga and health considerations
Yoga can be adapted in many ways, but that doesn’t mean every yoga posture is suitable for every person.
Pregnancy, injuries, joint replacements, osteoporosis, glaucoma, heart conditions, diabetes and some medications are just a few examples of circumstances where your yoga practice may need additional consideration.
If you have a health condition, injury or other concern that could affect your practice, please let me know before class and seek appropriate medical guidance where necessary.
I’ve created a growing Yoga, Health & Safety Guide exploring different health conditions, injuries, medications, contraindications and stages of life in more detail. Explore my Yoga Health & Safety articles.
Would you prefer to start with private yoga?
A group class isn’t necessarily the best starting point for everyone.
If you feel nervous about joining a group, have specific goals or would simply like some individual guidance first, I also offer private 1-1 yoga lessons in Exeter.
A private session gives us time to look at your individual movement, experience and goals and explore variations and props without the pace of a group class.
I offer sessions for people who are completely new to yoga as well as experienced practitioners who want more individual guidance. Find out about my private 1-1 yoga lessons in Exeter.
Where can I join a yoga class near Exeter?
I currently teach weekly yoga classes in Exminster and Topsham, both easily accessible from Exeter and the surrounding area.
Yoga in Exminster
My Tuesday evening Hatha Flow class takes place at Victory Hall in Exminster.
It’s a small, friendly community class with a maximum of nine spaces. Different levels and variations are offered throughout the practice, and all equipment is provided. Find out more about my yoga classes in Exminster.
Yoga in Topsham
My Wednesday evening Hatha Flow class takes place at Kiva & Zen Studios in Topsham.
Again, I keep the group small so that there is plenty of opportunity for guidance and for everyone to develop their own practice. Find out more about my yoga classes in Topsham
Continue your yoga practice at home
Your yoga practice doesn’t have to begin when you arrive at class and disappear when you roll up your mat.
I regularly publish copies of the yoga flows and themes that we have explored together in my classes.
These include practices focusing on different areas of the body, strength, mobility, balance, relaxation and yoga philosophy.
Many include an interactive visual sequence that you can use to revisit familiar movements at home.
If you attend my classes, this is a lovely way to continue exploring a flow between sessions or return to an old favourite after we’ve moved on to our next theme. Explore my Yoga Flows to Practise at Home.
Ready to join your first class with me?
Whether it is genuinely your first ever yoga class, your first class after a long break or simply your first time practising yoga with me, you are very welcome.
You don’t need to arrive flexible.
You don’t need to know the postures.
You don’t need to keep up with anybody else.
Come as you are, take the options that work for you and give yourself the opportunity to explore your practice.
I teach small, friendly yoga classes in Exminster and Topsham near Exeter, with all equipment provided.
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And if you’re not sure whether one of my classes would be appropriate for you, please feel free to get in touch before booking. I’m always happy to answer questions about what to expect.
Want to try one of my yoga classes?
I run yoga classes in Exeter- Exminster & Topsham, Devon
My Exeter based yoga classes are suitable for most levels of yogis. There are flowing sequences, often using sun salutations and vinyasa to warm the body and move through the yoga postures.
The yoga classes include an element of all styles of yoga, to bring a fresh angle to yoga and will encourage the use of yoga props in a fun and informal environment to help you explore your practice. My styles include Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga & Restorative Yoga.
Variations to yoga postures will be given throughout the class allowing each person to adapt the class to their personal level of yoga practice. All equipment is provided.
Classes are available at Kiva & Zen Studios in Topsham, Exeter, Victory Hall in Exminster, Exeter.
Book a yoga class today and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of my Exeter yoga venues, while rejuvenating your mind and body through the practice of yoga.
Each session is designed to help you connect with your inner self, cultivate mindfulness, and improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Whether you're a beginner to yoga or an experienced practitioner, there's a class for you in my Exeter venues.
As a Yoga Teacher, I underwent my initial yoga training in India and am both qualified and registered with the Yoga Alliance. Since completing my initial yoga qualification, I have undertaken further yoga studies both here in Exeter and in locations around Europe.
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