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Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and energetic form of yoga in which postures are linked in a flowing sequ you just need to start.

My aim is to make Ashtanga Yoga accessible to everyone in friendly, authentic, inclusive, affordable classes, helping you to discover all the endless benefits to both mental and physical health of this very traditional and innately wise practice. The focus on linking breath with movement as well as 'gaze points', means the senses are actively drawn inward allowing practitioners to move through

the Ashtanga primary series with complete awareness and presence, transforming the physical practice into a 'moving meditation' allowing us to reach a deep state of concentration and cultivate an awareness of the subtlest physical and mental aspects of our being.

The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga
Improve flexibility and posture
Increase strength of bones, joints
Increase muscle tone
Improve cardiovascular fitness, lung efficiency
Reduce body fat and increase metabolism
Regulate blood pressure
Reduce stress, anxiety and depression
Increase focus and creativity
Improve quality of sleep
Increase happiness! I discovered Ashtanga Yoga quite late in life, and immediately noticed that yoga differed from other forms of exercise in the way it had a positive effect on the emotional as well as the physical state. As a secondary school teacher for 25 years, I felt it a natural progression to train to teach yoga and I was privileged to be able to train with Brian Cooper, renowned author, founder of The Yoga Alliance UK, and one of the best Ashtanga Yoga instructors in Europe. I love being able to share this practice and to watch students progress. The great thing is that it is accessible to everyone … you don’t have to be flexible or have any experience to start ..

11/05/2026

COMMUNITY ❤️✨
Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week so let’s start with ourselves! And this year the theme is community ✨

I’m so grateful that many of my students say our Ashtanga classes feel like a kind, welcoming and supportive space 🥰

There’s something truly magical about sharing the practice together, moving, breathing and flowing as one. Through yoga we connect to ourselves, and to each other, creating a beautiful SANGHA - a community of Ashtangis sharing the journey together, where everyone is welcomed, supported and valued ❤️

Together we breathe, flow, restore, smile, and discover that wonderful yoga calm ☺️

If you’d like to start your week feeling stronger, more open and more connected, come and join us.
You’ll be part of a warm and supportive community of all ages, genders and abilities 🥰

Join us this evening at 6pm at Compton Church and begin your week breathing, stretching and flowing with Ashtanga Yoga….nurturing balance in mind, body and soul….Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

10/05/2026

“The goal is not to be good at yoga…the goal is to feel good because of yoga.” 🤍

That’s exactly why I love Ashtanga yoga so much. Yes, it can build strength, flexibility and discipline, but the real magic happens beyond the postures.

Ashtanga teaches us how to breathe through discomfort, how to slow down the noise of the mind, and how to reconnect with ourselves in a world that constantly pulls us in every direction.
It’s not about achieving the “perfect” posture or becoming more advanced than anyone else.
It’s about showing up consistently, moving mindfully, and learning to feel stronger, calmer and more grounded from the inside out.

One of the best things about the practice is that it can meet you exactly where you are.
Every posture can be adapted, modified and explored in a way that supports your own body and your own journey.
There’s no rush, no finish line, and no need for perfection - just practice, patience and progress over time.

Why not join us tomorrow at 6pm at Compton Church for a grounding, calming yet energising Ashtanga class….Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

09/05/2026

This infographic beautifully highlights some of the options I offer in class… the top rows show the fuller expression of each posture, while the lower rows explore modifications of the same shapes.

Every posture can be adapted to suit every body. I always teach with a range of options and practical tips to support different body types, strengths, and limitations. It’s never about perfection - it’s about finding a way of moving that feels good, accessible, and sustainable for you, and enjoying the process along the way.

This is a lifelong practice, so there’s never any rush to “master” a posture. I prefer to think of options in terms of what feels safe or unsafe, rather than right or wrong. Ultimately, yoga becomes a framework for exploration, a life tool that helps us navigate the chaos of everyday life, supporting us to feel healthier, calmer, and stronger, both mentally and physically.

Moving the body to calm the mind ☺️

If you’d like to experience the benefits of Ashtanga yoga for yourself, come and join us tomorrow at 10am at Block Gym for a balancing, calming yet revitalising class…..Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

03/05/2026

Bottoms up!🍾🥂Happy birthday to my amazing husband, yoga buddy, and most committed student🎂🎉🧘🏻‍♂️🥳
Here’s to another 40 years of fun adventures! 💕🕉🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🏄🚴🛩🎸🎹🐶🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌱💫💖

Happy long weekend, whatever you’re up to 😀

We’re looking forward to seeing you this morning for a revitalising yet calming Ashtanga class 😄🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🙏

02/05/2026

✨ Bank Holiday = MORE time for Ashtanga Yoga✨

I hope you’re having a lovely long weekend!

We Ashtangis don’t hit pause just because it’s a Bank Holiday 😉

🙌 Join us tomorrow at 10am

This is my only class this week, so if you’ve been craving your Ashtanga fix, this is your moment. Expect a beautifully steady, grounding flow designed to energise your body, steady your mind, and leave you feeling calm, refreshed, and fully reset.

✨Strong. Balanced. Intentional.

And why not make a day of it?
After class, soak up the Bank Holiday vibes - wander the food & craft market, grab a coffee and something to eat, or head down to the sea for a peaceful post-practice stroll 🌊☕🥮

Every Body welcome - whether you’re brand new or a seasoned yogi

👉 Secure your spot: www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

🚗 Parking info:
Free parking available in the Yard (please allow extra time due to the market & diversions)
OR park at Stonehouse Creek car park - just a 10 minute walk away

Come move, breathe, and reset with us 🙏

30/04/2026

Lift off into May with Ashtanga Yoga 🚀🌸🧘‍♀️

When I first started Ashtanga yoga in my 40s, I wasn’t naturally strong, mentally or physically. That’s why strength postures are important to me and my personal yoga journey. I wasn’t able to click my fingers and be in a headstand. It took months of practice, countless chaturangas. And plenty of self doubt.

But one of the most valuable things I’ve learnt along the way is that every posture has its time. No amount of forcing or pushing will change it.

The key to a good practice is learning to be at peace with ourselves and our bodies as they are right now. Keep showing up, don’t give up, but don’t force it either. Find a way of moving that feels good, and enjoy the journey. Ashtanga is a lifelong practice; there’s no rush to “master” anything.

There will always be postures we’re working on (and they’re different for Every Body!), but we’ve got years ahead of us. I’m currently practising the intermediate series, and, even at 60, rather than deteriorating physically, I feel stronger and more flexible than ever as my practice is still improving - very slowly!

Ultimately our practice is a framework within which we can experiment and explore, a 'life tool' to help cope with the chaos of life, to help us feel healthier, happier and stronger both mentally and physically.....💪❤️

Why not join us on SUNDAY at 10am at Block Gym (my ONLY class this week) for a strength building, health boosting, uplifting yet calming Ashtanga yoga session....Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

"The very essence of yoga is that the practice must be adapted to the individual, not the other way around." -T.K.V. Desikachar

26/04/2026

In the whirlwind of daily life, find your stillness with Ashtanga Yoga ☺️

Through the practice we learn into tune into the present moment with compassion and curiosity.

We focus on the breath, the sensations in the body, turning our awareness inwards, and find inner calm

Not to turn away from the outside world, but to enable us to face the world with positivity, strength and peace ✨

See you tomorrow at 6pm at Compton Church….Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

25/04/2026

Contrary to what is portrayed more and more on social media, yoga is so much more than what happens on the mat.
When we see advanced shapes or even gymnastics/ contortion, we often assume they mean someone is “better” at yoga.
But yoga isn’t hierarchical.

There’s no such thing as being “good” at yoga.
Just like there’s no being “good” at drinking water.
We drink water because we know it supports our well-being.
But no one says you’re better at drinking water based on how you hold the cup!

Ashtanga Yoga is the same.
We practice it because it’s good for our mind, body and soul

But the shapes you make doesn’t make your practice more worthy than someone else’s.
It’s not about what your practice looks like.
It’s about how it meets you….

Ashtanga Yoga invites us to be compassionate and present -not performative.
It’s not about comparison or perfection. It’s about quietening the noise and beginning to find inner peace ✨

Show up for you.
Exactly as you are✨

Why not come to class on Sunday morning and discover the endless benefits of practicing Ashtanga yoga....move, breathe, turn your focus inwards and find that yoga calm....You’ll feel better for it.... Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🙏

“The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It is about using posture to understand and transform yourself.” - Iyengar

⚠️The traffic flow is now much better in Stonehouse and not too much of a problem at all on Sunday mornings 😀

22/04/2026

HAPPY EARTH DAY 🌍♥️
“Our Power, Our Planet”

The earth beneath us, the sky above us, balance within ✨

Remember you have 2 homes - the Earth and your body ❤️

Take care of your body with a consistent Ashtanga yoga practice, which improves our energy levels, peace of mind, concentration, digestion, metabolic efficiency, mobility of the spine, flexibility, and the power and strength of our body and mind 😊

Join us on Sunday morning at Block Gym, RWY for a health boosting, strength building, calming yet energising class and discover for yourself the endless benefits of Ashtanga Yoga…….Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

19/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness month, so a reminder to take some time for self care, some time for YOU….

Why not prioritise your well-being with a stress busting, strength building, calming yet uplifting Ashtanga practice tomorrow at 6pm at Compton Church….. and leave class feeling lighter, calmer and more balanced 😊

Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

18/04/2026

✨ The secret to a PERFECT practice ✨
If you’re reading this, you might be searching for the secret to the perfect practice. After decades of showing up on the mat, I can tell you - it’s much simpler than you think.

The PERFECT practice is the ONE THAT HAPPENS

It’s easy to get caught up in ideas of what yoga should look like - especially in the social media world of polished images and advanced poses. We tell ourselves we’ll practice when we have more time, more energy, or the ‘right’ mindset.
But how often does that moment actually come?

Some days your practice will feel light, steady, even effortless. Other days, your body might feel heavy or tight, your mind distracted. Both are part of the practice. Both are perfectly fine

We don’t come to yoga to be perfect.
We come to yoga to meet ourselves - exactly as we are.
This isn’t about waiting.
It’s about choosing something positive for your body and mind, today.

And here’s the truth - everyone in the room is carrying something. Busy schedules, tired mornings, small aches and pains…

But they show up anyway.
They’re choosing Ashtanga yoga as a reason to move forward, not stand still.

If you’re ready to feel better, stronger, revitalised, come and be part of something that lifts you up….

✨ Join us tomorrow at 10am at Block Gym…..Every Body Welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

⚠️ Please note there is congested traffic in Stonehouse, so allow plenty of travel time to ensure prompt arrival 🙏

Address

Torr Lane
Plymouth
PL35NY

Website

http://www.plymouthyoga.co.uk/

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