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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 ..

11/10/2026

I love Ashtanga because it gives us a clear framework to begin our practice….not something rigid, but a guide to explore and make our own.
Like learning music, we start with structure, and over time it becomes a unique expression of who we are.

My Ashtanga yoga classes focus on doing what feels comfortable for your own body, mind, and soul, never judging or comparing yourself to others. Although I’m guiding the practice, I’m not at all dogmatic in my approach. I like to allow space for personal exploration and autonomy.

We focus on what feels safe, natural and empowering for your own individual body and mind, never on perfection.

Through this process, the Ashtanga practice becomes more than physical movement. It becomes a way to notice the subtle shifts of the body and breath, and to observe how the mind constantly whispers - telling us we’re doing well or not well enough, comparing us to others or to an ideal image. How we respond to those thoughts, consciously or not, is where the deeper yoga truly begins

Through mindful movement, breath, and repetition, you’ll build confidence, and ashtanga becomes a lifelong tool to help navigate life’s chaos with health, happiness and inner strength.

🗓️Next class tomorrow at 6pm
📍Compton Church
👉www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day ☺️

We know Ashtanga yoga is amazing for the body, but it’s also just as powerful for the mind…

✨ Movement reduces stress hormones and boosts endorphins.
✨ Mindfulness helps us manage emotions and ease anxiety or low mood.
✨ Community reminds us we’re not alone - being part of a supportive yoga class can make all the difference.

This , make your wellbeing a priority. Bring movement and mindfulness into your routine - your mind will thank you 😊

So book your spot in class now - www.plymouthyoga.co.uk - and give your mind and body the care they deserve 😊

🗓️Next class: tomorrow morning at 10am
📍Block Gym, RWY

Every Body Welcome 🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

⚠️ It’s my last week of classes before I head away for a week, so come get your Ashtanga fix while you can! Move, breathe, and find balance 🙏

08/10/2026

I am a Yoga teacher, not an influencer.

I am so sick and tired of social media. I never signed up to be a content creator!

I want to build supportive, inclusive Ashtanga Yoga classes, deepen my knowledge of all the Series, and keep learning. I want to actually teach people - the job I’m qualified for and deeply passionate about - not spend half my life feeding an algorithm.

Apparently, to convince Instagram that my students should see my posts, I need to churn out endless reels, trends, and carousels.

▪️Post at the wrong time 📉 Reach drops.

▪️Don’t jump on the latest beige-clad fad? 📉 You don’t exist.

▪️Don’t use the latest format? 📉 Bye.

Meanwhile, I’m trying to find time to actually be good at my job - studying the tradition, and focusing on the actual human beings who step onto their mats in my classes.
THAT is where my energy belongs - not creating trendy 7-second posture reels just to get views.

I care about safe, traditional, and compassionate teaching, but apparently, genuine expertise isn’t as algorithm-friendly as a viral yoga hack.

I’ll still post and share schedule updates, but I’m not measuring the value of my teaching by views and likes. The real transformation happens on the mat, inside the breath and movement of the practice - not in pleasing an algorithm.

To everyone who shows up, likes or shares a post, or supports my classes, as always, a HUGE THANK YOU 🙏 You mean infinitely more to me than any algorithm.

I’m not interested in chasing trends.

I’m only interested in supporting students to practice, breathe, and find that yoga calm 😊

⚠️ This coming week will be my last full week of classes before I go away for a week, and then again a few days after, so I really hope to see you on the mat before I go 🙏

06/10/2026

NEW CLASS TIME!

Ashtanga yoga is all about how it makes us feel….moving the body to still and calm the mind ☺️
And why I always suggest in class that we practice without judgement, and that we’re not aiming for perfection, but cultivating an awareness of the breath, body and mind ❤️
Why not join us tomorrow at *6PM* (NEW TIME) at Stoke Damerel Church and discover for yourself the endless benefits of this innately wise, traditional, complete practice…..Every Body welcome😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

04/10/2026

🍂 IT’S TIME TO COME BACK TO YOU 🍁

Summer is over, the craziness is settling, and October brings that lovely feeling of returning to a little more routine and rhythm 🍁

Your Ashtanga practice is time you choose to give back to yourself…

✨ Time to move your body.

✨ Time to breathe.

✨ Time to quiet the mind.

✨ Time to reconnect and simply be

Committing to a regular practice is the ultimate act of self-care. When we make space for ourselves, something shifts….we become more grounded, more aware, and the benefits ripple far beyond the mat ✨

🗓️ Next Class: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Compton Church

Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning after a summer break, or a seasoned practitioner, you are welcome exactly as you are 🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

👉 book here - www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

03/10/2026

Why not get make the most of your weekend with a health boosting, stress busting Ashtanga yoga practice tomorrow at 10am at Block Gym, Rwy….moving your body to calm and still your mind ☺️
Every Body welcomed and catered for as I give multi level options😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

Book your spot here ~ www.plymouthyoga.co.uk 🙏

29/09/2026

Best the mid-week slump and reset your energy with Ashtanga Yoga ✨

Join us tomorrow at 6:15 PM in the lovely Parish Centre at Stoke Damerel Church for an Ashtanga session devised to balance, ground, and re-energise your body and mind 😊

💡 Why we always squat in class:
Our modern, chair-bound lifestyles can take a heavy toll on western hips and lower backs.
Just a few minutes of deep squatting each day works wonders, helping you build mobility, release tightness, and stay grounded - or better yet, come practice with us!
(Swipe to Photo 2 to see the classic squat. Bhujapidasana pictured is for those wanting an extra challenge 😉)

Beyond the physical benefits, squatting helps bring you back into your body after a day spent staring at screens or stuck in your head, bringing much needed grounding.

Every Body welcome, whether you’re a beginner or experienced practitioner. Options are always offered 😀🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🙏

27/09/2026

REFLECTION ✨️ When we practice Ashtanga Yoga, every posture becomes a quiet mirror. While the physical practice builds strength and flexibility, the real work happens internally...

How we meet ourselves on the mat is often a direct reflection of how we navigate life off it.
Ashtanga yoga isn't just about strength or getting upside down - it’s about observing our natural flow, finding stillness in the middle of effort, and learning to balance it all

Ashtanga teaches us to navigate tension with grace, stay grounded when our world turns upside down, and respect the natural rhythm of effort and rest.

Whether you’re looking to build focus, explore your physical edge, or simply find a moment of clarity and calm, you’re so welcome to join us 😀

Next class -

🗓️ Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

📍 Compton Church

👉 Book here - www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

Every Body welcome 😀🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🙏

26/09/2026

✨Ashtanga Yoga: A Practice for Body, Mind & Soul ✨

Practicing Ashtanga yoga leaves us feeling happy, healthy, and deeply calm ☺️

In the West, yoga is often seen as just physical exercise. But in reality, the practicing of postures is to make us physically strong and flexible, freeing the body from any physical problems, which in turn frees the mind.

Ashtanga invites us to turn inward, focusing not on the world outside, but on what is happening within. The internal focus and rhythmic repetition of the series has a unique way of bringing us back to the present, which is all we truly have. It shows us that each moment is unique and invites us to embrace it….

And that is why for so many dedicated practitioners Ashtanga yoga never gets boring ☺️

Why not join us for a grounding, cleansing, calming yet uplifting Ashtanga yoga practice….

🗓 Tomorrow at 10am

📍 Block Gym

👉Book here -www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

✨Every Body Welcome😀🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🙏

22/09/2026

Worried about fitting into an Ashtanga Yoga class? Don't be 😊

We’ve all walked into a new yoga class wondering what to expect. Will everyone else be younger, stronger, bendier, or know exactly what they’re doing? Will there be anyone like me?

The truth? Our Ashtanga community is wonderfully diverse. It spans decades in age, every level of experience, and a huge variety of backgrounds.

Recent classes have included a local PT, retirees, a physiotherapist, a runner recovering from injury, an Indian student who enjoys my classes because they remind them of the yoga they experienced growing up in India, complete beginners, and students who have been coming for over a decade.

And often, you would never know.

Every Body is equal, but every body is unique.

That’s the beauty of Ashtanga Yoga. Because the sequence stays the same, there are no surprises. You can switch off the external noise and make each posture your own - whether you’re building strength, adapting to life changes, or just showing up as you are today.

Our goal isn't performance. It’s moving the body, steadying the breath, and calming the mind.

So if you're wondering whether there will be someone like you in class, there's a very good chance there will be.

And if there isn't, you'll still be welcomed exactly as you are 😊🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🙏

📅 Next Class: Tomorrow at 6:15 PM
📍Parish Centre,Stoke Damerel Church

Book here - www.plymouthyoga.co.uk

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