Teachers Directory

North Devon

Claire Brejcha

c_brejcha@yahoo.co.uk

0779 215 7735

3 weekly classes running in South Molton, Chumleigh and High bullen Hotel - Chittlehamholt

Workshops also throughout the year  

Yoga inspired by the wisdom of Vanda Scaravelli which encourages us to bring more awareness to what is happening within us as we practice.  Through conscious breathwork and a surrendering to gravity we can begin to 'undo' tension so that yoga postures can begin to unfold from within.  This wonderful way of practicing yoga invites ease and lightness into body and mind.

Classes are suitable for any level of experience.

Alex Giffoni

xgiffoni@yahoo.co.uk

07794917675

Classes, one to one and workshops

Breathing yoga

Awareness, space and stillness for all. 

Nicola Macdonald

ranola@macace.net

01237 472532

07968898847

Bideford

Mixed ability classes daytime and evenings, pregnancy and post natal yoga.

Trained with the Devon School of Yoga and completed the British Wheel of Yoga for Pregnancy module.  Holistic, therapeutic style with focus on breath.

Sally Ornellas

sally_shiatsu@btinternet.com

01271-816034
07879-478747

North Devon

Classes, courses & holidays

Yoga to encourage strength, flexibility and openness in body, mind and heart. All abilities.

South Devon

Sian Beavan

sian-beavan@blueyonder.co.uk

01752 269143

Yealmpton

Class - Monday morning 11.00am - 12.00pm, Yealmpton Community Room

Particularly suitable for beginners and older people.  Cost £5.50 or £30 if you book for a six week course.

Virginia Compton

Earth Yoga

santosha1@hotmail.co.uk

07875217970

Classes, workshops and one to one sessions available as well as team building / corporate events.  Able to travel to venues throughout South Devon / Teignbridge / Torbay.  Please contact to discuss for more details of classes etc currently running.

I have been a trained nurse since 1992 and have worked with people with addictions since 1994.  I first started practicing yoga after moving to Devon in 2003 and completed my teacher training with Duncan Hulin of the Devon School of Yoga.  The Yoga I practice is a style inspired by many teachers I have worked with and is holistic ad intuitive.

I aim to tailor sessions according to the season, environment, time of day and energy levels.  Individual needs, lifestyle and health issues are all a factor when we practice together.  Because of this individual approach the practice can be dynamic and challenging or slow and with awareness.  It is always creative and has a focus on the breath and body alignment which helps to still the mind.

Paul Khosla

yoga@paulkhosla.co.uk

07969-889205

Dartmouth, South Brent and Ashburton

Classes & workshops

A class for all abilities combining soft (yin) postures with dynamic (yang) flowing vinyasa styles. Deep relaxation, meditation/visualisation and breathing techniques included.

Sue Lewry

info@suelewryyoga.co.uk

www.suelewryyoga.co.uk

07971 909 352 / 01364 644 685

Buckfast & Buckfastleigh (during school term) I teach: General Yoga (beginners & mixed ability), One to one Yoga, Yoga for Pregnancy & Yoga for Children

 

Yoga for Pregnancy on Wednesday's 6.30 - 7.45pm

General Yoga on Wednesday's 8 - 9.30pm

Yoga for Children every other Monday at 10.45am in Buckfast. 

General Yoga Class - Yoga is not just for the fit and flexible, it has therapeutic benefits for all ages, shapes and sizes. I offer a friendly mixed ability yoga class for people who are curious to learn how yoga can improve their health and lifestyle. My practice is influenced by Vanda Scaravelli.  I trained with the Devon School of Yoga and incorporate the schools eclectic approach.  The way I teach is creative, down to earth and intuitive. I will encourage you to practice yoga within your own limitations.  We will work towards deepening physical awareness combined with breath coordination to reveal and release the natural freedom of your body, particularly the spine. 

Yoga for Pregnancy - For pregnant women who are 14+ weeks.  The class is a friendly, informal space for gentle stretching, breathing techniques and relaxation. It is an ideal opportunity for you to take time out for you and baby, also to share stories and anxieties with other mums to be. Bring an open mind, wear comfy clothes and equipment provided. 

Yoga for Children - I teach yoga to children. We Improvise and create stories through physical shapes and breathwork the classes are accompanied by music with a quiet relaxation at the end. Feel free to contact me for a chat about any of my classes or one to one yoga.  

Isabelle Luterbacher

isabelle08@btopenworld.com

01626-867057

Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton and Newton Abbot

Classes, workshops & courses

Trained with The Devon School of Yoga. Further training in Iyengar Yoga with Glenn Ceresoli in Australia. On going classes in Devon.

Leonie McFarlane

leonie@nurtureyoga.co.uk

www.nurtureyoga.co.uk

07793533117

Holistic Yoga Classes in and around South Devon 

Penny McFarlane

pennymcfarlane@tiscali.co.uk

01548-810306

Classes & workshops

I teach gentle yoga with the connection being on the breathing, inner focus and relaxation, also partner and children's yoga.

Zoe Sayers

zoeparker@yahoo.com

Holbeton

Classes and holidays available on request

DSY trained Holistic Yoga - Asana, Pranayama, Meditation.

Leila Seel

leila@seel.eclipse.co.uk

01548-854774

Kingsbridge & Totnes

Classes

I trained with Duncan in 1993 and have YBT Diploma in Yoga Therapy. I teach Yoga & Meditation, Pregnancy, Mother & Baby Yoga.

Eleonora Shishmanova

Eleonora.shishmanova@
firstassist.co.uk

01752-228956
07861-682873

Plymouth

Classes & workshops

Yoga therapy, individual customized 1 to 1 sessions and dynamic, flowing yoga classes with elements from ashtanga primary series, using the techniques of drishti, breath and movement synchronisation.

Jackie Smithies

j.smithies@hotmail.co.uk

07867 857980

Plymouth

Classes

I teach Hatha Yoga, Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breathing and cleansing techniques). Also childrens yoga (yoga bugs), teenagers yoga classes at local school and pregnancy yoga classes.

Jan Walpole

janwalpole@yahoo.co.uk

01626-895128

Dawlish, Kingsleighton and Exminster

Classes & workshops

Hatha yoga classes drawing from different traditions to cater for most students. Also private lessons and workplace yoga.

Kate Widdicombe

katewiddi@yahoo.com

07779-922250

Leverton

Classes

My classes involve a thorough warm up, some dynamic yoga asana practice followed by slow stretching and finishing with a relaxation. A focus on health benefits and posture awareness. Beginners and all levels welcome.

East Devon

Andrea Guest

bernadandcat@yahoo.co.uk

01392-444727

Ottery St. Mary & Exeter

Classes, workshops, retreats.

Trained with the Devon School of yoga, inspired by many yoga traditions and a variety of teachers both in UK and India. Offers a holistic and eclectic approach.

Duncan Hulin

duncan@devonyoga.com
http://www.devonyoga.com

01392-444727

Exeter & throughout Devon

Classes, workshops, retreats, courses, holidays.

Teaches classes with an holistic, eclectic approach including a focus on breath and the spiritual aspects of Yoga.

Sharon Hull

sharonehull@aol.com

01395-578658

Sidmouth

Classes & workshops

Sharon has been studying yoga for over six years. Her classes reflect her dedication and knowledge. She welcomes you with enthusiasm, and you will leave revitalised in both body and mind.

Rose Mole

rose.mole@tiscali.co.uk

01395 577344

Sidmouth

Classes

Awaken your spine through Yoga, improving your posture, muscle tone, breathing and self-esteem.

Mark Webber

yogameup@mac.com

www.beacon-centre.com

01392 811401

Weekly Class (Monday evenings 6.45pm at the Beacon Centre) and One to One sessions.

Mixed ability class with use of vinyasa, holds, pranayama, mindfulness and meditation.  Marks teaching is influenced by Duncan Hulin, Clive Sheridan, Andrea Durant and Peter Rizo among others.

Tilly Young

tillywashpot@googlemail.com

01884 255316

Near Tiverton

Classes (Monday morning 11.30am - 1.30pm, Uplowman Village Hall) and One to One Yoga (from own home and clients home)

I teach elementary hatha yoga practice, mostly for beginners although all levels are welcome. I introduce breathing and relaxation and the yogic approach is whole body fitness and well being drawing also on my study of Tantric Yoga (since 1999).  This class has run since March 07, for myself the teaching keeps me at my own practice and drawing on other teachers such as Iyengar and Devereux.  I attend a local weekly class and occaisional workshops.

 

West Devon

Alf Clibery

alf@yogastillness.co.uk
http://www.yogastillness.co.uk

01822-618398
07966-035246

Okehampton, Gunnislake, Yelverton and Saltash

Classes, workshops & individual tuition

Breath focussed practice – in the style of Sri Krishnamacharya – students are taught to maintain comfortable breath control throughout asana practice. Also individual tuition and Indian Head Massage

Mid Devon

Nicola Glassbrook

nickiglassbrook@hotmail.com

07974024697

I am available to provide cover for peoples classes e.g. Holidays, illness or injury.

Exeter, East and Mid Devon and possibly South Devon.

I have been practicing yoga for over twenty years.  I studied for a Diploma with the Devon School of Yoga and regularly attend day workshops and retreats as part of my continued learning.  I am fairly versatile as to what I can teach; dynamic or gentle, beginners or more advanced.

Simon Moore

01363-83600
07768-692144

Lapford Village Hall

Classes and workshops

Simon has practised Yoga with the School for over five years and has been teaching for more than two. Based in mid-Devon, he runs workshops and weekly classes incorporating the School's main themes and philosophies. The class environment is fun, friendly but focussed. All are welcome.

Sarah Lawes / Sky Yoga

http://www.skyyoga.co.uk

01837-840605
07980-267275

Okehampton, Crediton

Classes & workshops

A holistic approach drawing inspiration from DSY and the Spiritual lineage of Swami Sivananda Paramahamsa. Practising warm-up exercises, traditional postures, breath kriyas (cleansing practises), breathing techniques and conscious relaxation.

Cornwall

Alf Clibery

alf@yogastillness.co.uk
http://www.yogastillness.co.uk

01822-618398
07966-035246

Okehampton, Gunnislake, Yelverton and Saltash

Classes, workshops & individual tuition

Breath focussed practice – in the style of Sri Krishnamacharya – students are taught to maintain comfortable breath control throughout asana practice. Also individual tuition and Indian Head Massage

Jane Housley-Jeive

07855 121176

Drop in class for beginners / intermediate. 

Monday 7.30pm - 9.00pm during term time but please phone first to check class is running.

Held at Wesley Church, Callington Road, Saltash PL12 6LA

Graduate of the Devon School of Yoga and teaches in the School's eclectic style.  Classes include asana, pranayama, meditation and relaxation.

Please bring a blanket or towel - some spare mats and blocks available.

Anne-Marie Le Seve

amleseve@hotmail.com

01736-786424
07815-127158

Penzance

Classes, workshops and holidays

An eclectic, authentic style blending flowing sequences with held poses, with a strong focus on breath. Energizing and dynamic, also nurturing and restorative.

Leif Olsen

leifolsen@hotmail.com
http://www.leifolsenyoga.co.uk

01736 787121

Penwith, Cornwall

Classes, Workshops, Courses, Holidays

Inspired by many yoga traditions and teachers my practice and teaching is both eclectic and evolving. Pregnancy and postnatal classes offered.

Sian Pickles

sianpickles@yahoo.co.uk

07862219480

Classes and one to one

British Wheel, Devon School of Yoga and Anusara trained teacher.  Holistic Yoga that focuses on alignment infused with flow.

Jackie Robinson

jackierobinson1@btinternet.com

01752 829249

07805 031392

Cawsands

Classes

DSY trained, I teach a range of classes to suit people with different abilities from beginners to long term practitioners, including childrens yoga and birthday parties.  Using a holistic approach I like to incorporate pranayama and meditation, chakra and visualisation techniques into my class.

Amanda Shell

01872 519052
07789-800406

Classes & workshops

I work primarily from a therapeutic perspective – supporting release of suppressed emotion through the breath & movement – ultimately arriving at a place of clarity and well-being.

Barry Elms

belms@me.com

www.elmsgrove.com

01566 774792
07941199001

North Cornwall - Launceston, Bodmin and surrounding area

Classes, courses, workshops, individual tuition, pregnancy / post natal yoga, yoga therapy

Barry Elms BSc YRT is a Yoga Register Teacher (YRT 1000hr) and Yoga Therapist.  He specialises in pregnancy and post-natal yoga, back pain and stress related conditions.  He trained with the Devon School of Yoga and Birthlight and has studied Yoga Therapy at the Yoga Biomedical Trust.  He has also studied at Peninsula Medical School PHI and is continuing to study and research Yoga Therapy as a substantial part of a Masters degree.  He is particularly inspired by the Satyananda Yoga tradition and Mandala Ashram in Wales.

Outside Devon &Cornwall

Sophie Auber

sophieauber@yahoo.co.uk
Website coming soon!

0033 467972417
07917-865073

South of France & Bristol

Classes, workshops courses & holidays

Presence Yoga – Aligning ourselves with the life force that animates us.

James Brown

james.brown9365@btinternet.com

www.goingtospain.co.uk

07976 712583

Weekly class at Cotham School, Bristol - tuesday evening 7.30pm - 9.00pm

(Further info on booking and term dates contact Anna Millett on 01179 198077 or email milletta@cotham.bristol.sch.uk)

Yoga holidays in La Alpujarra de La Sierra, Andalusia, Spain

Five years Iyengar Yoga with Vaccasin at Bristol City Yoga before training with DSY in 2005.  Pranayama forms the core of my practice.  Classes begin with seated breathing exercises, bringing energy and awareness to the practice and informing the asana work that follows.  My teaching emphasises release of tension and balancing the body; it is deep and subtle energy work rather than a strenuous workout.  My wife Bethan and I have a house in the beautiful village of Golco in La Alpujarra de La Sierra which we are developing as both a future home and a holiday centre for small groups to enjoy yoga, massage, walking, bird watching and all round health and well being.  We will be running our first two holidays in June and September 2009.  Please see our website for details.

Mik Burley

m_burley99@yahoo.com

0113-217-5995

Totnes, Devon and Leeds

Workshops & courses

Mik Burley (PhD) currently lives in Leeds and has taught Yoga and Philosophy for The Devon School of Yoga since 1998.

Eloise Hawes

01747-852844
07764-940327

Shaftesbury

Classes, workshops and courses

One to one yoga therapy to aid with recovery from operations and specific illnesses.  Yoga for pregnancy learning different breathing exercises and birthing postures.  Classes held during the day in beautiful surroundings.

Yulia Heaton

yuliaheaton@aol.com

02920-514787
07941-275273

Cardiff

Classes, workshops & holidays

The teaching style is dynamic and physically demanding with an emphasis on breath flow and correct body alignment.

Vivienne Hooper

tuhoops@hotmail.com

01458-251176

Street, Walton and Glastonbury, Somerset

Classes

Teaches 50’s+ hatha yoga to realize potential, banish stress and stay well for 2nd half century, Hatha yoga for all ages, needs and abilities and is involved with MS Society to start class for MS Yogi’s.

Lynda Isaac

lyndaisaac@yahoo.co.uk

07900-552681

Liverpool

Classes

Fully qualified yoga teacher, including training with "Yoga bugs" and "Yoga'd up". Over ten years experience working with children, runs classes for children within school.

Sue Richards

01983 240863
07730810891

Isle of Wight

Classes, workshops, retreats

Yoga to encourage strength, flexibility and openness in body, mind and heart. All abilities. I am also a shiatsu practitioner and run classes in natural cookery and also in spirituality. I offer a quiet space to retreat and self nuture with yoga, shiatsu, meditation and great natural home cooking, for weekend breaks.

Julie Oldfield

Julieoldfield2000@hotmail.com http://www.julieoldfield.com/

01297-444672

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Classes & workshops

I’ve taught postures, breathing and relaxation techniques for beginners/experienced students since 1995. Some workshops combine art classes with yoga.

 Alicia Sinclair

aliciayoga@googlemail.com 

07900 347 870

General Hatha Yoga Class

Tuesday 8.15pm - 9.15pm £7 Drop in

Union Church & Community Centre, Weston Park, Crouch End, London, N8

My classes encourage stillness, restoring the senses, creating awareness of breath and developing vitality, balance and mindfulness both in class and daily life.  I also incorporate more dynamic poses and sequences to increase suppleness, stamina and strength for a well rounded practice.  Classes allow the student space to work on their own awareness and to let them be more intuitive with their physical and emotional wellbeing.

I work on asana, pranayama, meditation and actively encourage self practice.  I believe yoga is for everybody so whether you want to get physically fit or are more interested in the curative or meditative benefits of Yoga then my classes allow the space to explore and connect Yoga to yourself and daily life.

 Ann wyatt

ann@oldbarnyoga.co.uk

www.oldbarnyoga.co.uk

01672 513 629

07769 971 991

 Wiltshire - based in Marlborough

Mixed ability classes and one to one tuition

I teach five weekly classes from our Yoga Centre in Marlborough, The Old Barn.  Classes are tailored to the individuals in the group and draw on my experience of my personal practice over the past 12 years and my training with the The Devon School of yoga.  I also teach 1:2:1 and private group classes, I have taught in a corporate setting and I have also taught teenagers in schools.  Please see our website for more information and class times:  www.oldbarnyoga.co.uk