Hope Studio at Clovelly

Men are welcome at the studio too!

“Years behind a desk had taken a toll, not helped by an after-work routine of watching TV or playing video games on the sofa. But after getting home and doing some research (yes, from my sofa), I found a potential remedy: pilates.”

Sessions took place with one of our teachers Hernan Castro-Vidal 💙

Read the full article The Guardian

Chair Pilates was such fun today! 🪑✨

As well as gently moving our bodies, we had lots of laughs too. It’s really important to me that everyone who comes along to class enjoys themselves - even when the exercises feel challenging.

Chair Pilates is a wonderful option for people with limited mobility, or those who are recovering from an injury, offering a gentle way to move, strengthen and build confidence.

I’m so pleased to offer Chair Pilates at the studio every Thursday at 12 noon. 💛

Everyone is welcome - come along, have a move and hopefully have a giggle too

For my other job, I am interviewing two authors at the Appledore Book Festival next week so there isn't a pilates class running on MONDAY EVENING. Yin yoga is still on as Lou is running that.

For all of you Pilates lovers, there are spaces available on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning - although they are filling up fast.

Hopefully see you on the mat next week.

Please book in via the system so I can keep track of numbers 🙏

It’s always such an honour when students take the time to leave a review 💛

Here’s a little selection of some of the lovely feedback we’ve received at the studio recently — and I’ll be honest, reading them left me feeling a little teary 🥹

My goal has always been to create a studio that feels welcoming, inclusive and supportive, where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and enjoys their time here.

Seeing these words from our students makes me feel incredibly proud and grateful. It feels like we’re creating exactly what I hoped we would. ✨

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experience — it truly means more than you know. 🤍

If you haven't already tried a class, then know that you're in safe hands and will be made very welcome.

✨ 20 years of teaching yoga ✨

This week marks 20 years since I taught my first yoga class in Ryarsh Village Hall in Kent.

When I qualified, I was nine months pregnant with Zak - and just 12 weeks later, I took my first class. I had no idea whether it would work, but from the moment I stood in front of that first packed room, I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Yoga has been woven through every chapter of my life since then. Zak grew up alongside my classes, and when I had my first home studio, countless students tiptoed past his bedroom while he slept! 😂

Over the years I’ve had the privilege of teaching hundreds of men, women, children and babies.

Even after moving to Cornwall and then Devon six years ago, many of my Kent yoga family still join me on Zoom each week - including some who were there in those very first classes. ❤️

I’ve taught through pregnancy, illness, bereavement, hangovers and all manner of life’s challenges - as well as some very happy times.

Since discovering yoga at 21, it has been my constant companion. I’ve never wanted to stop teaching, and I genuinely can’t imagine my life without it.

There’s something about yoga that lifts me in a way nothing else does.

I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has stepped onto a mat with me over these 20 years. So many students have become dear friends, and each of you has been part of this journey. 🧘‍♀️❤️

If you fancy trying a live class at the studio or online, you would be so welcome.

Here’s to the next two decades…

I’ll be 71 then. I wonder if I’ll still be able to do the splits?! 😂

I'm holding another book event at the studio on Thursday 12 November with the wonderful Cathy Bramley.
Join us as we chat books, Christmas and Devon.
She will take questions from the audience too as we as signing books.

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I'm looking forward to welcoming Jamie to the studio next week.
He's going ro teach three strong hatha yoga classes which are ideal for anyone who wants a more intense session.
His classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 10am.

Booking via www.hopestudioatclovelly.co.uk

As summer draws to a close, there are changes at the studio.
I'm adding a new Pilates class on a Monday evening.
Lou is teaching a Yin yoga class on a Monday evening as well as a monthly Kundalini class and monthly soundbath.
I'm happy to welcome Jamie to the studio and he's teaching three strong hatha class a week.
Row will continue with her popular beginners yoga class on a Saturday morning.
Classes will remain at £10 and if you buy a block, it is £8.33 per class.
The new, simplified booking system is active too.
I look forward to welcoming you on the mat soon.

It's the last Bank Holiday for a while next week and it is looking as though it will be a wet one.
If you're looking for a dry activity, I'm still running my Monday morning yoga class at 10.00am.
All levels are very welcome.

I'm covering Row's beginners yoga class for the next two Saturdays while she is on holiday.

So, if you fancy giving yoga a try, it might be a good chance.

Read on for the huge impact that yoga has on the brain.

Booking is via www.hopestudioatclovelly.co.uk/booking