Unwind Yoga, Exmouth (2026)

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30/06/2026

Why start yoga with an Unwind beginners yoga course?

I have taught beginners courses many times and at Unwind Yoga studio, I had a lovely teacher dedicated to teaching this most popular course for many years.

At Unwind we know what beginners need. Our beginners course gives you time to understand what you are doing, why you are doing it and how to make it work for your own body. You learn the basics properly, without having to copy the person next to you and secretly hope for the best.

We take it slowly. You get used to the poses, the breathing, the props, the resting, the wobbles, the “am I doing this right?” Moments. All of it.

And that is the lovely thing about starting with other beginners, or people coming back after a long time. Nobody is there to perform. Everyone is learning and figuring things out. Everyone is allowed to be a bit stiff, a bit unsure.

Over the weeks, you will feel things begin to shift. Your body starts to feel less stiff, the breath becomes easier to find, your mind gets a little quieter, even in anticipation of the next class. You begin to realise that yoga was never about being bendy or graceful. It is about coming back to yourself, one class at a time.

Next beginners yoga course starts 8 September 2026 in Lymptsone, Devon, address shared after booking. Parking is easy and free.

Spaces are limited, so head to the bio link / website and book your mat if this feels like the right moment to begin.

Where: Lympstone, private barn
When: 10 AM from 8/9/26
How long: 5-week course
Cost: £60

19/06/2026

Your connective tissues (so anything other than muscles (ie tendons, ligaments, fascia)) need slow and steady stress to become and stay strong as you age.

These connective tissues 'shrink-wrap' around habitual posture patterns. In Yin yoga you move your bones into shapes that you don't often hold in your daily life, and by relaxing and softening into these shapes, the deep tissues are targeted with gentle, deep, stress and lengthening.

Slow, sustained loading of these tissues, lengthens them more effectively than a quick stretch.

Also, if you are stressed you can forget how to relax. Yin yoga is like a reset for you as there is so much focus on consciously relaxing your muscles.

Interested in learning how to 'yoga'?

Sign up for intro offers for 2 classes starting in Lympstone / Exmouth, Devon in September 2026:

(1) Yoga for Complete Beginners
(2) Slow Stretch (for stiff bodies & tired minds)

www.unwindyogastudio.com (link in comment /bio)

16/06/2026

The most common answer to "Why don't you try yoga?" I have come across in all my years of teaching is definitely: "I can't do yoga, I am not flexible enough."

And you know what? I used to say the exact same thing!

But when I now stop and think about it, it's a bit like saying:

"I can't learn Italian because I don't speak Italian yet."

Most things in life are skills that help you develop something over time. We don't usually expect ourselves to be good at them before we begin, yet when it comes to yoga, many people assume they need to arrive already flexible.

Maybe this is a reflection of how we think in modern life. We are increasingly used to seeing polished end results rather than ordinary beginnings: social media, online content and also workplace culture reward performance and visible achievement.
We see people doing impressive things and forget that we all start somewhere.

The idea that we should already be competent before we are allowed to try makes starting anything new feel surprisingly uncomfortable.

So when someone says: "I'm not flexible enough for yoga," what they may mean is: "I don't think I'm good enough yet."

Flexibility isn't a requirement for yoga any more than fitness is a requirement for walking. In fact, the people who feel stiff, tight or inflexible are often the people who stand to gain the most from the amazing movement practice that is yoga.

So maybe the more interesting question is:
"When did I start believing I had to be good at something before I was allowed to begin?" 😉

12/06/2026

Two much-loved Unwind formats are coming to Lympstone in a calm, small barn setting on the edge of Lympstone village.

1️⃣ Yoga for Complete Beginners
This is for anyone who is new to yoga, returns after a long break or is worried about not being flexible enough or too unfit to do yoga, or unsure about where and how to start.

Think: non-scary yoga for non-bendy people 🤍

2️⃣ The Pause Practice: Slow Stretch for Stiff Bodies & Tired Minds. This is a quiet, floor-based class for people who feel tight, tense, tired or mentally overloaded.

This class uses indulgent slow-stretches, long holds, supported poses and simple breathing to ease common areas of tension in the shoulders, hips, back, neck and jaw, whilst giving your mind a calm space to land and just be.

There is no need to be fit or any need to know what you're doing. You will be guided, you'll get options to adapt your practice and space to go at your own pace.

Planned for a September 2026 start:

Tuesday 10 AM - Yoga for Complete Beginners
Thursday 10 AM - Slow Stretch for Stiff Bodies & Tired Minds

I am gathering local interest now, and you can register your interest via link in the comments and DM for any questions 🤍

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