Starting 28th of March

Join this course designed for complete beginners to yoga. We will meet once a week for 6 weeks and practice yoga. Each week we will go through new movements and postures in a pace adapted to you who are taking the class.

The teacher, Ylva, specialises in anatomy, healthy movement and how that affects our bodies. This course is therefore focused on creating an understanding of the how, the executions of different positions and movements, but also the why, the reason we do these poses, when to do which ones and what they can help us with.

This means that after the course has finished you will not just have a better posture, calmer mind and more body awareness, you will also understand what yoga is, how and when to use it to get the most out of it.

You might have planned holidays, as well as life's usual unpredictability which might mean you miss a class or two. For this, recorded online classes can be provided.

For this class bring your own mat and yoga block (if you don't have your own, let me know and we will work it out)

Signing up for the course also gives you free entry to any of the other weekly classes I offer in Wivelsfield (does not include other courses or workshops such as sound baths or outdoor classes)

Cancellation Policy

The course needs to be paid in full at the time of booking.
If you cancel more than 7 days ahead of the course start you will get the full amount credited back to your account with Yoga with Ylva. No credit refunds within 7 days. No cash refunds.

If the course is cancelled for any reason, you will receive the option for a full refund in credit or into your bank account.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic and physically more challenging style of yoga that emphasises on fluid movement and breath control. In a typical Vinyasa Flow class, we will move through a sequence of movements in a continuous, flowing way, synchronised to the breath.

The word "vinyasa" comes from the Sanskrit term nyasa, meaning "to place," and the prefix vi, meaning "in a special way." Vinyasa Flows then emphasises on the connection between breath and movement, with each inhale or exhale initiating a particular movement or sequence of movements, to place the body in a specific way with each breath.

Each class will be different and the focus can lie on different body parts, such as hips or shoulders, or a particular movement, like circles or backbends. The focus can also be to keep a mindset of fluidity or stability. But in each class we will move through a variety of poses, including sun salutations, standing and balancing poses aiming to get the whole body involved and energised.

Moving faster and having to work a little bit harder with the body can both be really fun and a great way to calm the mind down. Vinyasa yoga can offer a great respite or act as a balancing tonic if we are living a life where there is a lot of focus on thinking and less on physical movement.

For this class bring your own mat and yoga block (if you don't have your own, email me and I will bring it for you)

Suitable for all levels, apart from complete beginners
Great for improving strength & flexibility

Welcome to a fabulous morning. Starting our morning yoga class on Tide Mills beach, located in between Seaford & Newhaven.

We have a spot of flat ground for the yoga just back from the pebbly beach, where we will be more comfortable and balanced.

Focus will lie on stretching out the large muscles and getting the circulation going in the body to prepare us for the following swim. The pace of the class will wary slightly depending on the weather. If it is cold and cloudy we will focus on warming up and energising a bit more, but with plenty of options to accommodate all levels and abilities. Whilst if its hot and sunny we may slow it down and soak up the rays to not overheat.

We move through a series of stretches and poses, feeling our bodies awaken and our breath deepen. Our movements will be slow and intentional, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the present moment and nature.

After our yoga practice, there is the option to take a dip in the sea, the cool, salty water washing away any remaining tension or stress. Feeling invigorated by the energy of the sea, it is impossible to not be present, noticing the body coming alive with sensations when being submerged in cold water.

Whether you choose to go in the sea or not, we all gather for some hot tea and breakfast snacks, enjoying the company of our fellow yogis and looking out at the horizon where the sea and the sky meet.

These yoga classes at Tide Mills beach is a wonderful way to connect with nature, rejuvenate your body and mind, and start your day with a sense of calm and gratitude.

Price: £10

Payment is required at time of booking to secure your place.

More info about where we will meet, what to bring etc will be sent out once you book.

Please read carefully:
Payment is required at the time of booking and is binding.
By booking you agree to the cancellation policy.
If you cancel more than 24hrs ahead of the class you will get the full amount credited back to your account with Yoga with Ylva.
No credit refunds within 24hrs.
No cash refunds.

The pace of this class will be a little bit more energising than the other gentle classes as it is nice to feel a little bit invigorated for the afternoon.
However the class will still be gentle, with a focus to move with ease and to focus on the breath and body sensations. We stay close to the ground, with none or few standing poses. All poses can be changed and adapted if you, for example, need to stay off your hands or your knees.

By slowing down we get a chance to really feel what is going on and focus on alignment which allows for a safer and more comfortable practice. It helps improve our body awareness which has benefits extending far into our normal life off the yoga mat as well.

These classes are perfect for anyone who wants to balance strength and flexibility. Whether you feel limited by your body or are active somewhere else and want more holistic movement aimed at recovery and wellbeing.

For this class bring your own mat and yoga block (if you don't have your own, email me and I will bring it for you)

Suitable for all levels & age groups – especially beginners & anyone with anxiety or physical obstacles
Great for improving mobility and joint health