Simply Soulful
Beach & SUP Yoga
Secluded creeks, sandy beaches and rolling Devon hills, makes Salcombe & Kingsbridge the perfect place for both Beach Yoga and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga. I offer classes and retreats in Kingsbridge and Salcombe through my practise Simply Soulful Yoga, for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
You are only one SUP Yoga class away from a good mood
Introduction to Beach & SUP Yoga
Enjoy the ancient practice of yoga combined with Stand Up Paddle Boarding as we take our favourite yoga routines from the mat and onto the water! Improve your balance, core strength, emotional and spiritually harmony, as your body works to stay stable on the board challenged by both wind and tide. Breathe with the ebb and flow of the tide as we refresh the body and focus the mind in the great Devon outdoors.
Alternatively, enjoy an outdoor practise on the beach with sand between your toes, the warm sun on your face, and a gentle breeze in your hair!
Regular classes take place Easter through to September, weather permitting!
Sessions can be tailored to support pregnant and post-natal yoginis, please contact me to discuss.








The benefits you may receive from your Beach & SUP Yoga class include:
- Increased relaxation, flexibility, strengthen muscles, clarity, focus, weight loss and energy levels
- Enhanced balance, posture, coordination, endurance and body strength
- Improved blood circulation, lung capacity, immune system, digestive system, sleep patterns and toxin elimination
- Reduced stress, anxiety, blood pressure and emotional frustration
- Enhanced healthy habits, positive thinking, spiritual growth, confidence, self-esteem
- A sense of tranquillity, calmness and positive well-being
- Greater creativity, clarity of thought and concentration
- Balance of mind, body and soul
- Enjoy the great outdoors – Connect with nature, physically, emotionally and spiritually

Bespoke Packages & Coastal Retreats
Return Home to Yourself! *** Retreat to South Devon and learn to 'Smile on the Inside' in the beautiful healing space of Merrifield House. I offer private and bespoke retreats and wellness days. Immersive experiences invite you to take time out, step back from daily routines and press the rest button! Individually tailored yoga, meditation, laughter yoga, forest bathing, holistic treatments, and Stand Up Paddle boarding activities suitable for both business and personal clients. Whether your focus is on relaxation and rejuvenation, or motivation and inspiration; the perfect package can be tailor made to suit you.
There are endless options available for anyone seeking a bespoke service. *** EXCLUSIVITY - Book an exclusive one to one package for yourself for the ultimate rest and restore experience. *** DO IT WITH FRIENDS - Design your own personalised event with friends, family or work buddies. Ideal for informal gatherings and team-building events seeking positive impact. *** MAKE A WEEKND OF IT - Look at my calendar of classes and events, see what is available during the dates you wish to visit then check out the accommodation options available at Merrifield House (www.merrifieldhousedevon.co.uk). Add it all together to create your own mini-retreat, at the fraction of the traditional price!
Get in TouchTESTIMONIALS
I did the beach yoga class at Jenkins Quay which is a stunning location. Donna made everyone feel welcome and comfortable in the outdoors. She guided us to connect with and immerse in our surroundings and I came away feeling uplifted and rejuvenated – a wonderful way to start the day
Thanks Donna for an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. The whole retreat was well planned with a gentle pace, never rushed but no hanging about. Amazing locations and clear instructions for them all. I loved all the activities and will definitely return again.
Professional yet welcoming and inclusive; am like a novice again after so long, unfamiliar with the names of moves though could follow from clear instruction. Not sure what ‘type’ of yoga this practice is, but it was lovely not to have repetitious sun salutations. Yoga in the fresh air, how lucky, how restorative. Thank you.
Loved it! Donna is a great teacher. Her class was a delight to attend. It left me relaxed & ready to face the day ahead with a smile on my face. Can’t wait to join the class again when I am next around.
This was simply the best yoga [retreat] weekend imaginable – packed with the perfect balance of joyous activities and time for relaxation and reflection – and fantastic food. There was something new and exciting for everyone, both those new to yoga, and experienced practitioners, whether it was the combination of yoga and SUP, giggles during hula or the magical way that Donna themed the yoga to the relevant elements. Nothing was too much trouble, and we felt like welcomed friends into a much-loved home. A huge and heartfelt thank you, for one of the best weekends I have ever had, in such a hidden gem of the South Devon coast.
I attended beach yoga for the first time today at Hope Cove it was great. It felt so good to be doing yoga with the sounds of the sea in the background. Donna is an excellent teacher. Thank you Donna
Fun yet relaxing, my first-time beach yoga class was a real revelation. Thank you Donna.
…. Donna has given me my most favourite yoga session ever, leading a group of friends and I in a serene, sunset beach yoga session…. pure bliss!! Whatever session you do Donna will give you a warm welcome, intuitive professional delivery and a calmly held practice that leaves you feeling nurtured and a little bit more Zen! Thank you Donna x
Fabulous SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day retreat packed full of different yoga in and off the water, in the best locations with various other precious experiences and supper on the beach and watching the sunset – just amazing!
THANK YOU ? so much, I absolutely loved Beach Yoga. What lucky people we are to have such breathtaking scenery around us and as always you made the session so meaningful and joyful.
I joined Donna on her SUP yoga and beach yoga retreat this weekend and can not say enough how highly I would recommend this event. This was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time and can honestly say the experience was life changing for me in so many ways – and so desperately needed – it was more than I could have ever hoped for and something I will always treasure – so thank you sooooo much can’t wait for next year xxxx
Beach yoga was wonderful yesterday. The session was well balanced … A fabulous way to start the day and I would highly recommend it. It is a good discipline to attempt yoga with lots of other things going on in the background and stay focused, quite different from the studio environment.
Hi! I just want to say again what a fantastic yoga session on Jenkins Quay, it was a magical and spiritual experience, what a perfect location. The weather was amazing and I can honestly say that was the best yoga experience I have ever had, just perfect. You are such a star, a sun in fact!
Cannot recommend Donna’s classes enough- whether local or on holiday, her [Beach Yoga] classes are excellent and cater for everyone, regardless of experience.
Donna created an amazing and wonderful [retreat] weekend for us all. Everything was thought of. Loved the outside space and the communal area was perfect. The yoga was great and location beautiful, Kingsbridge and Hope Cove are hidden treasures. Thank you so much Donna xx
Had a fabulous day of yoga and paddle boarding with yummy food to energise us along the way. Such a relaxing, fun and uplifting day. You will never regret a day out like this! Thank you, Donna! X
Really enjoyed our [Beach Yoga] class on Hope Cove beach today in the sunshine.
A wonderful [retreat] weekend, of relaxing yoga, SUP and SUP yoga, swimming and hula hooping and not forgetting a lovely cream tea. All put together by amazing hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
Lovely beach yoga, fantastic location, great teacher, thank you.
Yoga on the beach with Donna is so special. What a way to start the day! Honestly can’t recommend it more. So grateful that Donna is doing these sessions in Hope Cove now. I will always make sure I book myself in when I’m down here. What a treat. And she is such a wonderful teacher
Thank you so much Donna for a wonderful relaxed and inspirational day. I didn’t realise how much I needed time out in the open air
connecting back to nature. I absolutely want to attend more sessions and events. I would recommend anyone who is thinking about taking part in something offered by Simply Soulful Yoga, to just take the plunge, you wont regret it!
Today’s beach yoga was wonderfully grounding and invigorating. Perfect location, the wind was a surprisingly enjoyable addition, and Donna is such an inspiring and skilled yoga instructor. Until next time… thank you x
I joined Donna today for SUP Yoga in Kingsbridge. Wow what an amazing experience in a magical place. Donna was so friendly and very conscious of our individual needs. Donna expertly instructed us through some beautiful postures, which boosted the body both physically and mentally. Thank you so much Donna, I loved it and will definitely be back!
SUP Yoga was simply excellent and very rewarding. Thank you for being an inspiring yoga teacher and being very good at what you do; professional, calm and gorgeous. Also a brilliant businesswoman too, working with your local communities like the free yoga at Hope Cove this weekend. So looking forward to next Saturday and chance to do it again. From a Chuffed Water Yogi
This was my first Hatha yoga class which I was inspired to attend after a trial at the beach session held during the Hope Cove weekend. Donna was extremely encouraging and patient and made me feel very welcome. She has such a calm and positive approach which spreads throughout the class.
Myself and a group of ladies stayed with Donna at her retreat in September .. Donna made sure we had everything we needed for our stay .. we had 3 different yoga sessions, paddle boarding and hula hooping and cold water swimming plus much more …We enjoyed homemade nutritious food prepared by Donna which was so good .. Myself and my friends were so happy with everything and the surroundings of the retreat it was just stunning … we will all be back very soon xx Thank you Donna and your team for the memories in Devon.
I had my first session doing SUP Yoga and it was amazing! I felt very safe and looked after. The Crabshell was a beautiful setting, and I didn’t fall in!! Highly recommend, will definitely be booking in again.
SUP Yoga – The PERFECT way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. Yoga on a SUP board is EXTRA relaxing!! Loved it … thank you !!
We had a fantastic [retreat] weekend with Simply Soulful Yoga. It was a perfect celebration for our friend’s big birthday and one that we will all never forget. Donna and Marcus were fantastic hosts – a weekend is only that much fun and goes that smoothly with a lot of care and attention. Highlights included SUP yoga and campfire music. I came back full of energy with so many happy memories! Thank you.
What a wonderful day! Thank you so much Donna for the yoga retreat held on Saturday 10th September. The activities, the food, the company and even the weather was perfect, and I returned home feeling refreshed and content. Can’t wait to return next year!
SUP Yoga – Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Great way to start the morning!
Thank you Donna yet again another super [SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat] day and the weather didn’t make a difference – you handled it superbly!! Love the retreat – hoping to come in Sept too
Beach Yoga was great! Donna combined the yoga movements and positions with awareness and connection to the natural environment around us to provide a deeper experience to our practice. Interruptions and distractions were met with mindful acceptance, and did not detract from the experience. A dip in the sea at the end was the perfect way to round off the session!
The SUP yoga was great, a lovely mix of relaxing and challenging and a bit of a giggle too – just what we wanted. Thank you Donna.
Had a great SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. SUP was a first for me and really enjoyed it. Donna is a great teacher – very patient and inspiring. The organisation of the day was seamless with the healthy cream tea being delicious!! Would defiantly go on another retreat day. Thank you Donna!
Travelled down to Devon for the weekend from Dorset to attend Donna’s SUP and Beach Yoga Day [Sassy Saturday]. A real treat, outside Yoga is the best and Donna and her Yoga group were so welcoming and friendly. Shall be joining the group again soon I hope. Thanks Donna.
Wonderful SUP Day Retreat in beautiful locations, offering the unique opportunity to participate in SUP Yoga a truly amazing experience for anyone. Beach Yoga just stuff of dreams for anyone who loves the coast complete with a sea swim! Fabulous company, knowledgeable yet friendly tuition & generous food – iconic Devon Scones with clotted cream at a choice hotel terrace overlooking one of the best beaches in the area really tops of off 🙂 Thank you.
I loved Donna’s [Bantham Yoga] class – stunning location, fairly challenging flow whilst no pressure, encouraged to listen to your body and do what’s comfortable, lovely affirmations aligned to the environment, energising and inspiring. One of the best yoga sessions I’ve ever had !
I cannot recommend [Simply Soulful Yoga retreats], highly enough the experience my friends and I had at Merrifield House last weekend, to celebrate my birthday. Donna and Marcus are incredibly hospitable hosts, and nothing was too much trouble and Donna is an amazing and inspiring Yoga teacher. We enjoyed SUP boarding and SUP Yoga, beach yoga, hula hooping, wonderful accommodation in their gorgeous corner of Devon, all topped off with a firepit and live music in their top field. Really, really magical. Highly recommend!
It was great doing yoga back on the beach again! Donna always makes the class interesting, varied and fun.
The SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat Day fits in so much without feeling busy. I love all of the activities
Beach Yoga – I really love getting outside in nature, so it was absolutely perfect, especially today, as I was having a really busy day and I was tired … to do yoga here, with the sound of the waves, and being on the sand, feeling the sun tickle my face, has been absolutely amazing, really special …
SUP Yoga – That was amazing, quite challenging, but really, really cool and very relaxed. Lovely feeling of floating on the water and the sensation of being adrift, really enhances it!
Such an amazing, uplifting and empowering SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with wonderful authentic people in beautiful surroundings! Thank you.
Todays [beach yoga] class was uplifting and energising in glorious surroundings. Thank you Donna.
Going to a SUP Yoga class with Donna is one of my favourite things to do because her yoga sessions are great and I really enjoy being on the water – and it does add other completely different benefits to your practice – you are out in the fresh air and hearing outside sounds around you, being on the water is calming and meditative and of course it is more challenging requiring constant focus so you have no option but to be completely mindful! The SUP boards are easy to use and everything is set up for you to just turn up and go with some initial tuition on how it all works. Classes include the cost of all equipment (wet suits if desired too) and you can book easily online.
Thank you for a warm welcome and forever helpful attitude. You have created a beautiful place to come and retreat to, re-energise in and to go away from with goodness inside. All the [yoga retreat] activities were thoughtful and fun. Organisation top notch. Food for the soul.
Donna was a skilled teacher and practitioner, but she also had a warmth that inspired trust and relaxation. I loved her beach yoga session in Hope Cove, which was an experience I’ll never forget. Thank you Donna x
The best part of my week! Yoga at Bantham with Donna is a truly amazing experience – she has a natural calm flow that benefits my practice and the sessions are held in a truly idyllic beautiful location sheltered & next to the water – all the senses are engaged providing an immersive natural escape from the stresses of day to day! Just wonderful – thank you
Unforgettable [Sassy Saturday] day! Gorgeous, sunny beach and SUP yoga with lovely Donna. Thank you so much! Would 10000000% recommend without hesitation
Another awesome [SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat] day spent with Donna, Miranda, Crispin and Sophie. We embraced the elements of water and went with the flow. Thank you! See you again soon!
Thank you so much for today, I had such a good time at both [Sassy Saturday] sessions, and it was exactly what I needed! I really like the way you run your classes and it definitely helped me unwind. At times I forgot where I was, and when I opened my eyes, the views were stunning – what a day!!
I felt really relaxed and peaceful, and I want to try and hold that feeling, and those experiences, especially when times are hard.
I’d definitely like to join you again – your practice is definitely added to my map!
Incredible first event with Simply Soulful for Sunset Beach Yoga. I felt so welcomed and at ease in the group, spectacular beach and sunset. Thank you for such a special evening to connect and regroup
Great class on the beach.
As always with any of Donna’s classes, I come away with a sense of achievement and peace [SUP Yoga].
Fantastic beach yoga class. Donna has such a warm welcoming manner and tailors the class to accommodate all abilities. Extremely restorative – totally recommend.
The SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat was a fabulous event. Yoga in beautiful locations and SUP/yoga on the estuary. Well thought out and planned. The afternoon tea was a lovely treat, and I had a great day.
This mornings yoga class was perfect in every way – setting, ambiance and of course the yoga itself. Feel uplifted, calm and so happy. Thanks Donna
Brilliant teacher. Great to do in the fresh air on the sand at Hope Cove
A month ago I tried my first ever SUP yoga class led by the beautiful Simply Soulful Yoga at Waterborn SUP in Devon. To do downward dog on a paddle board is no mean feet I tell you! We chuckled as we were guided through a meditation into the eye of the storm, and as if by magic the heavens opened. One of the most enjoyable & peaceful ways to spend a Saturday morning. Even if the weather wasn’t as kind as it could have been. Next trip back I’m booking like a shot!
Highly Recommend – I wanted a retreat where I could unwind and practice my yoga. I chose this retreat for the location, the SUP yoga, and the beach yoga, SUP yoga and time for peace and nature. Donna was a great host and great instructor.
Beach yoga with Donna couldn’t be more perfect in beautiful Hope Cove and her practice is inspiring- thank you, will certainly book other classes
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a blissful day from start up to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
Thank you SO much for the Summer Solstice Beach Yoga on Saturday – it was an amazing experience, listening to the crashing waves, bathed in sunshine & tickled by a light breeze. I felt almost euphoric from the intake of ozone & was tickled pink by the view of an inverted sea/sky in down dog 😉
AMAZING experience! Tranquil and gorgeous! If you haven’t tried SUP Yoga yet- you most definitely should!
Such an incredible SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with lovely people. Thank you so much Donna – Looking forward to next year already.
What a beautiful way to spend a sunny [Sassy] Saturday – moving slowly and deeply in the Devon sunshine. First on a paddle board on the water in Kingsbridge and then on the sand in glorious Hope Cove. Donna has a lovely presence and taught classes that really connected with the natural environment. I felt refreshed, calm, and uplifted by the end. The dip in the sea at the end was the icing on the cake! I highly recommend a class with Donna, and I look forward to the next time I can join her.
Loved it! Donna is a great teacher. Her [beach yoga] class was a delight to attend. It left me relaxed & ready to face the day ahead with a smile on my face. Can’t wait to join the class again when I am next around.
I just wanted to say I enjoyed the SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat so much. You planned it amazingly. The food was fantastic. Yoga sessions outdoors with beautiful scenery and making wonderful memories with beautiful people, nourished my mind, body and soul. Thanks again Xxx
Thank you Donna, it was an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day; beautiful locations, great like minded people, stunning locations and each activity/ location well spaced out AND beautiful weather ! Very well organized, I certainly hope to be back next year. Thank you so much (and to Sophie too, hooping was fun!!)
I recently spent a wonderful weekend at Merrifield House to celebrate a friends birthday. The welcome from Donna and Marcus was warm and heartfelt and the accommodation was calming and beautifully clean. We spent our time enjoying SUP, SUP yoga, beach yoga and hula hooping. We watched the sun go down whilst sitting around the firepit and listening to live music – the perfect end to a truly memorable weekend. I would recommend Simply Soulful Yoga and Merrifield House to all, Donna and Marcus made our weekend – they are an amazing team! Thank you to you both. ❤️
Lovely day spent in South Devon doing a range of activities from SUP to SUP yoga, eating and beach hula. Doing yoga on the beach with the sun setting and the sound of the waves crashing in will be a memory I won’t forget. Lovely people, great instructor and added bonus of staying at Merrifield House [for the SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat Day].
Donna was very welcoming and helpful from our first telephone call. I arranged a bespoke package with her for my sister’s 40th Birthday present. With her accommodating attitude we created a fun filled day of SUP yoga and beach yoga with a massage treatment in between at Merrifield House. We both felt at ease in Donna’s capable hands, we’ll look forward to returning soon.
An idyllic [beach yoga] practice in an amazing location, thank you!
Donna was fab from start to finish, having had the pandemic affect our booking she communicated with us really well and on the day she was just great and pitched the [SUP Yoga] class perfectly for the mixed ability in the group. She was clear in her instruction and gave encouragement to us all. Thanks Donna for a yoga class we won’t forget!
SUP Yoga – The experience was very rewarding. Relaxing and strenuous in equal measure. A great way to start the day!
A huge thank you for Sunday morning’s SUP Yoga for our Hen Party. It was fab and so much fun, all the girls seemed to really love it and it set us up for a super fun day
Brilliant location [for beach yoga] and Donna is a superb practitioner, thank you.
SUP yoga was such a great experience! I started the session with one of my usual stress headaches and by the end of the session it had gone and I felt much more relaxed. At one point Donna told us to remember we could come back to this feeling at any point, and that has really stuck with me.
I smiled immediately upon arrival at the SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. It was such a treat to take time out to enjoy exercise, food and great company in wonderful settings. The next day I woke up feeling recharged, energised and grateful to have experienced such a lovely day. Thank you, Donna – I will have magic memories to look back on and can’t wait to do it again!
Loved it! Love these [SUP Yoga & Beach] retreats regardless of weather. Thank you Donna at Simply Soulful Yoga for a fantastic day with wonderful company, great yoga and yummy food. I would recommend these retreats to all
Donna created an amazing and wonderful [bespoke yoga] weekend for us all. Everything was thought of. Loved the outside space and the communal area was perfect. The yoga was great and location beautiful, Kingsbridge and Hope Cove are hidden treasures. Thank you so much Donna
Thank you Donna for an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. I would highly recommend. Very well organized, great fun and good for the mind, body & soul.
Donna was fabulous. Gorgeous location [for Beach Yoga] on beautiful Hope Cove then SUP Yoga in the afternoon was just perfect. We were so lucky with calm, sunny day! Thank you Donna from Martha and I.
Loved this [beach] yoga practice with Donna, she’s a brilliant teacher as she made me feel like I could do what I was able to do on the day (no pressure!) and key comments to improve each pose. Lovely and friendly small group and definitely would go again. Also went for a dip afterwards which was refreshing on this sunny day! Thanks so much Donna!
Donna made my group and I feel instantly at ease. She seamlessly guided us through all the activities of the [retreat] weekend and made us feel confident and inspired to try new things. She is a talented and inspirational teacher, and I came away from my time spent at Merrifield House with her feeling ‘lit up’ yet relaxed. A truly special time, spent in a magical and transformative place. I can’t wait to return.
Beach Yoga – It was amazing. I felt really in touch with the earth, whish was lovely, as I have only ever done yoga in the studio before, so I felt great!
Brilliant [SUP yoga] class, Donna makes the whole thing so enjoyable, would thoroughly recommend everyone to try a yoga class on water.
After yoga, I feel able to cope again! I feel stronger, saner and spiritually nourished.
Fabulous [Bantham Yoga] class in an amazing location ! Will Be booking for the next class!!
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a very well thought out, perfectly coordinated and well-suited to our group demographic (ladies wanting to relax but have fun in a group with the sea nearby!) I felt tired at the end but in a positive way.
Donna is an excellent teacher. 100% recommend.
Another wonderful class. It was great to do [SUP] yoga on the water – it takes relaxation to another level! A great new experience. Thank you Donna!
A well balanced [beach yoga] class in a wonderful beach location. The perfect start to a Saturday morning.
Took part in beach yoga on the 14th June. What an amazing setting and great session, really enjoyed it!!!
I had the most relaxed [yoga retreat] weekend with Donna at a friend’s birthday. Totally wasn’t expecting it to be quite so fantastic! Perfect mix of yoga, SUP, food, chat, relaxation. Accommodation was spotless and welcoming, and the location is stunning. Can’t wait to go back!
What a brilliant SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day – energizing, revitalizing and relaxing all at once! A great combination of yoga, SUP and hula hoop in the most amazing landscapes. Thanks so much, Donna!
Thoroughly enjoyed the SUP yoga class. Felt peaceful and more centred after it. Very relaxing listening to the sounds of the water and feeling the water on my fingers. Great to try something a little bit different.
I’m really glad I’ve found Donna and her classes, I’ve done a few of her SUP yoga sessions which are brilliant! You don’t need to have SUP’d before, Donna guides you through it with calmness and confidence. It’s lovely to be out in nature while doing yoga and then to add in doing it on a board brings a whole new element to the holding poses… it’s just great and has me hooked!…. Thank you Donna x
I was unsure what to expect of a 12 hour retreat day but the reality was more than anticipated. The warm welcome before the SUP
session put me at ease, and from that moment onwards, every part of the day got better and better. Donna is a superb host who
included everyone and checked in on their wellbeing throughout the day. All the locations, suppliers and activities were brilliant. So much food to enjoy, and views that were out of this world.
Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful event, I cannot wait to come back again!
My daughter and I had the best experience together and we are so grateful to Donna for her amazing support and teaching, allowing us to gently let go of our initial fears of falling off the board and fully immerse in the wonderful practice of SUP yoga set in the beautiful Kingsbridge estuary. We felt so relaxed and happy after the session and proud of ourselves for doing something new and out of our comfort zones!