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Step into the calm of the Merrifield House studio and enjoy a 1:1 or private group yoga practice designed entirely around you.

Each session gently weaves together movement (flow), breath (pranayama), and posture (asana) to support a deeper sense of wellbeing, relaxation, and connection between body and mind. The pace is unhurried, the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming — a space where you can truly tune in to how you feel.

Your practice is always tailored to you. We may use props such as blocks and supports to help you move with ease and confidence, and you’ll be guided with care to explore what feels right for your body. Elements such as breathwork, simple hand gestures (mudras), gentle energy locks (bandhas), or mantra may be offered to deepen your experience — always optional, always invitational.

At the heart of each session is a simple intention: to move with kindness, listen to your body, and practise without pressure or comparison.

Styles of yoga

Hatha Yoga

Movement is married with breath to bring about a sense of wellbeing, relaxation and enhanced mind-body connection. A slower paced class, where poses are typically held for several breathes at a time, stretching and strengthening body with focus on alignment. Use of blocks and belts is encouraged.

Flow Yoga

Dynamic movement and breath work to strengthen muscles, elevate heart rate and build stamina, followed by relaxation. Challenging yet fun - Prepare to stoke your digestive fire and build up a sweat. Feel stronger, motivated and uplifted (NB you should be able to flow from one pose to the next with relative ease).

Yin Yoga

Gift yourself some precious time out with focus on gentle, sustainable, deep stretching and find stillness. Longer, deeper, slower stretching of connective tissues helps bring about deep relaxation. Poses are typically held for several minutes with use of bolsters, blocks, belts and blankets. Relax and surrender to gravity.

Inspired by traditional principals of Patanjalis 8-Limbs of Yoga, you’ll be gently encouraged to:

Move with kindness and respect for your body
Listen inward and trust your own rhythm
Let go of expectation and comparison
Create space for stillness, breath, and awareness

Benefits of a regular yoga practise

With consistent, mindful practice, you may begin to notice:

Improved flexibility, mobility, and gentle strength
Better posture, balance, and body awareness
Reduced stress and a calmer, clearer mind
Increased energy and improved sleep
Support for overall physical health and joint mobility
A greater sense of emotional balance and wellbeing
More confidence, self-awareness, and inner calm

Tailored to you

1:1 and private sessions offer the space to focus on what you need most, whether that’s building strength, easing tension, improving flexibility, or simply taking time out to relax.

Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners
Supportive for pregnancy and post-natal recovery (from 6 weeks)
Adapted for individual health needs and goals
A choice of styles to suit your preferences
Ideal for regular practice or a one-off session whilst visiting the local area

Where sessions take place

Sessions are held in the peaceful on-site yoga studio at Merrifield House, creating a quiet and nurturing environment for your practice.

Alternative options may also be available, including your holiday accommodation, outdoor locations, or online sessions.

Yoga Studio

Merrifield House

Cost

No minimum group size

1 person - £35.00
2-4 people - £25.00 per person
5-6 people - £22.50 per person
7 people or more - £20.00 per person

Based on 60-minute session

This is your time ...

to breathe, to move, and to reconnect ... gently, naturally, and at your own pace!

Testimonials

"We have just completed a course of 10 personal face to face yoga sessions. We were both absolute beginners. Donna was fantastic - caring, patient, understanding and a true professional. We felt totally relaxed and knew we were in a very safe pair of hands at all times. We loved every single session and definitely feel the benefits of our yoga journey. So much so, that we have booked another 10 sessions. Looking forward to them already!" J & I.R.

"I am feeling both energised and relaxed after a Hatha Yoga class with the wonderful Donna. I attended the class in the Merrifield House studio and was so happy that I did as it is such a serene, warm space that I felt totally relaxed and ready to yoga!" J.D.

"Donna brings humour and insight to her teachings – if a balancing move doesn’t work for me, we laugh and consider how the wobbles on the mat reflect those off it – and this helps me integrate what I am learning with her into my life outside the classes" L.M.

"Donna was a skilled teacher and practitioner, but she also had a warmth that inspired trust and relaxation. Thank you Donna" J.F.

"I loved being able to continue with my regular yoga classes when I became pregnant, Donna offered variations or alternative poses and moves tailored to the different trimesters and my growing bump!" C.W.

"One of the most wonderful, calming and positive yoga classes I have ever experienced. Donna has a beautiful way of creating a completely relaxed atmosphere with clear guidance that gives you great confidence in yourself... I can't recommend her classes highly enough" K.J.

"Thank-you Donna for our 1:1 Flow Yoga session when we came to stay in Salcombe. We loved our gentle restorative practice, just what we wanted! Very highly recommended. We look forward to hearing about your retreats- any excuse to come and stay again! Thanks" A.R.

"This was my first experience of yoga. Donna was very welcoming and kind. I will definitely do it again. An excellent class, which was warm, friendly and supportive. Thanks" Ms S.

"We booked Donna for two private sessions whilst hiring a house down in Salcombe last week. We are all pretty much beginners, but Donna made everyone feel very relaxed but gave a great insight into yoga (a couple were completely newbies) but we all really enjoyed the two classes. Thank you so much Donna... Hopefully see you next year!" J.R.