Simply Soulful
Simply Soulful Yoga Classes
One-to-one, private groups, bespoke sessions, workshops, pamper days, wellness days, retreats and gift vouchers are also available.
Sessions can be tailored to support most health conditions, pregnant and post-natal yoginis, please contact me to discuss.
Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is about what you learn on the way down...
Face to Face
Build Social Connection
Ideal for honing your skills and for those who seek social and energetic connection.
Livestream
Interactive Zoom Yoga
Join me for live Zoom classes from wherever you are! Total freedom to join us from any device or location in the world.
Different yoga styles for your personal health goals.
On Demand
Plan Your Own Timetable!
Yoga Retreats
I have benefitted so much from regular weekly online yoga practise, I feel so much stronger and flexible, particularly in my hips. I started 2020 on a planned programme of transformation with yoga. I never dreamed the year would pan out in such a strange way, but the constant of yoga has been such a blessing and support both physically and emotionally.
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!
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!
I am so pleased to have found a teacher who is so flexible and innovative. I will be using your classes when I am back in Devon and look forward to joining you again soon.
Yoga with Donna is amazing. Very relaxing. It really helps you switch off
Last evenings livestream hatha yoga class was lovely, after a few weeks break it was some gentle stretching for the body and relaxation for the mind. Thank you Donna you were great as always.
The pace of your yoga classes is good and your tone of voice and speed is great. It’s great to have alternative poses that I sometimes need to do – you explain them in a way that makes me feel that this is ok, I’m not failing it is just what I need to do today. Another day may be different, it is not a competition, this has been a big shift for me and zoom has really helped.
That was a wonderful online class – such a beautiful way to start the day and I love that even though these sessions are online, you are still able to personalise them for me, suggesting ways to modify the practice while I am pregnant. The classes are now providing a structure to each day and I wake up each morning looking forward to joining you and the other yogis
Brilliant [SUP yoga] class, Donna makes the whole thing so enjoyable, would thoroughly recommend everyone to try a yoga class on water.
My first yoga class and Donna was very welcoming, the exercise easy to follow and well explained, came away feeling nice and relaxed.
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
These online yoga classes are an absolute life-saver. Donna is brilliant ❤️
Thank you so much Donna!!! The Yoga & Walking Retreat was such a lovely brilliant relaxing day – just what I needed! I thought it was perfect … a lovely coastal walk, two yoga & meditations that complimented each other really well, plus delicious food!!
I just wanted to say a big Thank You for the Yoga & Reiki retreat last weekend. I floated home afterwards! From start to finish it was a wonderful day, incredibly well organised, excellent guidance, delicious lunch and ultimately very healing. Thank You Donna, it was just what I needed.
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!
Thanks Donna for a fantastic morning online yoga workshop. My Yin and yang are nicely aligned. Completely chilled all day
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 😉
Gently introducing myself to the joy of yoga – Thank you Donna you’re a great teacher
Your classes always leave me with a great sense of peace and relaxation – much needed with a busy lifestyle 🙂 I do love that we get A LOT of practice in an hour! I feel well stretched 🙂
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
Great 3 hour yoga workshop doing Yang and Yin Yoga with Donna, wonderful session feeling very relaxed but also full of energy, thank so much Donna, looking forward to next Saturday’s session.
A well balanced [beach yoga] class in a wonderful beach location. The perfect start to a Saturday morning.
The Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat was just what I needed to look inward, to feel grounded and relaxed. Thank you for a lovely day. xx
Donna is a fantastic yoga teacher helping you to find and embrace your practice. Glow in the Dark Yoga is energising and relaxing within the same hour. The lighting and music add something new to your practice keeping it refreshing and exciting each week. I love that I have found yoga and found a brilliant teacher
The Merrifield House studio is beautiful Donna. So clean, fresh and airy. I did not feel worried about the virus at all. And of course, it was absolutely amazing to see you after lockdown and to be taught by you again.
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
A one hour yin yoga class [online] with Donna is very fulfilling – it leaves you feeling complete and satisfied, like after eating a good meal or hearing a beautiful piece of music. Thank you as always Donna for the love, thought and care you in still into each and every yin session.
Brilliant [flow yoga] class with Donna – as a complete beginner she made me feel very comfortable! Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend
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.
As always Donnas practice was outstanding. I have now had a great stretch and a feeling of wellbeing. I highly recommend Donna’s [online] yoga classes.
After Yoga I feel calm, balanced and energised. My husband has noticed positive changes in me since practising with you regularly.
A lovely [Relaxation & Wellness] day in a beautiful setting. I came away from the day feeling refreshed. I really enjoyed laughter yoga, especially being able to do that outdoors. The saying, laughter is the best medicine, is so true.
Brilliant [flow yoga] class with Donna – as a complete beginner she made me feel very comfortable! Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend
SUP Yoga – The experience was very rewarding. Relaxing and strenuous in equal measure. A great way to start the day!
After a year of yoga the difference in my flexibility and breathing control is amazing. It has improved my rowing dramatically and highlighted the need to balance aerobic and weight training, with the flexibility, calmness and balance of yoga. Donna is an intuitive and inspirational teacher and I totally recommend her.
I booked a [bespoke] relaxation day for myself and my mother for her 70th birthday. From start to finish Donna has been amazing in helping to build a tailored day for my mum (who is new to yoga/ relaxation techniques) and for myself (who is currently recovering from surgery).
The day itself was incredibly restorative, and helped me bring some balance back into my life. My mum really enjoyed herself and has asked when we can go again. The food was great. And, the location amazing.
The forest bathing was new to both my mum and myself, and we had an wonderful unique moment when we encountered a beautiful fox in the distance who spent some time observing us, and us it.
I would thoroughly recommend Simply Soulful, the place is filled with warmth, kindness, and care. We came away calmer, more relaxed, and with great memories.
Thank you Donna!
Relaxation Day: The yoga and meditation gave me just what I was looking for. Donna is a very positive person with an amazing soothing voice. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back!
Oh my goodness what a gem of a find!! This place [Merrifield House] is just amazing. Had the most beautiful relaxing and thought-provoking experience here. The food was just delicious. Can wait to go back [Relaxation Day – Yin Yoga & Forest Bathing 2022)
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
I contacted Donna about a bespoke mindfulness and yoga retreat for myself and my friend and was so impressed with the way that Donna handled our enquiry and then put together our package, taking all of our requirements into consideration.
Upon arrival, our booking did not disappoint – beautiful accommodation, delicious vegan catering, stunning coastal walks, the most magical forest bathing experience, relaxing treatments, enlightening yoga sessions and the loveliest of hosts.
Donna, Marcus and Diesel really looked after us and we had the best and most relaxing time. I can’t recommend Simply Soulful Yoga enough
A great day of yoga and other activities [Summer Solstice Yoga & Wellness Festival] that helped me reconnect with myself and others. Happiness flowed into me right from the beginning as I tuned in to all the positive energies available, from landscape to laughter, sound healing to soul sharing, plus so much more. I came away from this beautiful retreat with my body, mind and spirit nourished by so many wonderful things.
As part of a corporate away event and team building exercise, Donna organised and delivered two wonderful yoga classes and a talk on nutrition. Our group was of mixed experience and ages, Donna did an amazing job of delivering sessions that were at the right level for the team. Thank you Donna for making our event inclusive and memorable.
Such an incredible SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with lovely people. Thank you so much Donna – Looking forward to next year already.
Donna is a fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and experience teacher, and really knows how to bring a group together and make everyone feel relaced and welcome. If I lived closer, I would be at Donna’s classes every week. Instead I’ll be on regular trips to the area
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
Took part in beach yoga on the 14th June. What an amazing setting and great session, really enjoyed it!!!
I went to the Chakra Yoga retreat on the 9th Sept. A lovely day with lovely people and lots of Yoga, Reiki, and a delicious lunch. Donna guided us through an informative and rejuvenating day. I left relaxed and inspired, more in tune to look after myself better. Highly recommended.
Well Woman Retreat – Thank you, I am feeling inspired, relaxed and rejuvenated with a good dose of food for thought. The yoga, meditation, food, company and ideas have been amazing
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
I love the fact that you are “normal” not some unreachable Guru! You are funny, sensitive, kind and lovely and so open you must have very wide apart toes!! What more could anyone want in a yoga teacher and friend.
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
Lovely Laughter & Yoga Session, very playful… Sophie and Donna were very supportive… My face hurts!
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
Excellent. I was a little anxious how I’d get on after such a long gap without Yoga practice but I really enjoyed the session. Appreciate you providing options to enable me to take part while protecting old injuries.
Because Donna shares the stories of the yoga traditions, expertly making links between the metaphoric adventures of Hindu gods and kings, animals and celestial beings and the daily challenges of 21st century life, Donna’s classes not only serve the body but also the mind.
I have benefitted so much from regular weekly online yoga practise, I feel so much stronger and flexible, particularly in my hips. I started 2020 on a planned programme of transformation with yoga. I never dreamed the year would pan out in such a strange way, but the constant of yoga has been such a blessing and support both physically and emotionally.
Fun yet relaxing, my first-time beach yoga class was a real revelation. Thank you Donna.
Donna is a wonderful human, a natural and authentic yoga teacher
I really enjoyed the [studio] class. As a beginner Donna made me feel welcome and explained the positions well. I will return when I can.
Such an amazing, uplifting and empowering SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with wonderful authentic people in beautiful surroundings! Thank you.
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!
Donna is a brilliant yoga instructor. She is very kind and spiritual. She puts you at your ease and makes her classes interesting by explaining what we will be doing. It is not only good for body but also your mind and soul.
I have been attending the 7.30am flow yoga class with Donna for sometime now and I must let everyone know what a fantastic way this is to start the day. You can see the sunrise and hear the birds sing whilst you energise yourself for your day ahead. I was unsure of flow yoga at first as I go to a beginners class but Donna is always on hand to help you and you can go at your own pace. I now begin my days work on a Friday feeling calm, ready to go and ever so slightly self righteous!
Thank you so much for a fantastic weekend at the Well Woman retreat. So pleased I booked on at last minute. The food was delicious. Really enjoyed the gentle yoga. You created a beautiful, safe place and I felt totally nourished and eager to do more research on my return home. Look forward to joining another retreat soon
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!
I can thoroughly recommend Donna’s classes both studio and currently online. Her warmth, compassion and desire to promote connection and a positive sense of well-being in such challenging times really make a difference
AMAZING experience! Tranquil and gorgeous! If you haven’t tried SUP Yoga yet- you most definitely should!
I have done yoga ‘on and off’ for many years. Donna is expertly bringing back my love of yoga and flexibility.
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 …
Love the post-natal yoga classes! Donna is a wonderful instructor and it’s great to have some time during the week to take a class while my two year old is completely distracted with the soft play, and new-born alongside. A lovely relaxing window in an otherwise hectic week!
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.
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!
Yoga & Laughter Workshop – Totally amazing 2 hours. Thank you Donna & Sophie. What a Dream Team you make!
Oh my gosh Donna…. that [On Demand Yin Yoga Class] was just what I needed! I have been feeling a bit off kilter this week, bit busy emotionally and in my head … Lovely stretches in my old hips, I literally melted into the mat in child’s pose it was gorgeous and could feel my thoughts throughout the practice returning to my place of gratitude from its busyness and by the time you’d read the poem I felt so centred and calm to the point I had tears in my eyes!!! Thank you…. literally just what I needed!!!
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
Brilliant location [for beach yoga] and Donna is a superb practitioner, thank you.
Donna, just wanted to say how much I am enjoying and benefiting from the Yin and Yang workshops on Saturdays during lock down. It is wonderful to have 3 hours of me time on the mat with you and the other ladies. The balance of Yin and Yang is something so restorative and necessary for life off the mat, especially at this time. I highly recommend the workshops to anyone and such great value! Thank you for your time, your patience and your teaching… Namaste
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.
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
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
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.
A thoroughly enjoyable day. The yoga was set at a good level for us as we were beginners. It wasn’t too hard but was challenging. Loved the essences. Gaps between treatments meant we could relax whilst the other one was receiving their treatment. We both went for the head massage which was fab. The meditation was good – my first time and I felt relaxed. The lunch was beautifully presented and very tasty. We felt able to help ourselves to drinks in between because we felt welcome. The location is lovely looking across the fields was calming. It was really good value for money and I would recommend to friends. Thank you Donna we had a great time.
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.
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!
The whole [Bespoke Yoga Retreat] experience from the calm and tranquil setting to the wonderful yoga sessions was hugely beneficial in focusing some much-needed time on myself! Donna and Marcus were warm and hospitable, and the food was delicious. Donna is nurturing and supportive and extremely knowledgeable and I had the most amazing time and have come away with practical tools to be able to support me in my day-to-day life!
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
The Yoga & Laughter Workshop was one of the most insane things I think I have ever done but REALLY glad i did!
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.
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!
Donna is a fantastic yoga teacher helping you to find and embrace your practice. Glow in the Dark Yoga is energising and relaxing within the same hour. The lighting and music add something new to your practice keeping it refreshing and exciting each week. I love that I have found yoga and found a brilliant teacher
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!
Fab beginners hatha yoga class at Cliff House! Joined the class during my holiday stay in Salcombe. Very impressed- Donna was so well organised to make the class a success with extra yoga mats, lavender masks and blocks – enough for everyone in the popular class of regulars! The instruction was clear and supportive- with different levels of practice to try & a lovely message of peace – left feeling cared for & stronger! #fabyoga
The Alchemy Yoga Workshop was excellent. A total sense on inner peace came through. Donna led the whole workshop and yoga session with such warmth and positive sense. Excellent group of people attended. Positive and calm from the start
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a blissful day from start up to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
The 7.30am yoga class is a great way to start your day, fab for my back. I go into class with a stiff sore back and walk out pain free, then at 8.30 am you can get on with your day!
Absolutely loving the online Yang & Yin Yoga workshops, thank you Donna. Another amazing session today, you manage always to focus the intention that resonates with each of us in our own lives. Looking forward to next one ?xx
I had never been on a retreat and wasn’t sure what to expect from a women’s yoga & nutrition retreat. I liked the variety in activities, it was not just yoga, as it included food demonstrations, essential oils blending, craft and a fantastic walk in beautiful surroundings. The weekend was interesting and inspiring; a good balance of free-time and activities. We had good conversation and some giggles! I would highly recommend the women’s retreat
The Laughter & Yoga Workshop was totally different from anything I’ve done before. I really enjoyed doing the yoga first… then the laughter yoga which was totally crazy, but so much fun… I laughed until I cried. Awesome morning. Thank you ladies!
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House – I was provided with the most delicious and nourishing plate of food for lunch, so many flavours and textures. Breakfast was also fabulous, a great selection to choose from (or have a little bit of everything!) I would highly recommend the overnight oats with raisins and cinnamon.
…. 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
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.
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
Donna, your online class was amazing, and just what we needed! Absolutely great idea not only to keep practising the yoga but also for the ‘contact’ with others. Well done. You’re a star. Thank you
Donna was very professional, knowledgeable and guided us through our yoga movement with expertise
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
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.
Cream Tea Yoga was a wonderful relaxing experience. One that needs repeating regularly. Thank you Donna
Todays [beach yoga] class was uplifting and energising in glorious surroundings. Thank you Donna.
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.
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. ❤️
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.
SUP Yoga – Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Great way to start the morning!
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!!)
Just attended a wonderful 3 hour Yin & Yang Yoga workshop on zoom with Donna, amazing! I can really recommend this, thank you so much Donna, now feeling relaxed, happy and well stretched ?❤️
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
Great [livestream] hatha yoga class today after a few weeks out due to topsy turvy life! I loved the Tao of Pooh focus, empty mind and just being in the moment so relevant for us all and me in particular! Thanks Donna x
Thank you, it was a great online yoga session – my first online and my first in this funny self-isolation world. Well done, you were quick off the mark. The setting for you is great, I can see you clearly and hearing your voice when I have my eyes shut is no different to when we are in the Hen House. Well done … you have helped keep us all connected
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
Yin Yoga On Demand – My first session and it worked really well, I was a bit anxious as I had never done this before but I didn’t need to be. Feel well stretched now. Thank you Donna, love the new system means I can do yoga when ever I like.
Lovely beginner’s hatha yoga session for me and my baby bump tonight. Donna is very patient and knowledgeable and I felt confident and relaxed
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
Your flow studio sessions on Monday evening are excellent, well balanced, challenging but with good guidance and options given for asanas to suit your own body. I love the flow and energy created with the breathing and postures. I feel completely energised, stretched but calm afterwards.
A wonderful [online yin] class that left me feeling incredibly relaxed, I think I actually nodded off a few times ❤️ Thank you
Donna’s yoga classes are very calming with considerate teaching
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!
Lovely beach yoga, fantastic location, great teacher, thank you.
The overall balance between the spiritual aspects (perhaps more serious side of yoga), your clear instruction and the friendly and inclusive atmosphere, and your reminding us to work at our own pace, to listen to our bodies, for me makes the whole experience a well rounded, enjoyable and holistic one.
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!
Donna provided three yoga sessions to our clients over the weekend and they were a real highlight. Guests varied massively in their yoga experience but Donna ensured that everyone had a positive experience and took something away with them. We have booked Donna again for future weekends, it just wouldn’t be the same without her!
It was great doing yoga back on the beach again! Donna always makes the class interesting, varied and fun.
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE CLASS STRUCTURE, THE FLOW AND TIMING? The class flowed really well, with the postures being intense enough for the class to feel like they’d really worked. The timing felt spot on, with a variety of postures, keeping the class interesting and finished with a really great Savasana – one of the best I’ve seen outside of our TT course
You are calming, encouraging and inclusive, even on Zoom that comes across. You offer good explanation of the asana, their benefits and always give alternatives. Your classes are well planned and structured with a theme or asana focus to work with.
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat – A very relaxing way to spend a Sunday. Lovely company, nutritious food, fantastic opportunity to learn something new and i go away refreshed and ready for the week ahead!
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
We are new to Donna’s yoga class in Ringmore and have found her to be very friendly and professional in her tutoring. I am looking forward to my journey in Yoga. Thank you x
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!
Donna, you are a breath of fresh air and your passion for the subject is contagious
SUP Yoga – The PERFECT way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. Yoga on a SUP board is EXTRA relaxing!! Loved it … thank you !!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
I really liked your online yoga class…your delivery was as uplifting as ever…. Your classes either online or in person are always so welcome and grounding whatever way they are presented. Thank you for all you do, keep shining brightly
My friend and I arrived and were met by Donna and Marcus, such a lovely welcome, then Donna did a complete review of what was happening on our three night stay. All the details that I had asked for had been recorded and actioned, including dietary and
movement issues, this was all so much appreciated. I really relaxed and enjoyed every minute and we will be back again. Thank you both for your hospitality.
The Yoga Brunch was very enjoyable. The contemplative questions were good to guide the mind. Nice tone and pace. Feeling still and gently stretched. Many thanks. Namaste
I first heard about Donna through a news feature on the radio about yoga with goats and smiled inwardly at the thought of it but don’t let this light-hearted approach fool you. Donna is serious about her yoga and it’s obvious she takes Olympian pride in her preparation and classes. Her attention to detail is second to none and the narratives she weaves into her yoga, require skill and dexterity. More importantly though, to be on the receiving end of one of her classes, which I have, having worked with Donna on several camps for the past two years, is to be fully immersed in the landscape of yoga, quite literally in the landscape, whether it’s on a sandy Devon beach or a lolling river view field.
During the pandemic and the lockdown in Italy, I enjoyed – and I am continuing to do so – online yoga classes with Donna and also the online weekend workshops that are on Yang and Yin yoga.
Joining these online yoga classes from Sicily was simply wonderful. They were – and still are – very useful and calming, interacting with the local community of Kingsbridge where I live in England, receiving also solidarity in a period of very severe lockdown, not being able to even go out for a walk and only allowed out if necessary to go to the supermarket or pharmacy.
These active classes helped me to move at home, giving me support and balance between body and mind during severe lockdown.
I am happy to continue to do online yoga classes now that life is starting to be “normal”. So I hope that the online yoga classes will be offered also when the pandemic will be ended. Thank you Donna! Namaste’ from Syracuse (Sicily – Italy).
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!
Just to say thank you so much Donna for todays Yang & Yin Yoga workshop on Energy and Vitality – where did those 3 hours go? Feel well energised, you are a star!
This was my first class with Donna which I really enjoyed. She was really welcoming and friendly love the way she teaches Hatha yoga I will definitely come again! Thank you
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!
Donna and Simply Soulful Yoga … very personal, caring, attentive – with a great balance of relaxation and exertion. Just what I [you] need!
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.
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House – Meditating in the studio was an amazing and unforgettable experience. I am keen to book more sessions with Donna asap! My yoga session was magical, being immersed in the wonderful space and atmosphere Donna has created. A beautifully light and airy studio with fabulous artwork. What else can I say, although I arrived with no real expectations, Merrifield House delivered and exceeded. Thank you to Donna, Marcus and Deezil (The friendly Labrador) for making my stay so perfect xx
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 was recommended Donna to hold a yoga class for my best friends hen party by another yogi. You know you’re in for a good session, when your instructor is recommended by another, and Donna didn’t disappoint. Donna organised a beautiful and bonding yoga class for us (twenty ladies), it was a lovely sunny day so Donna took the class in the garden, and we worked in pairs to hold our poses – she even bought 20 mats! It was the perfect way to kick off our hen weekend. Really recommend!
Just wanted to say that having attended the online yoga session last night how much I enjoyed it. In these difficult times it is great to stay connected and grounded. Brilliant and thank you
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.
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
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.
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].
Really surprised by todays Laughter & Yoga Workshop – not what i was expecting but really enjoyed it. Delighted by the whole experience – thank you both 🙂
Perfect retreat day to rest and recharge the soul. Thank you Donna for providing a blissful flow of yoga, reiki and inward reflection
Donna was a fantastic yoga instructor for our Goat Yoga class for the Google Executive Summit. The guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had a once in a lifetime experience that was made better by Donna’s fantastic teaching. We will definitely work with Donna again
Relaxation Day at Merrifield House: Donna was friendly and courteous and answered any queries straight away. Our group were all at different levels and had different expectations of the day. Donna was able to empathise and explained what was going to happen during each session of the day. Donna set the pace for yoga perfectly and gave us different options for the poses so we could all achieve. I particularly enjoyed the Meditation and Reiki sessions. I would thoroughly recommend the Relaxation Day and the benefits that you gain from it. We would all love to do it again.
Your website it excellent, clear and easy to use and I really like the calendar of events and classes that gives all the sessions for the month at a glance.
We loved our bespoke ‘design your own yoga retreat’ stay at Merrifield House and think you have a brilliant offering which will be so helpful to many people. Your practice is exceptionally good and you made us feel very at ease and relaxed. We both hope you go from strength to strength with this terrific venture.
HOW WAS THE CLASS SET UP AND HOW DID THE TEACHER WELCOME PARTICIPANTS? Donna was chatty, warm and very welcoming. Obviously knows her students well and the students also very chatty amongst each other, radiating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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.
I wanted to say how grateful I am to you for doing the Zoom classes throughout our lockdown period. They really have kept me focused and grounded off the mat as well as on.
I really looked forward to and enjoyed all of the online yoga workshops during isolation… The workshops felt like such a luxurious treat; 3 hours of me time, total yoga immersion and relaxation and it was lovely to be with the same ladies and share our thoughts. I look forward to more workshops in the new year.
Fantastic online yoga session, so happy that you have set this up us, this will really keeping us going and sane
Online Yoga – That was so cool … I loved it! … I felt connected to you and the class, became absorbed in the practice and relaxed … It has made a huge difference to my day so THANK YOU … lucky to have you and the technology to help us on this strange and bewildering path
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat: I found the day extremely relaxing. The mix of more strenuous yoga in the morning and meditative yoga in the afternoon worked really well. A great intro to reiki which I will definitively follow up and use on my family.
Donna is a great Yoga instructor! I joined her on a Yoga retreat at the Hen House which I would highly recommend. Take some time out for yourself and treat yourself to one of Donna’s retreats, I left feeling rejuvenated and re-energised! Love it!
Very well guided yoga, then need to be able to let yourself go for the laughter yoga. Very satisfying with a lovely meditation at the end
After yoga, I feel able to cope again! I feel stronger, saner and spiritually nourished.
Absolutely brilliant online classes with Donna. It feeds the soul as well as the body. Thank you
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!
The Spring Virtual Retreat was an excellent way to start the beginning of spring with positivity, energy and mindfulness. The cardio resistance training and barre class in the first half of the day was a great way to push yourself with the yoga sessions in the afternoon were a great way to centre and stretch yourself after the energetic morning. The guided meditation left me feeling clear and centred and was a lovely way to finish the day. Both Chloe and Donna were fantastic guides who kept motivation and engagement high, and most importantly made it fun! A fantastic way to enter into spring!
Great class on the beach.
Brilliant teacher. Great to do in the fresh air on the sand at Hope Cove
The SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat Day fits in so much without feeling busy. I love all of the activities
Donna’s talent truly lies in her ability to blend the physical benefits of yoga practice while also opening the door to the contribution it can make to your mental wellbeing.
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
I have had yoga with Donna twice daily for a week now, never having done yoga before. I started the week being very stiff and tense with my lower back in spasm, following an accident almost 2 years ago, where I fractured my pelvis. Within 3 days I felt much more relaxed and free from pain. By the end of the week I am fully mobile and feel as I did before the accident. I cannot thank Donna enough for giving me my freedom of movement back
The Spring Virtual Retreat was a great day I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to the next one. I loved the Barre Work. I felt like I had really worked and made me evaluate my level of fitness. Donna and Chloe worked very well together.
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!
I have been attending Simply Soulful Yoga’s beginners hatha class for 9 months and always find them friendly and invigorating with Donna always being aware of your ability, checking your alignment and comfort. I also had my first SUP Yoga session yesterday and loved it. I am trying to conquer a fear of being on the water and felt totally safe and happy in Donna’s hands, it was a beautiful experience which will be definitely be repeated. All in all, if your looking for a great yoga teacher, Donna is it!
After class I feel loose limbed which I love. I move differently, and somehow this impacts on how I feel mentally and emotionally. I feel strong, centred and at peace.
Thank you, Donna for your patience, teaching, calm and supportive manner, and dedication to your yogis out there on Zoom over the last 6 months. I have really enjoyed and appreciated our mat journeys; it has been a unique and special time.
WHAT DID I LIKE THE MOST ABOUT THIS CLASS? Donna. This woman is phenomenal. I loved everything about her as a teacher. Her voice, her manner, the way she held herself and interacted with the class. A really excellent teacher with a beautiful ethos and style
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
I really enjoyed last Monday’s yoga class and came out of the class feeling really relaxed and super stretched
The wellness day was purchased for me as a gift from a friend, we attended this day together yesterday and I can honestly say it is one of the best gifts I have ever been given. We were made welcome from the start, the Yin yoga session was amazing, the location could not be better and my first experience of forest bathing was nothing short of a delight! I really did not want the day to end and would highly recommend Simply Soulful Yoga for anyone who wants to connect with nature, reflect and relax. Last but not least the food was delicious, I certainly hope to return. Thank you Donna.
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat – Thank you Donna for a warm, nourishing and healing day. You held a beautiful space where it felt safe to open and explore. I loved the whole day
Donna I just wanted to say thank you for the fabulous online yoga classes during the pandemic. You are always so positive and the way you simply adapted your classes when you could no longer do face-to-face showed great resilience. You demonstrate so well all that is positive about regular yoga practice. ?
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.
Well paced, supportive, balanced Alchemy Yoga workshop. Good time management. Able to listen and respond to different needs of the group. Appreciated the mix of movement, stillness, thinking and being. Just what I hoped for! Thank you!
Design Your Own Retreat: Donna immediately put us at ease on arrival at Merrifield House. Our rooms were very comfortable and clean. We started the day with Hatha Yoga. We came out of the session revitalised and ready to start the day. Donna’s understanding of nutrition alongside the benefits of Yoga was also a highlight as she answered our questions thoroughly and knowledgeably. I would thoroughly recommend. We all came away with special moments, re-vitalised and re- energised.
Unforgettable [Sassy Saturday}] day! Gorgeous, sunny beach and SUP yoga with lovely Donna. Thank you so much! Would 10000000% recommend without hesitation
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!
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!
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!
This mornings virtual yoga class was just what we needed in this stressful time. Thank you Donna for setting this up, and for helping us focus on the positives
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!
This was my first time at a yoga retreat, celebrating my sisters birthday. We were made to feel extremely welcome by Donna who was a superb host and yoga teacher. The timetable was a good idea as we knew when and what we were doing. Merrifield House is a fantastic location and we enjoyed evenings out in Kingsbridge and Salcombe. I would highly recommend if you require a few days rest, relaxation and reset to your busy lives.
Being connected to the Kingsbridge yogi community in online yoga with Donna has has been important in my lockdown year. We’ve all had difficult periods during the pandemic, but regular coming together in the routine of gentle exercise, listening to ancient fables, relaxation, challenging our bodies and getting to know the group in the friendly welcome is a positive help and support to me. What’s more, living in Manchester I’m connected to Donna and the friendly, cheerful and relaxed yogis who live in the beautiful South Hams, the location of our holiday home for over 25 years. Donna is a perfect teacher and host and it’s great to see the move to Merrifield House and the progress of a exciting project.
I enjoyed yesterday’s yoga class very much – I have woken up some very sleepy muscles!
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House – From the moment I arrived Donna was the perfect host. Fresh juice on arrival and a little chat about what I wanted from my relaxation package was the perfect way to settle in. My room, aka The Green Room or Ustra Shala was very welcoming and calming. The room has everything you need including a great selection of teas and a little sweet treat! The bed was unbelievably comfortable with lovely crisp white linen (I slept all night which is a rarity for me).
So uplifting to be able to see the sunshine and sea view, when I am practicing my yoga online [On Demand] on a rainy day in January. Awesome!
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
Yin Yoga livestream, first session and it worked really well, I was a bit anxious as I had never done this before (livestream) but I didn’t need to be. Feel well stretched now. Thank you Donna. Love the new system, means I can do yoga when ever I like.
A really great class, very happy and will definitely be coming back! Thank you 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.
Just to say Thank You Donna for keeping me going with the yoga, it’s working very well with zoom and I’m really enjoying it…. You are a Star
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.
It’s been been fabulous doing your online yoga classes for a couple of reasons. Great for maintaining a routine and a semblance of normality and connection during lockdown, and so lovely to see and hear from all my yogi friends on the other side of the world (C.B. in Tasmania)
I Just wanted to say a very big thank you to Donna for helping me get me back on tract, her advice on diet and exercise have really made a difference, I am now sleeping better and I love the Yoga classes, very uplifting and I am really looking forward to Laughter Yoga and the Goat Yoga that are coming up soon. Thank You Donna.
What an amazing [Bespoke Yoga Retreat} experience! Five days away from the chaos focusing on the body, mind and soul. I came away feeling totally refreshed after we bathed in the forest and grounded ourselves with mother nature, laughed until our bellies hurt with laughter yoga, aligned our chakras and channelled into healing energies. The variety of yoga was beautiful especially as it was accompanied with poetic words which connected with our hearts. Thank you Donna, for creating a wonderful experience and memory that will stay with me for life! I feel strong, balanced, and empowered to create stillness, calm and tranquillity in everyday life.