About Nina

Nina grew up in North Cornwall and has always been involved in outdoor sports and fitness including running, swimming and surfing. As she started a career in yachting, she took more interest in restorative exercise as life was busy enough onboard with-out adding a high intensity work out. It was also hugely convenient to role out a mat on the sun deck, rather than fighting other crew members for the limited exercise equipment onboard.

After a torn meniscus from a running injury, Nina travelled to Bali in 2019 to begin her 200 hour yoga teaching training in Vinyasa and Hatha style yoga. She loved learning about the mind-body connection and teaching mindful movement over the high intensity classes she was used to. From here she completed her 25 hour breath coach training to better understand breath anatomy and common breath dysfunctions that yoga students can face. A few years later she completed her 300 hour YYT in Goa, India where she learnt a more disciplined and traditional yoga style. She has also completed a 85 hour prenatal yoga teaching training which allows her to offer prenatal classes as well as modifications for pregnant students in her normal classes.

After 10 years in yachting, Nina decided to settle down with her husband in early 2025. Nina enjoys teaching classes in her local village of St Mabyn and private classes in the surrounding areas.

Nina believes in making her students feel happy and confident in moving their bodies through yoga in a judgement free environment. She loves getting to know her students and their yoga goals.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes! All classes begin with the basics and then the option of increasing the difficulty is offered to those who are able. Classes are built around what feels good to you and your body, there’s no pressure to push yourself in to discomfort.

    In private 1-on-1 classes- I tailor classes to your needs, wants and ability.

  • Please wear something comfortable that your happy to move in, non restrictive clothing (something you can do a squat in.

    You only need to bring yourself and some water. I provide yoga mats and any props you may need.

  • If you have an injury please contact me before booking. I want to make sure that by doing a yoga class we wont be injuring you further. If its an old injury that you have had previously treated, but are suffering with sensitivity or weakness yoga can be extremely beneficial, it still good for me to be aware of this so I can offer alternative options for poses that may agitate the old injury.

  • Only if you want them! I personally love attending an in person class where the teacher can help me to get slightly deeper in to poses or adjust my alignment when words aren’t enough. But I also understand that some days you just want to be left alone and crack on with your practise. If you are new to my classes I’ll take a few minuets before the classes checking in with students and if they would like or not like hands on adjustments, so no need to worry about this before attending.

What type of Yoga does Nina Teach?

VINYASA- Also known as “flow Yoga’ it combines breath with movement. It’s often a bit quicker than other types of yoga styles so that the poses flow from one to another. It is normally based around a theme, peak pose or body area. Most classes with start with a short mindful breath work to ground the students. A gentle warm up of the areas of the body that will be worked most. Then the flowing will begin with a few sun salutations, designed to bring some heat in to the body before flowing in to a more complex series of poses. This will lead to a peak pose or flow that will last a few minuets. Before you know it, all the hard work is done. Following this, the cool down section will begin. This is a series of slower poses designed to cool the body down, such as happy baby, spinal twists and stationary poses. The final section of the class is for Savasana- this is where the students lie on their back or a comfortable position and rest for a few minuets. Then we come to a seated position, take a few breaths and finish the class.

HATHA- is a slower, foundational type of yoga where poses are held for longer. It’s suitable for absolute beginners with the main aim to cultivate strength, flexibility and a calm state of mind. It also incorporates “pranayama” a conscious breathing technique used to calm the mind. Most poses will be held for a few breaths or longer with modifications offered for different levels.

PRENATAL- a specialised form of yoga designed for pregnant people focussing on gentle stretches, controlled breathing and relaxation techniques to support the ever changing pregnant body. These classes are not designed to make you your most flexible or push your pregnant body. Its main focus is supporting the body through the changes by offering safe and accessible poses to help find space and relaxation. It is suitable for all terms of pregnancy with modifications for each trimester depending on each students needs. It targets common pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, rib pain, headaches, leg cramps, round ligament pain and many more. It’s also a great addition for preparation for labour: by providing positions and movements that can be replicated in birth. Not only are these classes great for helping the pregnant body move, but it’s also a good way to meet other soon-to-be parents. You’ll have a chance to introduce yourself and share concerns, aches and pains. For these classes I set up a WhatsApp group so you can contact each other outside of the classes if you wish to.