This one’s for the wild-hearted: why VINOYASA was made for you
You feel it in your chest sometimes, don’t you? That quiet tug toward something wilder. Maybe you’re the kind of person who’s done all the “right” things. You show up. You hold space. You carry so much – and you carry it beautifully. But lately, your inner compass has been whispering: there’s more than this.
South Devon yoga brand VINOYASA was made for that whisper. For the curious, open-hearted humans who crave connection, play, presence – and just enough magic to stir the soul. This one’s a love letter to the wild ones – the gloriously curious, slightly rebellious, beautifully real humans who’ve flopped onto a yoga mat at one of my yoga and wine sessions (or are destined to soon).
Whether we’ve met in a forest clearing, over a glass of something delicious, or not yet at all – this is for you. Read on to find out why the magical container that is VINOYASA was dreamed up with people like you in mind, and how it’s here to hold you, stir you and remind you who the hell you are.
Who VINOYASA is for
Take this as your sign to get thee to a VINOYASA south Devon yoga session or Loire yoga and wine retreat pronto for the kind of experience that gives you the space to honour YOU, to mark whatever’s been bothering you, keeping you feeling tightly wound, making you feel stuck and RELEASE it out back into nature. (Find out more about what goes into VINOYASA’s secret spicy sauce here in Why yoga, wine and the wild is the wellness blend you need.)
You’ll find us here: a circle of humans (mostly women, some wonderful men), somewhere between their 20s and 60s, gathering to stretch, sip, laugh, cry a little and remember who they are underneath all the noise.
This is the kind of experience that’s short enough to fit into a few hours but long enough to take you on a journey that melts shoulders, sparks laughter and brings you back into your body in the most delicious way.
Because you know joy doesn’t come from ticking another box, it comes from presence. From nature. From other humans gathered in a circle. From a well-poured glass of something under the sky.
What happens when you make good (VINOYASA-style) life choices?
We’re very hot on saying YASSSS at VINOYASA, and pushing your boundaries, in a way that feels good, of course. In fact, we wrote this blog, Profane and profound; sacred and silly: the joyous juxtaposition of a VINOYASA retreat, all about it.
This is what happens when you say yes and make good life decisions:
Book a yoga class
Drink fyxking delicious wine
Swim in the sea
Make friends
Sweat your t**ies off in the sauna
Sit round a smoky fire
Cover yourself in wild herbal salts, honey and oil
Hang out with the birds, the bees, flowers and trees (why? Because they like you.)
Go home and sleep like a baby
Dream about doing it all again next week.
From frazzled to free: what our guests say
We’ve seen it over and over. Women arrive exhausted, tangled in to-do lists and expectations. They leave with twinkling eyes and easier breath. Here’s what some of our session-goers have to say:
“Magical and fun”
“This collective of young women have weaved a magical, fun experience for all who participate. The day's flow worked and I returned to Cornwall with happy fun memories. The setting in Mothecombe is stunning and was helped by the great weather I experienced and all the May flowers in full bloom. I love things that challenge me so I was well placed!” ELOISE
“The warmest, kindest soul”
“Abi started our days off in the best way possible – it was the most amazing yoga, taught fantastically, in a beautiful setting. Abi’s classes were varied, invigorating and yet so restorative. She was perfect, plus, just the warmest, kindest soul to us all. Thank you!” MOLLY
“Wonderful and grounding”
“I joined a beautiful Vinoyasa session yesterday. What a wonderful, grounding experience, and in such a beautiful setting! Thank you Abi, for facilitating this experience for people!” IMCA
“Abi has created something special here”
“An incredible evening in a beautiful location with wonderful people. Abi has really created something special here!”
ROSIE
“Unique, heartfelt and engaging”
“The Vinoyasa experience combines some of my most favourite things - yoga, wine, and the great outdoors! Hosted by the most joyous and welcoming human, Abi never fails to bring a unique, heartfelt, and engaging experience. What more could you want? Thank you Abi, I love your sessions!”
AMBER
“Just what was needed”
“Abi is a wonderful host of what was an amazing experience. It’s just what was needed. It starts off with yoga which really sets the tone, followed by some light wine tasting and insights. Afterwards it's a nice walk down to the ocean and of course a dip.
Then we followed the path up to the sauna where we relaxed in the warm and options of a cold shower and plunge. It was all fantastic. 😃”
JOE
“Brilliant, calming, gorgeous”
“Abi was brilliant, calming and the surroundings were gorgeous. The session itself was well thought out and engaging and the wine at the end was just the cherry on the cake x”
ELLIE
It’s about more than the moment
Yes, the sessions are powerful. But the real magic? It’s what you take home. The beauty of this work is that it doesn’t end when the retreat does. The energy lingers. The breath practices, the grounding rituals, the moments of stillness, they become touchstones in daily life. Many of our women go on to create their own micro-rituals:
Morning movement
Slow sips of tea in silence
Forest walks with no headphones
These acts of self-connection don’t have to be big or complicated. They just have to be real.
Vinoyasa gives you something to carry, not in your hands, but in your nervous system. A feeling of home. A felt sense of “actually, I’m OK.”
Your circle awaits
If your soul is whispering “yes” to something deeper, wilder and more joyful, VINOYASA is waiting. Want to keep that post-retreat glow alive? The next chapter of your wild-hearted journey might be closer than you think. Subscribe to the newsletter, say hi on IG, or come join us again soon.
