Yoga & Sea Swimming

Beach Yoga & Sea Swim

Morning Yoga with Optional Swim


Upcoming dates:
Wednesdays at 7 am
Sundays at 9 am

Welcome to a fabulous morning, spent at Tide Mills, BN25 2RT. Filled with all the things scientifically proven to enhance your whole day, as well as your coming sleep;

  • Fresh Air
  • Sunlight
  • Movement
  • Mindfulness
  • Social Interactions
  • Nature Connection
  • Cold Water Exposure

We carry on with the Outdoor yoga & swim classes as much as possible throughout the whole year. Of course, cancellations or weeks with no class will be more common in the colder months. Make sure you are happy with the cancellation policy as you book on (read T&C here)

The Yoga Class
We have a spot of flat ground for the yoga just back from the pebbly beach, where we will be more comfortable and balanced. Whilst each class will be unique with a different theme they will all be suitable for all levels and ages, a gentle class focusing on stretching, waking up the body and feeling good in general. 

Stretching the larger muscles in the legs and back will improve our blood circulation which is great to do every morning, but it will be especially beneficial to set us up for the swim. 

We will finish the class in Savasana, the final resting position, where we lie on our back to soak it all in, the location, the sun and the practice itself. As our body temperature will drop here, you might want to bring a blanket or a warm hoodie to drape over yourself.

The Swim
The swim is 100% completely optional. You do not have to decide beforehand and can always change your mind. There is absolutely no pressure to get in. If you do want to get in, only stay in as long as you want. You are more than welcome to wear a wetsuit.

I will wear a swimming costume and stay in for a maximum of 10 minutes. I am not a super strong swimmer and will not swim anywhere, apart from perhaps along the beach, no further than 1 meter away from where I can touch the bottom, I suggest you do the same and stay well within your comfort zone. 

About 90% of everyone attending the yoga does go in the sea, most of us just bob around and have a chat, enjoying the usual erhm, refreshing, temperature of the sea, the feeling of the sun if its present and the option to just have a moment to connect to nature, each other and ourselves.

So perhaps a more fitting name would be, Yoga and optional bob around in the sea haha.

The Details
If you have been before or know where the concrete platform is (to the right as you reach the beach from Tide Mills car park) you can meet us there.

I will leave the Tide Mills car park, BN25 2RT, around 10 minutes before the class starts and walk down from there. You are more than welcome to meet me at the first car park, closest to the main road, and walk down with me, just let me know and I will wait for you.


  • The Yoga class will be suitable for all levels and ages. Focus will lie on waking up the spine, stretching the big muscle groups and moving all of the joints.
  • The swim is completely optional, you can wear a wetsuit or just swimmers, whatever you feel most comfortable in.
  • There is free parking at Tide Mills where we will meet
  • The day & time will depend on weather, sign up to this mailing list to receive the schedule for each week.
  • Make sure you read T&C before signing up
  • What to bring

These mornings light my soul on fire and feel so special, starting the day with gentle movement and then facing the cold, wild sea together is an amazing experience. So everyone who shows an interest really makes me so happy!


Although I am sure this might change as time goes on, as like everything to do with the sea it is important to be adaptable and fluid in the approach. 
The aim at the moment is to do two classes a week.

One on a weekday at 7 am.
This class will be 45 minute long, followed by an optional swim.
£7

One on a Sunday at 9 am. 
This class will be 60 minutes long, followed by an optional swim and breakfast snacks on the beach.
£10

Kathy
I really enjoyed the yoga practice outside and the swim and am definitely up for doing it again. 

Catherine
Sunday morning’s Yoga and Swim session at Tide mills was absolutely wonderful and a great way to start the day! The stretches were a perfect way to get moving and I felt great before I’d even got into the water. The swim was also highlight, and although the water’s relatively cold still, it was really refreshing. In no time at all the all important endorphins were flowing!! And the beautiful homemade banana bread was the perfect post swim snack. Tide mills is such a magical place. I couldn’t recommend the whole experience more highly, thank you Ylva!

Marianne
I loved everything about your yoga and swim session. It was perfect.

Wendy
What a lovely class and swim yesterday. 

Antonia
Thanks Ylva, it was lovely to meet you this morning. Great yoga and swim! 

Sam
Kellie and I absolutely loved Sunday morning.
Also everyone was so friendly which also goes a long way.
We chatted about it on the drive home and said we would definitely do this again.

Liz
Calming start to the day with a refreshing swim in the sea.

Naomi
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the yoga session yesterday. I really enjoyed it and it was perfect to get me back into yoga. I would love to come again when you put on more beach sessions. 

Bex
It’s been wonderful finding a Yoga teacher after the pandemic that I feel so comfortable with. Ylva has such calm and positive energy to be around.
Her new Yoga and sea swim practice made my Sunday so empowering 🙏 in every way.

Ali
Ylva is a wonderful yoga instructor, very calming and friendly! It was such a great combination of yoga and sea swimming, what a way to start the day!

What to bring

  • Yoga Mat – if you don’t have one, I can bring one for you, just let me know
  • Blanket for relaxation at the end of class
  • Sun hat/sunglasses 
  • Swimsuit and/or wetsuit
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes for after swim
  • Shoes for swimming if needed
  • Suncream – remember to double check it is fish and reef friendly if you are planning to get in the sea
  • Water bottle

For winter season

  • Yoga Mat
  • Blanket for relaxation at the end of class – if you don’t have one, I can bring one for you, just let me know
  • Hat – essential, we loose a lot of heat through our head
  • Mittens/gloves
  • Tight layers close to the body
  • Looser layers the further away from the body to allow air in between, that is what will insulate and keep you warm
  • Double socks – as the ground will be cold, our feet are usually what suffers the most
  • Change of clothes for after swim – Loose clothes that are easy to change into is essential to get warm quick (ie. not leggings)