BEACH YOGA

I am fortunate to teach the ninth season of beach yoga in one of the most beautiful locations on the Cornish coast, Gwithian Towans beach. Starting in May 2018 I have taught twice weekly sessions on a Saturday morning and Wednesday evening. The class has grown from strength to strength throughout the years and the sense of community has been amazing. Thank you to all who have joined and for helping raise money to support The Wave Project, Surfers Against Sewage and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust.

CLASSES

I offer a variety of classes in Cornwall ranging from high intensity gym-based fitness classes to energising / strengthening yoga and restorative yin yoga blended with mindfulness and pranayama. My schedule of weekly fitness and yoga classes is delivered from fitness centres, community centres and on the beach. I also offer individual private and small group classes tailored to your personal requirements and held at your preferred location. All my classes are focused and developed with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.

RETREATS

My restorative yoga and wellbeing retreats are carefully developed to replenish the body and mind. Set in the most beautiful locations they will enable you to reconnect with nature. Offering you an opportunity to take some time to step back, reevaluate and gain awareness in order to understand how you can move towards more positive wellbeing. I hold one day, weekend and longer retreats in the UK and worldwide. Recent retreats have been offered in Cornwall (January, May, Sept 2019) and Sri Lanka (March 2019, and 2020).

WELLBEING DAYS

I offer half or full day wellbeing days. I have developed these through blending my knowledge of psychological and yoga theory with my experience supporting others to enhance their wellbeing from my work as a yoga teacher and as a Clinical Health Psychologist in the NHS. My workshops will include concepts from psychology which I consider to be helpful to improve health and wellbeing. I will blend this with my learnings from Eastern philosophies such as yoga and Ayurveda and suggest ideas, tools and strategies for enhancing the wellbeing of body and mind.

My holistic approach

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My holistic approach focuses on the core elements of health I have come to understand as being important for the wellbeing of body and mind. I have carefully integrated my knowledge and understanding of psychological and physical wellbeing incorporating ideas from:

Psychology / Biology / Yoga

Studying these sciences has provided me with the knowledge from which I am able to integrate my experience and intuition to understand an individual’s health needs. My wellbeing workshops, consultations and retreats will focus on these core elements of health resulting in a deeper understanding of how to align body and mind.

Some insights which guide my approach to wellbeing:

Kindness is key. Be kind to yourself. Learn to treat yourself like you are your own best friend.

It is easy to neglect our own self care. We can’t pour from an empty cup! We need to ensure there is balance between what we give to others and how we care for ourselves.

We can be our own worst critic. We sometimes need support noticing this in order to become more accepting and compassionate towards ourselves.

Take time to connect with who you are and what kind of person you aspire to be. What drives you / excites you / makes you happy? Commit to live a life in line with those values.

Life’s challenges are often overwhelming and can leave us feeling stuck with no clear way forward. Know that making only a small change to one part of the system will affect change in the whole system.

Be curious, open minded and compassionate in understanding others. Every person is on a unique journey, each facing their own struggle others know nothing about.

We need to take the time to step back and reflect. Self-awareness improves our understanding of why we have become stuck in repeating the same patterns that are no longer helpful. Awareness can help us find ways to move forwards.

Often we do things to avoid what we fear which can end up taking us further away from what is important to us. Recognising this enables us to take steps closer towards our values.

Be kind in everything you do, think and say and be open to receiving kindness from others.

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   Colin and Grace Allen 
 14 October 2026
 
 
  I’m so glad I discovered Gwithian Beach Yoga while on holiday in Cornwall, my happy place! ❤️ There was something really special about doing yoga in such a beautiful setting, with the sea, the fresh air and the sound of the waves. It was just what I needed.

Alicia was absolutely lovely, so warm and welcoming, and she explained everything so clearly. I loved that she offered different variations of the poses to suit everyone’s ability, so you never felt out of your depth.

The group were so friendly and welcoming too, which made the whole experience feel really relaxed and comfortable.

It was one of those experiences that reminds you to slow down, take a breath and enjoy the moment. I came away feeling amazing and will definitely be joining Alicia again next time I’m in Cornwall

I couldn’t recommend Gwithian Beach Yoga enough. A beautiful location, a lovely teacher and such a wonderful experience! 🌊🧘‍♀️💛
  
 
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   Sarah West 
 12 October 2026
 
 
  Thank you so much for a lovely practice! What a gorgeous experience for the whole family and Alicia made it extra special with her wonderful guidance throughout. It was really magical!
  
 
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   Wendy Aynsley 
 10 October 2026
 
 
  Thank you Alicia and Rich for a blissful reset retreat day. It was a full day of yoga with Alicia and breath work with Rich but felt so calm and unrushed. As part of the breath work session we had a wonderful dip in the sea. The setting at The Meudon hotel was magical and delicious lunch and cream tea were greatly enjoyed. It was a beautifully relaxing day with lovely people. I would totally recommend Alicia and Rich’s retreat day and other events that they advertise too 👍 Thank you both I felt amazing, learnt iso much and slept so well after 🙏
  
 
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   Olivia Sibson 
 9 October 2026
 
 
  I often visit Gwithian Farm Campsite so when I came across Alicia’s class on the beach i was happy. The class was so well priced, and a lovely way to start a Saturday. Communication before hand was top notch and made me feel super welcome. To top it off I purchased a BEAUTIFUL travel yoga mat, would highly recommend. Great quality and the fact you can choose between a thicker version or the thin travel style is super helpful when travelling around in a van. You could probably fold it in a suitcase too!
  
 
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   Jackie Sheldon 
 9 October 2026
 
 
  What an experience. I couldn’t recommend Alicia Ray’s yoga class more highly. From start to finish! The booking process was easy and the information provided on booking couldn’t be clearer.
And any yoga session starting with a what3words location and a gorgeous small walk to a stunning location is a fab start. Class was beautiful - welcoming, inclusive, very well taught and the added beauty of the noise of the sea, the sky and the sound of the birds just added to the loveliness. Thank you so much
  
 
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   Dawn Simpson 
 9 October 2026
 
 
  After spending most of the summer down in Gwithian and staying at Churchtown Farm Campsite, being able to walk to yoga was amazing!

Having the classes set against the backdrop of the beach and the elements was incredibly calming and helped me feel relaxed and grounded. The silent disco sessions were also great fun and added something really special to the experience.

Alicia was super friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home from the moment I arrived. It was such a lovely part of my summer, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of relaxation, connection with nature, and some fun along the way!
  
 
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   Sian Fairlie 
 8 October 2026
 
 
  Such a lovely day with variety and guided expertly.
  
 
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   Debs Cubitt 
 7 October 2026
 
 
  A huge thank you to Alicia and Rich for hosting such a beautiful Autumn Reset Retreat. It was the first time I’ve ever participated in a full day of self-care in this style, and the word that keeps coming to mind is delicious.
What an absolute beaut of a day. The weather, the people, the food, the location, the hosts, and the practices were exactly what I needed. Everything felt so thoughtfully curated and aligned.
I came away with my cup completely filled, feeling refreshed, grounded, and grateful.
Thank you, Alicia and Rich. You truly are awesome people.
Much love ❤️
  
 
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   Sophie Presland 
 18 September 2026
 
 
  The "silent disco yoga" was wonderful. I don't know what I expected, but doing a flow yoga in a group in time to music felt like a group dance and almost hypnotic. Genuinely my favourite yoga session ever. Especially in an outdoor setting. Loved it!
  
 
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   Victoria Burgess 
 16 September 2026
 
 
  Highly recommend the Wellbeing retreat! It’s helped bring my husband and I even closer together following the death of our little boy, and has given us some really valuable coping mechanisms and tools to help us navigate the future. We’re so grateful for the experience. Thank you!
  
 
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   Clare Moser 
 15 December 2023
 
 
 recommends I have been doing Alicia's "rise" classes throughout end November/December. I find her guidance clear, unobtrusive and very supportive, and the whole practice extremely meditative. It has transformed my mood and approach to the day. The practice has both quiet/reflective/stretch poses and more challenging flow and balance, which for me completely hits the right note at 6am!
  
 
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   Natalie Lister 
 16 September 2023
 
 
 recommends I’ve been twice now and being local I’ll be going a lot more now, just had such a good energy and lovely vibe with Alicia from the start . Absolutely amazing and my new favourite way to do yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️🫶🏻
  
 
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   Tracy Cook 
 3 May 2022
 
 
 recommends fantastic experience,  yoga on the beach was just lovely and the class was excellent,  I will definitely be back sometime.
  
 
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   Yesmean Luk 
 29 August 2021
 
 
 recommends Had an amazing time with Alicia for a pre-surf yoga session on the most idyllic location, it was run at a good pace and was the ideal thing to do right before a surf session.
  
 
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   Nicola Ann French 
 22 July 2021
 
 
 recommends Highly recommend Alicia Ray Wellbeing. I have enjoyed 2 of her recent sunset yoga practices whilst on holiday here in Cornwall, one in the sand dunes and one on the beach. 
Both very calming and spiritual which definately calmed the mind whilst energising me too. Thank you and I look forward to returning next year. X🙏🧘‍♂️
  
 
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   Jeanette Kirby 
 26 June 2021
 
 
 recommends I am holidaying for 2 weeks in Hayle at Churchtown Farm Campsite where I heard about Alicia Ray Wellbeing on their FB page. At home I do Pilates but contacted Alicia about joining her Yoga class and if it would be suitable for me. I had a lovely response, took the plunge and joined the class. Best decision ever, not only is the class in an absolutely wonderful location but Alicia herself is incredibly friendly as are the other attendees. Her instruction is excellent and you can take each move to suit your ability. I would thoroughly recommend her classes, no matter what level you are at. I have come away from each class feeling energised but relaxed.
  
 
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   Jo Sheehy 
 3 August 2020
 
 
 recommends We came to a class on Gwithian Towans July 20. It is a beautiful spot and was perfect for yoga. Alicia was really helpful before the class helping us find the spot on the dunes. The class was inclusive and Alicia was really encouraging. She created a warm, friendly and calming atmosphere. We are a couple on holiday in our 50s and were made to feel very welcome by Alicia and the rest of the group. Brilliant experience, thoroughly  recommended.😃
  
 
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   Cate Harvey 
 24 July 2020
 
 
 recommends What a special way to start a Sunday...yoga on the beach with Alicia! I’d wanted to do a class last year when we were here on holiday but couldn’t fit it in. In the meantime, I’ve trained as a yoga teacher. It was such a privilege to be in nature and practice with a lovely community and feel welcomed and included. Thank you Alicia 🙏🏽
  
 
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   Jemima Benstead 
 22 July 2020
 
 
 recommends I loved my two yoga classes in Gwithian last week. Alicia was incredibly helpful in directing us to the location, which was stunning - we experienced both the dunes and the beach locations, and both were great. It was amazing to do yoga so close to the sea and on the sand. Her teaching was exactly what we were after - a gentle but energising flow, suitable for all abilities. I will definitely be back and would highly recommend the class!
  
 
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   Melanie Tweed 
 4 May 2020
 
 
 recommends I have been enjoying yoga with Alicia Ray for a few years now.  From on the beach 9 months pregnant to on livestream in my living room on lockdown with a toddler. I always get something special from her classes...thank you