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Instinct Yoga - The Old Guy Does Yoga! Yoga classes in Coventry and Warwickshire, and tailored personal programmes built around Yoga. off Beake Ave., CV6 3AZ.

Working with you, at your pace, developing the body's flexibility, and
strength with a mind that is calm, relaxed and focused. Current classes, March 2025 -

Coventry -
Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Coventry CV6 4GF. Wednesday morning, 10.00 - 11.15am £5.00 per session. Radford Methodist Church, Rupert Rd. Monday evening, 7.30 - 8.50pm, £5.00 per session. Nuneaton - St. Nicolas Community Centre, Vicarage Street, Nuneaton CV11 4AZ
Wednesday lunchtime, 12.30 - 1.30pm £4.50 per session and Thursday morning 10.00 - 11.15 - £5.00 per session. For more information, give me a call on 07415 799770 or message me.

08/03/2026

The theme for this coming week's classes (w/c Monday 9th March) is "ease of movement". OK, so in pretty much every class we work on getting the body moving freely and easily and we work on a basic level of strength, and on relaxation, but this week a focus on movement.
The more relaxed our movement, the better we feel. We use less energy in moving and we put less strain on our bodies. if our bodies are relaxed and moving easily, our mind picks that up and mentally we feel more relaxed - so ease of movement it is the this week.

In Coventry the daytime class is at Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Holbrooks, Wednesday morning, 10.00am. and the evening class is at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Rd., Radford, 7.30pm. on Monday evening.
In Nuneaton it's St Nicolas Church Community Centre, Vicarage St., Wednesday lunchtime 12.30pm. and Thursday morning, 10.00am.
The Wednesday lunchtime class in Nuneaton aims to be more accessible. It combines chair yoga, standing work and mat work - but there's no kneeling and we get down and up from the mat just once.
All sessions are on a drop in basis - no need to book. If you've not been to my classes before, don't worry, you'll be very welcome. If you'd like more information, message me or phone / text 07415799770.
Best Wishes, Peter.

09/02/2026

Edward Monkton's Zen Dog has been a hero of mine for oh so long. He's been on the wall above my desk for many years, gently reminding me that life has to be about enjoying the ride. We spend so much time worrying about the destination, where our lives are going, that we miss out on so much that the ride of life offers. So relax, enjoy the day, wear cool shades.

18/01/2026

In the week of my 73rd birthday I've been blown away by the fact that the aggregate attendance over my four regular classes this week is more than at any time in my 20 years of teaching.
This puts a very positive spin on the ageing process for me. Of course I recognise how fortunate I am to be fit and well and I appreciate the fantastic support that I get from so many people who have attended my sessions over many years. I hope that the people who come to my classes enjoy the experience that I bring to the sessions, but also the relaxed sense of fun. There's no point coming to yoga if you don't enjoy it - and I have to say that its the enjoyment that I get from the company of so many great people at my classes that keeps me enthused.

Despite the fact that the classes are busy (but not overcrowded) there's generally space for a couple more people at any session if you're interested. Details are :

In Coventry the daytime class is at Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Holbrooks, Wednesday morning, 10.00am. and the evening class is at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Rd., Radford, 7.30pm. on Monday evening.
In Nuneaton it's St Nicolas Church Community Centre, Vicarage St., Wednesday lunchtime 12.30pm. and Thursday morning, 10.00am.
The Wednesday lunchtime class in Nuneaton aims to be more accessible. It combines chair yoga, standing work and mat work - but there's no kneeling and we get down and up from the mat just once.
All sessions are on a drop in basis - no need to book. If you've not been to my classes before, don't worry, you'll be very welcome. If you'd like more information, message me or phone / text 07415799770.

Best Wishes, Peter.

03/01/2026

So, the old guy is back for 2026 - season 20 of my yoga classes.

My yoga is less traditional than many and more practical - focusing on keeping us fit enough, flexible enough and relaxed enough to cope with day to day life. Its about doing what works for me - teaching from experience rather than from the textbook.

You'll be very welcome if you want to come and join us. Classes start back into the regular routine from Monday 5th Jan.

In Coventry the daytime class is at Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Holbrooks, Wednesday morning, 10.00am. and the evening class is at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Rd., Radford, 7.30pm. on Monday evening.
In Nuneaton it's St Nicolas Church Community Centre, Vicarage St., Wednesday lunchtime 12.30pm. and Thursday morning, 10.00am.

The Wednesday lunchtime class in Nuneaton aims to be more accessible. It combines chair yoga, standing work and mat work - but there's no kneeling and we get down and up from the mat just once.

All sessions are on a drop in basis - no need to book. If you've not been to my classes before, don't worry, you'll be very welcome. If you'd like more information, message me or phone / text 07415799770.
Best Wishes, Peter.

13/12/2025

Hello,

I'd like to offer my very best wishes to you all for Christmas and the New Year. My classes continue for one more week through to Christmas, so there's still a few days to get some yoga in before we take a break. Classes finish before Christmas on Thursday 18th Dec. and recommence on Monday 5th January.

Just a word of thanks for the great support I get from so many of you who attend my classes. Across the board classes are busier than I've known in nearly 20 years. When I started leading yoga classes all those years ago, I never dreamed that in my 70's the classes would become such an important part of my life. The key feature for me is that each class feels like meeting up with a bunch of friends to do some yoga together. People come and people go, but there are numerous of you who have been joining me week in and week out for 15 years or so. I don't say thank you as often as I should.

As a reminder, class details are :
Coventry - my daytime class is at Holy Family Church Parish Centre, Penny Park Lane, Holbrooks, Wednesday morning, 10.00am. and the evening class is at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Rd., Radford, 7.30pm. on Monday evening.

Nuneaton - St Nicolas Church Community Centre, Vicarage St., Wednesday lunchtime 12.30pm. and Thursday morning, 10.00am.
The Wednesday lunchtime sessions in Nuneaton are gentler and more accessible. The Thursday morning session is a more regular class.
If you need more information on any of this, please get in touch by e mail, via my Instinct Yoga FB page of message/call me on 07415 799770

Best wishes,
Peter

30/11/2025

For those who know my yoga classes, you'll appreciate that I try to get the vibe, the atmosphere, right for each class. The vibe might be different from one week to another or one class to another.
It's about getting the room right, the lighting, the heating (at this time of the year this is a challenge), the programme for the session and the music.
If you know my classes you'll know you won't get traditional yoga music. This week I'm turning the clock back to tracks that I was using a decade ago, some of the most relaxed jazz you'll find anywhere. I appreciate that some people enjoy my taste in music, others don't. It's the same with my approach to yoga - some people like it, some don't - but I can only do what works for me. I'd be a fraud if I was teaching what I thought people wanted rather than being true to myself.
So this week we're chilling to Miles Davis et al. You'll be very welcome if you'd like to join us.
Get in touch if you need more details.

07/11/2025

The theme for this coming week's classes (w/c Monday 10th Nov.) is "the slinky spine". OK, so in pretty much every class we work on getting the spine moving freely and easily and we work on strengthening the muscles that support the spine - but this week, even more of a focus on the spine

10/10/2025

This coming week, commencing Monday 13th Oct., there'll be a focus on the quality of our posture in all of my classes. I'm fascinated by the strong link between our posture and the way that we feel about ourselves and the way that others see us. In addition to the psychological aspect of good posture, our posture has a major impact on our bodies and our physical wellbeing.

Coventry classes are Monday evening, 7.30 at Radford and Holbrooks Methodist Church, Rupert Rd., Radford and Wednesday morning 10.00 at Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Holbrooks.
Nuneaton classes are 12.30 Wednesday for seated yoga at St Nicolas Church in the town centre and 10.00 Thursday morning at the same venue for a regular yoga class.

You'll be welcome if you'd like to join us. Message me if you'd like more information.

28/09/2025

Yoga this week, 3 things...
Firstly, if you come to my Thursday, Nuneaton 10.00 class at St Nicolas, the class is running as usual, however, there is a funeral in the church at 11.00am. In order to free up parking for the funeral could you please park elsewhere this week? Two hours free at Sainsbury's just across the way maybe? Your help with this would be appreciated..
Secondly, thanks to those who attended the yoga and sound therapy event on Saturday with myself and Christine Mc Kane. We really enjoyed it and we hope participants did too.
Finally, my classes this week will focus on mindful yoga. Simply focusing on the yoga a little more than we usually do, trying to stop the mind wandering off as happens to all of us. We'll be focusing on the here and now, as we practice our yoga. It is in the here and now that we live our lives, the past and the future are illusions. Once the moment is past it is gone and is forever distorted by our interpretation. The future is always an imagining of what might be. So it's yoga in the present this week.

13/09/2025

Are you looking for accessible but effective exercise? Aiming to keep yourself fit enough, strong and flexible enough to cope with day to day life. My seated yoga and exercise class at St Nicolas Church in Nuneaton might be just right for you. I'm Peter Hunter, I've been teaching yoga and exercise locally for almost 20 years. I'm in my 70's now and my classes are designed with an older clientele in mind.
This accessible class is at St Nicolas Church in central Nuneaton, Wednesday lunchtime, 12.30 -1.30. Classes are £4.50 a session, no need to book and no experience needed. Just a desire to improve your fitness, but in a gentle and relaxed way.
Message me for more information or call/text 07415 799770.

17/08/2025

Hi, a reminder that I'm taking a break from my yoga classes this coming week - w/c 18th Aug. and also no class next Monday 25th as its a bank holiday. Back into the regular routine from Wed. 27th
Peter

24/05/2025

Just a reminder that I'm taking a week off from my yoga classes - back into the regular programme from Monday June 2nd.
If you're interested in joining me, message me for details or there is more info. elsewhere on my FB page.

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Working with you, at your pace, developing the body's flexibility, and strength with a mind that is calm, relaxed and focused. Yoga classes in Coventry and Warwickshire, tailored personal programmes built around Yoga and personal development, helping you to realise your potential. Current classes:

With the current Covid 19 situation regular classes aren’t running. I’m running park yoga sessions in parks in Coventry and Nuneaton. See events for info. Below is what was taking place prior to March. Who knows how things will shape up as the world slowly returns to normal. Coventry - The Tin Music and Arts Centre, Units 1 - 4 The Canal Basin, Coventry CV1 4LY. Tuesday evening 6.30 and 8.00 pm - £5.00 per session Thursday evening 6.30 and 8.00 pm - £5.00 per session Coventry - Holy Family Church, Penny Park Lane, Coventry CV6 4GF. Wednesday morning, 10.00 am.- £5.00 per session. Nuneaton - St. Nicolas Community Centre, Vicarage Street, Nuneaton CV11 4AZ - Wednesday lunchtimes, 12.30 - 1.30pm - £3.50 per session. For more information, give me a call on 07415 799770, visit my website, www.instinctyoga.com or e mail me at instinctyoga@yahoo.com.com