English Yoga Courses for Beginners, Flexibility & Healthy Aging in South Alicante
Real yoga for real people across the southern Costa Blanca. Join certified instructor Lola (Olga Brambs) for unhurried Hatha and gentle Vinyasa classes in Guardamar del Segura, Rojales & Ciudad Quesada, Almoradí, and near Torrevieja.
A Practice for Your Body, Mind & Everyday Life
I teach real yoga for real people. Yoga is a practice for your body, mind, and breathing, and the physical workout happens naturally along the way. You will feel yourself getting stronger and fitter simply by moving with attention. Whether you want to slow down and unwind, steady your balance, or gently challenge your muscles, our classes give you a quiet hour away from daily noise.
When people look for "yoga for beginners near me" or English yoga courses in Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura, Rojales, or Ciudad Quesada, the most common worry I hear is: "Lola, I'm too stiff. I haven't stretched in years, and my knees and lower back ache."
That is the best reason to start. You don't need to touch your toes before you come to class. We practice yoga so our joints stay loose and comfortable as the years go by. Whether you are a complete beginner in your 30s or 40s, or in your 50s, 60s, or 70s wanting to keep walking, swimming, playing golf, and travelling with ease, I adapt every stretch to fit how your body feels today.
- Flexibility Without Forcing: Slow stretches open tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders at your own pace.
- Low-Impact Strength & Balance: Build strong legs, a steady core, and better balance without harsh impact on your knees.
- Clear Mind & Deep Relaxation: Simple breathing and a quiet final rest calm a busy head and help you sleep better.
- All Mats, Blocks & Straps Provided: Everything is ready at the studio, and we use blocks and straps whenever the floor feels too far away.
"Olga is a great Yoga Instructor who manages to create a calm environment while teaching the movements of Yoga. Loved the morning session ..chilled and relaxed for the rest of the day. Good to get my 62yr old joints a stretch..🙏"
— David Hallam • Verified Google Review (★★★★★)How Regular Yoga Changes the Way You Feel
We don't do circus tricks or headstands. Instead, our classes combine steady postures, calm breathing, and gentle stretches that help your whole body feel lighter and looser.
1. Staying Flexible in Your 50s, 60s & 70s
When we stop moving our joints through their full range, our hips, knees, shoulders, and spine gradually tighten up. Everyday things like tying your shoes, looking over your shoulder to reverse the car, or getting up from a low chair start to feel harder than they used to.
Through slow, unhurried Hatha stretches, we warm up stiff joints and lengthen tight muscles safely. With yoga blocks and straps, you never have to strain or bounce. Your flexibility comes back week by week at a pace your body actually enjoys.
2. Low-Impact Fitness, Core Strength & Balance
Many beginners are surprised by how much stronger they feel after just a month of class. Without heavy gym weights or jumping that jars your knees, standing postures like Warrior I & II, Triangle, Chair Pose, and Bridge use your own body weight to tone your legs, glutes, arms, and stomach muscles.
We also practice standing balance in every session (such as supported Tree Pose and slow weight shifts). This wakes up the small muscles in your feet and ankles so you stay steady and confident on your feet at any age.
3. A Clear Mind, Easy Breathing & Better Sleep
Most of us hold tension in our jaw, neck, and shoulders without even noticing it. Every class begins by lying comfortably on the mat in Reclined Butterfly with one hand on your chest and one on your belly, breathing slowly for four counts to help your body switch off from the day.
We always finish with a quiet final rest (Savasana) so your breathing slows down, your head clears, and you walk out feeling calm and rested for the rest of the day.
4. Lower Back Care, Posture & Golf Mobility
Long hours sitting, driving, gardening, or swinging a golf club can leave your hips tight and your lower back aching, while rounded shoulders pull on your neck.
In class, we spend plenty of time on gentle spinal movements—Cat-Cow waves, supported low lunges, chest openers, and floor hip stretches (Thread the Needle / Reclining Pigeon)—to take pressure off your lower back and help you turn your shoulders freely on and off the golf course.
How We Practice: Hatha, Gentle Vinyasa & Floor Stretches
Whether you want to build strength, get more flexible, or simply relax and clear your head, every 60-minute class combines three simple elements.
Grounded Hatha Yoga
Best for: Beginners, posture, joint mobility & steady strength.
Hatha is classic, unhurried yoga. We hold postures for a few slow breaths so you have plenty of time to find your balance, check how your back and knees feel, and use a block or strap. You build real strength and flexibility without ever feeling rushed.
Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Best for: Low-impact fitness, warmth, stamina & coordination.
In our gentle Vinyasa sequences, we connect smooth movement with your breathing, moving through Half Sun Salutations, Low Lunges, and Warrior poses. It warms up stiff muscles, gets your blood moving, and gives you a satisfying full-body workout.
Deep Floor Stretches & Rest
Best for: Tight hips, stiff lower backs, sore necks & relaxation.
At the start and end of every class, we stay down on the mat for longer, comfortable stretches like Child’s Pose, Reclining Pigeon, Gentle Spinal Twists, Happy Baby, and Savasana so tight muscles can let go completely.
New to Yoga? Here Is What a 60-Minute Class With Lola Actually Looks Like:
If you have never been to a yoga class before, knowing what happens removes all the guesswork. Here is how we spend our hour together:
1. Arrival & Breathwork (Minutes 1–10): We start lying comfortably on the mat in Reclined Butterfly with one hand on the chest and one on the belly. We practice slow 4-count breathing to leave the day behind, followed by hugging knees to the chest and gentle seated neck and shoulder stretches.
2. Spinal Warm-Up & Core Awakening (Minutes 10–25): Moving onto hands and knees (with folded blankets under sensitive knees), we warm up the spine with Cat-Cow, gentle core balance, Child’s Pose, and our first supported Downward-Facing Dog to lengthen the calves and back.
3. Standing Strength, Balance & Flow (Minutes 25–45): We step forward into Half Sun Salutations, Low Lunge twists, Warrior I & II, Triangle Pose, and Tree Pose for balance. I show you easy options for every posture so you can work at your own level—building leg strength, hip flexibility, and steady balance.
4. Floor Stretches & Final Savasana (Minutes 45–60): We return to the floor for Bridge Pose, reclining hip openers (Thread the Needle), gentle spinal twists, and Savasana—5 minutes of quiet rest where your body absorbs all the benefits of the practice.
Find an English Yoga Class Near You
Each location has free parking right nearby and a friendly, down-to-earth group of expats and locals.
Guardamar del Segura (Studio Urban_Fly)
Our Tuesday evening indoor Hatha & Vinyasa class at Plaza Porticada 25 in central Guardamar del Segura. Climate-controlled, all mats and blocks provided, and ideal for beginners and older adults wanting to stay flexible, build strength, and unwind.
Rojales & Ciudad Quesada
Twice-weekly morning yoga at Anshen Centro de Bienestar (C. Miguel Angel Jimenez 3, beside La Marquesa Golf and Dialprix). Great for Ciudad Quesada, Rojales, and Benijófar beginners, back care, fitness, and golfers.
Torrevieja & La Mata Area
Live in Torrevieja, La Mata, Punta Prima, or Los Montesinos? Skip busy town traffic and join our English yoga courses just 10–15 minutes away in Guardamar or Quesada, or book a session at your beach or villa.
South Alicante Beach Yoga
Not just Guardamar! We arrange morning sunrise and evening sunset beach yoga on the sand across Guardamar (Platja Centre & Moncayo), La Mata, Torrevieja, and La Marina for groups of 3+ people and families.
Almoradí & Countryside Finca
Practice outdoors under our date palms and olive trees just 5 minutes outside Almoradí in Rafal. Join our Thursday 10:00 morning group (€10 for 3+ students) or book a private 1-on-1 therapeutic session (€35).
Catral & Dolores Community
Our friendly Catral and Dolores expat circle meets just 10 minutes down the road at our peaceful palm finca near Almoradí on Thursday mornings and in Rojales on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Yoga Schedule & Course Prices
All classes are taught in clear English and open to beginners and all ages. Please message me on WhatsApp in advance to reserve your mat (no walk-ins) so I can have everything ready for you.
Monday
1-on-1 & Beach Bookings
Available by appointment at our Finca, beach, or your villa.
Tuesday
Wednesday
1-on-1 & Beach Bookings
Available by appointment at our Finca, beach, or your villa.
Thursday
10:00 - 11:00
Finca near Almoradí & Catral (Open-Air Palm Grove)
View Finca Details €10 / person (3+ ppl)Friday
Beach & Villa Yoga
At Your Villa (5+ ppl)
Mobile Sessions across Costa Blanca
Simple, Honest Class & Course Prices
Guardamar Studio, Rojales/Quesada, or Beach (€10 at Finca for 3+ ppl)
€50/mo (1 class/week) or €80/mo (2 classes/week). Best for staying flexible.
60-minute personal session at our Finca focused entirely on your body.
Hi, I'm Lola (Olga Brambs)
"Yoga isn’t about forcing the perfect pose. It is about learning to listen to your body and coming home to yourself."
I grew up in Germany and moved with my family to our quiet countryside finca surrounded by palm and olive trees here in the southern Costa Blanca. As a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher (RYT-200), I teach classic Hatha and gentle Vinyasa yoga with a strong focus on safe alignment, joint health, functional strength, and calm breathing.
Because I speak English, German, and Russian, my classes bring together a warm mix of expats, retirees, beginners, and holidaymakers across Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Catral, and Almoradí.
Every body has its own history. Before class begins, I check in quietly about any artificial knees or hips, lower-back disc sensitivity, shoulder impingement, osteopenia, or blood pressure needs so I can show you safe, comfortable variations using blocks, straps, or wall support. (Please note: yoga supports healthy mobility and stress relief, and is always practiced alongside—never in place of—your doctor's or physiotherapist's care.)
Private Group Yoga at Your Villa or Hotel
Have friends or family staying with you on the Costa Blanca? For groups of 5 or more people, I travel directly to your holiday villa, private finca, garden terrace, or hotel anywhere in Guardamar, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Catral, or Almoradí.
- Groups of 5+ People: Great for family holidays, girls' weekends, birthdays, or golf trips.
- Easy for All Ages: Gentle morning stretches, core fitness, and relaxation in the sun that everyone can enjoy.
- Fair Group Rates: Message me your location and group size on WhatsApp for a quick quote.
Morning yoga right on your villa terrace, by the pool, or on the beach
What Students Say About Practicing With Lola
Real reviews from beginners, retirees, and holiday groups across Guardamar del Segura, Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Torrevieja, and Catral.
"I really enjoy Lola’s yoga classes. She creates a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel comfortable, no matter your level. Her classes offer a lovely mix of movement, strength-building, stretching, and relaxation. I highly recommend Lola’s classes!"
Ana Pasine (Verified Google Review)"If you are looking for English speaking teacher yoga instructor in Rojales this is definitely for you! Easy walking distance from the city centre and beside the golf course. Perfect for the beginners. Nice atmosphere."
Irina Williams (Rojales / Quesada • Google)"We started Yoga with Lola a few weeks ago as complete novice's. The classes are easy to follow Lola is very patient and fully explains how to complete each task and how it will benefit us. We can feel the benefits already."
Nick Webb (Local Guide • Google)"Lola came to my house in Spain and did a yoga session with me and my girlfriends in the morning sun. It was completely amazing! We felt so refreshed and it was a highlight during our weeknd. A reasonable price too. I truly recommend her to everyone!"
Isabel Beatrice Mydland (Local Guide • Google)"Lola is friendly and welcoming, a fantastic teacher who creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The yoga she offers is for all levels with her offering challenges to those more experienced. I am so glad I found this class."
Sharon Turner (Verified Google Review)"Lola is a wonderful yoga instructor and me and my son have enjoyed attending her class in Guardamar, sadly we have to head back to the UK but we will definitely attend Lola’s class on our return. Namaste"
Jayne Beardmore (Guardamar • Google)Questions People Ask Before Their First Class
Straightforward answers if you are thinking about joining us.
Am I too stiff or too old to start your beginner yoga classes?
Not at all. Most of my students in Guardamar, Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, and Torrevieja are in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s who started because their joints or lower back felt stiff. You don't need to touch your toes before you come—we use blocks and straps so every stretch fits your body comfortably.
Where are your English yoga classes located?
• Guardamar del Segura Studio: Tuesdays 18:45 at Studio Urban_Fly, Plaza Porticada 25 (Guardamar Studio page).
• Rojales & Ciudad Quesada: Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00 at Anshen Centro de Bienestar, C. Miguel Angel Jimenez 3, next to La Marquesa Golf (Rojales & Quesada page).
• Torrevieja & La Mata Area: Just a 10–15 minute drive with free parking to our Guardamar and Quesada studios, plus private villa visits (Torrevieja guide).
• South Alicante Beach Yoga: Sunrise & sunset sessions for groups (3+ people) in Guardamar, La Mata, Torrevieja & La Marina (Beach Yoga page).
• Almoradí & Catral Finca: Thursdays 10:00 open-air palm finca classes and 1-on-1 retreats just 5 minutes outside Almoradí in Rafal (Finca page).
Do I need to book in advance, and what should I bring?
Yes—all classes are by advance reservation only (just send me a quick message on WhatsApp at +34 634 433 446). At our indoor studios and finca, all yoga mats, blocks, and straps are provided for free, so you only need comfortable clothes and a bottle of water.
Can I come for a single drop-in class, or do you do monthly courses?
Both! You can join any class as a €12 drop-in, or if you live here and want a regular weekly habit, you can join a monthly yoga course (€50/month for 1 class per week, or €80/month for 2 classes per week).
Send Lola a Message
Have a question about class locations, starting as a beginner, or booking a spot? Send a note directly to Lola.