Our Story

Meet Gina

Gina has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years. Her journey began after fracturing her spine in her early 20s — yoga healed her completely and became a calling. Positive, grounded and deeply intuitive, she teaches to all levels with warmth and experience.

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Sunshine Studios

A purpose-built yoga studio and outdoor yoga spaces set among beautiful gardens and temperate rainforest next to the River Dart. A magical place to practise and restore.

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About Gina

Gina Hayes began her yoga journey after fracturing her spine in her early twenties. Yoga healed her back completely — and kickstarted a 30 year journey. She began teaching in London after training with the British Wheel of Yoga, Kripalu Lifeforce and Devon School of Yoga. She has also trained internationally with Paul Grilley and Tara Judelle.

"Yoga gave me so much more than physical healing — a bounce in my step, a glow, depth, a resilience so strong that no matter what life throws at me, I know I'll stand strong. I wanted to help others feel this way through yoga."

Since moving to Devon in 2010, Gina has expanded her practice and teaching to encompass Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, sound medicine and somatic movement.

Gina's classes, workshops and 1:1 sessions are positive, grounded and deeply intuitive. They are suitable for people with all levels of experience with yoga and none.

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Sunshine Studios

A purpose-built yoga studio and outdoor yoga spaces set among beautiful gardens and temperate rainforest next to the River Dart. A magical place to practise, restore and build community.

  • Light and calming studio space
  • Open-air yoga deck and natural swim pool
  • Meditations by the River Dart
  • Yoga in the woods
  • Dips in the river
  • Sauna (almost ready)
  • Organic kitchen garden

Weekly classes, private sessions, workshops, day retreats and yoga spa days in a setting unlike anywhere else. Just outside Totnes (between Dartington and Buckfastleigh).

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What people say

"Gina shares a beautiful balance of being serene and spiritual whilst helping you achieve a thorough body wake-up. These sessions really stand out as above and beyond."

Nicky Rajska

"Every class leaves you feeling nourished and energised. No two classes are the same — she is the most intuitive and welcoming of teachers."

Kerensa Gordon

"Whatever the weather, going to Sunshine Yoga Studios gives me an inner warmth. Gina's yogic magic and generosity makes me feel so at home."

Kirstien Bjerregaard

"Gina is pure heaven. You leave feeling nourished and restored. She is so much more than a yoga teacher."

Chloe Schwab

"I have noticed that yoga makes my body much less reactive and sore. Gina is a genius teacher who really brings the spirit of love and community to every session."

Andrew Gilhespy

"I can honestly say Gina has taken my practice — physically, mentally and spiritually — to a completely different level. I depend on it to keep me sane."

Sue