Equestrian Yoga with a Twist

Helping riders develop Comfort, Confidence & Connection through yoga, somatic movement, breathwork and nervous system regulation.

When your body moves with greater ease and balance, your horse can respond more freely to your aids.

What is the "twist" in Equestrian Yoga with a Twist?

My classes combine rider-specific yoga with somatic movement, mindfulness, breathwork and nervous system regulation. This holistic approach helps you improve not only your flexibility and strength but also your body awareness, focus and confidence—supporting greater Comfort, Confidence and Connection with your horse.

As both an Occupational Therapist and a Yoga Teacher, I understand how movement patterns, posture, pain and physical restrictions can affect your riding. This enables me to tailor exercises to your individual needs, helping you move with greater comfort, confidence and ease.

What is Equestrian Yoga?

Britta offers yoga adapted specifically for riders to help you move and feel better in the saddle.

Britta's Equestrian Yoga with a Twist combines rider-specific yoga with somatic movement, mindfulness and body awareness, all taught within an equestrian context.

Every class is designed with the realities of a rider's lifestyle in mind. The exercises are practical, time-efficient and easy to incorporate into your routine—whether you're at home, at the stables or even at competitions.

My Equestrian Yoga with a Twist can be offered chair based ( if riders have less flexibility to get on and off the floor or if a chair based practise fits better into the daily routines and lifestyle requireents) or floor based on a mat.

The focus is on helping you develop a more balanced, centred seat, softer aids, improved body awareness and greater comfort, so you and your horse can move together with more ease and connection.

Ready to experience Equestrian Yoga with a Twist?

Whether you're looking for a class, a workshop or your own personalised yoga sequence, I'd love to help you find the right option.

Benefits

• Ride with greater comfort.

• Develop the stability needed for an independent seat.

• Move with greater ease.

• Improve posture and balance.

• Develop better body awareness.

• Build core stability.

• Reduce unnecessary tension.

• Improve breathing.

• Feel calmer and more focused.

• Support confidence in and out of the saddle

• Usable as a warm-up practise before riding or cool - down exercises after your ride

Who is it for?

Perfect for riders who:

• Feel stiff before or after riding.

• Experience discomfort while riding.

• Want better balance and stability.

• Feel unbalanced or tense.

• Want to improve their connection with their horse.

How can you practise Equestrian Yoga with me:

• Regular Online classes

• Workshops

• Individual sessions ( online or onsite in Invercargill)

• On-demand Equestrian Yoga sequences - No two riders are the same, so why should every yoga practice be?

  Following a chat about your riding, goals and any areas you'd like to improve, I'll create a personalised equestrian yoga sequence that fits your body, your lifestyle and your needs.

  Find more detail at the bottom of this page.

FAQ about Equestrian Yoga

• Do I need yoga experience?

  No. This yoga for riders is beginner-friendly, and no previous yoga experience is required. Every exercise is explained clearly, and you're encouraged to work at your own pace.

• Do I need to be flexible?

  No. You work within your own body's limits and gradually improve your flexibility over time with regular practice. The goal isn't to achieve perfect poses—it's to help you move more comfortably and efficiently as a rider.

  Is this suitable for beginners?

  Absolutely! Whether you're completely new to yoga or have practised before, the classes are designed to suit all experience levels. Options and modifications are provided so you can work at a level that feels right for you.

  Can I do this if I don't currently ride?

  Of course! Equestrian Yoga has many benefits, even if you're not currently riding. It can help prepare your body for future rides, improve your mobility and balance, and make everyday tasks around your horse easier and more comfortable.

  How is this different from a general yoga class?

  Everything is taught in an equestrian context, with a focus on the movements and challenges riders experience. You'll learn how each exercise can improve your posture, develop a more centred seat, increase hip mobility, strengthen your core, improve body awareness, and support more balanced, effective riding.