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Ollie Osborne

Warrior Wellness Movement

Ollie Osborne, former Royal Marines Commando, rebuilt his health after a complete breakdown and two years in military rehab. He now helps individuals and teams improve health and resilience. Ollie will share the key principles that rebuilt his life and the practical measures anyone can use to improve physical health, enhance resilience and take control of their long term wellbeing.

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Hannah Beecham 

RED

January

Learn how small daily movements can spark big changes in your mental wellbeing and strengthen your connections with others. Get inspired to move, connect, and be part of a community that uplifts each other year-round. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to move in a way that works for you, build meaningful connections, and feel the difference that moving and connecting can make.

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Laura Clayton

Soul

Sanctuary 

Laura, founder of Soul Sanctuary Studios and co-creator of ALIVE corporate wellness, helps tackle stress and burnout through yoga and evidence-based programs. She explores Emotional Literacy and its impact on mental, physical, and relational health, sharing practical tools to recognise, name, and stay present with feelings.

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Paul Marshall

Active Devon

Introducing Paul from Active Devon. Paul will explore Physical Literacy and what it means—our relationship with movement and physical activity throughout life, and how confidence, motivation and positive experiences help us stay active. He is a Partnerships Officer covering East and West Devon and is involved in evaluating programmes aimed at improving access, quality and experiences around physical activity.

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    Isaac Kenyon

    Isaac Kenyon

    Limited

    ​Isaac Kenyon, world-record eco-adventurer, endurance athlete and mental-health advocate, draws on extreme expeditions and everyday micro-adventures to show how Devon’s wild coastlines, muddy trails, rainstorms, rivers and hills offer everything you need to build wellbeing. Simple, nature-based habits turn discomfort into confidence and small actions into big transformations.

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    Graham Keene

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    Graham Keene, retired military officer and adventurer, has summited 6 of the 7 summits—the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. After retirement he walked the South West Coast Path for charity and climbed Everest as the oldest Brit. His talk inspires everyone to dream big, make the most of the second half of life, and pursue their own Everest.

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    Dr Carrie Sieniewicz

    the BEINGwell clinic

    Dr Sieniewicz is a GP and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, passionate about the impact of evidence-based lifestyle interventions on treating and preventing ill health and disease. We explore how movement, sleep, nutrition, gut health, stress, and community affect wellbeing, health, and disease, and interventions to support longevity and lengthen healthspan.

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    Don Armand

    Identity

    Human

    ​Don Armand, former Exeter Chiefs and England rugby player turned leadership advisor, blends high-performance psychology, behavioural science, and sport experience to help leaders stay grounded, clear and effective. Drawing on his own journey, he shows how to turn pressure into privilege and lead with confidence, trust, and authenticity.

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    Adam Clayton

    APEX

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    Adam Clayton, former professional rugby player and founder of APEX Everest, rebuilt his identity after sport by stepping into challenge and surrounding himself with good people. At Exmouth Wellness Festival, he shares lessons on rising to your own Everest, discovering confidence, purpose, and strength through shared hardship and personal growth.

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    REBECCA LEGGE

    Exeter University sport

    I’m a Lecturer in Applied Sport Psychology at the University of Exeter and an HCPC-registered Sport & Exercise Psychologist. Alongside my academic role, I work with performance athletes and professional sports clubs, providing applied psychological support. This talk explores key sport psychology theories behind why change does, or doesn’t, stick. Lasting change often proves difficult. It’s the same in day to day life! But what gets in the way? And more importantly, what actually helps? Let’s find out together.

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    LAUREN LE PLAY

    ALEAFIA LTD

    Lauren is the founder of Aleafia Ltd, leading the team as a holistic health specialist and advanced health & fitness practitioner. She is also a global peak-performance coach and business mentor, helping people make wellbeing a natural part of daily life. Join Lauren for a SOMA Breathwork session using rhythmic breathing, music, and intention to support deep relaxation and renewal.

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      Thomas

      HAGUE

      The Breath

      Coach

      Thomas Hague works with athletes, performers, teams and individuals—helping them improve one of the most powerful tools we all have but rarely think about—our breath. Using science-backed, practical every day tools, his immersive sessions will guide you through how the breath can shift your state, helping you feel calmer, more focused, more creative or ready to perform. Be prepared to explore what your breathing is really capable of.

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      Hannah

      BARTH

      Purely Nourishing

      Come along for a relaxed and informative session exploring the gut microbiome and how it plays a key role in our mood, immune system, and overall wellbeing. As a nutritionist I will explain how to look after your gut and how this can help you feel more balanced, finishing with a hands-on demonstration showing how to make a simple seasonal sauerkraut that’s great for digestion and easy to make at home.

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      ISLA-rOSE WOLF

      Wild soul

      cacao

      Isla-Rose is a mother, ceremonialist, plant intuitive and empath working with the plant medicine of Cacao for 6 years in Dartington, Devon. She sources Peruvian Asháninka Cacao and honours, reveres and respects the indigenous wisdom, practices and lore connected to this powerful plant. This ceremony guides you to connect to the heart healing medicine of Ceremonial Cacao through presence, intention and visualisation.

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      Anna

      Ravenscroft-Ward

      Yoga and Wellbeing with Anna

      Anna has been teaching yoga since 2017, creating grounded, mindful classes with a warm, welcoming feel and a lovely sense of community. She teaches from her cosy studio and on Exmouth beach. Start your day with dynamic stretches, flowing sequences and relaxation to lift your energy, or experience Yoga Nidra — a dreamy state for deep rest and restoration.

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      CAITLIN R KIGHT

      University of Exeter

      Writing Well is led by a lecturer in the University of Exeter’s School of Education with extensive experience in contemplative practice, wellbeing, and creative reflection. It is designed for anyone looking to start a new journaling practice or rejuvenate an existing one. After a brief introduction exploring why and how journaling contributes to wellbeing, you will be invited to experiment with prompts to explore what style of journaling might suit your voice, interests, and needs. It is just between you and your journal! (On that note, please come prepared with an notebook or digital means of capturing your thoughts.)

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      Hazel Davies

      Rechargeable

      Wellbeing 

      Hazel is a mum of 3, Nutritional Therapist, Personal Trainer, group exercise teacher and Journalist specialising in women’s health and menopause. She will lead a practical workshop on changing hormones, mindfulness, breathwork, nutrition, exercise and pelvic floor activation, followed by a menopause Pilates class to boost confidence, balance, mood and energy.

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      Annah Herbert-Graham

      AH holistic Health

      Annah is an experienced yoga teacher and nutritional therapist offering inclusive classes, workshops and retreats to support real life, real bodies and sustainable wellbeing. Her work centres on positive body awareness, nervous-system regulation and resilience. Join Annah for a dynamic yet accessible flow, and a deeply nourishing Yoga Nidra to help you fully switch off and reset.

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      ISOBEL VENNING

      Well With

      Isobel

      Isobel is a sound healing facilitator with a passion for curating spaces from the heart with love and intention, allowing you to feel held and supported. This beach Sound Bath will be an opportunity to realign your energy and connect with your inner world, softening the parts of you that words cannot reach. Together you'll connect with the elements of Water and Earth, allowing the sounds of the sea and water-based instruments to guide you into full surrender, grounding and a powerful energy shift.

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      ISLA SMITH

      LES MILL

      YOGA

      Isla is a sports and fitness professional for over 25 years. These days her day job is very much in tennis and padel and  still teaches regular Les Mills fitness classes and assesses as part of the LMUK TAP team.  She has a passion for Yoga and SUP Yoga and looks forward to seeing lots of you for a yoga session to awaken your body and mind, helping you feel refreshed, balanced, and recharged

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      GEORGIA VAINES

      Georgia Vaines Pilates

      Georgia is a comprehensively trained Pilates teacher running a small equipped studio in Southernhay, Exeter, focusing on injury prevention and rehab. As a former triathlete and now cyclist, she shares her passion for Pilates with runners and cyclists to build resilience, strengthen stabilising muscles, core, glutes and hamstrings, improve gait, lateral stability, shoulder stability, and thoracic mobility.

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      Lennox Suckley

      Anatomy Gym

      Exeter

      Lennox brings a wealth of experience across spin, kettlebell mastery and functional training. Founder of Anatomy Gyms Exeter and awarded Best New Gym UK 2025, he helps people train better and achieve lasting results. Learn the foundations of real kettlebell training—clean, swing, squat and press with proper technique and purpose—then progress to kettlebell complexes to build strength, conditioning and confidence.

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      Ollie Osborne & Karly Pearce

      KP Fitness & Wellbeing 

      Karly Pearce, Personal Trainer and Small Group Coach, empowers people through strength training, lifting weights, and functional movement. Former Royal Marines Commando Ollie Osborne brings experience in resilience and wellbeing. Join them for a practical, accessible mobility flow to improve movement quality, reduce stiffness, support posture, reduce aches and pains, and improve overall physical wellbeing.

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      Strive'25

      Exeter City Community Trust 

      Exeter City Community Trust, Exeter's leading health and wellbeing charity, brings Strive '25—aimed at introducing women to a new type of non-contact rugby using innovative rugby-themed fitness classes. Join a fun, rugby-themed fitness session to learn skills, get active, make friends, and have fun. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels.

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      Rebecca Jackson

      Breath in

      Bliss out

      Rebecca Jackson is a holistic movement guide, EFT practitioner and certified Chakra Dance instructor with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies, emotions and inner calm. Blending somatic movement, energy awareness and trauma-sensitive teaching, her sessions are inclusive, grounding and uplifting. A heart-opening journey combining breath, intuitive flow and rhythmic expression.

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      Adam LiSON

      MAHARA

      JUIJITSU

      Adam is a veteran Royal Marine Commando and the owner and Black Belt of Mahara Jiujitsu in Exmouth. Brazilian Jiujitsu combines Judo, wrestling and submission grappling. These intro sessions give you an introduction to a fantastic, fun, challenging but rewarding sport, focusing on basic BJJ positions. With over 20 years of high-level coaching, Adam makes BJJ accessible for everyone. A women’s-only session is available.

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      Holly Fivian

      HOLSM​

      Holly, founder of HOLSM, a strength-led wellness community for women in perimenopause and beyond, brings compassion, science and real-life understanding. She specialises in guiding women through midlife and leads bootcamp-style strength sessions focusing on squats, hinges, pushes, pulls and core. Holly believes consistency comes from connection, and her sessions help women thrive when they feel seen, supported and encouraged. Learn to build strength safely and sustainably, and leave feeling energised.

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      Martin Uttley

      Crossfit Pi

      Martin is the owner of CrossFit Pi in Woodbury with over 23 years of experience in the fitness industry. He loves coaching, helping people and educating. Expect laughs, high-fives and a little grit as you move, carry, crawl and sweat it out together. In his partner-based session, lunge, carry, climb and move together, sharing the work and the fun, going at your own pace and leaving buzzing with energy, strong and accomplished.

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      Rhys Smith

      Surf Mobility

      and Fitness

      As a surf instructor and personal trainer in North Devon, Rhys developed dynamic exercises that stretch and strengthen your range of motion, inspired by surfing. Join him for Surf Mobility and Fitness: a general hip mobility flow to mobilise and activate hips, and a surf-specific flow with dynamic exercises working towards the surfing pop-up.

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      LED

      COMMUNITY LEISURE

      Join LED Community Leisure Exmouth for a high-energy taster of BodyAttack and BodyCombat. BodyAttack combines aerobic movement and strength training to build stamina, power and cardiovascular fitness, suitable for beginners to addicts. BodyCombat is a martial arts–inspired, whole-body workout that builds strength and fitness, leaving you feeling energised and empowered.

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      JOE KELLY

      Barefoot Athlete

      Joe has been working with fitness and movement for nearly 30 years, coaching everyone from kids to elite athletes. He is currently studying for a Masters in Performance Psychology to better understand how we move through our complex world — and how we can have fun doing it. Barefoot Fitness is simple, connected movement: challenging movements and mental puzzles answered with your whole body and mind in a playful, progressive and sociable class.

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      EMILY ABSALOM

      EM

      MOVEMENT

      Emily is a Level 4 advanced mat Pilates instructor with a background in dance, a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and Level 3 Personal Trainer. She teaches with a holistic, whole-body approach, welcoming all abilities and creating an inclusive, warm space. Join Emily to connect to your breath and body, mobilise, stretch, and find your inner strength through mindful, thoughtful movement.

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      KIRSTY BRADLEY

      Silent Disco Yoga Devon 

      Kirsty began teaching Yoga, which has grown to include Mat & Reformer Pilates and Silent Disco Yoga. She loves helping people feel strong, confident and capable in their bodies. Although she regularly teaches on Blackpool Sands, she’s bringing a yoga experience like no other to Exmouth Beach - Silent disco yoga! Move, groove, and stretch with silent disco headphones, upbeat tunes, and chill vibes. Connect with your body, calm your mind, and flow to the rhythm of the music.

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      Maxine Dean

      Maxine Dean

      Yoga

      ​Maxine has been teaching yoga in Exeter for 4 years, offering Rocket, Vinyasa, and Yin. Her classes are strong and firey, with options to explore arm balances and inversions, with modifications for all. Join Maxine for Rocket Yoga – a strong and fast-paced practice that will give you an opportunity to explore arm balances and inversions, or a powerful Vinyasa class suitable for all levels.

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      ROSIE ELLIS

      HIIT Fitness

      Class

      Rosie, a former professional dancer, has taught yoga, dance, and fitness for 3 years in Exeter. She loves adapting movement so it’s accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or experience. Join Rosie for a high-energy bodyweight HIIT session with modifications or wind down with her relaxed Sunset Vinyasa flow.

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