WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES | NORWICH
Tuesday 6-7.15 PM
SOMA FLOW
Happy Om Yoga Studio
In the Vedic tradition, Soma is the sacred delight that awakens higher consciousness. In Tantra, it is the inner nectar of bliss experienced when awareness meets the spiritual heart and energy moves freely. In Ayurveda, Soma is the cooling, nourishing lunar principle that restores and replenishes vitality. In a somatic sense, Soma is the lived, felt experience of being fully present in the body.
Soma Flow is a holistic, complete practice that integrates these teachings. It invites curiosity, exploration, and self-inquiry, awakening awareness and a deeply felt connection to the essence of these ancient traditions. Through somatic and subtle energy practices that are adaptable and spiritually rooted, we cultivate resilience in the whole body while reconnecting to inner guidance.
The intention is to experience our sadhana - our practice as a path of deeper connection to oneself and to the whole of life.
“The Soma of delight and deep nourishment flows best when we give up outer effort and enter into an effortless state of both inner and outer relaxation, which is to open our hearts to the grace and beneficence of the universe in which we live.”
How might we flow with the grace and delight of all existence?
Each class may begin or conclude with guided or sonic meditation to restore clarity and support the quality of your being. Seasonal Ayurvedic wisdom and philosophy are gently woven into the themes, offering ways to explore and support your whole Self ~ body, mind, senses, heart and soul.
These classes welcome newcomers and experienced practitioners alike - anyone who wishes to be moved in their practice, and to remain open to the unfolding processes of becoming and being, both on the mat and in life.
BOOK ONLINE for a single session for £11.50 or get a discounted price of £60 for six classes (it must be used within 8 weeks). *No class on the 5th May*
Tuesday 7.30-8.45 PM
REST AND RESTORE
Happy Om Yoga Studio
This practice blends meditative, slow-paced movement with deeply restorative postures, offering the perfect opportunity to move inward, relax, and reconnect with your body. Using props like bolsters, blocks, and blankets, you will be guided through gentle, supported 'yin' postures that ease tension, improve joint mobility, and nurture connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, joints, and fascia).
Each session is guided by a thoughtful theme and incorporates pranayama (breath techniques) to balance the nervous system, restore energy, and support subtle body awareness. Somatic cues and mindful embodiment help you notice sensation, release habitual tension, and cultivate a deeper connection to your body. Depending on the season, theme, and group energy, the practice may emphasise energy renewal, stress relief, or deep relaxation.
Classes conclude with an extended shavasana or Yoga Nidra - a deeply restorative guided relaxation that allows the body and mind to rest, integrate, and rejuvenate. Over time, you may notice improved posture, ease of movement, and a calm, grounded presence both on and off the mat.
No prior yoga experience is necessary - this practice is accessible to all ages and levels, welcoming complete beginners into the simplicity and depth of slow, mindful and restful movement.
"When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace."
BOOK ONLINE for a single session for £11.50 or get a discounted price of £60 for six classes (it must be used within 8 weeks).
MONTHLY EVENTS & KIRTAN |NORWICH
GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
26th June, 6.30-8 PM
Happy Om Yoga Studio or Ivana's Garden
This monthly gathering on the last Friday of the month is an evening of community, sacred sound vibrations, mantras, kirtan chanting, and togetherness.
In the warmer months (June, July, August), the event will be held either at Ivana's Garden on Unthank Road or Happy Om Studio ~ weather permitting. Location will be confirmed on the day of the event!
The word Mantra is derived from two Sanskrit roots: manas ‘mind’, and tra, meaning ‘tool’. Mantra can teach the mind to become increasingly absorbed in that which is most essential. The Upanishads tell us that mantras can lead us towards healing, inspiration, transformation & and self-realisation.
"Mantra is a conversation between the self and divinity. All too often, we separate ourselves from the divine, forgetting our truest nature. Chanting the names of God/Goddesses guides us back to a space of remembrance, of faith, devotion and love."
Kirtan - devotional, melodic call and response chanting in Sanskrit and English.
Calling upon the sacred sound allows your body and mind to absorb its resonance. Come and elevate yourself into a state of joy, unity, and deep connection.
Curious what to expect and the benefits from this offering? Please read HERE.
P.S. Some of you may feel hesitant, thinking “I can’t sing” or “I’m not good at singing.” This is a gentle invitation to move beyond that belief and reconnect with the voice that already lives within you. There is no right or wrong here. You may begin simply by listening, then humming, and gradually joining in, as with any practice.
BOOKING is essential as spaces are limited. Open to absolutely everyone /£ 15 including tea and a homemade treat.
A discounted rate is available for this offering if you are unable to pay the full price. Please just EMAIL.
WAKE UP, SHAKE UP
12th June, 7.30-8 AM
Online via Zoom
Short 30-minute monthly online practice to gently enliven the body and shake yourself awake into presence. A blend of soft flow and somatic movement to help you reconnect and move into your day from a more grounded, connected place.
Please secure your place by BOOKING online /£5. Zoom link will be emailed to you within 24 hours of booking.
Free for Svarūpa Online Library members (find your link in the members' login)
Next dates: 17th July, 14th August, 18th September
SPECIALS
BODY OF RESONANCE
11th September, 6.30-8.30 PM
Happy Om Yoga Studio
An invitation to experience the body as a living field of vibration, resonance, and awareness.
Together we’ll explore the subtle meeting place of movement (yoga & somatics), breath, mantra, and deep listening.
Attuning to the dialogue between sound and sensation ~ where vibration is felt in the body, and movement, sound, and awareness are recognised as expressions of the same living continuum.
We’ll close with a sonic savasana before gathering in mantra and Kirtan, allowing the resonance of the practice to unfold through our shared voices and sound.
"All those years forgetting how easily you can belong to everything simply by listening."
~ David Whyte
BOOKING is essential, as spaces are limited. Open to absolutely everyone /£22, including a homemade treat.
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