Weekly Yoga Timetable
Monday 6-7.15 PM
Holistically Whole Yoga
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Practices that draw from the synergy of Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda to assist your journey of deep restoration, wholeness and interconnectedness. Step into your most authentic Self and be in the flow of Life.
Understand the foundations of these complete systems for living in harmony with ourselves, each other, and nature. Practice at a slower pace, becoming more aware and learning to direct your attention (energy) in the direction you want to go.
Holistic means 'dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part.' The idea is that when our whole system (body, breath, senses, mind, and soul) is in equilibrium, we are capable of healing any ailments ourselves—the intelligence of the body knows how to do its work! Our focus is on overall balance.
Each month, you will be guided through a specific theme. Each class will be an opportunity to release tension, fostering ease and steadiness in the physical body. Cultivate a deeper connection with your breath through asanas (postures), explore pranayama (breathing techniques), and mantra, and unwind with simple relaxation.
All in preparation for a guided meditation to exercise the muscle of your awareness (the most important muscle!) to restore mental intelligence and quality of your Being.
Seasonal Ayurvedic guidelines and tips will be woven into the theme to support your diet and lifestyle.
These classes are aimed at newcomers, oldcomers, people who would like to deepen their practice or just anyone who enjoys intentional and more in-depth practice. Inclusive for all levels.
Read more about Holistic Yoga here.
Book online for a single session for £10 or email me to get a discounted price of £54 for 6 classes (it must be used within 8 weeks)
Monday 7.30-8.45 PM
Pranayama-Infused Yin
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Yin Yoga is a quiet, meditative practice of longer-held passive poses to enhance and renew the body's vital energy, ease joint-rigidity, and immobility, and nourish the body at the whole level.
Yin aids with digestion, muscle repair, organ detoxification and emotional processing. The gentle, supported postures allow the connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, joints, and fascia) to strengthen, and with consistent practice over a few weeks, you will notice postural improvement, increased ease of movement and overall balance of mind and body.
This is the perfect complementary practice to a more active Yang practice and the busy lifestyles we live in.
Practices will be guided by a monthly theme and accompanied by the Pranayama (breath work) to soothe the nervous system and purify the subtle body.
"When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace"
No previous Yoga experience is necessary and complete beginners are welcome. Appropriate for all ages and levels.
Book online for a single session for £10 or email me to get a discounted price of £54 for 6 classes (it must be used within 8 weeks)
Tuesday 7.30-8.45 PM
Rest and Restore
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Rest and Restore - Yin & Restorative Yoga, Extended Savasana for Relaxation or Yoga Nidra
These classes are all about restorative and therapeutic approaches to our practice to help us remain in a restful and nurturing stillness that we need now more than ever. Sometimes we go full restorative also- all depending on the theme, season and energy of the group.
These practices are an invitation to move and rest your body and mind in a very luxurious yin/ restorative way. Props are used to support the body so poses can be held longer, allowing the body to open through passive stretching. The postures are usually adapted from supine or seated yoga poses, and their shapes are modified to your individual self with blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps to eliminate unnecessary muscular effort. They are an active form of relaxation. Specific body parts are alternately relaxed and stimulated, moving the body back to its natural balanced state. Some poses will have an overall positive effect on the body’s systems, while others will target a specific part, such as the chest or spine.
This practice is a journey inward. Soothing, comforting, relaxing and renewing. It is excellent for reducing chronic stress, anxiety, exhaustion and antidote to stress (rest). All wrapped up with deep conscious restful relaxation - Yoga Nidra.
No previous Yoga experience is necessary and complete beginners are welcome. Appropriate for all ages and levels.
These classes are run in 6-week terms bound by specific dates as the space of Happy Om is smaller in size.
Current series: 20th August - 24th September
Theme: Sweet Surrender
Next dates: 1st October - 5th November
Theme: Centered and Grounded
Book online for a single session for £10 or email me to get a discounted price of £54 for the 6-week series.
"It was such a sublime practice - gentle, dreamy and left me feeling very peaceful. I am so grateful to have you as my teacher and guide.
Thank you."
~Nicola Cubitt
Monthly and Seasonal Offerings
GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
Happy Om Yoga Studio
27th September 6.30-8 PM
- usually the last Friday of the month
This gathering is an evening of community, sacred sound vibrations, mantra, kirtan chanting, and togetherness.
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.
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.
What to expect from this offering:
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Vocal warm-up, Indian scale chanting
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Devotional, melodic call-and-response chanting of mantras in Sanskrit (you will learn the mantra pronunciation and meaning)
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Satsang (sat means truth); therefore sitting in the company of the Truth, Q&A
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Company of fellow human beings and deepening the connection to your self-essence.
Benefits of Singing + Chanting...why do we do it?
Transformation of the Mind
- Remembrance of Divine; remembrance of Self
- Purifies thoughts and alters habit patterns
- Calms the mind
- Upliftment of emotions
- Purifies our feelings - repeating a mantra with feeling internally short circuits the cascade of negative thoughts and emotions
bringing us back to the present moment
Physical Benefits of Group Singing
- Regulated breathing - Kirtan as a form of pranayama (by causing us to breathe deeply as we sing) -increases the flow of energy/prana throughout the whole system.
- Singing releases endorphins and oxytocin (lessens feelings of depression, loneliness, even physical pain)
- Brain is charged with positive energy
- Soothes, recharges, and strengthens the nervous system, creating relaxation, and releasing stress (lowers cortisol levels in the blood).
- Vagus nerve stimulation
- Social benefits
- Connection to others; strengthen feelings of togetherness, intimacy
- Vulnerability, sympathy
P.S: I know what some of you are thinking ‘’I can’t sing’’ or ‘’I am not good at singing’’. Please get over this false illusion as you may be missing out a lot. We all have a voice– let’s use it. You may start by listening and then humming eventually progressing – like any other practice
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Open to absolutely everyone / £ 12
A discounted rate is available for this offering if you are unable to pay the full price, please just email me.
Reflect & Align
~ Autumn Equinox
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Sunday 22nd September 4-5.45 PM
Reflect & Align practice was the annual end-of-the-year practice. Most of us can agree if we want to move in a new direction or create lasting changes we need to reflect and align more than once a year!
The Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice are significant events in the Earth’s annual journey around the sun. These key seasonal shifts provide us with the perfect opportunity for reflection and attunement.
We gather to honour the changes happening both within and around us. This is an invitation to deepen your connection with and appreciation for nature—through mandala creation, reconnecting with intentions and core values, and using the support of cyclical nature for realignment.
Expect mandala making, mantra chanting, and simple movement to prepare you for an Autumnal Equinox Yoga Nidra, helping you access a sense of rest-fulness and unbounded awareness.
This practice allows time for reflection, self-inquiry, and togetherness.
Autumn Equinox - Sunday 22nd Sept. 4-5.45 p.m
Winter Solstice - Saturday 21st December 3-4.45 p.m
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Secure your place for this experience at £18.
Special Events & Day Retreats
FLOURISH ~ Ayurveda Workshops
Skin and Natural Remedies
Saturday 12th October 9.30-1 PM
Autumnal Reset
Saturday 26th October 3.30-7 PM
Ayurveda shows us how to live simply and beautifully, in harmony with nature’s rhythm.
These workshops are intimate educational and inspiring gatherings held in my home sanctuary. We delve into specific themes and explore what sparks your interest.
Learn to recognise signs of imbalance and discover how to return to your true self through nourishing foods, rejuvenating tips, natural remedies, Ayurvedic treatments, and intuitive energy practices—all intended to support your inner and outer well-being.
Skin and Natural Remedies ~ Graceful Aging
The skin is our largest organ and Ayurveda asks us to be mindful about what we put on it. One of the main guidelines is "If you won't put it in your mouth, don't put it on your skin." I will share Ayurvedic tips on how to maintain healthy and glowing skin (note: it is mainly an inside job!), as well as natural cleansers, moisturisers, and masks that you will have an opportunity to make, sample and take home with you.
Autumnal Reset
Understand seasonal shifts and how you can support yourself by making a transition within your own body, mind and life. Let's demystify words like detox, cleanse, and fasting. You will get a handout of recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guide your own 3-day Seasonal Reset along with helpful tips to support you throughout the process.
Drinks, ginger appetisers, and a delicious organic tridoshic meal (vegetarian) to support your digestive fire will be served on the day. Allowing some quiet time to pause, reflect and simply be in a state of ‘being’ rather than constantly doing.
In this time together we will focus on PRACTICALITY. You will be able to apply some of the principles right away. All are supported by handouts and opportunities for sharing, discussion, questions and togetherness.
Limited availability to 5 women, as these offerings will be held at my home space (Norwich).
Please email me to book or for any further enquiries. Note: I need a minimum of 4 women to be booked to go ahead with these mini-workshops.
The investment is £54.
"I absolutely loved the Saturday morning 'Skin' workshop. Thank you for inviting us into your beautiful home and garden. It was such a perfect environment to experience what felt like the ultimate nourishment for the outside and inside of our bodies! The healthy, perfectly balanced lunch you cooked for us was amazing and something I am inspired by and aiming for! The drink beforehand with Spearmint and Aloe Vera was like a delicious healthy Mocktail. Everything was so delightful, integrated with lots of Ayurvedic wisdom. It was also wonderful to be in the company of such a lovely, fun group of like-minded women. We were also very lucky to have had such a warm, sunny morning. Thank you again for this, it was blissful."
~Jo Farrow
SUBLIME TEACHINGS OF TANTRA
~ Ignite the Sacred Fire
Happy Om Yoga Studio 3-5.30 PM
Sunday 8th December
Join me in this extended practice that blends the rich tapestry of Tantric Hatha Yoga, Kriya Meditation, Mantra, and Yoga philosophy. This masterclass invites you to delve into Tantra's profound power and sublime teachings.
This practice combines intentional and centring asana to connect with and build your life force, pranayama, and the resonant sound of the harmonium, merging seamlessly with the reverberating pulse of the universe. The session will close with a tantric meditation technique that draws you into quietude and heightened awareness, igniting the sacred fire within to recognise and abide in your true essence.
This practice will be very much inspired by my upcoming trip to India, where I will visit sacred pilgrimages and deepen my practice of these timeless teachings. A Puja (offering) and Havan (fire ceremony) may also be part of this experience.
With reverence and compassion, I share these practices that have been profoundly beneficial to me. Together, we co-create a safe and nurturing space, allowing you to access clarity, inspiration, and your innate capacity for healing, transformation, and self-recognition.
Explore and discover:
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Techniques that may shift your self-perception
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Increased self-awareness
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How to integrate these teachings to evolve your spiritual practice and most importantly 'digest and assimilate' them into your daily life
But this practice is not just about knowing; it's about experiencing the 'unknown' and building trust -shraddha- in this process of Life.
Spaces are limited, and booking is essential. Secure your place for this experience at £27.
'I had a lovely gentle shift of transference of my ‘l’ to the mantra and, as it contains all phenomena, onto all my perceptions and experiences - the noise of the traffic outside, the shifting movements of the other people in the room, the gurgling water in the pipes. Fleetingly held before ordinary appearances assert themselves but a small moment of spaciousness of being.'
~Nicola Simpson - Mantra Om and Yoga Masterclass Attendee
REFLECT & ALIGN SPECIALS
New Year's Eve Special
Tuesday 31st December 4-6 PM
New Year's Morning Special
Sunday 5th January 9-11 AM
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Join us in one of these annual practices that will guide your body and mind for meditation to reflect, to point towards things you would like to achieve, to show you what is holding you back and to point towards steps to its means.
This will be a slow-paced, intentional Hatha Yoga practice, led and nourished by your breath. You will be treated to an extended deep relaxation—Yoga Nidra—which will allow you to drop into a state of effortless ease and heightened awareness.
Following this, we will transition into pranayama and meditation, leading you to self-inquiry and perhaps some journaling if you feel called to it. We will conclude with space for discussion, sharing, or simply being in the company of one another.
I hope you can join me for the last practice of 2024 and the first one of 2025!
These sessions are very popular and sold out every year, I recommend booking your space early.
Investment £24, including tea, sweet treat and good company.