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Find Your Freedom
Yoga & Ayurveda with Ivana in Norwich

"In your innermost heart you know that you are free; that is why it is your nature to yearn for freedom."

WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES | NORWICH

Flow and Restore

Monday 6-7.15 PM  
Fall into the Presence Flow
The Yoga Tree

Yoga & Somatic Class with Ivana, Norwich

A holistic practice that invites curiosity, exploration, and self-inquiry to awaken awareness and a deeply felt connection to the essence of these ancient teachings.

These classes guide you through somatic and energy practices that are adaptable and spiritually rooted. They create space to build resilience in the whole body while connecting to inner guidance. The intention is to experience our sadhana (practice) as a path of deeper connection to one's self and the whole of life. 

Each class often begins or concludes with a guided or sonic meditation to restore mental clarity and the quality of your being. Seasonal Ayurvedic wisdom and philosophy are woven into the theme to support and explore your whole Self.

"Presence is a doorway. It is the visceral experience of various facets of our true nature."

 

These classes are for newcomers, oldcomers, people who would like to practice with intention while remaining open to the many processes of becoming and being in their practice. 

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 classes on the 22nd & 29th December - Happy Holidays!

Tuesday 7.30-8.45 PM  
Rest and Restore
Happy Om Yoga Studio

Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra, Norwich

This practice blends the quiet, meditative essence of Yin Yoga with the therapeutic and nurturing approach of Restorative Yoga, offering you the ultimate opportunity to move inward, relax deeply, and renew your sense of Self. Through longer-held, passive postures supported by props like bolsters, blocks, and blankets, you’ll experience gentle stretching that strengthens connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, joints, and fascia), enhances joint mobility, and eases both physical and mental tension.

Each session is guided by a thoughtful theme and incorporates pranayama (breath work) to regulate the nervous system, promote balance, and purify the subtle body. Whether the focus leans toward yin’s energy-renewing and detoxifying benefits or restorative’s deeply soothing and stress-relieving qualities depends on the season, theme, and group’s energy. This combined practice is the perfect antidote to busy lifestyles, chronic stress, and exhaustion.

Expect guidance to sink deeply into poses adapted to your unique needs, allowing the body to open, restore, and heal. Over time, you will notice postural improvements, enhanced ease of movement, and a calming balance of mind and body. Classes often conclude with an extended shavasana or Yoga Nidra, a powerful relaxation practice often called “yogic sleep,” guiding you to rest deeply and rejuvenate.

No prior yoga experience is necessary as this practice is accessible to all ages and levels, welcoming complete beginners into the simplicity of these practices.


"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). No classes on the 23rd & 30th December - Happy Holidays!

Rest & Restore

MONTHLY EVENTS & KIRTAN |NORWICH

OM Bath restorative

Revel in Rest & Sacred Sound
18th January, 5-6.30 PM

Happy Om Studio 

Happy Om, Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath Norwich

Restorative Bhakti Offering  ~ an evening of quiet devotion, community, and deep rest, bathed in the sacred resonance of mantra.
We will gather our presence once a month, chant together, and soften into longer-held restorative postures, nourishing ourselves on a deep cellular level.

Bhakti asks for nothing but honesty and heartfulness, a simple return and remembrance of what is sacred and steady within.

Let this be a pause… a space to listen, release, receive, and reconnect with the rhythm beneath the noise.

The practices of Yoga Nidra and Om Bath will add magic to our collective restoration.

All are welcome. Come as you are.

UPCOMING DATES:

Saturday 22nd November, 6.30-8 PM

Sunday 18th January, 15th February, 5-6.30 PM

Saturday 14th March, 6.30-8 PM

Spaces are limited, and BOOKING is essential. Secure your place for this deeply nourishing experience at £15.

I have two spaces available in each session at a concession rate of £10, please just EMAIL.

GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
Happy Om Yoga Studio
30th January, 6.30-8 PM

Gather, Kirtan and Social Norwich & Norfolk

​​This monthly gathering on the last Friday of the month (no session in December)  is an evening of community, sacred sound vibrations, mantras, 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:

  • Vocal warm-up, Indian scale chanting

  • Devotional, melodic call-and-response chanting of mantras in Sanskrit (you will learn the mantra pronunciation and meaning)

  • Satsang (sat means truth); therefore, sitting in the company of the Truth, Q&A

  • Company of fellow human beings and deepening the connection to your self-essence. 

  • Ayurvedic tea and delicious homemade treats 

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, and even physical pain)
- The 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; strengthens 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 on 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  / £ 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. 

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yoga of sound

SPECIAL EVENTS & DAY RETREATS | NORWICH & NORFOLK

shakti sadhana

SUBLIME TEACHINGS OF TANTRA
Śakti Sādhanā 
Happy Om Studio
TBC

Sacred Fire, Tantra Yoga Norwich

With compassion and deep reverence, I share these mystical, soul-centred practices I have been initiated into and lived with for over a decade as part of my sadhana (spiritual practice). 

Step out of the everyday and into the living current of shakti (power, energy, or the dynamic creative force). From a non-dual perspective, shakti is not something separate we summon; it is the dynamic, creative pulse of the same reality that is stillness and awareness ~ the movement of life itself.

This gathering is an invitation to meet and explore mantra, prana and subtle body practices as living gateways rather than techniques to master, to sit in the fire of shakti and remember what has been inherently here all along.

We will move through:

  • Breath, mudra & asana – exploring, gathering, refining and directing prana shakti/vital force in a meaningful way

  • Mantra & japa – attuning to the vibration of sound

  • Meditation & self-inquiry – space to integrate what arises

  • Insights into traditional Tantric teachings, made accessible and embodied

The intention is to co-create a held, awake space where we can soften into a surrender, and the sacredness touched in practice can infuse everyday life.

This offering is not about learning another technique or absorbing another concept; it is about YOUR direct experience of the 'unknown' and cultivating trust-shraddha through it, in the unfolding process of Life.

Spaces are limited, and BOOKING is essential. This practice is not suitable for complete beginners. Secure your place for this experience at £27 

AYURVEDA UN-OILED:
A Practical Guide to Daily Nourishment
24th January, 9.30-12.30/1.30 PM
Happy Om Yoga Studio

Abhyanga, Ayurvedic Oil Massage, Norwich

Explore Oil Therapies for Vitality, Immunity & Replenishment ~ OJAS

Ayurveda emphasises snehana (warm oil application) as essential for health and longevity, as it calms vata dosha, helps to moisturise, lubricate and remove toxins (ama).

Why You Would Want to Know These Practices?

Life today can leave us feeling drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from our own bodies. Stress, long hours, rushing around, poor sleep, travel, and constant digital stimulation all contribute to our energy and vitality being depleted. Ayurveda teaches that much of this strain comes from the gradual loss of ojas, our vital essence, and imbalances in our natural energies (doshas).

 

The oil therapies you will explore and learn in this workshop are the antidote to everything mentioned above. Abhyanga (whole body massage), nasya (nasal oiling), gandusha (oil pulling), karna purana (ear oiling), nabhi chikitsa (navel oiling), and scalp and foot massage with marma points are far more than trendy wellness “bio-hacks.” 

They are practical tools rooted in ancient wisdom to replenish your body and mind, deeply nourishing your tissues, calming your nervous system, and building resilience from the inside out. 

Beyond the physical benefits, these practices support your senses and mind. Nasya and sculp massage help clear mental fog – which invites clarity and focus, support hair growth, and reduce fatigue, while oil pulling and abhyanga strengthen immunity, oral health, and overall vitality. Karna purana helps soothe tension around the ears and head, supporting balance and sensory calm, while nabhi chikitsa supports circulation in the lower belly and can be especially grounding and nourishing for hormonal balance. Best of all, each practice can be personalised to your constitution, the seasons, and your current state, making this kind of self-care truly effective, sustainable and enjoyable.

These rituals offer a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. In the quiet, intentional act of oiling and massaging, you cultivate presence (calming the vata dosha a big time!), self-connection, and a daily rhythm. This is a time-tested path to balance, rejuvenation, and longevity. 

 

This workshop is for you if you want to:

  • Reverse depletion and build vitality & immunity (ojas)

  • Calm and regulate your nervous system

  • Improve the quality of your sleep

  • Support your senses and brain function

  • Prevent aches, joint, and muscle issues

  • Enhance natural detoxification and digestion

  • Cultivate a ritual that deepens your connection to yourself

Don’t worry - you won’t have to spend a fortune on oils! I will share reliable, accessible sources so you can incorporate these rituals easily at home, plus you will receive a gift to get you started right away! Different oils and formulas will be available to explore and sample on a day. 

Investment:
3-hour workshop with herbal teas  and a small gift included – £45,
Or stay for an extra hour and enjoy lunch with us – £54

Limited availability, please BOOK online or EMAIL with further enquiries.​​

Snehana Workshop

SHARED EXPERIENCES

Mel Chesebrough
Ivanas offerings are simply beautiful & authentic, truly delivered from the heart, leaving you feeling fully nourished.
As a new teacher of Yoga myself to be in the presence of Ivana and her teaching further develops & inspires my own continuous practise, her support has been invaluable. Ivana is incredibly knowledgeable about the teachings & philosophy of yoga, and I always leave her classes feeling full of gratitude.She has so much dedication and passion.
The' Alchemy of prana' sessions were presented beautifully and at a perfect pace with plenty of time in between to explore and digest the teachings. Ivana always welcomed questions and contemplation, which helped me further develop my skills in these practises.
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