WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES
Monday 6-7.15 PM
Holistically Whole Yoga
The Yoga Tree
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.
“Wholeness is not the absence of difficulty, but the integration of all parts of ourselves, through breath, movement, and stillness.”
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 get a discounted price of £54 for six classes (it must be used within 8 weeks).
Tuesday 7.30-8.45 PM
Rest and Restore
Happy Om Yoga Studio
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’ll notice postural improvements, enhanced ease of movement, and a calming balance of mind and body. Classes often conclude with an extended Savasana or Yoga Nidra, a powerful relaxation practice often called “yogic sleep,” guiding you to rest deeply and rejuvenate.
No prior yoga experience is necessary—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 £10 or get a discounted price of £54 for six classes (it must be used within 8 weeks).
MONTHLY OFFERING
UNRAVEL & RELEASE
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Thursday 8th May, 6.30-8 PM
- First or second Thursday of the month
A rich, embodied practice that weaves together meditative movement and myofascial release through the slower therapeutic practices of Yin Yoga and restorative postures.
This is where conscious movement meets work with yoga balls, blocks, and bolsters, opening up an opportunity for release and a more restful state of being.
To feel what is present, release what is ready, and reconnect with what is true underneath it all.
If you have been feeling:
— Stuck, tight, or tangled up in your body or mind
— In need of slowing down, but not sure how
— Curious about deeper release beyond just stretching...
Then this practice is for you. We move. We feel. We yield to what’s here. We unravel and release from tensions, knots and limited thinking. We rest, not as escape, but as a return.
“There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.”
It can be intense, even uncomfortable at times—and that’s welcome here. It can also be liberating, joyful and deeply restoring. The experience is Yours. Through presence, sensation, and breath, we create space to truly feel and let things move through.
The promise of this practice is a little more freedom, a little more space, and an expanded window of perception to be here for it ALL.
Benefits of Myo Release:
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Helps loosen up tight or stuck areas in the fascia (connective tissue), allowing smoother and freer movement
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Supports muscles to work better, making it easier for them to both tighten and relax properly
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Encourages deep rest and activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your body’s “rest and digest” mode)
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Helps reconnect with yourself emotionally and physically—tuning into how your body feels
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Boosts circulation and helps your body recover and restore on a deep, cellular level
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Promotes collagen production and keeps your tissues well-hydrated—leaving your body feeling juicy, supple, and nourished from the inside out
These classes will be offered once a month, running on specific dates.
Dates: 8th May, 5th June, 10th July & 14th August
BOOK ONLINE for a single session for £15, or email me to get all four for £50.
GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
Happy Om or My Garden
30th May 6.30-8 PM
- Last Friday of the month, either at the Happy Om Yoga Studio or My Garden (Unthank Road) ~ weather permitting
This gathering 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:
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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.
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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
A discounted rate is available for this offering if you are unable to pay the full price. Please just email me.
SPECIAL EVENTS & DAY RETREATS
SUBLIME TEACHINGS OF TANTRA
Ignite the Sacred Fire
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Saturday 23rd August, 9-11.30 AM
Join me in this extended practice that blends the rich tapestry of Tantric Hatha and Bhakti Yoga, Sacred Mantras, and yoga philosophy. This offering invites you to delve into Tantra's profound power and sublime teachings.
With compassion and deep reverence, I share these mystical, soul-centred practices I’ve been initiated into and lived with for over a decade as part of my Sadhana (spiritual practice). These are not teachings to master (took me a while to realise that!) —but gateways to remember.
Together, we co-create a sacred space—safe, held, awake. Creating sacred space allows sacredness to enter and permeate. The promise of stillness—of Sadhana—is that the fire we tend through tapasya, dedication, and reverence, reminds us that the sacred was never separate. What begins as a ritual becomes recognition. What feels like effort becomes surrender.
This is the path from dual to non-dual—from seeking and longing to simply being.
We explore:
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Use of mantra in our asana practice
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Subtle body practices that shift perception and awaken presence
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Tools to support transformation and integration
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Insights into traditional Tantric teachings, made accessible and embodied
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A deeper sense of self-awareness, clarity, and connection
This offering is not about learning another technique or absorbing more concepts. It is about your direct experience—meeting the unknown and cultivating shraddha, trust in the unfolding process of Life.
Spaces are limited, and BOOKING is essential. Secure your place for this experience at £27.
YOGA & AYURVEDA DAY RETREAT
Hormone Balance & Digestion Reset
13th September, 9.30-3.30 PM
Happy Om Yoga Studio
Welcome to a day of nourishment, inspiration, and a new way of experiencing health through the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda. This day retreat invite you to align with nature’s pace for deep restoration and renewal. Learn and gain the tools that will allow you to take your well-being into your own hands. This is a gentle invitation to slow down, rest, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the natural rhythm of life.
You can expect:
During the day, you’ll explore how our sadhana (spiritual practice) and Ayurvedic principles can support hormonal balance and emotions. You'll also discover how seasonal living and digestive health impact everything—from food digestion and hormone production to emotional processing and the power of consciousness.
The morning yoga practice will focus on restoration, myofascial release, and longer-held poses integrated with pranayama, sound, and mantra, ending with a healing, intuitive energy meditation. The afternoon session includes a lecture, Ayurvedic treatment or Vibrational cleansing exercise and a collective pause for rest.
Education and exploration:
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.
Most importantly ~ reestablish your sacred connection to yourself and your relationship with food.
Nourishment:
Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy digestive herbal teas and a soulful, organic balanced bowl for lunch (GF & V options available), all crafted to support your digestion and rekindle your agni (digestive fire).
Day Itinerary:
9.30–11.15 AM – Complete seasonal practice geared to aid the health of your endocrine system and enhance the flow of prana, your life force
11.30–12 PM – Ayurvedic tips & guidelines on improving digestion, directly applied to our lunch
12–1 PM – Lunch + a short walk to support digestion
1–2.30 PM – Lecture on Ayurveda
2.30–3 PM– Ayurvedic treatment or Vibrational cleansing exercise + Collective Rest
3-3.30 PM – Warm drink + Q&A, closing circle
The lectures are practical and will help you tap into your innate wisdom. You’ll receive handouts and have the opportunity for discussion, questions, and answers, all designed to help you deepen your understanding and know yourself just a little bit more.
Early Bird Investment: £75 if booked by the 30th of June, thereafter £85. I have two places available at the concession rate of £65, no questions asked.
Limited availability, please EMAIL me to book or for any further enquiries.
YOGA & POTTERY
DAY RETREAT
Shaping the Self
Sunday 25th May, 9.30-3.30 PM
Happy Om Studio & Pottery Workshop
‘Creativity requires a steady foundation and open space.'
On this day, we will find a strong foundation—the ground of being—through our Yoga practice and open up to the inner space of the intuitive and joyful Self. We will nourish it with a delicious and wholesome lunch, soulful conversations and herbal teas throughout the day.
Building on the foundations set in the morning’s practice, we will look to deepen and open our creative Self in the art of pottery.
You will be gently guided in using the method and movement of coil building to create unique objects formed in clay.
Day Itinerary:
9.30-11.15 AM, Shapeshifting through Yoga with Ivana
11.30-12.30 PM, Wholesome Ayurvedic Inspired Lunch and sweet treats
12.30-3 PM, Pottery with Nathalie from www.bynoo.co.uk, located right next door to Happy Om Studio
3-3.30 PM, Closing Circle, Tea & Treats
Spaces are limited to 8 souls, and the investment for the whole day is £130.
Please EMAIL me to secure your space.
GARDEN AYURVEDA WORKSHOPS
Inner & Outer Radiance
Saturday 5th July & 2nd August
9.30-1 PM, Norwich
This is a warm invitation to join me in my kitchen and garden space (weather permitting) for two summer mini-workshops, in a smaller, intimate group setting. The more I learn, the subtler and more personal these practices become.
Ayurveda gently reminds us how to live simply and beautifully, in rhythm with nature. These two gatherings are about honouring that.
Come for a day of openness, simple nurturance, and gentle rejuvenation—supporting your inner and outer radiance.
Natural Skin Care, Saturday 5th July | 9.30–1 PM
Our skin reflects how we’re doing on the inside—physically, emotionally, and energetically. Rather than chasing perfection, Ayurveda encourages us to care for the skin with gentleness and simplicity. What we eat, how we rest, and the small rituals we follow all play a role.
We’ll explore everyday ingredients and intuitive practices to nourish the skin naturally. You’ll learn how to create your own herbal cleansers, oils, and masks—simple, beautiful tools you can use at home, made with love and awareness.
Women’s Rhythm, Saturday 2nd August | 9.30 -1 PM
We’ll take time to honour the shifts that move through a woman’s life—monthly, seasonally, and across the decades. Ayurveda sees each phase as natural, meaningful, and worthy of care. By understanding these rhythms, we can meet ourselves with more ease and compassion.
Through food, herbs, daily rituals and awareness, we’ll explore simple ways to support balance—so we’re not just managing symptoms but nurturing deep vitality ~OJAS. Whether you’re cycling, transitioning, or settling into a new season, there is wisdom here for you.
Both workshops include cooling and hydrating drinks, ginger appetisers, and a simple vegetarian bowl to support and nourish digestion.
There’ll be time to pause, reflect, and simply be.
We’ll keep things practical, with tools you can take home and use right away. Handouts, sharing, and space for togetherness are included.
Spaces are limited to 7 souls, and the investment per session is £54. EARLY BIRD offer until 31st May — join both sessions for £90.
To reserve your space, please EMAIL me directly.
