WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES | NORWICH
Monday 6-7.15 PM
Fall into the Presence Flow
The Yoga Tree
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).
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 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).
MONTHLY EVENTS & KIRTAN |NORWICH
Revel in Rest & Sacred Sound
15th February, 5-6.30 PM
Happy Om Studio
Restorative Bhakti Offering ~ an evening of quiet devotion and deep rest, bathed in the sacred resonance of mantra.
We will gather our presence once a month in the winter months through sound and rest, softening into longer-held restorative postures that nourish us on a deep, cellular level. Carving a space and time to create a condition so our bodies and minds can 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.
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.
Chat, Chant & Chai
14th March, 2.30-4 PM
Happy Om Studio
A monthly community circle to come together in conversation, devotion, and care with one another.
A space for us to sit in shared inquiry, honest reflection, and vulnerability with what’s present. As we navigate our spiritual path, where paradox, doubt, and confusion often arise, we gather to share, find clarity, and draw inspiration. Most importantly, we explore how to integrate these teachings into our daily lives, making them accessible and livable.
In the Yoga Vasistha - a profound philosophical Hindu text I have been reading, returning to, and trying to understand for nearly ten years, we are reminded that four things support us on the path: satsanga (good company), self-inquiry, contentment, and inner peace. We are not meant to walk this path alone.
Each gathering will include time for conversation and reflection, chanting to return to the heart, and chai to ground us.
UPCOMING DATES:
Saturday 14th March, 2.30-4 PM
Sunday 12th April & 17th May 2.30-4 PM
This offering is free/by donation. The contributions support the community, helping to make classes and gatherings accessible to those who cannot afford full pricing, so more spaces like this can continue to exist.
We gather in community, for community.
Open to all who feel called. Please secure your place by BOOKING online, and you are welcome to bring a donation on the day.
GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
Happy Om Yoga Studio
30th January, 6.30-8 PM
This monthly gathering on the last Friday of the month 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 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS & DAY RETREATS | NORWICH & NORFOLK
AYURVEDA UN-OILED:
A Practical Guide to Daily Nourishment
24th January, 9.30-12.30/1.30 PM
My home space, 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 (self-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.
This workshop is for you if you want to:
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Reverse depletion and build vitality & immunity (ojas)
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Calm and regulate your nervous system
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Improve the quality of your sleep
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Support your senses and brain function
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Prevent aches, joint, and muscle issues
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Enhance natural detoxification and digestion
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Cultivate a ritual that deepens your connection to yourself
What to expect on the day:
This is a practical, hands-on workshop. You will have the opportunity to see, smell, and sample a variety of oils and Ayurvedic formulas, so you can experience how different oils feel and learn what may suit your body and the season.
Some practices, such as abhyanga, will be demonstrated and lightly practised in a self-applied way (for example, oiling hands, arms, scalp, or feet). There is no full-body oiling required, unless you choose to keep undergarments on. You are always welcome to participate at your own comfort level.
The focus is on learning techniques you can confidently and safely take home and integrate into daily life.
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!
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.
FROM IMBALANCE TO EASE:
Yoga and Ayurveda for Perimenopause & Menopause
21st March, 9.30-3.30 PM
Happy Om Yoga Studio
There is a natural, supportive way forward.
Perimenopause and menopause are transitions in a woman’s life. Each phase holds wisdom, yet when the body falls out of rhythm, it can leave us feeling confused, depleted, or disconnected from ourselves.
If you are feeling unsettled by your changing body, frustrated by persistent symptoms, or unsupported by conventional advice, this day retreat offers a different path. Through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga, you will learn why these changes are happening and, most importantly, what you can do to support yourself naturally, with clarity and confidence.
This day retreat is designed to help you recognise signs of hormonal and digestive imbalance and guide you gently back toward ease. Rooted in seasonal wisdom, nourishment, and daily rituals, we will explore how Ayurveda supports digestion, hormonal balance, and emotional intelligence at every stage of a woman’s life.
Unlike one-size-fits-all hormone talks, this retreat offers a seasonal, cyclical, and holistic approach. The teachings are practical, easy to understand, and rooted in the law of nature, so you leave informed, supported, and empowered to apply what you learn immediately.
Is This Day Retreat for You?
This retreat is especially supportive if you are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, hot flushes, digestive discomfort, mood swings, weight changes, or a sense of feeling “not quite yourself.”
Through the Ayurvedic lens, these symptoms are not random; they are messages from the body asking for rhythm, nourishment, and care. You will learn how to support your hormones and nervous system through food, daily rituals, seasonal awareness, and yoga, helping you move from depletion and confusion toward steadiness, clarity, and ease - so you can feel more grounded, nourished, and emotionally steady.
What to Expect
• A complete yoga practice designed to support hormonal balance and nervous system regulation
• Understanding perimenopause and menopause through the Ayurvedic lens
• How to ease or reverse uncomfortable symptoms naturally and support long-term health
• Herbal teas, ginger appetisers, and a simple Ayurvedic lunch to support digestion
• A gentle pause to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and other women
• Practical, immediately applicable tools, with time for Q&A, shared discussion and handouts
Join us for a nourishing and insightful day retreat designed to help you reconnect with your natural rhythm and continue to move through life with greater ease, trust, and vitality.
Early Bird investment is £65 if booked and paid by the end of February, thereafter £75.
Limited availability, please BOOK online or EMAIL with further enquiries.
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