Weekly Yoga Timetable
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.
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)
"These classes were recommended by someone with extensive experience of authentic Eastern yogic practices and Norwich yoga studios. Whether this was due to being most suitable for grounding issues or because Ivana’s the best yoga teacher in the area is unknown. Regardless, I signed up as the recommendation was already high praise and all reviews were extremely positive.
Ivana is an awesome individual, always calm, smiling and approachable. Her knowledge of the various forms of yoga is impressive. After reading a book on ‘secret’ Kriya, Jnana and Bhakti techniques, Ivana casually dropped some of this information in a class! ...Do not hesitate to contact her for any Yoga, Tantra or Ayurveda assistance."
~Jon Nathan Artstew
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."
These classes are run in 6-week terms, bound by specific dates, as Happy Om Studio offers a smaller, intimate space.
Current series: 7th January - 11th February
Theme: Deep into the Winter Stillness
Next dates: 18th February - 25th March
Theme: TBA
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 Offering
GATHER ~ Kirtan & Social
Happy Om Yoga Studio
31st January 6.30-8 PM
- last Friday of the month
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.
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.
"A welcome on so many levels. Generous, gentle and authentic, Ivana is a guide who shares teachings from the heart. With humour, warmth and ease, she brings everyone together with grace. You are given space to just be. To expand and to be still. To connect and to hear that reminder, a beautiful song from within, that you are also the teacher."
~Claire Burgess
Special Events & Day Retreats
SUBLIME TEACHINGS OF TANTRA
~ Ignite the Sacred Fire
Happy Om Yoga Studio 3-5.30 PM
Saturday 8th February
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 centering asanas to connect with and nurture your life force, pranayama, and the resonant sound of the harmonium, seamlessly merging with the reverberating pulse of the universe. The session will conclude with a tantric meditation technique that guides you into quietude and heightened awareness, igniting the sacred fire within to recognize and abide in your true essence.
This offering is deeply inspired by my recent trip to India, where I visited sacred pilgrimage sites and deepened my own sadhana (spiritual practice). A puja (offering) and havan (fire ceremony) may also be part of this experience, depending on the energy of the group.
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
YOGA & AYURVEDA DAY RETREAT
Hormone Balance & Emotional Intelligence
Saturday 22nd February *full with a waitlist
Saturday 12th April
Happy Om Yoga Studio, 9.30- 3.30 PM
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 invites you to align with nature’s pace for a deep restoration. 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.
During this retreat, 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 with nurturing, longer-held poses integrated with pranayama, sound, and mantra, ending with a healing, intuitive energy meditation. The afternoon session includes a lecture followed by a collective pause for rest, accompanied by Ayurvedic treatment.
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) after the holiday season. Take this time to pause, reflect, and simply rest in a state of 'being' rather than constant doing.
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.
Day Itinerary:
9.30–11.15 AM – Rest & Balance Hormones - practice geared to aid the health of your endocrine system
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– Collective Rest with Ayurvedic treatment
3-3.30 PM – Warm Drink + Q&A, Closing Circle
Early Bird Investment: £75 if booked by the 28th of February, thereafter £85.
Limited availability, please email me to book or for any further enquiries.
"I absolutely loved the Saturday morning 'Skin' and Natural Remedies' 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
YOGA & POTTERY DAY
Shaping the Self
Sunday 23rd March *full with a waitlist
Sunday 25th May
Happy Om Studio & Pottery Workshop,
9.30- 3.30 PM
‘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 Ayurveda Inspired Lunch
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.