OM (ॐ)Meaning:Universal Sound / Primordial Vibration
In Ayurveda and yoga philosophy, Om is the sound that underlies all life - representing connection, presence, and the integration of body, mind and breath.
‘Om’ symbolises awareness, bringing steadiness where there is restlessness,space where there is overwhelm,and connection where there is disconnection.
It anchors the nervous system, deepens the breath, and supports a return to balance through practice and presence.
Meditation
Meditation is available for everyone. Practices in this programme include mindfulness to cultivate present-moment awareness, loving-kindness to nurture self compassion, and mantra meditation for focus and grounding. Additionally, techniques like visualisation for mental clarity and body scan meditation to connect with physical sensations deepen relaxation and self-awareness.
Breathwork
The 'Om' mindfulness plan also offers a variety of yogic breathing (pranayama) techniques to support different aspects of well-being. Some breathing practices focus on balancing energy and promoting mental clarity, while others are designed to calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Certain techniques energise and refresh the mind, helping to clear away mental fog and boost focus. Each method is thoughtfully chosen to align with your personal needs, enhancing both your physical and mental vitality.
Yoga
Yoga is most well known for being a practice done on a mat for flexibility and mobility but it is actually a science of the mind, a moving meditation for peace, harmony and inner stillness. A highly personalised experience - classes are based on your unique mind/body personality and in the context of your health and well-being needs. They sessions are experiential and educational and go beyond movement on a mat so you understand why you are doing what you are doing rather than mechanically making shapes with the body. Woven into classes is yoga philosophy, anatomical instruction, structural and functional alignment meditation and breathwork. A personalised approach, in a safe non-judgemental environment serves to enhance the student:teacher connection. As our relationship evolves and I am able to adapt sessions according to your needs or current stresses or concerns. This is all about me supporting you and your vision of health, taking into account current mobility or flexibility issues and working towards where you want to be.
VATA
Do you arrive late, flustered or slightly breathless? Roll your mat out hurriedly?
Find it hard to settle, stay still or switch off?
Vata may show up as restlessness, busy thoughts, anxiety, scattered energy
or feeling ungrounded.
In practice, Vata often needs warmth, steadiness, repetition, reassurance
and time to land in the body.
PITTA
Do you push through tiredness? Check your smartwatch? Feel frustrated if balance is off? Find it easier to work hard than to rest?
Pitta may show up as intensity, heat, focus, striving, comparison
or the tendency to push too hard.
In practice, Pitta often needs softness, space, cooling, patience
and permission not to perform.
KAPHA
Do you feel heavy, tired or slow to begin? Choose the same place each week?
Lie down straight away? Need encouragement to build energy?
Kapha may show up as steadiness, heaviness, dullness, comfort-seeking
or resistance to movement.
In practice, Kapha often needs warmth, rhythm, uplift, motivation
and gentle challenge.