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Classes from September have the odd space, mainly in the women's Wednesday group, which really is a very unique session. Here's what one of the women e mailed to me recently, which says it better than I can:

'I don't think I can put into words what the Wednesday morning class has meant to me. This week I realised how utterly safe and unconditionally accepted and, although it feels bold to say it, loved, I feel within the group. Lou, you are phenomenal. I so admire how you bring your own process into a space you are holding, with clarity, honesty, wisdom, boundaries, humour & intense chocolate.
I am so grateful to have been a part of the constellation of extraordinary women you bring together with your magical way of being you.' Jess

There is also currently a small fund for this group, where if you are struggling financially, you can ask for part of your place to be paid for you - just ask.

Monday beginners 10.30-11.45am, re-starts 9th September *wait list only
Tuesday improvers 10.15-11.30am, re-starts 10th September, *wait list only
Women's Wednesday 10-11.30am, re-starts 4th September *4 spaces
Wednesday intermediate 6-7.30pm, re-starts 4th September *2 spaces

(This is the lake I swam across, that I told myself I couldn't swim across. I DID swim, accompanied by a red dragonfly and 2 wonderful women who supported me all the way. I'd love to pretend a relevance to the lake and my classes, but there isn't really one, other than maybe I can be a supportive woman to help you swim across your own lake).

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Yoga means to yoke or unite, and for me, my practice is anything that brings me to a deeper connection with myself; uniting with myself as an embodied soul, right now. My personal practice today, was walking in the woods, in the rain, in awe of the beauty of these foxgloves.

My teaching has evolved hugely over the last 18 years. I don’t really know what style it is any more, and I don’t affiliate myself with a particular lineage. I just know that I show up with a rich variety of practises, and hold a space for you, so that you can connect more with yourself. Compassionately, wisely, sensitively, intuitively. I will always promote choice, self-responsibility and self-enquiry.

If you’d like to work 121 with me I’m currently offering:
Holosomatic bodywork (breath, bodywork, movement); special offer until the end of July: £70/1.5 hours
Private yoga: £55/hour
Polarity therapy: £42/hour

I’d love to hold space for you - to connect more deeply with yourself.

Regular classes have the odd space from next week:

(Monday beginners - full)
Tuesday open-level - ** 1 space
Women’s holistic, Wednesdays 10-11.30am, 1 space
Holistic intermediate, Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, 2 spaces

I have some opportunities coming up to receive Holosomatic Bodywork sessions while I complete my training

Holosomatic Bodywork is a very powerful combination of dynamic breathwork with bodywork that further activates and stimulates, balanced with calming and restful periods. It has the potential to shift held physical and emotioanl blockages, creating a deep sense of release, rebalancing and rejuvenation.

Personally, I have found these practises to get to layers of emotional holding that I couldn't access before. They get right to the point for me, very quickly, in ways that talking therapy can't meet. I find it amazing how quickly the emotions can rise, shift and transform. I always feel lighter and brighter afterwards.

And here's what others say:

'Wow what a wonderful experience at your class this morning. Thank you so much. I feel so many things. Lots of physical releases- I realise I hold myself so tightly most of the time.' Jess

'The breathwork was great, the body shaking felt so liberating. All sorts of emotions popped up that took me by surprise. It reminded me of how important it is to listen to my body but above all to make time as we did yesterday. You are such an amazing facilitator Lou, so reassuring , so empathic, so motivating.' Sarah

'When I came to the studio this morning I felt like I’d been scrunched into a ball . Like I was curled up and super stabby. As soon as you spoke I felt safe and calm . You spoke such wonderful words with such calmness and beauty . I felt like I could let go of all this s**t straight away . I immediately felt lighter . And bigger and so much space ! I was open again and unraveled.' Jodie

I'm offering 121s at a reduced rate of £70 for 1.5 hours. Completely tailored to you on the day, we work at your level and based on your needs. (Until the end of July)

I'm also looking for 3 people to have a semi-private session that is recorded (on my laptop, Zoom), to submit for my final assignment. The session will include fascia release, shaking and 3/4 rounds of dynamic breathwork. Ideally you will have expereinced these with me before. I'm offering this for just £30 per person. This will be on a week day, day time, as works for the group.

Meanwhile Release & Align sessions continue to run once a month, though book up quickly!

E mail me if you'd like to know more!
[email protected]

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Classes pretty much full after Easter, except for Wednesday 6pm class, which has 3 places just become free.

Wednesday evenings are 'holistic intermediate'; every week is different, from 'classical' yoga, to The 5 Tibetans, to an Ayurvedic focus, to subtle energy, to Polarity Yoga, to somatic release . . . it's such a joy to be in this session!

'I attend Lou's class at happy Om studio on a Wednesday evening. The main reason I go to this particular class is because of the extensive knowledge that she has in a variety of different practices. With this in mind you never really know what the particular class is going to offer. This helps me to keep my practice fresh and new. I can't recommend her enough!' Micky

Re-starts Wednesday 17th April, 6-7.30pm, 6 sessions, £63
(For those with yoga experience, who have a good sense of alignment and how their body moves.)

'I've been going to Lou's Wednesday class at Happy Om since May and I love them. Lou creates such a safe and welcoming space and shares her knowledge and wisdom with us through the classes she creates. I would recommend the Wednesday class to any intermediate/advanced practitioner looking for a thoughtful and authentic practice in the Norwich area.' Sarah

Feedback from yesterday’s release & align session. Overjoyed at the power of this work. Grateful to those who choose to explore, fit my teachers, and this incredible studio that holds us all!
‘ When I came to the studio this morning I felt like I’d been scrunched into a ball . Like I was curled up and super stabby. As soon as you spoke I felt safe and calm . You spoke such wonderful words with such calmness and beauty . I felt like I could let go of all this s**t straight away . I immediately felt lighter . And bigger and so much space ! I was open again and unraveled . Like I could see the sky again and not just a daily s**t storm . Imagine loving yourself like your best friend does ❤️ Thank you so much it was exactly what I needed . You are magical and your sessions should be a public service! Imagine how different things would be if we could all just let go and shake that s**t right off .’

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Just a few spaces on classes in the New Year!

(Monday beginners 10.30am- wait list only)
(Tuesday improvers 10.15am- wait list only)

Women's Wednesday 10-11.30am ~ 1 place
This is a very special class where we share, move, rest together. Places don't come up very often!

''There is so much beautiful, pure, female power in that group. Full of free expression and love. Truly a precious place. A sanctuary from everyone and everything else that maybe going on.' Nikki

Wednesdays intermediate 6-7.30pm ~ 3 places
This class is for anyone with 2+ years practice and who is keen to expand and explore different practises

'The main reason I go to this particular class is because of the extensive knowledge that she has in a variety of different practices. With this in mind you never really know what the particular class is going to offer. This helps me to keep my practice fresh and new.' Micky

Sessions start back week of 8th January, £63 for 6 weeks. Signing off soon for a festive break, so ping me an e mail now if you'd like to get yourself a place in the New Year. [email protected]

'Today was absolutely amazing. You were incredible, how you hosted such an experience for so many different needs. I just felt so lucky to be in that room.' Katie

Wow, so blown away by yesterday morning's session & feedback! We did some Polarity yoga to open the body, then some somatic release work with shaking and breathing to release and then soothe. All in a beautifully safe container. I have to say, for me this is where it's at now!

'Wow what a wonderful experience at your class this morning. Thank you so much. I feel so many things. Lots of physical releases- I realise I hold myself so tightly most of the time.' Jess

The December session is already full with a wait list, 2024 session dates coming soon . . . looks like this could be a regular thing!

'When we did the shaking I suddenly felt something rising up in me all the way to my head and the only place it could come out was through my eyes ! It was just amazing . I felt really connected to what feels good for me and it reminded me to make time for things I love . So thank you !!’ Jodie

‘It’s that room, the people and you - wish it could be bottled.’ Maxine

I am so grateful for this beautiful space! People walk in and sigh, with relief. People walk in and say 'ahh that's better already'. It holds so much for us in all of our sessions. I walk in and smile, sometimes cry, often dance. The space holds it all.

So . . . a couple of places on the next courses starting 30th October, running for 8 weeks.

We'll be exploring practises that nourish Vata dosha, with little sneaks of techniques from my Somatic Bodywork training (whoop!)

Monday beginners 10.30-11.45am, £76, 1 place
(Tuesday open-level 10.15-11.30am, wait list only)
Women's Wednesday 10-11.30am, £84, 1 place
Wednesday intermediate 6-7.30pm, £84, 3 places

'Thank you for facilitating a yoga class that I want so desperately to attend that it's so disappointing when I can't' Martha

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'Straight after the session I felt lighter, and free-er somehow? More positive . . . I feel a bit like I've been on retreat!'
Feedback from a client last week from her Polarity session.
Next week I have a few slots; if you'd like to try this hands-on balancing therapy, get in touch!

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Summer is awesome and the festivals are free and fun and wild, but I’m already fantasising about routine and structure!

September classes have just a couple of spaces, and I have room for working 121 with me for yoga therapy, polarity therapy and Ayurvedic habits.

Monday beginners, 10.30-11.45 FULL. Restarts 11 September, 6 weeks, £51
Tuesdays open-level, 10.15-11.30 FULL restarts 12 September, 6 weeks, £51
Women’s Wednesday 10-11.30 FULL Restarts 6 September, 7 weeks, £63
Wednesday intermediate 6-7.30pm, 1 place, 7 weeks, £63.

‘The energy in the room is so beautiful. You provide a gorgeous nurturing nourishing space for us and I’m very grateful’. Maxine

‘I love how you tailor and adjust the class to meet the mood and needs, always with a very nourishing sequence of poses and meditation’. Sonia

Such beautiful feedback from classes this week. Here's one from the Women's Wednesday group:

"Our Wednesday sessions mean so much to me, I have never experienced anything quite like it. It really is a very special group and space which we share. I can't quite put it into words how I feel about it but if I could here are the words that are coming up for me......

Honesty, wisdom, a place to learn, express, explore ideas and spirituality, at times surreal, not alone, growing together."
Jen

September classes almost sold out:
Monday beginners 10.30-11.45am (starts 11th September, 6 weeks, £51) *1 place
Tuesday improvers 10.15-11.30am (starts 12th September, 6 weeks, £51) *1 place
Women's Wednesday 10-11.30am (starts 6th September, 7 weeks, £63) *1 place
Wednesday intermediate 6-7.30pm (starts 6th September, 7 weeks, £63) *1 place

Last few spaces on summer classes: Tuesdays / Wednesdays 8:15-9:30am ~ online / in studio / recorded - 6 sessions, plus a meditation each week, £51

Who is up for . . . . Sauna / swim / yoga at sea palling over the summer? Say yay and I'll book some dates in