Welcome to the Yoga bit..
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Life can be full on right?
Lets be honest, our modern lives are becoming ever more complex. Sometimes we’re just so busy? stressed? anxious? (All of the above?) We’re racing along to the next thing and the next or we are stuck ruminating on whats been......
Phew!
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We come to Restorative yoga to give a little back to ourselves, to take a little time to send a message to ourselves that we do care about us, and we do care about feeling good.
Let’s take a tiny pause, relax, and feel a little more grounded.
There’s no flexibility contest here, no sweat, just an opportunity to taste a little stillness, to hold the Yoga poses a bit longer and maybe find that point in our deep fascia where all that built up tension likes to hide and then we can…… exhale, and…… release...
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In this class, we embrace the art of true long-held restorative poses, as taught by Judith Lassiter, allowing your body and mind the time they need to fully release. Each pose is supported by props to promote comfort and ease, inviting your muscles to soften and your nervous system to down-regulate naturally. With carefully curated music woven throughout the session, calming breath work, and interludes from the healing sounds of the gong and handmade singing bowls, the atmosphere gently guides you into a state of profound relaxation.
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Restorative yoga can sometimes be confused or mislabelled as a slow-flow practice, where students are simply moving through Hatha poses at a leisurely pace. But true restorative yoga is different; we focus on stillness and down regulation of the nervous system, with each posture held for an extended period to encourage deep release. In our class, you’ll explore around 4 or 5 poses, each one chosen to support rest and restoration, leaving space for the body’s natural healing processes.
It’s an honor to hold this space for everyone who joins.
Life is hard, and most of our “rest” these days happens while we’re asleep or distracted by screens. Stillness of the mind is rare in the Western world, and that’s what I aim to offer here—genuine, peaceful rest bite .
For some, this practice becomes a weekly ritual; for others, it’s an occasional reset.
One lovely lady even joins us a few times a year when she’s visiting Totnes on her holiday!
There’s no commitment—simply book a class whenever you feel the need to rest and recharge. Whether it’s every week or a few times a year, you’re so very welcome to join us in this beautiful space.
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During the class each of you receiving one to one Reiki 'boosts' from the qualified Reiki Master.
.​​You can expect most of our postures to be done lying on our mats, so​ wear what’s comfortable to you, Everything else is provided.
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Students are given the option to each receive 1-1 Reiki from the (Qualified) teacher during the class.
Because Reiki is only ever given with consent, students are discreetly given the choice at the start of class as to whether they want to participate in this aspect on the day.
​Sunday Mornings 10:30am (Doors lock at 10:30 for a punctual start)
£12 Per class.
Book in as you need - no class plan commitment!
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What others have said....
"Olivia's classes have offered me the space to relax my mind and body. I feel safe in the space to reconnect and go within in an ambiance set with beautiful sounds that feel healing. Olivia's gift is her ability to enable her small intimate classes to bask in 75 mins suspension of the outside world and focus on the experience of letting go. She uses her intuition,her care and commitment to create a harmonious setting so we can all tune in. I'm so grateful to be able to attend on such a regular basis"
Jayne, Totnes
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"Olivia's weekly yoga class is an absolute must for me, I cannot recommend it highly enough. One of the most important and enjoyable things in my life."
Sian, Totnes
"Wow, simply wow! I was really nervous beforehand as i had never done Restorative Yoga before, but Olivia put me at ease straight away. Everyone in the group was so lovely too I felt at peace afterwards and my mind was finally clear. Thoroughly recommend!"
Katy, Falmouth
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​Please note...
The studio front door will be locked at 10:30am
This is firstly to protect your belongings whilst you are enjoying the class, but also to offer a safe space for you to relax and settle into.
I simply cannot accept late students - this would be incredibly disruptive and therefore unfair for the rest class.
Whilst lateness may or may not pose an issue for a movement based Yoga class, the energy set inside Restorative practice is a little different, the calmer, quieter flow means that small disruptions are likely to be felt by others.
You are most welcome to arrive 5-10 minutes if that is helpful.
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Warmest wishes
Olivia Carter
200Hr RYT
50 Hr Yin RYT
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NB
If the class is showing as full and you'd still like to join, send a message on 07793127665 to be added to the wait list.
Cancellation for the Restorative Yoga can be made up to 24 hours before class start time.
Please expect the refund to include the payment companies handling fee.
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