Way of Life - Yoga, Tantra & Ayurveda with Ivana

10/11/2025

The Monday class is shifting into a new expression:

FALL INTO THE PRESENCE FLOW
Mondays, 6-7.15 PM @ 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 fluid, 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 life.

Classes often begins or concludes with a guided or sonic meditation to restore mental clarity and the quality of your being.
And of course, 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.”

Hope to meet you there…
Ivana X

03/11/2025

Greetings from 🇮🇳. As many of you asked, here is a little description of my “holiday” 😅
This question and answer is from one of my Ayurvedic study assignments:

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in Ayurvedic medicine. It is designed to remove accumulated toxins (known as ama) from the body ~ which are considered the root cause of imbalance, disease, and disconnection between the body, mind, and soul.

The term Panchakarma literally means ‘five actions’ (pancha ~>five, karma ~>actions). These are five traditional cleansing and purification treatments that target specific areas of the body to eliminate toxins through various methods. The overall aim is to purify the body, balance the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), and strengthen the digestive fire (agni).

Three Stages of Panchakarma Therapy:

•Purvakarma (preparation therapy)
This is the preparatory stage involving internal and external oleation/ abhyanga (application of medicinal oils) and svedana (sweating therapies in steam box with your head outside). These processes help to soften and mobilize toxins (ama) from the deeper tissues (dhatus) into the gastrointestinal tract for elimination, while balancing the doshas ~ particularly vata for its calming effects.

•Pradhanakarma (main therapy)
This stage consists of the five principal cleansing procedures:
Vamana – therapeutic emesis (vomiting) to eliminate kapha-related toxins.

Virechana – purgation to clear excess pitta from the intestines.

Basti – medicated e***a to balance vata and cleanse the colon.

Nasya – nasal cleansing to purify the head region.

Some traditions also include Raktamokshana – bloodletting – as the fifth procedure (not here!)

These treatments detoxify the system and enhance digestive and metabolic function (agni).

•Paschatkarma (post-therapy / rejuvenation)
This is the rejuvenation phase following detoxification. It focuses on restoring strength, vitality, and balance through rasayana (rejuvenative) herbs, proper diet (ahara), and lifestyle practices (vihara). Rekindling agni and nurturing body, mind, and spirit are key aims of this phase.

More of the personal reflections ~ later…

X

09/10/2025

Sahaja means your innate, natural, effortless state of being

sahaja – pronounced: suh-hah-juh

I would love to introduce (or re-introduce) one way you can work with me next year on a monthly basis…

What if everyday life, both the mundane and the sacred, could become our greatest teacher, and each moment an invitation to fully participate in the natural ebb and flow of living?

The truth is, our body’s nature is to thrive. It carries an innate intelligence that continuously moves (or wants to move) toward balance and wholeness.

Through these practices and continuous support you will be simply creating the right conditions so the body can do what it already knows ~ to heal itself and return to its most natural and effortless state.

You will understand how to work with your constitution and view and relate to things and to life itself from the perspective of the elements and the subtle qualities of the gunas, cultivating a sense of the divine play of the individual in harmony with the universal.

Full details, modules and that we will exploring and themes diving into are in the link in my bio and my website.

I have space for two beings starting in January and another two in March next year.

It would be my deepest honor…
Please get in touch if it resonates.
Ivana X

05/10/2025

Such an honor! 🙏🏽✨

Women’s Health and Natural Rhythm Cycles through the lens of Ayurveda led by Way of Life - Yoga, Ta**ra & Ayurveda with Ivana funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
How lovely to spend the morning with others at this beautiful workshop today, so much learning and sharing to go forward with. Thanks Ivana for the all the care, devotion and creativity you have brought to our project this year and last x

30/09/2025

…last few days of savings (early bird price) for the upcoming winter wellness day retreat

If you have been thinking about joining us for a day of seasonal nourishment and deep rest, this is a good time to reserve your place.

The retreat is shaped around R.E.S.T — Restoration • Education • Satiation • Tenderness

Together we will explore winter-aligned practices from yoga and Ayurveda to help support immunity, digestion, emotional steadiness and a possibility of a quieter pace of life.

Here is what the day includes:

•Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release ~ slow, supported postures to release tension and ease into stillness
•Ayurvedic winter wisdom ~ practical tips for digestion, immunity and daily routines
•A simple, nourishing lunch (GF and vegan options) with warm digestive teas
•Yoga Nidra ~ a deeply restful guided relaxation to restore your nervous system
•Time for reflection and self-inquiry in a supportive space

Early bird price: £75 until 6 October (then £85)
HAPPY OM YOGA STUDIO
6th December, 9.30-3.30 PM

There are 6 more spaces available. If you would like to join, simply email to book (contact@yogawithivana.co.uk) or ask any questions.

I would love to hold this space for you.

X

20/09/2025

Concluding the season of late summer and many celebrations with a few more wedding captures.

Summer (and everyone in it), you have been very generous and abundant 🌺

Now to take it all in & digest it ALL ~ the promise of Autumn 🍂

11/09/2025

I am grateful to be a part of the Softly Softly Yoga CIC to offer a wonderful Ayurvedic workshop, including refreshments and lunch, focused on women’s health.

It will take place on 4th October from 10-1 PM at Happy Om Studio.

This workshop is offered on a donation basis (£10); however, if you are on a low income, an unpaid carer, or have long-term health issues, please don’t miss out and simply pay what you can afford…

🍃 Women’s Health & Natural Rhythm Cycles through the Ayurvedic Lens 🍂

Menstruation, perimenopause and menopause ~ each phase holds wisdom, yet imbalance can leave us feeling disconnected.
This three-hour Ayurvedic workshop is designed to help you recognise signs of imbalance and learn practical ways to return to your most radiant self. Through seasonal wisdom, nutrition, and daily rituals, we will explore how Ayurveda supports digestion, hormonal balance and emotional intelligence in all stages of life.

You will gain immediately applicable tools to integrate into your daily routine, supported by handouts, discussion and shared experiences.

Places are limited (only 4 left!), so please book as soon as possible by emailing me at contact@yogawithivana.co.uk to guarantee your place and you are welcome to donate £10 through the PayPal button on Softly Softly website: softlysoftlyyogacic.co.uk

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from this offering.
Thank you 🧡

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