Om Cait Om Yoga

12/01/2026

Here’s a reminder of times and places where I am running yoga classes in the South Hams

Monday
Ermington Hub - 9.30am & 6.45pm

Tuesday
Yealmpton Community Centre - 10am
Ermington Hub - 2pm (men’s class)

Thursday
Modbury Sports Pavilion - 9.30am
Newton Ferrers WI Hall - 7pm

For further information, please DM me or message on 07809717652

04/01/2026

Time to breathe and simply be, before we move on.

A Moment of Pause

Taking time out is not a luxury,
it is essential.

In life’s relentless motion,
when deadlines press,
responsibilities pile,
and the world grows loud,
we often forget
that pauses are as vital as breath.

Even a few quiet moments
allow us to reconnect with ourselves,
to hear the subtle rhythm
of our own hearts,
to restore the balance
stress so easily disrupts.

In these small pockets of stillness,
we give ourselves permission
to be present,
to observe without rushing,
to simply exist
without expectation.

No matter the chaos,
the demands,
the pressures,
these moments are not wasted.

They are acts of quiet self-care,
sustaining us,
helping us meet life
with clarity,
calm
and resilience.

~ 'A Moment of Pause' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Marija Stefanovic

01/01/2026

Can yoga help curb the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's? A preliminary review of 11 studies offers some encouraging evidence.

01/01/2026

As we welcome the new year perhaps your thoughts are turning to the changes you want to make and what you want to create more space for in the coming months.

If it is to spend more time improving your health and wellbeing, then yoga might be just what you’re looking for.

Forget images of super bendy girls in bikinis doing impossible poses on tropical beaches, ladies in flowing robes and beads, looking ethereal and serene or men in loin cloths sitting in the lotus position. This is a very narrow representation of the yoga world.

Yoga classes, on the whole are filled with people just like you. Not bendy, not in the latest gear, but sweating and creaking and looking like we’ve just rolled out of bed.

What you will experience in my classes, is a beginner friendly program which can be adapted to accommodate your unique body. You will learn how to move with more ease and leave with a new found sense of wellbeing.

I run classes in Ermington, Modbury, Yealmpton and Newton Ferrers. Begi
nners are very welcome.
Please message me for further information.

07809717651

22/12/2025

Wishing all my fellow yogis a restful Christmas season. Thanks for all your support and good vibes.

I’ve truly enjoyed sharing my teaching with you and i know we have shared lots of laughter and love along the way.

I look forward to seeing you all back on the mat in the new year.
Classes start on w/c 5th January.

Merry Christmas everyone! 🥳🎄🌟

18/12/2025

And breathe….🧘🏻‍♀️

When life speeds up, you don’t have to keep pace with it.
Sometimes five simple breaths are enough to reset your whole direction.

Arrive.
Soften.
Open.
Ground.
Begin again.

A few mindful moments can shift the way your entire day unfolds. 🌿

02/09/2025

Here’s just a quick reminder that I’m running a men’s only yoga class on Tuesday afternoon - 2pm. Beginners welcome.
You don’t need to be able to touch your toes or tie yourself in knots, just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

21/07/2025

Who says yoga can’t be fun?🤩 This was my first time trying acro yoga when on retreat in Greece with the fabulous Retreats.
We got to choose our formation and make it happen. I went for the easiest pose possible 😆😬🫢

10/07/2025

I keep forgetting I have this business page 🤭🤔
Anyway, here is a reminder of the classes I teach in the South Hams

Monday - Ermington Hub - 9.30 - 10.30am & 6.45 - 7.45pm

Tuesday - Yealmpton Community Centre - 10 - 11.30am
& Ermington Hub - 2 - 3pm (men only)

Thursday- Modbury Sports Pavilion - 9.30 -11am
& Newton Ferrers WI Hall - 7 - 8pm

Please message me or text me on 07809717651 if you’re interested in joining any of these classes as numbers are sometimes very limited.

12/02/2025

Chronic inflammation is linked to myriad conditions including poor cardiovascular health, weakened immune system function, anxiety, depression, and even dementia.

New exciting research suggests that yoga may alter markers of gene expression linked to inflammation.

https://yogauonline.com/yoga-health-benefits/yoga-for-depression-and-anxiety/preventing-chronic-disease-yoga-may-alter-gene-expression-linked-to-inflammation/

15/12/2024

It’s that time of year again! 🥴🤷🏻‍♀️🙄👍

11/06/2024

Halasana, also known as the Plow Pose, is a yoga pose that involves lying on your back, lifting your legs over your head until your toes touch the floor behind you. Here are some benefits:

1. **Stretches the Spine**: Lengthens and strengthens the spine, improving flexibility.
2. **Relieves Stress**: Calms the mind and reduces stress and fatigue.
3. **Improves Digestion**: Stimulates abdominal organs and aids digestion.
4. **Enhances Blood Circulation**: Promotes better blood flow throughout the body.
5. **Reduces Back Pain**: Alleviates tension in the back and shoulders.
6. **Boosts Metabolism**: Helps regulate metabolism and body weight.

Halasana is typically practiced towards the end of a yoga session for its calming and restorative effects.
Although considered a beginner yoga pose, I would suggest that if you have any neck issues you shouldn’t be trying this.