Specialising in Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes. What is Original Silence? Original Silence embodies the yoga practice and teaching style of Lauren Fitzgerald. The classes are based on a Vinyasa Flow Yoga style - a dynamic practise where breath is used to link each movement and asana (yoga pose). This continuous flow encourages the body to heat, open and release both musculoskeletally as well as psychologically and physiologically. A major focus of each class is on alignment to protect the body and practise safely, especially if working with or recovering from injuries or trauma. Each class is intelligently sequenced to move the energy through the body to open and release physical and emotional tension in a structured and safe way. It also biochemically calms the mind, leaving you with a feeling of holistic wellbeing upon leaving the class. People of any level and any background are welcome. As part of Original Silence, Lauren offers a range of teaching options and styles including: Vinyasa Power Flow, Slow Flow, Beginners and Restorative. These can be taught in a public class setting, privately or in a corporate environment. What does Original Silence mean? The idea behind the name Original Silence was to encourage people to think about what those words mean to them. It is quite a mindful and calming exercise. To me, I imagine Original Silence as a place within us all, a place where the mind is quiet and not coloured by life experiences and emotions. A peaceful place one can return to at any time to take some time out to reflect on who they are and how they would like to exist in this world. Philosophically, Original Silence is based on authenticity and honesty. The yoga practise is not only about the physical elements. Our yoga on the mat teaches us a lot about ourselves off the mat, it goes deeper. Yoga is a way of life, a way of perceiving the world and challenges we face. It is a way of behaving and observing, a way of letting go and releasing, a way of truly connecting the body and mind, a way of peeling back the layers that colour our soul and revealing that real you within.