About Orenda Yoga

Inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, our approach to yoga at Orenda Wellbeing is that this ancient art is a way to honour, cherish and know ourselves – body, mind and spirit.

In an Orenda Yoga class we look for freedom – freedom from the limitations and chatter of the mind, freedom from tension and pain, freedom in movement, freedom in the breath and true freedom in being.

The practice is slow and deep but also strong and impactful and invites us into true presence.

By allowing the mind to follow the amazing intelligence of the body we can experience our natural joyful state of connection with all life.

Vanda Scaravelli “The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the self is reflected”

The Potential Benefits of Regular Yoga practice are many and include:

• decrease in stress levels
• relief of anxiety & depression
• improvement in flexibility, mobility and balance
• increase in muscle tone and strength
• improvement in breathing, energy and vitality
• improvement in heart health
• reduction of inflammation and chronic pain
• improvement in sleep quality
• regulating weight and balancing metabolism.

As a result of practising yoga regularly we can feel lighter, more energetic and more joyful in all our activities.

Orenda Wellbeing Yoga Classes – what to expect

• Small classes for individual attention: At Orenda Wellbeing we consider the individual attention that comes from small class sizes an essential to receiving good teaching. Our yoga classes are for you to discover your unique potential and for us to help you find it.
• Care and acceptance: We believe in providing a non judgemental space where every body is accepted and cared for. Our teachers care deeply and genuinely about the development of each and every student.
• Suitable for beginners: The gentle pace of Orenda Yoga and the individual attention afforded by small class sizes means that complete novices are welcomed and receive benefit however inflexible you may feel you are. At Orenda Wellbeing we are passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga with every body.
• Injury and chronic conditions: Another benefit of small class sizes and the personal attention this affords is that chronic conditions and injury can be given individual consideration providing a potential platform for improvement and recovery.
• At Orenda Yoga, many of our regular students who suffer from chronic conditions such as fybromyalgia, back pain, joint stiffness, migraine and arthritis report improved quality of life from regular practice with us.

A fundamental of the Scaravelli Inspired approach is respect for, and befriending of, our bodies. We abidie by the idea of ahimsa, or non violence, towards ourselves at all times.

How can I start my journey with Orenda Yoga?

Yoga Classes Spring 2024 Term

Monday Morning Scaravelli Inspired Yoga 11.00am-12.15pm (weekly throughout the year)

75 mins Face to Face Yoga Class at Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Canna Room (Ventnor, Isle of Wight). Open to All Levels including yoga beginners.

A mindful and deeply explorative class aimed at befriending one’s body to find ease, freedom and natural strength.  We also use crystal healing and aromatherapy to bring balance and healing to our whole being in these restorative and transformative classes.  Set in the beautiful and healing environment of the Botanic Gardens in Ventnor. Drop in only.  If you cannot make a class you may wish to catch up with a recording.

Tuesday Evening Scaravelli Flow Yoga 7.30pm-8.45pm

75 mins Yoga Class Online Live & Interactive via Zoom Yoga Class. Open to All Levels including yoga beginners.

A gentle, flowing but energising class for all levels to release the day’s tension, reduce muscle fatigue and clear a busy mind. Also good for supporting recovery and performance in sport. Drop in or subscribe per term.

Thursday Morning Scaravelli Inspired Yoga 9.30am-10.45am

75 mins Yoga Class Online Live & Interactive via Zoom. Intermediate only

A mindful and deeply explorative class aimed at befriending one’s body to find ease, freedom and natural strength.   If you cannot make a class you may either swap to a different class that week or catch up with a recording.

One Thursday of the Month – ‘Deep Dive’ Yoga Workshop 11.00am-1.00pm

In person 2 hour workshop held at Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, West Sussex

A deeply explorative 2 hour workshop starting with a class to warm up followed by a short break (12.10pm) and a more in depth investigation of a posture, Scaravelli inspired concept or area of the body. Workshops run on April 25th, May 9th, July 4th, August 1st, September 12th, October 3rd, October 31st, December 5th.

Day Retreats to Relax, Boost & Heal

In person day retreats held at Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, West Sussex and various stunning locations across the Isle of Wight.

These healing and restorative Day Retreats are a great way to boost your vitality, to learn new wellbeing practices and restore a sense of inner peace.  We have recently teamed up with Ayurvedic Practitioner, Jodi Lee Tremlett of Ayurglow to offer seasonally appropriate Ayurvedic practices and recipes to accompany our usual unique mix of healing practices (Scaravelli yoga, reiki healing, yoga nidra, crystal healing and bespoke aromatherapy).

Upcoming Day Retreats: ‘Spring into Summer’ May 19th, 10am-4pm held at Tiny Homes, near Cowes, Isle of Wight.   ‘Honour & Cherish Yourself’ Summer Solstice Retreat Day, June 23rd 10am-5pm, head at Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, West Sussex.  To book see Events.

Island Retreats 2024 

May 24th-26th ‘Plant Wisdom’

July 19th-22nd (4 day retreat) ‘Wild You’

September 27th-30th (4 day retreat) ‘Healing Energies’

November 8th-10th ‘Winter Health’

Take some time out on the Pilgrimage of Life to set your daily burdens down, to Relax, Release & Restore.  These nurturing and restorative weekends are held in the peaceful and beautiful area of St Lawrence.  With stunning panoramic views over the sea, beach and cliff walks nearby and a temperate microclimate we come together in a community of souls to heal through the ancient arts of yoga, yoga nidra, crystal & reiki healing and aromatherapy.

Attendees return again and again to refresh their spirits and, as numbers are kept very small (8 maximum), emailing to reserve your space is advised louburtwell@me.com.

Classes are generally held in line with school holidays excepting the summer holidays when there are reduced classes throughout the summer.

Private lessons

Private lessons can be a great (but not necessary) start your yoga journey, perhaps having a couple of lessons before joining a class. This tailored teaching is also a very good way to improve your practice. Cost £60 an hour. Location: Orenda Studio, St Lawrence, Midhurst Cowdray Therapy Rooms or Zoom

Retreats & Workshops

Retreats and workshops allow for an deeper immersion in your practice, suitable for beginners, intermediates and teachers. See events for dates and details.

Orenda Yoga Teachers

• value their own self-development and receive regular teaching from other internationally recognised teachers
• all have minimum 500 hour certification
• consider yoga to be a way of life
• will have an authentic and passionate commitment to your personal development