Om Yoga Studio - Cardiff Teacher Training Centre

Om Yoga Studio - Cardiff Teacher Training Centre Yoga Teacher Training, Foundation Course, Mums and Babies, Pregnancy, Various Classes, Courses, Retreats. Please contact us for more information.

Please see the website for full class times. www.omstudio.co.uk/yoga-classes

Partridge lane is next to no 56 Partridge Rd - turn the bend and its 50 yds on the left. No parking on Partridge Lane (please use Partridge Road, Sniper Street or up by The Croft pub) thank you :)

Please make contact for information on all other classes, courses, retreats and events.

04/08/2026

Pop it in your diary for next year!

04/08/2026

Mudras: Beyond Gesture—The Science of Reflexogenic Transformation

A reflex is automatic. Step on a thorn, and before you even think, your spinal cord sends a motor command to lift your foot. Sensory input immediately becomes motor output, and the energy generated by the stimulus is immediately dissipated through action.

Mudras are different. They are reflexogenic—they create transformation. By consciously placing the hands, body, eyes, or feet in specific positions, a sensory stimulus is generated without an immediate motor response. Rather than being discharged, this sensory energy is retained within the nervous system, creating the conditions for profound neurological and psychological transformation. This is one of the subtle sciences of yoga.

Among these, Chin Mudra is perhaps the most universally recognised. Physiologically, it promotes diaphragmatic breathing and self-regulation. Psychologically, it encourages inner awareness. Spiritually, it becomes an act of transpersonal communication—a silent dialogue between the individual and the Universal.

As Ammaji Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani has so beautifully taught, the symbolism of Chin Mudra is deeply transformative. The index finger represents the individual ego—the "I" that separates itself from the whole. The thumb represents Brahman, the Supreme Reality. When the two meet, the gesture signifies the willingness to bend the ego in surrender and unite with the greater cosmic consciousness.

The remaining three fingers remind us of the discipline of tapas—the conscious regulation of body, mind and spirit; thought, word and action; the three gunas (tamas, rajas and sattva); or the three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha). Through this disciplined self-effort, the seeker grows into higher awareness.

Chin Mudra is therefore far more than a hand gesture. It is a profound yogic declaration: "I willingly discipline myself, surrender my limited individuality, and aspire to merge with the infinite." Through this simple mudra, generations of masters—including Ammaji—have shown us that the body itself can become a gateway to awakening higher consciousness.

Borrowing Rachel’s photos to show you what the festival looks like … I’m terrible at remembering to take photos!
03/08/2026

Borrowing Rachel’s photos to show you what the festival looks like … I’m terrible at remembering to take photos!

Just back from teaching again at the World Yoga Festival in Henley. I love to teach different aspects of Yoga here so th...
03/08/2026

Just back from teaching again at the World Yoga Festival in Henley. I love to teach different aspects of Yoga here so that people can learn and experience that it’s not all about asana. Everyone is always so lovely and I really appreciate the opportunity as well as all of the individuals who come along and partake in my classes. Thanks again to Ram and Sonali fonthe opportunity 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

I’m teaching again at the world yoga festival. If you’re going come and find me. If you’re thinking about it there are s...
21/07/2026

I’m teaching again at the world yoga festival. If you’re going come and find me. If you’re thinking about it there are still tickets! Lovely festival 🙏🏻

16/06/2026

Sometimes learning to teach doesn’t mean we have to stick to yoga … I always start their teaching journey off with an opportunity for them to teach a mini class of anything! Here they are being taught the art of Japanese flower bashing ‘tatami-zomé


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Join Dr Ananda online. The joy of the internet means you can study with him from anywhere in the world. Highly recommen...
15/06/2026

Join Dr Ananda online. The joy of the internet means you can study with him from anywhere in the world. Highly recommend this course 🙏🏻

03/06/2026

November will come round soon enough so book your place at the lovely Lam Rim. Yoga, USK countryside, lovely homemade food, a huge roaring fire, a really lovely friendly bunch of people … what’s not to love about that!

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This week I’ve been seeing people with physical issues that were linked to old emotions. Clear the emotions and the phys...
09/05/2026

This week I’ve been seeing people with physical issues that were linked to old emotions. Clear the emotions and the physical discomfort goes. I’ve also been doing lots of rebalancing of all sorts of systems: the endocrine system, thyroid, liver and gut. Even my lovely client who turned up and said there was nothing wrong went away amazed at how much came up and got balanced for her. One more week till my final exams … then I will be putting my prices up from the current student rate so if you have been in the fence thinking to give this a go now is the time to grab a bargain!

CORRECTED DATES! And the last few places left for this amazing ashram experience with a fabulous bunch of people. If you...
23/04/2026

CORRECTED DATES! And the last few places left for this amazing ashram experience with a fabulous bunch of people. If you’re interested get in touch!

22nd February - 7the March 2027

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