Olivia Henrietta Marquis
Yoga Alliance & Pre-Natal Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor
The body and the mind are inextricably connected, each time we have a thought we set off a cascade of
cellular reactions in our nervous system which influence all the molecules in our body.
Our cells are constantly observing our thoughts and, therefore, being changed by them...
...Tune in to your body, understand your mind, and the cause and effects between them.
"Each emotion has a chemical correlation within the body" - Dr. Gabor Mate
Yoga Alliance & Pre-Natal Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor
Through life’s journey so far, I have come to realise a connection to those around me, in bringing support, encouragement and techniques to help us take control of both our mind and body - and empower us to connect the two.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open." B.K.S. Iyengar
Starting off with a physical connection and focus, taking my body to the physical limits, however leaving my mind to fend for itself, I came to learn that a balance was required, as the mental strength and dedication required to push my body to the limits was achieved through this process, however the recuperation and mental downtime was not. When my body started to show the physical signs of stress, through severe allergic reaction symptoms, I started to listen and take note of my own internal environment and to understand the value of homeostasis, or balance, for both the body and the mind.
After 10 years travelling the world, living and working with different cultures, I have grown to realise where our focus is amiss for our ideas of a "successful" life. Rather than running ourselves ragged to achieve status in our careers, or society, and leave our minds on the wayside without a second thought for our own personal wellbeing, or to work ourselves to the point of zero-productivity and to the detriment of our health. It's about acknowledging our own inner needs and identifying with them on a daily basis. Even if we take just 10 minutes each day to stop, be present in the moment and get to know our authentic self, removing the busyness from our minds for those minutes and focus on listening to our own inner voice.
Each of my focuses here within OHM Mind Body are towards empowering each of us to take control of our own lives and discover the true beauty of life itself, to create an inner journey towards peace and contentment each and every day.
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Completing my Yoga Teaching Certification in Rishikesh, India, opened my eyes and mind to the depths of Yoga, from their original, spiritual source. Primarily studying Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha and the Eight Limbs of Yoga, my teaching style has developed from a disciplined, structured root, evolving into a blend for each unique class I teach, tailoring each class to suit those present.
Group sessions, half day/full day workshops and weekend courses are available. As well as individual one-on-one sessions and tailored corporate courses.
Including:
• Pranayama (Breathing exercises)
• Asanas (Physical postures)
• Relaxation (Guided Savasana)
• Meditation (Yoga Nidra)
My Yoga practice led me to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the marvel of the human body and all it can accomplish. I feel honoured to have studied Pregnancy Yoga qualifications under Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, author of “Yoni Shakti” and leader in teaching Yoga Nidra & Pregnancy Yoga & Women’s Yoga. Creating an immersive experience for our pre-natal women, creating a safe space to connect into the breath of mother and baby. Tailored with safe exercises to strengthen, both physically and mentally, whilst also learning breathing techniques which can be used throughout pregnancy, birth and post-natal.
A 3-hour workshop enabling you to discover how yoga, breathing practices and meditation can help to calm the nervous system's response, build vagal tone, and enhance your overall health. Take a step towards understanding your immune system and its symptoms, by tuning in and developing your interoceptive skills. We can understand so much more when we take the time to listen.
“The Immune System does not exist in isolation from the daily experience...Isolation and stress affect many who may believe their lives are quite satisfactory” - DR. GABOR MATE
A 3-hour workshop designed to guide you through understanding and listening to your body's trauma response, along with the stress response, and learn how we can harness the power of yoga, awareness and the breath, to invoke the parasympathetic nervous system, or the calming response. Restoring the body to its natural state of balance, healing and growth.
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health.
Safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives” - BESSEL VAN DER KOLK
Combining my professional dancing career, with my progression into the depths of yoga for the mind, body and soul. We store so much emotion and experience within our bodies, both positive and negative, tuning into those habits of stored tension and learning to identify and release them is key. Join for this beginner's class, a safe open space, to step onto your mat, and enjoy a flexible flow of yoga and movement.
"Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down" - JIGAR GOR
KG Hypnobirthing is a complete in-depth antenatal training programme designed to release fear and build confidence during pregnancy and birth.
The benefits of KGHypnobirthing for the mother, partner and baby are countless, and ultimately culminate to create a pregnancy and birthing experience filled with calm, confidence, and empowerment in their own selves and what they can achieve naturally. KGH strips back the fear around birth, created over a lifetime of stories, passed-on experiences and media, and allows confidence to grow in mothers to trust their own intuition, bodies, mind, and their own babies throughout the pregnancy and birth journey. KGH provides so much knowledge and empowerment around informed choices and options available to the mother for them and their baby, information which wouldn’t normally be experienced in such a way, and information which we often feel inadequate for not knowing. KGH provides a grounded base of science, logic and research-based facts, for mothers & partners to create their own birth journey and feel empowered to choose their own way.
My own evolution towards KGHynobirthing is what inspires me to create an empowering experience for KGH mums and their partners. I became passionate about understanding the stress response within the body when I experienced an extreme, stress induced, anaphylactic reaction around 7 years ago, after working and pushing too hard, both physically and emotionally. This led to my practice and dedication to the depths of yoga, meditation and mindfulness and began a continuing journey of self-discovery and development of awareness. From my initial Yoga teacher training in India, I went on to study Yoga Nidra, Pregnancy Yoga & Yoga for Immune & Respiratory Health, the knowledge from each of these courses and experience of them, has helped shape me, and led me back to my original passion for helping and connecting with others. I discovered KGHypnobirthing through my drive to create a nurturing environment throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond, for both mother and baby. The knowledge learned throughout KGH surpasses expectations, and is something uniquely tailored and created, which every mother-to-be should have the opportunity to experience and feel empowered by. Empowering mothers & partners to make impactful informed choices. I am committed to creating an experience which makes a difference to all mothers, babies and partners I reach. “A life is not important, except for the impact it has on others”.
Please contact me for more information on the latest course dates and availability.
Your journey through pregnancy and birth is unique, for you both and your baby.
- Olivia
