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Flow into Strength.
Sink into Stillness.

At Calmways Yoga you will be guided on a soothing journey of self‑discovery and healing through yoga. 

About Us

Meet Gemma

My yoga journey began in 2012 while I was living in Melbourne. At the time, I was navigating my own struggles and searching for a way to heal and reconnect with myself. What started as a way to move and breathe soon became a path of recovery and self-discovery. Yoga offered me a space to heal, to find inner calm and—perhaps most importantly—to find myself again.

In 2014, I travelled to Thailand to complete my 200-hour teacher training at the Wise Living Yoga Academy. That training opened my eyes to yoga as a complete way of life, grounded in the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali. His teaching, yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ—“yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind”—resonated deeply.

When I first began, I was a keen, strength-based student, always striving to achieve the next posture. Over time, the practice invited me to turn inward: to observe my own ego, to soften the drive to be “the best”, and to welcome stillness. I learned to slow down, to listen, and to discover the grounding of my true centre—what in Sanskrit is called svadhyaya (self-study). Yoga has become for me a journey of uncovering the self, calming the mind (citta), and allowing the body to settle.

Since those early days, I’ve gained further qualifications in Yin Yoga and love blending the dynamic “fire” of a flowing practice with the cooling, restorative qualities of Yin. My classes guide students through a complete journey—from energising movement to the quiet release that soothes the nervous system and restores balance. Breathwork and guided relaxation are woven through everything I teach; the simple act of conscious breathing has been profoundly transformational in my own life.

Alongside my yoga teaching, I work as a mental health trainer and am passionate about nurturing wellbeing in all its forms. For me, yoga and mental health are inseparable: both invite us to cultivate awareness, compassion and resilience. My aim is to hold space where mind, body and soul can all be nourished, and where each person can gently return to their own true centre.

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What They Say

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“I’m so enjoying getting back to yoga thanks to Gemma’s class.
I love the mix of flow at the beginning to build up some heat and strength and the relaxation with the yin yoga and meditation at the end.
It means however my week has gone I get what I need from the class.
This is the best way to end my week, filling my cup ahead of the weekend. Thanks Gemma.”

Sarah

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“I’ve been doing yoga each week with Gemma and find her classes the perfect balance of exercise and restorative practice. Each class gently builds up your strength and after 40 or so minutes you are fully warmed up and feel like you’ve had a good work out. Next, Gemma guides the class through longer poses which gently stretch and allow our bodies to cool down and relax whilst still benefiting from the yoga poses. Finally, a guided meditation ends the class.
I’d recommend Gemma’s classes for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you’re a beginner or a more seasoned participant. I feel stronger and more confident.”

Fran

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“These classes are a wonderful mix of exercise and relaxation.
Having never done a class before I was nervous about starting but I was made to feel completely at ease. Gemma is a fantastic instructor, she explains things clearly and gives lots of options if you’re struggling with something, or if you want an extra challenge. She’s incredibly warm and welcoming as is the rest of the class.
I feel so much stronger and more flexible and each time I leave energised yet calm, ready for anything the week ahead may bring. I would recommend it to anyone!”

Lucy

Upcoming Events

Gongs & Yoga at Christ Church

Join Katy and Gemma for a very special afternoon of Gongs and Yoga in beautiful Christ Church.

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