Meet The Teacher:
Hello, I’m Kate.
I discovered Yoga in my tumultuous 20s, at first simply enjoying the movement itself, but very quickly discovering the many other benefits. I swiftly became committed to a regular weekly practice, which has gradually evolved into a life practice.
I have been teaching Yoga in South Bristol for ten years and I am passionate about sharing the physical benefits of a regular Yoga practice, and the more subtle, therapeutic benefits discovered through a mind-body practice.
Both my own practice and teaching continue to be inspired and informed by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli A fluid, intuitive, contemporary approach to Yoga which combines movement with steady conscious breathing, to help us feel more connected and work more sensitively with the body.
Focusing on You
I strive to update my knowledge with continued learning. I have dived deep into anatomy and movement with a one-year intensive training with Gary Carter (Natural Bodies), completed a 9 week Foundations In Teaching Mindfulness Meditation with Yoga Campus, and am currently undertaking a further two-year Yoga Therapy Training with the Devon School of Yoga.
Professional Training
Yoga Teacher Training 2009-2011
Two-year, 240 hour teacher training with Bill Wood
One-year intensive Myofascial Anatomy and Movement for Yoga Teachers
With Gary Carter of Natural Bodies.
Post Graduate Yoga Therapy Course 2021/22 Devon School of Yoga
Designed with the 'Skills for Health' National Occupational Standards (NOS) in mind, as set by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), and accredited by the Independent Yoga Network as a 250 hour postgraduate course.
Includes the study of:
Mental / emotional health and illness including depression, anxiety, psychosis, emotion and the disease process , trauma and addiction.
Pre and post-natal period, menstrual health and fertility
Pain management and the causes of pain, assessing pain, somatisation of emotional pain into the physical, and yoga to help with the management of pain
Ayurveda as a complementary therapy
Bodywork to develop confidence in hands-on assessments including practices to develop Prana (breath) / Qi energy and awareness including Qi Gong (Chi Gong), first aid pressure points and Shiatsu massage techniques
By taking the positive step
of supported self discovery you will find new inner-strength and confidence, so you feel more empowered, joyful and at ease with yourself.