About Kathy

Why I Teach

I teach because I’ve experienced the profound ways yoga, meditation, and mindful movement can support the body, mind, and heart. My intention is to create a space where students can move freely, breathe fully, and reflect safely, while feeling supported by a community of like-minded people. I love helping students discover what it feels like to bring yoga into everyday life — not just on the mat, but in how they show up for themselves, their families, and their world.

My Journey

I first discovered yoga and Buddhist meditation in 2005 while living in Australia. What began as a personal practice quickly became a path that shaped the way I understand wellbeing, community, and how we meet the challenges of everyday life.

Alongside developing my practice, I trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist in community mental health, where I saw firsthand how movement, breath awareness, and meditation can help people navigate stress, life transitions, and uncertainty with greater resilience and compassion. This experience strongly influences the way I teach today — yoga is not just exercise, it’s a holistic practice that supports the whole person.

I completed my 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training with Yoga London in 2014 and later undertook a 550-hour Yoga Therapy training, specialising in yoga for mental wellbeing. Over the years, I’ve continued to study with a diverse range of teachers, exploring yoga philosophy, yin yoga, mobility-based movement inspired by Lauren Ohayon’s Restore Your Core, and approaches that support functional strength and freedom of movement.

Meditation has become central to both my life and my teaching. I completed an 18-month meditation teacher training with the Buddhist monk Jitei and continue to study with him, deepening my understanding of Zazen and mindful presence.

 My Approach to Teaching

I teach by observing the room rather than following a fixed lesson plan, adapting each practice to the needs of the students present. My classes weave together movement, breathwork, mobility, meditation, and moments of reflection to support both body and mind.

Many students have described my classes simply as “Kathy’s yoga” — a space that blends movement, breathwork, reflection, and community in a way that feels personal, supportive, and meaningful.

Alongside weekly classes, I offer monthly practice challenges where students commit to daily movement, breathwork, or mindful habits, sharing progress through a simple WhatsApp check-in. This creates accountability, connection, and a sense of community that extends the benefits of yoga beyond the hour on the mat.

 Outside the Studio

I’m a mum to two young boys, who occasionally help set up the yoga space — a gentle reminder that practice and family life can beautifully coexist.