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Katy was recommended to me as the best person to run a chair yoga session for my division's corporate 'away day'. The entire process of organising the session was so smooth; Katy responded to emails quickly, provided all necessary information, and was accommodating and flexible to our requests. The session itself went very well; Katy was an excellent teacher, and adapted to the room (as we had certain logistical restrictions in the venue). Multiple attendees commented how they had enjoyed it, thought it was valuable, and appreciated how Katy answered their questions and provided variations. I would definitely recommend Katy for a corporate yoga class!​

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Siobhan Harper, University of Birmingham 

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I booked Katy for a corporate class for the first time our company had ever done anything like this, to support mental health awareness week. We had 11 people on the first class, some novices and others clearly skilled already in yoga. Katy had designed the class for all so that people didn’t push too much for their first time, and those used to yoga could do more, which was great and really well received. We’ve since booked and had the 2nd class after the great response we’ve had from the team, look forward to booking more for our site with Katy.

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Sarah Pritchett, Director, DSV Logistics

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I never thought I’d give a Yoga review 5 stars but this is fully deserved.

I’m 61, played many sports over too many years, and suffered many injuries. Largely, I’ve ignored the warning signs of stiffness and shrugged them off by stretching before and warming down afterwards, but as I’ve become more sedentary (slower), slightly less lithe (fatter), and less active (lazy), I’ve realised it’s time to do something about it before I can no longer move.

So, after years of back pain from disc injuries, I joined my wife in private yoga classes at home with both of us being beginners (And both knowing the pressure of group classes wouldn’t work for us.) What a difference it has made to my posture and pain levels. For various reasons, I’ve been suffering in pain with lower disc issues, and Katy’s teaching methods allow me to participate to a level I can achieve. Recently (after another great session), I am relatively pain-free for the first time in several weeks. It doesn’t completely stop injuries, but it greatly assists in pain management, and I am so much more flexible after only a few weeks of Yoga. Not only can I see my toes again, but I can almost touch them, and sitting on the mat during the yoga is so much easier.

Katy is the type of teacher who encourages you to be your best and in a way that I look forward to the classes each week. She is so easy going and observant of any stresses and offers easy alternatives where she can if one particular stretch or position is too taxing. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Gary Tapp, private yoga client

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Katy does monthly sessions with my company and I look forward to them every time. I like how she gives different options for different abilities and slightly changes the methods so always learning new techniques. When it comes to the guided meditation, her voice is so calming and relaxing that it is really unwinding and reduces stress from the day. I would recommend anyone to her regardless of experience with yoga/pilates.

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Natalie Gelder, corporate yoga student ​

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As part of our Wellbeing agenda, La Fosse engaged Katy for a corporate yoga class for our Birmingham team. Katy sourced a venue in central Birmingham where we could do hold a hot yoga session and delivered a great session consisting of strength and mobility work, and finishing with breathing and mindfulness. Feedback from the team was excellent with everyone enjoying the session and finding it a hugely beneficial break from being sat in the office and the challenges of work. We're looking forward to our next session and would highly recommend Katy to Birmingham based organisations to support their teams.

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Richard Insley, corporate yoga client

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Katy makes you feel very comfortable very quickly, and has a lot of patience but she gives you the nudges you need to progress in your practice. Couldn’t recommend her more!

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Isobel, private yoga student

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I have been to a number of Katy’s morning hot yoga sessions over the last couple of years. Katy is inclusive of everyone in class no matter what their yoga level/experience. Katy’s classes are easy to follow with good direction and very good to suit all abilities from novice to experienced yogis. Katy has a very kind and compassionate nature and I would highly recommend one of her yoga classes.

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Liz, studio yoga student

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Cannot thank Katy enough for being the instructor who gave me the yoga bug! I started practising with Katy in a corporate class at work then went on to do as many of her other classes as I could as I enjoyed them so much. Her classes are truly fantastic and adaptable for all levels as you start as a real beginner and go from there. Katy’s yoga classes have always been my favourite and they gave me the confidence to continue practising when I started out as a real novice and then pushed me to progress as I improved. Couldn’t recommend Katy enough for corporate, 1-2-1 and group classes. 10/10

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Lucy, workplace yoga student

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Katy's online yoga classes are great! The movements are explained clearly and are easy for me to follow. She is encouraging and calming and the class increases my core strength and relaxes me whilst breaking up my working day. I recommend these classes.

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Joanne, corporate yoga student

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Katy is an amazing yoga teacher. Her sessions are dynamic and she guides people through postures suitable for all bodies and abilities. She gave me so much time when I was her student- suggesting postures and movements for my individual practice and supported me through things I couldn’t do properly (pigeon pose haha!) with such kindness and understanding. She’s one of the special ones: the most wonderful teacher and a beautiful soul.

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Bethany, studio yoga student

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My first experience of yoga began during lockdown as a way of adding exercise to the day in addition to the daily walk! My husband and I were introduced to Katy by friends who had had a similar thought process and as a result we began our weekly lesson. Yoga practise soon became a non negotiable activity for us. Katy is an excellent teacher and has guided us through yoga poses and stretches that have incrementally increased our flexibility and core strength. Week on week she challenges us with a variety of exercises that flow seamlessly from one to the other and as a consequence the hour flies! We can’t recommend Katy highly enough.

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Deanna, private yoga student

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I cannot recommend Katy enough! She is the most amazing, kind, fun, down to earth and knowledgable yoga teacher. I’ve been practicing with her for about a year and she’s absolutely changed my life for the better. I’m my strongest, most flexible and happiest self. 

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Farah, private yoga student

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I had never tried Yoga before Katy led me through my first session. She was recommended by friends and I haven’t looked back. I feel stronger, much more flexible and she has also helped my mindfulness. I would highly recommend her.

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Mark, private yoga student

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After going through breast cancer treatment a few years ago, I was put in touch with Katy to have some 1-1 sessions during treatment. Katy was incredible, adapting to my requirements each week and changing her sessions to suit my ever changing aches and pins from chemo! We also incorporated meditation into the session which really helped me to relax. Katy’s knowledge of yoga and her calm, soothing manner really did help me to get through everything! It was so lovely to have something to look forward to every week. I still have sessions with Katy regularly and I honestly can say it’s helped me so much both, physically and mentally. Couldn’t recommend her enough for whatever your yoga needs are.

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Romilly, private yoga student

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Katy is an amazing yoga teacher. As a complete beginner she has made me feel at ease and I have learnt a lot in the few weeks that I have been doing classes with her. I would highly recommend her!

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Michelle Perkins, Business Partner, workplace yoga student​​

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The best thing we did in lockdown was start yoga with Katy. We have been doing it every week for nearly a year now with (by necessity) only two of the sessions having been in person. Katy is professional, knowledgeable, experienced and very personable. She has made learning yoga a very rewarding experience. The journey continues...

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Richard & Deanna Haywood, private yoga students

 

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We have had the pleasure of Katy running company yoga sessions now for the last six weeks and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Varying the sequence and challenge level has kept everyone well engaged

 

Josh Symons, Executive Director, corporate yoga client/student

 

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Katy is a fantastic yoga teacher whose  classes are well taught and a pleasure to be a part of. I highly recommend Katy for group or one-to-one classes. Katy's style also fits perfectly into the corporate environment and her classes would be an excellent addition to any organisation's wellness programme. Katy engenders confidence in her students and her sessions have always been the perfect foil after a stressful work week. Do reach out to Katy; if she can teach me yoga she can teach anybody!

 

Adam Pipe, Immigration Barrister, studio and online student

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Katy is an exceptional yoga teacher, her classes are awesome! You can expect "real world" yoga with her, delivered positively and with understanding that we all move very differently in our bodies! I love being part of her classes and wholeheartedly recommend her yoga teaching

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Dani Grieveson, Executive Coach, studio yoga student 

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Colmore BID has been working with Katy to deliver online yoga sessions. Katy has been an incredibly valuable addition to our offer as the benefits of yoga have never been more relevant in these challenging times. Katy is clearly very passionate about yoga and delivers the sessions with real warmth and energy which makes it easy to engage with her irrespective of your ability. Whether in person or virtually, I would have no hesitation in recommending Katy for all things yoga related.

 

Alex Tross, Commercial Director, online yoga student 

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Katy ran virtual desk yoga sessions for our team and clients over a three month period during the second national lockdown. Organising the sessions with Katy was very easy and if I had any questions she always came back to me within a couple of hours. Katy's sessions were perfect for beginners and those with limited space/resources. We had so much positive feedback from clients from all walks of life. I'd highly recommend Katy for private or corporate sessions. Thanks again Katy!

 

Rebecca Davis, Marketing Manager, corporate yoga client/student

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In amongst the craziness of the lockdown trilogy of the past 18 months, there have also been some glimmers of joy. Katy has definitely been that for me! I've been practicing yoga at yogahaven for some time now in Richmond, but had never had the joy of one of Katy's classes as she's Birmingham based. As everything moved online, Katy's Tuesday night hatha yoga practice became one of my absolute staples. Katy's teaching is something I aspire to [as a newly qualified yoga teacher]. She is calming, well paced and gives REALLY great cues that actually match up to how a pose feels - something that sounds simple but doesn't happen as often as you'd think! In amongst all of that calm, Katy's classes also helped my develop my own practice - she offers varying levels for many poses which is great for when I wanted to go that bit further. Her encouragement both on and off the mat is something I'm incredibly grateful for. Thank you Katy!

 

Sarah Chapman, Head of Commercial, online yoga student

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Katy is an incredible yoga teacher, whether at present you are doing yoga online via Zoom or attending her classes [in person], her yoga sessions are well paced and balanced. She is very intuitive and has an informative, encouraging style to ensure you are doing the postures correctly. From her classes I have been able to gain confidence in practicing yoga, increase my core strength and my flexibility. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, Katy has something to offer and I would highly recommend her.

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Farah Baksh, online yoga student 

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"Katy hosted a [yoga] session during Mental Health Awareness Week. It was a fantastic session filled with lots of gentle stretches to help everyone relax and unwind during what was a particularly stressful time. The members' feedback was that the session was "just what they needed" ... [and] because Katy facilitated the session online, fundraisers from all across the UK were able to join. I would recommend Katy for any mindful yoga sessions you are planning."

 

Nikki Wrench, Founder of Furloughed Fundraisers

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I've been practicing yoga with Katy for 10 weeks now, and every one [of her classes] has been fantastic. I run a lot of miles, and the sessions have massively helped my strength and recovery rate. Each week we try something different and it's always highly enjoyable. Couldn't be running marathons without her!

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Jo Payne, Business Partner, workplace yoga student.

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Katy is a consummate professional. As a newbie to yoga (and old!) she has been incredibly supportive; her knowledge and expertise is obvious and her style has converted me. I'm now a yoga convert!

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Tony Gleeson, Director, workplace yoga student

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Katy’s Yoga classes deliver a valuable chance for our staff (myself included) to take a short time out from a busy office environment and focus attentions on our inner well being. Katy really knows her stuff and delivers the classes in a really inclusive way that welcomes all levels. Book her up... you won’t regret it.

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Jason Grainger, Director, workplace yoga student.

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Katy is a fabulous Yoga teacher. She is really encouraging and her 1-1 classes are the perfect mix of being physically challenging and mentally restoring! She plays a big part in my well-being and I’d highly recommend her.

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Hannah Pearsall, Director, one-to-one and online yoga student

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A great way to clear the mind and refocus - Katy is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend her to others.

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Arshi Thind, Manager, workplace yoga student

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Katy started teaching me over a year ago now, I was a complete novice to Yoga. I can’t speak highly enough of Katy and her teaching style, I certainly would not have come this far if it weren’t for Katy. It’s also completely taken me by surprise at how much I enjoy it, thank you.

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Rebecca Joesbury, Director, one-to-one student

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You can not be good or bad at yoga - just clear your mind and breathe. Katy is a great instructor, tailoring and delivering her practice to suit all levels. She talks you through every step, inhale & exhale. She has a very calming & positive energy. I thoroughly enjoy practicing yoga with her and would highly recommend her to any business that cares about their employees well being.

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Maria McElvenney, Business Partner, workplace yoga student

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A truly wonderful yoga teacher. Love a Wednesday at Gleeson knowing we have an hour to unwind and relax doing yoga with Katy. Highly recommend.

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Emma Wright, Director, workplace yoga student

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