Mend and Extend
MA
Yoga Studios
Mend and Extend
Unit 4, Cockermouth CA13 9PZ
# Mend and Extend
Mend and Extend is a yoga and psychotherapy studio in Cockermouth, nestled on the edge of the Lake District, offering an integrated approach to physical and mental wellbeing. Founded by Jo Cook, a BACP, BPS, and EMDR UK-accredited psychotherapist with 18 years of yoga teaching experience, the studio bridges clinical psychology with somatic movement practices.
The business serves individuals seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation—recognising that mental and physical health are inseparable. Whether clients need intensive one-to-one psychotherapy, group movement classes, or community-based wellness, Mend and Extend provides tailored pathways to healing.
What distinguishes this studio is its unique combination of professional credentials and practical depth. Rather than offering generic yoga classes, Jo Cook applies evidence-based therapeutic methods including EMDR and somatic body work to help clients access genuine nervous system regulation. The purpose-built studio features bespoke infra-red heating designed to soothe tissues deeply, and high-quality equipment minimising barriers to participation.
The offering ranges from accessible group classes—Yoga for Every Body, Yoga for Busy Minds, and the Morning Movement Club—to specialist trauma recovery programmes and the Anxiety Toolkit course. This breadth allows newcomers to start gently whilst enabling those seeking deeper therapeutic work to access clinical-level support within a community setting.
The studio's philosophy centres on creating a safe, welcoming space where movement becomes a tool for recovery and emotional resilience.
Mend and Extend is a yoga and psychotherapy studio in Cockermouth, nestled on the edge of the Lake District, offering an integrated approach to physical and mental wellbeing. Founded by Jo Cook, a BACP, BPS, and EMDR UK-accredited psychotherapist with 18 years of yoga teaching experience, the studio bridges clinical psychology with somatic movement practices.
The business serves individuals seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation—recognising that mental and physical health are inseparable. Whether clients need intensive one-to-one psychotherapy, group movement classes, or community-based wellness, Mend and Extend provides tailored pathways to healing.
What distinguishes this studio is its unique combination of professional credentials and practical depth. Rather than offering generic yoga classes, Jo Cook applies evidence-based therapeutic methods including EMDR and somatic body work to help clients access genuine nervous system regulation. The purpose-built studio features bespoke infra-red heating designed to soothe tissues deeply, and high-quality equipment minimising barriers to participation.
The offering ranges from accessible group classes—Yoga for Every Body, Yoga for Busy Minds, and the Morning Movement Club—to specialist trauma recovery programmes and the Anxiety Toolkit course. This breadth allows newcomers to start gently whilst enabling those seeking deeper therapeutic work to access clinical-level support within a community setting.
The studio's philosophy centres on creating a safe, welcoming space where movement becomes a tool for recovery and emotional resilience.
Services offered
1-1 psychotherapyYoga for Every BodyYoga for Busy MindsMorning Movement ClubAnxiety Toolkit courseRestorative yoga classesTrauma recovery programmesWellness retreats