Yoga with Kat
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Yoga Studios
Yoga with Kat
Oakwood, Derby DE21 2QE
# Yoga with Kat
Yoga with Kat, based in Derby, is a specialised yoga practice centred on somatic and trauma-informed approaches to movement and healing. Founded by Kat Stephenson, the business offers carefully curated classes and training programmes that prioritise accessibility, inclusivity and the wisdom of the body.
The practice caters to individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional healing through yoga. Rather than pushing aesthetic achievement, Kat's trauma-informed methodology invites participants to listen to their bodies as sources of wisdom, making her classes suitable for those with varied experiences, sensitivities and physical needs.
What sets Yoga with Kat apart is the integration of somatics—the study of body-mind connection—with traditional yin yoga. Classes are meditative and floor-based, using props to hold postures for extended periods whilst encouraging introspection. This slower, gentler approach distinguishes her work from conventional yoga studios.
Beyond regular online classes, Kat offers specialised workshops such as "Cueing for Connection," which explores the therapeutic power of language in movement spaces, and the "Summer Solstice Half Day Retreat." Most notably, she delivers a comprehensive 40-hour "Trauma Informed Yoga & Somatics Training" CPD programme for professionals, indicating her expertise extends to training other practitioners.
The business operates on an inclusive donation model for many classes, removing financial barriers to participation. This philosophy—combined with her evidence-based approach to trauma-informed practice—demonstrates a genuine commitment to making restorative yoga accessible to everyone.
Yoga with Kat, based in Derby, is a specialised yoga practice centred on somatic and trauma-informed approaches to movement and healing. Founded by Kat Stephenson, the business offers carefully curated classes and training programmes that prioritise accessibility, inclusivity and the wisdom of the body.
The practice caters to individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional healing through yoga. Rather than pushing aesthetic achievement, Kat's trauma-informed methodology invites participants to listen to their bodies as sources of wisdom, making her classes suitable for those with varied experiences, sensitivities and physical needs.
What sets Yoga with Kat apart is the integration of somatics—the study of body-mind connection—with traditional yin yoga. Classes are meditative and floor-based, using props to hold postures for extended periods whilst encouraging introspection. This slower, gentler approach distinguishes her work from conventional yoga studios.
Beyond regular online classes, Kat offers specialised workshops such as "Cueing for Connection," which explores the therapeutic power of language in movement spaces, and the "Summer Solstice Half Day Retreat." Most notably, she delivers a comprehensive 40-hour "Trauma Informed Yoga & Somatics Training" CPD programme for professionals, indicating her expertise extends to training other practitioners.
The business operates on an inclusive donation model for many classes, removing financial barriers to participation. This philosophy—combined with her evidence-based approach to trauma-informed practice—demonstrates a genuine commitment to making restorative yoga accessible to everyone.
Services offered
Somatic Yin classesOnline yoga sessionsSummer Solstice RetreatTrauma Informed Yoga trainingCPD coursesTherapeutic cueing workshopsFortnightly yoga practiceSomatics training