# Yoga with Kat

Yoga with Kat, based in Derby, offers specialised somatic and trauma-informed yoga practices led by Kat Stephenson. The business primarily serves individuals seeking deeper body awareness and emotional healing through gentle, intentional movement practices.

Kat specialises in Somatic Yin yoga, a meditative approach that combines longer-held floor-based postures with props, inviting practitioners to access their body's innate wisdom. This style differs fundamentally from conventional yoga, working with the body's energetic systems rather than purely physical mechanics. What distinguishes Yoga with Kat is her explicit trauma-informed approach—all classes are designed with trauma sensitivity at their core, prioritising accessibility and inclusivity. Kat acknowledges that lived experience matters, ensuring her teaching creates safe, welcoming spaces for all bodies and backgrounds.

The business operates primarily online, making practices accessible to people across locations. Kat also offers professional development through her Trauma Informed Yoga & Somatics Training, a 40-hour CPD qualification aimed at yoga teachers and therapeutic practitioners seeking deeper knowledge in this specialised field.

Her teaching philosophy emphasises turning awareness inward, slowing down, and honouring individual needs. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all model, Kat offers classes on a donation basis for her regular Somatic Yin sessions, removing financial barriers to access. This approach reflects her commitment to making transformative practice available to everyone, regardless of economic circumstances.