Do you often feel stressed?
Do you lay awake for hours at night?
Do you ever act out anger and frustration?
Do you have a lot of negative self-talk?
Do your kids need to find techniques for relaxing?
could your school benefit from Yogact?
Do you want to be more present?
We are making ourselves ill with stress from unfinished business, comfort eating and drinking, relationship breakdown, loss of direction, drive and purpose. We have been conditioned by society, by our parents, by our grandparents and back even further so it’s no surprise that we don’t feel in balance with our authentic self.
Do you want someone to deeply listen, give a fresh viewpoint, see the potential in you, help with goal setting, hold space, support, show a window into the present moment, help with stretching your muscles, and connecting to the ground; whatever you feel out of balance about we can work together to find your flow again so you feel authentic, focused, peaceful, centered and strong.
I’m here to help. I’d love to help.
Life is busier than it’s ever been, we do a lot. In this new time of being plugged in to alternate realities through tv, games and the internet it can be easy to miss the present moment. Within all of our doings we can sometimes forget how to just be. Maybe you’ve never connected in and allowed the present moment to be fully recognised? I know I didn’t – until I did.
We are making ourselves ill with stress from unfinished business, comfort eating and drinking, relationship breakdown, loss of direction, drive and purpose. We have been conditioned by society, by our parents, by our grandparents and back even further so it’s no surprise that we don’t feel in balance with our authentic self.
Do you want someone to deeply listen, give a fresh viewpoint, see the potential in you, help with goal setting, hold space, support, show a window into the present moment, help with stretching your muscles, and connecting to the ground; whatever you feel out of balance about we can work together to find your flow again so you feel authentic, focused, peaceful, centered and strong.
I’m here to help. I’d love to help.
Who Am I?
I’m Kate Penning, and I believe in the great power of truly, authentically feeling comfortable with who I am in every area of my life even if that means being comfortable with feeling uncomfortable!
I grew up on the isolated and dramatic Welsh borders, then at 18 took myself off to Drama School in London for life lessons and a complete change of scenery – pretty much the next day it was as though I’d always lived in the City.
I was working in Paris on a play when I realised how at home I felt wherever I geographically went, how there was always an underlying feeling of being comfortable wherever I was, and it was here I was told the phrase “tout les jour en vacance” meaning “every day is a holiday”, by a magic man on the street who then quite literally disappeared in front of me. His phrase has echoed in my head ever since and now I see the truth of it. Every day does feel like a holiday because I understand my thoughts, emotions, body urges, body aches, I’m no longer on autopilot, I am free.
Freedom comes from being able to see everything clearly and not get caught up.
Through a powerful mixture of Drama, Mindfulness and Yoga we can work towards the same freedom in you.
Working one to one or in small groups
Working in schools from primary through to 16+
It’s incredible how we are all sat on a treasure chest and we don’t even realise it.
Qualifications
Yoga
Dru Yoga 200 hour Accredited Teacher Training
Dru kids and teens teacher training
Yoga for the Special Child & Yoga for Children with Developmental Challenges – Jo Manual
Mindfulness
Accredited Teacher Training – Mindfulness Now
7 years studying the nature of mind – Balanced View
Other certified qualifications:
NLP Life skills coaching MASC – British School of Yoga
Masters of Life Coaching Programme, 200 hours – Empowerment Coach Academy
Energy healing, foundation level – College of Psychic Studies
Diploma in Acting from The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
Drama healing therapy ASC – British School of Yoga
Level 3 qualification in Education and Learning
Up-to-date First aid
Enhanced DBS
Fully insured
It is your time to step towards a clearer, better feeling place – I would love to be part of your journey.
I am based in Bristol but I work over Skype/Zoom to connect in with you wherever you are.
Life Coaching
Someone to listen
A greater understanding of negative patterns
A more balanced life
A clearer vision of your future
Motivation to make lasting change
Mindfulness
Less stress, anxiety and depression
More meaning and purpose
Enhanced ability to deal with illness
Improved focus and concentration
Experience of being calm and internally still
Discover how with my simple and practical 8-week programme.
Dru Yoga
Detoxification at every level of your being
Improved posture
Alleviated neck and back pain
Stillness and calm
More connection with your physical, emotional, mental and fabulous self?
I offer many different services
for kids
More resilience in an ever-changing world
The ability to self-regulate emotions
To learn how to meditate
Less stress, anxiety and depression
A greater sense of well-being and inner peace
A programme of movements to aid flexibility of body and mind
Life Coaching
We will use a mixture of:
- Coaching techniques
- The law of the attraction
- Breathing techniques, relaxation, visualisation
- Powerful questioning
- Face to face: 1 x 60-minute session £60
- Online: 1 x 60-minute session £50
I recommend a course of 6 sessions but please get in touch and let’s have a free 30-minute discovery session where we can work out what’s right for you.
Mindfulness
This is a practice of paying attention on purpose, living in the present moment with curiosity and acceptance, giving you a different perspective on life to help you cope with challenging emotions, manage stress and increase your general sense of well-being.
You will:
- Pay close attention to the present moment with curiosity and focus
- Learn how to meditate formally and informally
- Re-ignite your perception of this mystery called Life
- Understand with greater personal experience the impermanence of all phenomena.
- Learn strategies to recognise and step out of rumination and living on autopilot.
- Learn exercises and practices to be integrated into your everyday life
Information about the Eight-week Mindfulness Course and ways in which you could take it
One to One Mindfulness
- Face to face: 1 x 60-minute session a week. £320
- Online:1 x 60-minute session per week. £200
Mindfulness with Actors, speakers, performers, managers
Become more aware of body, mind, thoughts and emotions using mindfulness meditation, awareness exercises, yoga and powerful questioning to be able to make better choices in a more grounded and relaxed way.
Book a 10-week programme at your drama college or organisation
To book or find out more send an email to katepenningkp@gmail.com or call me on 07989562926
“The real meditation is how you live your life” Jon Kabat Zinn
Mindfulness
This is a practice of paying attention on purpose, living in the present moment with curiosity and acceptance, giving you a different perspective on life to help you cope with challenging emotions, manage stress and increase your general sense of well-being.
You will:
- Pay close attention to the present moment with curiosity and focus
- Learn how to meditate formally and informally
- Re-ignite your perception of this mystery called Life
- Understand with greater personal experience the impermanence of all phenomena
- learn strategies to recognise and step out of rumination and living on autopilot
- Learn exercises and practices to be integrated into your everyday life
Information about the Eight-week Mindfulness Course and ways in which you could take it
One to One 8-week Mindfulness Course
- Face to face: 1 x 60-minute session a week. £320
- Online: 1 x 60-minute session per week. £200
With Actors, speakers, performers, managers
Become more aware of body, mind, thoughts and emotions using mindfulness meditation, awareness exercises, yoga and powerful questioning to be able to make better choices in a more grounded and relaxed way.
Book a 10-week programme at your drama college or organisation
To book or find out more send an email to katepenningkp@gmail.com or call me on 07989562926
Dru Yoga
Dru Yoga Bristol has its roots in hatha yoga and includes classical yoga postures (asanas), pranayama (the science of breath) mudras (hand gestures), empowering visualisations and powerful sequences performed in a flowing and dynamic style evoking deep connection to the present moment
You will:
- Work on specific challenges
- Work with the breath
- Use flowing sequences and energy block release sequences
- Enjoy deep relaxation
Special needs yoga: I specialise in working with children, young people and adults with physical, emotional and behavioural needs:
One to One Yoga
£45 for 45 minutes
£60 for 1 hour
£85 for 90 minutes
Hen Party Yoga Bristol
£197 + travel for 2 hrs if you’re out of town
Enjoy a relaxed, informal, fun and bonding hen party yoga workshop including:
- making a human mandala
- Breathwork
- Flowing sequences and Mexican wave yoga
- meditation
- yoga nidra
- yoga related gift for the hen
Dru Yoga and Mindfulness for kids
Our young generation are faced with stress associated with family life parents working longer hours, combined/split families, the environment, changing circumstances, electronic media, poor diet, school pressures and social issues. I hold a relaxed and safe space for children to learn how to develop being just as they are, recognising their innate stillness and wisdom.
One to one Dru Yoga or Mindfulness
At my house or yours, specifically tailored to suit individual needs with large experience in emotional, behavioural and complex needs such as: ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, Downs Syndrome, and other special needs.
£25 for 30 mins
£45 for 1 hour
Please get in touch to have a chat about the specifics of your child and what you are looking for.
2Gether Mindful for Parent and Child
Book a one to one for your family
£25 for 30 minutes
£45 for 1 hour
Yoga Parties – adaptable for ages 5 – 15 years
Have a fun yet relaxing yoga birthday party. The event will run very much like this:
- Welcome yoga song
- A magical yoga story adventure
- Freestyle yoga dancing
- Break for food*
- Yoga party games eg: 123 tree, pass the parcel*, the gratitude ball, friendship circle, musical statues
- Group yoga mandala
- Meditation/Relaxation
- Om shanti and goodbyes
*food/venue provided by parents.
The birthday child receives a yoga-related birthday gift.
2 hours @ £125 + travel if outside Bristol
Mindfulness in schools
*I work in a peripatetic way and can run one to one or group sessions in your school
*I’m currently running an After School Club Yogact at Steiner Academy Bristol Every Tuesday 3 – 4pm. £5
Please get in touch to book a place if your child attends the Steiner Academy.
Or if you feel your school could benefit from this please mention it to them and I could be running sessions with your child
Dru Yoga and Mindfulness for kids
Our young generation are faced with stress associated with family life (parents working longer hours, combined/split families), the environment, changing circumstances, electronic media, poor diet, school pressures and social issues. I hold a relaxed and safe space for children to learn how to develop being just as they are, recognising their innate stillness and wisdom.
One to one Dru Yoga and Mindfulness
At my house or yours, specifically tailored to suit individual needs with large experience in emotional, behavioural and complex needs such as: ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, Downs Syndrome, and other special needs.
£25 for 30 mins
£45 for 1 hour
Please get in touch to have a chat about the specifics of your child and what you are looking for.
2Gether Mindful for Parent and Child
Book a one to one for your family
£25 for 30 minutes
£45 for 1 hour
Yoga parties – adaptable for ages 5 – 15 years
Have a fun yet relaxing yoga birthday party. The event would run very much like this:
- Welcome yoga song
- A magical yoga story adventure
- Freestyle yoga dancing
- Break for food*
- Yoga party games eg: 123 tree, pass the parcel*, the gratitude ball, friendship circle, musical statues
- Group yoga mandala
- Meditation/Relaxation
- Om shanti and goodbyes
*food/venue provided by parents.
The birthday child receives a yoga related birthday gift.
2 hours @ £125 + travel if outside Bristol
Mindfulness in schools
*I work out of the classroom or in a room provided and can visit each class for 15 mins – 1hr depending on age
*I’m currently running an After School Club Yogact at Steiner Academy Bristol Every Tuesday 3 – 4pm. £5
Please get in touch to book a place if your child attends the Steiner Academy.
Or if you feel your school could benefit from this please mention it to them and I could be running sessions with your child
Kind Words
“A sense of calm and peacefulness”
“I am a Teacher at a Special Education Needs school where Kate provided yoga classes to our pupils. It was amazing to see how much the pupils were engaged, how much they participated and how calm they became, all in just 30 minutes. Kate relates to the personalities of the pupils through choosing different poses and actions that grab the attention of pupils needing more, while giving other pupils freedom and space to express their participation in whichever way they can. Both me and my teaching assistants also gain a sense of calm and peacefulness joining in with the session and seeing the pupils respond so well. “WE LOVE YOU KATE. We could not have ended our week in a better way.”
Maureen Maritz
“A very calm, open and nurturing approach”
Kate is calm and open and makes people feel at ease. She is great with Children of all abilities and makes the mundane things of life appear fun. She’s courageous and not afraid to take risks which inspires children and adults to do the same. Kate is always upbeat and sees solutions and lessons in all that life throws her.
Roisin Collins
“She is a natural at putting people at ease”
Kate has helped me work through some very difficult anxiety and panicked moments through gentle inward reflection and simple breathing techniques. Her sessions are informal and relaxed, yet with just enough structure to feel real progress happening. With each session, I learn to focus on different aspects of my thoughts and to try seeing my difficult situations from different perspectives. Kate’s soft demeanour is filled with genuine love of every living thing, and she is a natural at putting people at ease with accepting and loving themselves exactly where they are in each and every moment. I truly have enjoyed learning some lovely and peaceful mindfulness skills from her and love how simple it is to practice them in my everyday life. Therefore, I highly recommend this lovely lady for her brilliant services.”
Joanna T Xylas
“The most peaceful I have felt in my whole life”
“The most peaceful I have ever felt in my whole life’: 18 year old overheard talking about his first yoga session last week at our local Tenants Hall.
He and his friend came back this week. Well done and thanks Kate!”
Rowena Parsons
“Kate is a beautifully connected teacher! Gold dust”
“Kate’s 2gether Mindful classes provide a wonderful moment to pause and connect in with ourselves and each other, whilst arming us with a fantastic tool kit to understand, communicate and manage emotions at home (and beyond!). Kate’s classes are fun and accessible, and kate is a beautiful connected teacher! Gold dust. Thank you Kate!”
Rose Douglas
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