extended practice to dig a little deeper
You can book me for private group workshops for yoga or creative movement practice, or join one of my regular public yoga workshops in London.
upcoming public workshops
monthly maintenance |
90mins. discussion and practice
online | live zoom and recording sent | £15
Return to your practice and yourself each month with an extended yoga practice in community. We’ll land with an embodied check-in, followed by an exploration of the season's themes, grounded in yoga philosophy. There will be a chance to set intentions for the month ahead, which can then inform that day’s yoga asana and meditation practice. Each month will offer a unique balance of movement and stillness, in line with the season. The emphasis is on embodiment over athleticism, on autonomy over uniformity of practice, with options for all levels of prior experience. Each month, we'll close with a final circle to check in, share any takeaways and reflect.
This session provides a monthly touchstone for you to return to and stay more present with your inner life, goals, habits and values throughout the year.
available dates:
August date TBC
ease into the equinox: autumn rest-shop
2 hours | £35
Open yourself to deep relaxation and resist all the pressure to *DO* with this soothing rest-shop. Like a workshop, but with zero "work", this extended session is designed to revive your nervous system and ready you for the season ahead after a proper rest.
We’ll begin with a gentle check-in and open up a discussion around our resistance to rest. This arrival will be followed by optional breathwork and nervous system regulation techniques, allowing you to find a greater sense of calm embodiment. Next, drop into longer-held, static poses: starting with peaceful yin yoga stretches, then transitioning to restorative yoga with a focus on ultimate comfort. Finally, I’ll guide you through a calming nidra-style meditation, a form of deep rest that will help restore both body and mind, leaving you refreshed and revitalised for the season ahead.
available dates:
coming soon
“This was my first “rest-shop” and it truly lived up to it’s billing. I found it to be a deeply beneficial relaxing class both physically and mentally. It was a small group and lovely to have some discussion points prior to the embarking on the poses. It helped crystalise why I had chosen to be there ; to equip myself better to deal with life’s day to day challenges. I find Sophia to be a nurturing and realistic teacher. ”
Anthony B., Wellbeing & Careers Lead; Big Creative Education
“A fantastic facilitator, extremely engaging and displays great levels of enthusiasm [...] subject knowledge was A+ and uses skills and experience in physical theatre techniques to help people develop their wellbeing and readiness for life.”
about private workshops
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Step one is a preliminary chat about your overall goals and some background on the setting. That colours any additional research on my part, as well as the workshop style and structure.
This ensures sessions are curated precisely for you.
Workshops usually take place on-site at your space or venue, so that you or your group immediately apply the practice in a relevant setting. If this doesn’t suit, happy to arrange an alternative space upon request.
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These workshops are grounded in physical theatre practice, so lots of games and exercises to help connect you with your body! These are combined with mindfulness techniques and informed by other movement practice as needed, all to promote embodiment.
But no barriers to entry here: the only thing you need to get going is a willingness to participate. It'll only be as active as you want, and is designed for all: whether or not you’ve ever set foot in a theatre. I want you to leave each session feeling present, confident, and more engaged with the world around you.
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Physical theatre practice is an inherently relational form of expression and offers transferrable skills for daily life, including elevated mind-body connection and awareness around how your presence impacts with those around you. Particularly in this post-lockdown time, these skills are more crucial now than ever.
sample areas of focus:
Stress management
Creative thinking
Emotional intelligence
Team cohesion and culture
Social anxiety
Self-confidence
Presence in interviews or public speaking
Easing habitual physical tension
Body language and non-verbal communication
artsmark in schools
As a registered Artsmark Partner, Kinaesthetic is thrilled to bring these workshops to schools and other educational settings.
These workshops for students are most effective for groups in Key Stage 4 and above, though they can be adapted for younger age groups as well.
I work with schools to equip young people with tools to express themselves from a place of grounded, embodied confidence. With increased time spent on screens, many young people struggle with in-person communication and feeling comfortable in their own bodies. That’s where these sessions come in.
Especially for students nearing graduation, the ability to represent and advocate for oneself, communicate clearly and build interpersonal emotional intelligence is crucial. I want to empower students to leave school feeling grounded, aware and confident in their bodies.
Kinaesthetic is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey. By supporting Artsmark settings, we’re helping put the arts at the heart of education, inspiring young people to create, experience and participate in high quality arts and culture.
Find out more about Artsmark at www.artsmark.org.uk
To find out how Kinaesthetic can support your Artsmark journey, contact hello@kinaesthetic.studio.