Is it time you fell in love with REST?

Some of us can't nap without falling asleep or immediately feeling guilty for putting our feet up for 5 minutes! I am a champion napper - I can do my 20 minute Power Nap and arise like a phoenix to crack on with my day! I have trained myself to nap!

Ten Steps to Reclaim your Inner Peace.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the barrage of distressing news at the moment? Me too. Sometimes we feel at a loss, what to say, how to act, how to move forward in a positive, powerful way.

Our deepest fears are being triggered and we feel unsteady and unsure. When this happens to me, I take myself to my mat, my sofa or my garden and do these 10 steps to reclaim my Inner Peace…

We are on this Healing Journey Together!

My job, as I see it, is to provide a safe space, to introduce practices and healing modalities that have helped me, to teach only the things that I practise myself and really believe in.

Introduction to the Chakras

I am fascinated by the Chakras! And since starting to practise Sound Healing in 2022, I have witnessed such profound healing and recognition of how our energy and physical worlds are connected, that I wanted to explore the whole theory behind the Chakra system here. Read on!

10 Years a Yoga Teacher

In my 10 years teaching yoga, what have I learned?

Read my 20 thoughts on yoga, the yoga industry, what people think yoga is versus what yoga actually is, how my teaching has developed over 10 years, how it has helped me and how it can help you....

The Benefits of Yoga & Meditation

'Yoga' is such a small word for such a deeply layered practice. It's not a quick fix. It doesn't work if you pop in to a class every now and then. But commit to a regular practice and you will feel the benefits.

2023 - Make it the best year of your life!

How do we make the most of our opportunities and freedoms, in order to live our best lives? One thing to understand is ENERGY! How it moves through us, on it's march through the universe, and how we can raise it's frequency so that we feel full of vitality, health and happiness. And in so doing, draw more and more of the same towards us.

My Home Studio

I am nearly at my 10-year Anniversary for Teaching Yoga! And in that time, my home yoga studio has had it's ups and downs. But as I open the doors once again, it feels like a new beginning, a change in direction and a chance to help more people through Yoga, Reiki and Sound Healing.

Self-Care or Self-Ish?

"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You can't serve from an empty vessel."

Eleanor Brown

Day Retreats at Lima Gardens

Immerse yourself in yoga, sound, movement and stillness, in a day designed for you to unwind, slow down and re-connect. I invite you to connect with Mother Nature and your true Nature, unlocking your own innate power to heal, rejuvenate and re-balance.

Sound Healing

Do you want to know a secret?
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of ENERGY, FREQUENCY and VIBRATION." Nikola Tesla.

PLOT TWIST!!

“When something goes wrong in your life, just yell “PLOT TWIST!!” and move on… “

Booking Your Yoga Class, Event or Retreat

How to use our booking system to get started with OM YOGA, using our separate booking website, bookwhen.com. It's easy as pie!

Yoga Kit List

What to bring with you to your Yoga Classes. You don't need much equipment to do yoga, a few essentials and the rest you can gather as you go along. So get yourself a nice big bag, a yoga mat, grab a cushion from the sofa and you're all set!

Yoga Retreats - My Philosophy

"A rejuvenating retreat! Kate is a wonderful teacher, with many creative and nurturing ways to bring peace and calm into your life. You’ll be gently held and guided through yoga, breathing, yoga nidra …. Hidden gems that will restore your body, mind and soul."

Karan Walsh - APRIL 2022

Itinerary for April 2022 Yoga Retreat

Nourish & Nurture Yoga & Meditation Retreat.

April 24 - 27th at Trigonos, Nantlle, Caernarfon, LL54 6BW.

Testimonial for Yoga Nidra

When I finished my Yoga Nidra training, I ran a 40 day programme with 6 of my students as guinea pigs... we went on quite a journey and this is one of the students frank and full description of hiw much the practice of Yoga Nidra helped her.

Retreat Testimonials

In 2022, I started my own Yoga Retreats, having hosted over 60 retreats for The Zest Life at Plas Cadnant on Anglesey, since 2016. I took all that I learned in my 5 years on those wonderful retreats, to Trigonos in Snowdonia.
These are the thoughts and feelings of my wonderful guests as they reflected on their time on retreat with me, and the staff and the serenity of Trigonos.

Come on Retreat with Me!

Having worked for The Zest Life for over 5 years, running over 60 retreats on Anglesey here in North Wales, I have learned a lot about what makes a fantastic yoga retreat....read on for my perfect recipe!

The Purpose of Yoga

Are you wondering what is the point of going to a yoga class? How is it different from other movement classes out there? What is in it for you? If so, then read on....

Find Your Centre....

They say that 'Change is the only changeless law.' In other words, things will always change and there's nothing we can do about it. But what we can do is find a practice that helps us to hold steady through periods of change. Kate guides you into your centre to help you to find an anchor when you hit the stormy seas of life.

International Stress Awareness Week

This is International Stress Awareness Week. I invite you to think about the role that stress plays in your life. If you feel that you experience stress regularly, then it's time to do something about it.

Fancy a Gong Bath?

Sound Baths have been increasing in their popularity recently, with more and more people searching for ways to help themselves in a more natural way. But what is healing through sound all about? Our Sound expert Steph Healy explains all....

Yoga Styles - which class to choose?

There are so many different types of yoga to choose from, it’s a bit mind-boggling! Whether you are looking to try some yoga in your living room, via YouYube or Zoom, or if you’re feeling ready to head out the door with a mat rolled under your arm for an in-person class (remember those?!)… read on!

Who am I? Who do I want to be?

As a yoga teacher, I find that most people struggle with seated meditation because the mind is too busy. So, a great practice to overcome that hurdle is to lie down with Yoga Nidra, a sleep-based meditation technique.

A personal story about the Chakras.

"The chakra system is a map for the journey through life. Using this map not only helps you find your way along life's journey, but also makes the journey worthwhile."
Anodea Judith, Chakras Made Easy

What is Yoga Nidra?

I teach Hatha Yoga to unwind the tensions that build up in the outer, physical body. I teach Pranayama (breathing techniques) to create more space on the inside. I teach Meditation to access the wisdom of the higher self. I teach Yoga Nidra to teach the lost art of rest and to initiate deep change and deep peace.

Yoga from my side of the mat...

Yoga is for everyone. YES! ... but you have to...
A. Step out of your comfort zone and try it...
B. Once you get it, keep doing it... even if you have missed classes, come back. Begin again.
C. Realise that it is a two-way street, your yoga teacher turns up every week with a heart full of wanting to make a difference, but it doesn't work if you're not there!

My Yoga Nidra Story Part 2

In Yoga Nidra, I can drop into a meditative state effortlessly. And in that space I get to hang out with my subconscious mind, ask a pertinent question, and see what bubbles up from my inner world, my intuition, my inner voice.

Autumn Meditation & Pranayama

Since autumn is all about slowing down, we can take a cue from the season and “detox” the busy, full energy of summer. This doesn’t mean doing anything extreme, but rather intentionally slowing down the mind and nourishing the body through simple more meditative practices.

Autumn Yoga Goodness

Autumn is the season of change, transformation and slowing down, but also a time when the plans we made earlier in the year are bearing fruit. We can see this in nature, the leaves are curling and drying out, the air is cooler, the ground is wetter, and blackberries and sloes are in the hedgerows.

My Yoga Nidra Story

I love to teach Yoga Nidra, but my story with this practice started years ago, in a yoga class, under a blanket, listening to an Indian guru on a tape recorder with my first yoga teacher.

My go to place for yoga music – Spotify

Music is an integral part of creating a relaxing ambience in my yoga classes. It helps me to create a nurturing, safe, relaxing space for our practice. You can take my playlists with you by following me on Spotify!

My Morning Lemon Water Ritual

One of the first things I do in the morning is put the kettle on, slice up some lemon (and ginger) and make a big mug of my favourite drink. (Lemon water can also be made with cold or room-temperature water.)

How is your 'Sleep Hygiene'?

Our Morning Routine actually begins the night before. How we start the day, sets us up for the rest of the day, right? This all actually begins the night before the morning after. Right? Confused? Read on…

What to expect in a class with me ...

Sometimes the one thing that stops us from trying something new is that we don't know what to expect. So, with yoga, I always say, try a few teachers and classes until you find one that works for YOU. Pop along to a class with me and this is what you'll find us doing...

How is your Morning Routine?

Do you have a centring and sacred morning routine? Or do you tumble out of bed after hitting snooze one time too many, grab a coffee and fly out of the door? Which one of those two scenarios is going to give you the best start to a brilliant day? Hmmmm?! I wonder….

Are we sitting comfortably?

One thing that held me back when I was learning to meditate was that I could not get comfy. My back would start to ache, pins and needles in my legs, or I would start to nod off! How do we sit with comfort and poise so that we can actually get to meditate?

Meditation? What's stopping you?

Busy mind? Unable to sit still? Not enough time? There are many reasons why people give up or don’t even begin to practise meditation.

Breathing for Balance

How to maintain BALANCE amidst the chaos? Try using this visualisation and breathing technique throughout your day or in a seated meditation.

Mindfulness or Meditation?

We hear these two words as if they are interchangeable, these days. But what do we mean by the two M’s and how can we use them to enhance our daily lives?

Found your teacher? Next steps ...

First steps into yoga. It’s hard to know where to start with anything new. That’s OK. That’s why you’re here on this page…. Here are 10 things to consider about what essentials you’ll need to get started and how to top up your yoga buzz when you get home.

Thinking about starting Yoga?

So you have been thinking about starting yoga. You’ve read a magazine article, your friend started a while ago and you can see what a difference it has made….or maybe your GP has suggested it to get you moving and shaking...??? If you’re ready to take the plunge, here’s my 6 Top Tips to get you started …..

Yoga is my Life ... My Life is Yoga

Yoga and Meditation found me when I was moving towards a very challenging time in my life and it kept me from going under more times than I can count.