movement practice and play for inclusivity, empathy and creative thinking
You can book me in for a singular private workshop, for an intro or tune-up session, or a series for a more tailored experience and greater takeaway.
Each workshop series will be custom to your needs and strengths. I’ll even include a quick clarity consultation so it’s all designed with you in mind.
upcoming public workshops
building your yoga foundations – Saturday, 1st February, 2025
MoreYoga Blackhorse Road, E17 6ZH | 2–4pm | £30
Are you just starting your yoga journey or want a refresher on the basics? Have you felt intimidated in attending yoga classes because you’re worried you don’t know the movements or shapes, or don’t feel like the shapes “work” for your body? Join me for a two-hour session breaking down the posture foundations — the poses that appear again and again in dynamic yoga classes — in a way that suits your body. In open-level group classes, teachers rarely have the time to deconstruct these shapes, which leaves out beginners and creates bad habits in improvers. This workshop will empower you to walk into any open-level class with a solid foundation of these shapes and no longer feel left behind. Expect a comprehensive breakdown of all shapes in the sun salutation series A and B, with personalised recommendations based on your needs. Walk away feeling more confident heading into any mixed level group yoga class!
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.