Hiking in Georgia - the Elbrus massive and Russian border in the background
French Alps hiking and sunrise yoga with a view of the Mont Blanc
Meet Kat Pelsmakers
Guiding you to strength, calm and healing - on the mat and beyond.
This practice is for you—your body, your breath, your life.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for strength, stillness, or self-care, I’m here to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
Students often share how they leave class feeling “calmer,” “more grounded,” and “stronger in their body and mind.” With personalised attention and clear, supportive guidance, I aim to meet you where you are—whether that’s working with an injury, building resilience, or finding your breath again after a long day.
I came to yoga while working in a high-pressure international corporate role, searching for something to help me feel whole.
Originally from Belgium and now based in Surrey, I’ve lived and worked across several countries—experiences that gave me a deep respect for different perspectives, bodies, and ways of moving.
In 2018, I left corporate life behind to focus on teaching yoga full-time. Since then, I’ve trained hot yoga, hatha, vinyasa, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, Anusara® yoga, Functional Range Conditioning®, and sound healing, with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience and ongoing training in movement and meditation.
Yoga supported me through cancer treatment—and deepened my belief in its power to heal.
After a 7-month break to focus on healing in 2022, I returned to teaching with renewed clarity and compassion.
I now bring this experience to every class, creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and safe to explore.
Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your practice, you’ll find space here for movement, reflection, and growth—at your own pace.
Qualifications
Sept 2024 - ongoing: Teacher of select modules on various Yoga Teacher Trainings
Jan - June 2024: Assistant Teacher on 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Julee Yew at Ebb & Flow Farnham
May 2023: Chrystal Bowl Sound Healer Training, Holly Husler
Aug - Dec 2022: Science of Sound & Sacred Healing
November 2022: 20 hour Better Way to Flow & Injury Management, Jason Crandell
July 2021: 40 hours The Art of Sequencing & Anatomy, Noah Maze
June 2021: 3 hours Hypermobility & Yoga, CAMYOGA
March 2021: 40 hours Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, Melanie Cooper
September 2020: 20 hour Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, Jason Crandell
June 2020: Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
March 2020: 200 hour Anusara Elements™ (incl Restorative) RYT with Sarah Powell, Red Hot Yoga
October 2019: 35 hour Vinyasa Flow TT Yoga Alliance with Julee Yew-Crijns
June 2019: 4 hour Hip Mechanics Anatomy Workshop with Jane Beevers CPD
March 2019: 200 hour RYT Yoga Alliance Professionals with Clarissa Ord, Red Hot Yoga
September 2018: 40 hour Yin Yoga TT Yoga Alliance Professionals with Denise Marlow, Red Hot Yoga
Ferns and trees and yoga - just heaven!
