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
Kat is originally from Belgium and has lived in various countries before settling in Cobham, Surrey, UK.
Her yoga journey began in 2013 as a way to find equilibrium amidst the demands of her high-stress international corporate job and to address a recurring injury. Introduced to yoga through Ashtanga-based flow, she found solace and wellness in the practice.
In 2018, Kat made the bold decision to follow her passion, leaving her corporate career to pursue yoga teaching while continuing part-time consulting. Her dedication led her to complete her first 200-hour teacher training in March 2019.
Furthering her expertise, in March 2020, Kat undertook an additional 200 hours of Anusara® teacher training with Sarah Powell. Subsequently, in June 2020, she achieved certification as a Functional Range Conditioning® Mobility Specialist (FRCms).
Embracing a holistic approach to fitness, Kat enjoys immersing herself in nature, combining intense workouts and strength training with moments of tranquility and mental clarity. She firmly believes that the challenges faced on the mat often mirror those encountered in daily life, with yoga serving as a powerful tool to navigate through them, regardless of one's fitness level, flexibility, or prior yoga experience.
In 2022, Kat took a break of seven months to undergo treatment for breast cancer. This period provided her with a deepened understanding of how yoga can help support physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. She resumed teaching in early 2023 with a renewed perspective and determination to share this practice.
Throughout 2024, Kat took the opportunity to enhance her skills by serving as an Assistant Teacher in a 200-hour foundational teacher training program.
Her passion lies in making yoga accessible to all, sharing its profound benefits with others.
As an E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) with over 2,500 hours of teaching experience, Kat remains committed to her personal growth by participating in various workshops focused on mobility, breath-centered movement, and meditation.
She can't wait to guide you through a yoga practice in the near future!
Qualifications
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!
