My name is Cathy Underwood and I’m an award winning yoga and movement therapist with a wealth of experience in somatic healing practices. Alongside my community classes, retreats and events, I also provide specialised training and consultancy for corporate organisations, SEN schools and clinical environments. My work offers mind body practices to support the management of chronic stress and anxiety, trauma, pain and fatigue, sensory processing issues and complex neuro-divergent conditions.
In practice my sessions include:
With over 30 years of experience, I bring a plethora of expertise to my sessions and have learnt that holding a safe space for all my participants to feel heard and held is a priority in their healing journey.
In 2020 I graduated from prestigious Minded Institute for Yoga Therapy who have affiliations to the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance (NHS) and the Yoga in Society Parliamentary group.
Additional training and working experience include yoga and movement therapy for PTSD, C-PTSD, ASD, ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, addiction disorders, applied behavioural analysis (ABA).
I’m a registered Senior Yoga Alliance Professional (SYAP), a member of the National Council of Integrated Psychotherapy (NCIP) and my accolades include:
Clients include:
Let’s work together!
Please contact me to find out how.
CU on the mat!
Cathy Underwood TMI, NCIP, SYAP
Establishing a regular self care practice is an essential combative tool against stress and dis-ease. Nourishing yourself with movement, nutrition, nature and positive self talk promotes self awareness, acceptance and healing. Explore the many ways to work somatically to regulate your nervous system, enhance body positivity and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing.
Click here for online and in-person classes, 1-2-1 sessions, workshops & events.
Inclusive Movement Therapy, imtyoga, offers person centred training and consultancy to support self care and increase overall wellbeing. Ideal for many clinical presentations such as complex anxiety, depression, fatigue, musculoskeletal conditions, insomnia and neuro-diverse conditions.
Click here to find out how imtyoga can support you and your organisation.
Yoga holidays are a wonderful opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A safe space to immerse yourself in a peaceful practice, eat nutritious food, relax and explore a stunning part of the World. Explore the healing benefits of yoga and meditation, connect with like-minded individuals, rest and refresh.
WALKS!Come and enjoy our FREE community walks that take place on the last Sunday of every month.
An opportunity to meet likeminded people, enjoy the great outdoors, get fit, clear the mind and nourish the soul in nature.
Each session lasts about 60/90 minutes and includes Mindfulness and gentle standing stretches.
WARRIOR WALKS 2024
Sunday 29th December, 10.30am – Trent Park (meet outside the cafe)
All welcome including friends and doggies.
Community spirit is at the heart Cathy’s classes or training. So when you join you’re embraced into a community which members have affectionately named the WARRIORS – because when life throws a curve ball our warrior spirit keeps fighting!
Our fighters spirit includes non profit events to support those living with or caring for vulnerable adults and children. We regularly raise donations for charities and other community projects.
