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Feel Calmer, Sleep Better, and Navigate Life with More Ease — Through Yoga and Ayurveda.

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Be Calm. Be Energised. Be You.

Because stress isn’t the problem - it’s the lack of rhythm.

For over 25 years, I’ve helped busy women reduce stress and restore confidence through the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda.

My speciality is guiding women who feel overwhelmed and out of rhythm back to balance with simple, seasonal Ayurvedic routines and stress-relieving yoga practices.

My approach is seasonal, nourishing, and rooted in rhythm — not hustle, not spontaneity, and not squeezing self-care into leftover time.

Whether you join me for Yoga sessions in Ickenham and Uxbridge or explore an online Ayurveda course, you’ll learn how simple daily routines can balance your digestion, support your hormones, and help you feel like yourself again.

Does this sound familiar?

👉 You’re holding work, home, and family together, but instead of feeling steady, you wake already tense or tired.
👉 Your digestion feels off; bloating, heaviness, or constant snacking that leaves you drained rather than nourished.
👉 You find yourself snapping or withdrawing, then feeling guilty because you’re “not usually like this.”

You’re not the problem — the rhythm is.
Ayurveda and Yoga offer simple, time-tested daily routines that fit into real, busy lives as they are.
Small shifts that help you feel calmer, lighter, and more in control of your wellbeing, your hormones, and your energy — without needing hours of self-care.

Start Here: Choose Your Path to Feeling Calmer & More Supported

Not sure where to begin? Here are three simple ways to get support through Yoga & Ayurveda — depending on what you need most right now.

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    Yoga for Busy Professionals

    Stress-relieving yoga to calm your mind, build strength, and create a steady energy.

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    Ayurveda for Daily Balance

    Simple Ayurvedic guidance to improve digestion, stabilise energy, and help you create easy daily rhythms.

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    Online Courses for Real-Life

    Practical, self-paced courses that teach you how to reduce stress, improve sleep, and build lasting nourishing routines.

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Not sure where to begin?

This free guide, My 5 Daily Ayurveda Fixes to Reduce Stress and Find Balance, gives you a simple place to start.

With small daily habits, you’ll begin to feel:

  • calmer,

  • more focused, and

  • back in control.

So you can step into autumn with ease.

GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE

Start With These Helpful Guides

Simple, practical insights from Yoga & Ayurveda to help you feel calmer, more energised, and more in rhythm with your day.

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Meet Katja
For over 25 years, I’ve helped busy women reduce stress, restore rhythm, and reconnect with their calm using the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda.

My work is grounded, seasonal, and practical — no perfectionism, no rigid routines, just simple shifts that fit real life.

After overcoming ulcerative colitis through food and lifestyle changes, I’ve dedicated my life to teaching women how to support their digestion, hormones, and nervous system through rhythm.

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What Others say about this Work

Yoga and Ayurveda can feel deeply personal — and sometimes the most helpful reassurance is hearing from someone who’s been where you are.
Here’s what some of my students and clients have shared about their experience.

Since joining the Gut Reset program, my digestion has improved, and I feel more energetic. I love the Ayurvedic approach to food!

Sarah M.

Katja is an amazing yoga instructor. She is intuitive, creative and very friendly. I highly recommend her!

Rachel Anderson

Choose Your Next Step

Whether you want better sleep, steadier energy, or a calmer day-to-day rhythm, you’ll find something here that meets you where you are.

Here are the ways we can work together:

Ayurveda & Yoga Better Sleep Masterclass

A practical, calming class to reset your nervous system, ease a busy mind, and finally get the deep, restorative sleep your body is craving.

Explore the Sleep Masterclass

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Stress Less – Live More Stress Relief with Ayurveda & Yoga:

Build simple morning and evening routines that support steady energy, calmer days, and more emotional resilience — even when life is full.

Explore Stress Less

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Lift Your Mood with Food

A nourishing 12-week programme to help you strengthen digestion, regulate mood and hormones, and build long-term, seasonal routines that truly support you.

Explore Lift Your Mood

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Ayurvedic Gut Reset Programme

A personalised 5-week programme combining Ayurveda, Yoga, and daily rhythm to restore gut health, reduce fatigue, and bring your system back into balance.

Explore Gut Reset

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Yoga Classes & Events

Join me for supportive local yoga sessions and seasonal workshops that help you feel grounded, steady, and at home in your body.
New to Yoga? Try our bi-annual 6-week Yoga for Beginners course.

Join a Yoga Course

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m new to Yoga or Ayurveda?

You’re in the right place. Everything I teach — from yoga classes to online courses — is designed to be simple, accessible, and supportive for beginners and returning practitioners alike.

I’m already overwhelmed. Will this add more to my plate?

No. My entire approach is about small, doable shifts that gently restore rhythm — not adding more to your to-do list.

Do your courses work if I have a busy family life?

Absolutely. Most of my clients are mums with full schedules. All courses include short lessons, private podcast options, and practical tools you can use even on chaotic days.

Can I get personalised guidance?

Yes. My Gut Reset and Stress Less programmes include 1:1 support to help you apply the practices to your real life, not an idealised version of it.

Where do I start if I’m not sure what I need?

Start with the FREE Guide — My 5 Quick Ayurvedic Fixes from Scattered to Steady. It will show you which habits will make the biggest difference right now.

👉 Get Your Free Guide

Feeling ready to begin?

Explore the courses, join a class, or start with your free guide — wherever you are, there’s a simple next step waiting for you.

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