Hi, I'm Sophie,
Thanks for stopping by!

I'm a multi-passionate, creative person who provides open, curious, and empathetic spaces to help you to build inner trust, resilience and creative self-expression.

Following a creative, holistic and nature-led approach, you can begin to connect to

who you feel you truly are; Learning to prioritise joy, re-integrate with your natural rhythm, and build radical self-compassion.

I believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and at home within themselves,

and that our human need for creativity and play can be an effective tool for rooting into stability and nurturing our self worth.

Whole Person-Centred

Trauma-Informed & Nature-Led Somatics

Collaborative & Creative.

How might we work together?

1-1 Somatic Coaching Sessions

Online Group Somatic Coaching Programme

In-Person Creative Workshops and Day Retreats

Online Monthly Somatic Reset Ritual

Somatic Yoga for Older Adults

Group Classes in Bournville & Kings Heath

Personalised Art Commissions & Wall Murals

Reach out to me at Hello@sophiereyyoga.co.uk

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I was looking for a way to reconnect with my body, and rediscover ways of moving that felt safe and nourishing.

Sophie's one-to-one somatic coaching sessions have been so supportive and helpful with this process. Sophie is sensitive, responsive, and able to create a space that is appropriate for my needs and energy levels on any given day.

She is skilful, knowledgeable and has a wide range of tools to offer: I have learnt movements, techniques and ideas that have been invaluable on my journey.

Most importantly, she is kind, compassionate and understanding. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her, and I would highly recommend her as a somatic coach.

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1-1 Somatic Coaching Offer

90 Minute Somatic Coaching Session for £75
over July and August. Limited Sessions Available.

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Creative Reconnect

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SUMMER DAY RETREAT 2025

Saturday 5th July

10am - 4:30pm

Bournville

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Somatic Yoga & Watercolour Workshop

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Moseley Hive

Saturday 7th June

9:30am - 12pm

Moseley

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Reset Ritual

A monthly ritual to help you reset and prioritise your health.

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My body always lets me know when I’ve been away from my art and creativity for too long.

I get a hollow feeling in my chest, like something’s missing. Then a restlessness, a push through my upper back and arms. My body gently (and sometimes not so gently) reminds me: it's time to make something again.

When I finally sit down in my studio, surrounded by colour and possibility, the ideas come rushing back. My nervous system settles. I enter that soft, focused state where I’m not checking my phone, not trying to “achieve” anything… just the innate human need to create.

This is the beauty of reconnecting with our felt sense - that subtle, bodily knowing that something needs attention. Our felt sense can be physical sensations, images and thoughts.

It can be tricky to access sometimes, for a range of different reasons but a really powerful way to begin accessing it is through movement and creating with our hands.

✨ I'd love you to join me for a nourishing day of exploring your creative expression through your felt sense!

The Creative Reconnect Day Retreat is on Saturday 5th July; blending joyful movement, nature, intuitive art-making, and gentle guidance to help you drop into your body and your inner knowing.
Includes a home cooked lunch, snacks and beverages!

We'll be joined by the lovely Hannah who will be guiding the movement exploration!

Whether you’re feeling disconnected, creatively blocked, or just craving time for YOU, this day is for you.

☀️ There are just 3 spaces left. Come play, move, and create in a space that welcomes all of you.

Find out more or book your space here...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

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We are just 3 weeks away from the next Creative Reconnect Day Retreat 🙌

🌿On the 5th July in beautiful Bournville!

A whole day that includes joyful movement & dance guided by the lovely @its_hannahhughes_

A short guided somatic meditation with myself and a slow paced walk in nature to both ground and gather inspiration for an afternoon of playful and explorative mixed media art!

We will also have a delicious home cooked lunch and snacks!

You don’t need any experience in movement or art. There will be warm ups, ideas, guidance and space to do your own thing (which isn’t as scary as it sounds!)

There are a few spaces left and we would love you to join us!! There’s also a cheeky discount when you bring a friend to play 🙏☀️

10am - 4:30pm
Bournville Friends Meeting House
£85pp

Find out more or book a space via the events page on my website….
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

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#somatics #intuitivemovement #somaticcoach #collaborate #joyfuldance

As adults we have to be more intentional about allocating time for our own joy, and for nurturing creativity and playfulness, otherwise it probably won’t happen.

A few people on my last Embody Your Joy group coaching programme had the realisation that they don’t really prioritise fun or creativity, and that it’s one of those things that gets pushed to the bottom of the pile, under work, caring / parental responsibilities, general adult admin, health conditions or the wild ride of experiencing life with fluctuating hormones, inner seasons, cycles, peri-menopause and menopause.

There are so many factors that contribute to how we see ourselves, what's a priority and what we do or don’t allocate time for, and Embody Your Joy aims to help you start to embrace where you are right now, bring in more nourishment and stability, and take small steps to get there.

Joy doesn't have to take hours, and it doesn't have to cost anything.

Embodying Joy is about who we are BEING from within, being present to the small magical moments in your day, to connecting with a version of you that feels like YOU and being able to express that.

It can be....
☀️ Pausing to feel and enjoy the sun of your face
☕ Savouring your coffee or tea.
🌀 Sticking your head out the window to watch nature do her thing.
🌱 Leaving a silly or funny note for a loved one or a colleague

Embodying joy can also be a quiet strength and form of self-nourishment, even during the shittiest of times — not just an emotional high. It's not ignoring the problem or toxic-positivity - but a steady, grounded force that helps you through the hard times.

“It's a programme that supports you to learn more about yourself and what you need. It encourages you to think about what helps and hinders you when addressing your own needs.” - Embody Your Joy Participant Autumn 2024.

Embody Your Joy 7 week journey starts October 7th 2025!
via my website or book a free connection call to ask questions...

https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/groupsomaticcoaching

#connectiontojoy #joyfulsoul #embodyyourjoy #groupcoaching #innerresilience

I love this feedback I received from the Somatic Reset Ritual last month!

They couldn't make the live session but asked for the recording to help get them back on track after a super busy month.

Humans love familiarity and routine, but life isn't always neat and simple like that. Things will happen that throw us off, some weeks are busier than others, children are unpredictable and there are so many things we have no control over.

With the reset ritual there’s no pressure to get anything 'right' or have your whole life sorted!

The best way to gain focus and clarity, is to first - do less.

💫 June's Somatic Reset Ritual is a space to reset gently as we transition from Spring to Summer. We’ll arrive together, orient to the moment, and notice what’s present in the body - tenderly and without judgement.

You’ll receive:
📖 A reflective guidebook
🌱 Guided somatic exploration
✨ Space for journaling and reflection

Bring your tea, your notebook and your curious heart.
Let’s reset together. 💛

Find out more and book a space...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

Feedback....
"I’ve just finished the reset and it was just what I needed after a busy month of bank holidays & birthdays knocking me off course. I was feeling a sense of urgency & anxiety that was leading to procrastination & I had some ideas during the session for how to move forward that i don’t think would have come to me without taking that time to regulate and relax."

☀️🌊The out of office is on until Thursday! And I’ve already found a beach swing!! 💃🏼

I did forget to set my ‘out of office’ on my emails (which has caused some minor panic), so if you do email / message me, i’ll reply from Friday onwards as soon as I can 💛

Thanks for being here and allowing me to be human. I want that for you too!

Humans need to take breaks and to re-learn that taking time off is absolutely valid and crucial for your WHOLE BODY AND BEING to reset, to avoid burnout, to ride the waves of anxiety and over stimulation and remember who you are - deep down - Your creative soul. Your natural essence and feeling of inner power and contentment.

I’m going to enjoy some phone free time now 😘

Much love to you all xxx

Thank you to the 8 wonderful people who joined me for a gorgeous floaty, freestyle & creative start to the weekend 💛🎨

We started with a slow paced Somatic Yoga practice which gave each person space to explore Yoga Asana, shapes, movement & breath in their own way, allowing for self-adjustment!

This way of moving helps create new neural pathways, change holding patterns, release habitual tension and honour the unique expression of your body.

For our watercolour play practice we used liquid watercolours which are super rich and intense in colour and so great for exploring flowing, watery patterns, shapes and seascapes.

I didn’t get any photos of actual humans but a few aftermath snaps of people’s art work!

What a dreamy morning 🙏 and the lovely community space that is @moseleyhive

Thank you again, to all 💛

🌊I’m out of office now until Thursday as I take a little break and a trip to the ocean. 😘

#somaticyogaworkshop #somaticyoga #freestylecreativeliving #freestyleart #watercolourpaint #moseleyvillage

I am loving this colour palette for Saturdays workshop @moseleyhive 😍

I’ve been doing some prep (whilst also testing out colours for my new branding) and now I’m obsessed with watercolour seascapes! 🌊

There are a few spaces left if anyone wants to hop on last minute - You can head to my events page to book or drop me a message and I’ll send you the link!

It’s 9:30am - 12pm, Somatic Yoga & Watercolour.

A chilled Saturday morning for slowness, rest, creativity and self-expression 🥰🌿☀️

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#watercolourplay #watercolourseascape #somaticcreativity #somaticexploration #somaticcoach

A 7 Week Exploration to Reclaim Self-Worth, Trust & Creative Expression!

Embody Your Joy group somatic coaching programme IS BACK - October 2025!

With a few tweaks 💛

Last October I launched the 10 week group programme and had 8 wonderful women join me. For some, it was a great length and for others it felt a bit too long.

Many of my clients struggle with overwhelm and anxiety, or feel stretched enough as it is - although this programme aims to help you get clear on what might need to change in your life to help you experience more rest, joy and nourishment, and less over-working, people-pleasing or dimming who you are to 'fit in' - offering a shorter 7 week programme feels like a good fit and an opportunity to reduce any overwhelm and get back to basics!

During the programme, you will be learning to widen your capacity and access to stability, so that things in life start to feel more manageable.

This paves the way for living in a way that expresses deep, authentic joy, and shapes your actions, who you are and how you live your life.

DATES for Embody Your Joy, Autumn 2025.

Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8pm
Starting from 7th October - 18th November

There will be;
6 Live Online Calls and 1 Week Integration (no live call) for intentional resting.
All sessions will be recorded and available to those who join from the start.

PRICE
£350 full price. Early bird £320 until; 24th July
A non refundable deposit of 20% is required to secure booking.
Pay in instalments or in full.

Read the blog to find out more...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/post/embody-your-joy-a-7-week-exploration-reclaim-selfworth-trust-and-creativeexpression

Visit my website...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/groupsomaticcoaching

#somaticcoaching #groupcoaching #somaticpractice #somaticcreativity #creativityforwomen #selfexpression #innerparts

One Week Today!
I'm hosting the Somatic Yoga & Watercolour Workshop at The Moseley Hive!

It feels like it's been ages since I ran a creative workshop, so I'm really looking forward to this next week.

A practice of play and exploration.
No fixed goal.
See what happens.
Soft, slow breaths...
The paint flows with ease.

With Summer Solstice just around the corner, we'll be creating sunny, summery art. There will be inspiration and ideas, but no 'end goal'. Just an opportunity to express yourself, explore movement, breath and the gentle fluidity of watercolour paint.

First we will take some time to explore Somatic movement, Yoga Asana and meditation, to ease us in, feel more present and connected to your body, and perhaps set an intention for the session.

☀️ Few spaces left...
Saturday 7th June
9:30am - 12pm
£25pp
at Moseley HIve

All materials included, as well as snacks and teas!

https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/yogaandwatercolourworkshop

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Over On YouTube - Why are Somatic practices important for our creativity?

https://youtu.be/pEEDWnJvyjE?si=GTUTqktPHFwKHo9H

Feedback I get from my Somatic Coaching clients is how much they value...

💛 Having someone acknowledge what they’re going through.
💛 A judgement free space to witness whatever might need witnessing.
💛 The gentle accountability, helping to create changes in their life in a more manageable and sustainable way.

It’s hard doing the ‘healing work’ alone. Knowing what to do or where to start can feel really overwhelming, so can be useful to have someone start guiding the way, and to check in with each week or offer support between sessions.

We are designed for social connection after all.

If you can connect with someone who doesn't judge you, doesn't try to fix you, doesn't tell you you're wrong or silly for feeling what you're feeling - well this is a bloody beautiful thing, and things begin to shift and change for you.

Coaching sessions follow a simple structure, but they are also fluid and adaptable depending on where & how you are, and what comes up for you during a session.

This is what I love about doing this work, it truly is about you the client & what you need most. You might not be aware of it either, which is why this work can be so beneficial.
Sometimes my clients are surprised when they start crying, or when a feeling or thought pops up unexpectedly.

If you haven’t seen my YouTube video “Why work with a Somatic / Body-Focused coach”, go check it out as it provides a few more benefits to Somatic coaching, or head to my 1-1 coaching page on my website...

Visit YouTube below;
https://youtu.be/XeA0Laul7hU?si=KPMP0ccFFjZvGpdg

Visit my website...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/1-2-1-support

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#somaticcoach #somaticpractices #youtubevlog

Welcome to a new blog post!

I often hear people say; “I want to release trapped emotions from my body”.

And I thought it would be good to talk about what this means, and how Somatic Coaching could help with this.

Why not grab a cuppa, have a sit down and take 6 mins to read the blog...
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/post/what-does-it-mean-to-release-trapped-emotions-from-your-body

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On Saturday we met for the third Somatic Reset Ritual online!

We reflected on how procrastination shouldn't be deemed as laziness, but a nervous system response to overwhelm, fear of failure, perfectionism, low self-worth, lack of clarity or trouble with decision-making and it all being too much for our system to handle.

We gave space to notice what arises within our felt sense:
🌿 Thoughts
🌿 Sensations
🌿 Images
🌿 Emotions

Or, if nothing comes up. Which, as we discussed, is still important feedback to notice.

Together, we slowed down.
Invited in some gentle movement.
Listened to our body.
And invited in some gentle reflection of our procrastinator parts.

We reflected on what went well this month, what felt challenging and what we want for the month ahead. Some of us have already shared our focuses in the WhatsApp group!

These moments of presence, reflection and tender awareness help to build our capacity for resilience, prosilience, and grounded change.

If you joined us — thank you for showing up so honestly!
If you missed it, there’ll be another opportunity to reconnect over Summer.

☀️ The Summer Sessions are now open for booking with a new sliding scale pricing structure;
28th June, 26th July, 30th August.

Find out more and book your space...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

Until then, could you acknowledge procrastination as a gentle guide, not an enemy, and explore growing your compassion, both in tender and fierce ways!

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Much Love, Sophie xx

In Bloom // Garden Wall Mural Commission

If you'd like to see a short process video of this three day wall mural, you can head over to my YouTube channel and watch it now!

Watch the video... https://youtu.be/V8IvKjMQZFY

This was such a lovely commission to do in my neighbours garden and I got to go back 4 weeks later to see how much the garden had bloomed and changed, and started to flow into the wall painting.

If you are in need of jazzing up a boring wall, I might be able to help you out there!
Reach out with details of what you're after, if you have a budget and we can have a chat about it!

Visit my website for more info or to send me a message....
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/artcommissions

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The medicine of play 💛

We move for joy, to keep from seizing up, to build up confidence and coordination, to stay strong, and to experience play and silliness through our body, felt sense and lived experience - With different options to support where you’re at 💛

Huge love to my regulars client Kim for demonstrating the bunny hops! She even brought the bunny ears with her!

Kim even said “I arrive feeling stiff and achey and I leave feeling bouncy!”

(Even if we haven’t been doing bunny hops!)

Somatic Yoga is on a break for half term now but we’ll be back for a 7 week block before breaking for the Summer hols! Where has the time gone.

Wednesdays 11:15am
at Hub Hazelwell, Kings Heath.
Dates: 7 sessions from 4th June - 23rd July

No session on 11th June as I’m having a cheeky holiday!☀️

I also have a Tuesday 9:30am class
in Bournville Friends Meeting House.

Great for people with health conditions or limited mobility. We still ‘play’ but it’s more standing & chair based.
Dates; 7 sessions from 3rd June - 22nd July
No session on 10th June.

Find out more…. www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/yogaclasses

💛💃🏼🙌

#medicineofplay #confidencebooster #enjoylifetothefullest #olderadults #healthawareness #growolddisgracefully

During the last Somatic Reset Ritual we explored tender and fierce self-compassion.

💗 Tender: Being gentle with yourself when you’re struggling.
🔥 Fierce: Asserting your needs, setting boundaries, protecting your energy.

This can be especially helpful when you're caught in people-pleasing, or when you feel like you lose yourself in overwhelm. Sound familiar?

This coming Saturday, we're weaving in a new theme: Procrastination.
(It was brought up last time, so we’re coming back to it with care.)

Let’s be real - procrastination is normal.
But when it starts to block your clarity, confidence, or encroach on daily life, it might be time to look deeper.

Often procrastination is rooted in:
💛 Fear of failure
💛 Perfectionism
💛 Anxiety + stress
💛 Overthinking and inner criticism

It's important to remember you’re not lazy. You might be (unknowingly) scared.
And that fear deserves tenderness, not shame.

Take a moment now…
When you hear the word procrastination, what happens in your body?
Tension? Freeze? Numbness? A sigh? Nothing at all?
Nothing is still something to be curious about, and tender with.

Reset Ritual isn't about forcing productivity.
They're a starting point for building awareness, sensation, and compassion toward the parts of you that feel stuck.

What if procrastination isn’t the problem…
but a message from your body, asking for support and care?

💛 How are you meeting yourself in those moments?

Let's explore together & help you make a manageable plan for June!

Somatic Reset Ritual - Sat 24th May
10am - 11:30am UK time.
On Zoom!
Book your space for £12 https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual
Sessions are recorded.

#ProcrastinationHelp #SelfCompassionPractice #SomaticAwareness #HealingNotHustling #InnerCriticToInnerAlly

Your body has innate wisdom and it’s always communicating with you.

For many reasons, we stop listening; protection and safety, to avoid feeling discomfort, or because we've been taught to not trust our instincts and how we feel.

I help guide you back into conversation with it’s natural intelligence, build self-trust & provide space to process life experiences that feel ‘stuck’ or ‘trapped’ in your body.

How?
💛 By providing a space of curiosity, for you to explore and learn to listen to and understand the sensations, images, thoughts and subtle cues from within, which you might not notice yourself to begin with.
🌱 With small steps that feel manageable to you, your life and current circumstances.
🌿 Without forcing anything to happen, and by giving you permission, choice and autonomy throughout to build trust in yourself, in me and in your outer world.
☀️ Without judging or dismissing your experience. Everything is welcome.
💛 By helping you witness, feel, sense and be with emotions, experiences, discomfort, joy and whatever else wants to be processed and moved through.

What might we do in a session?
🌿 Take a broader look at your life and situation, to see the bigger picture, figure out what's working and what isn't.
🌱 Learn about your nervous system and the important role it's playing in your life - Often keeping you protected but also keeping you feeling stuck.
☀️ Explore some practices to help you regain nervous system stability, your connection to nature and joy.
💛 Talk, ask questions, journal, scribble, draw, move, be still, rest, breathe, look around, sense, notice your body & environment.
🌿 Flow with the rhythm of whatever needs to come up or happen next.

I'm going to be offering some intro 90 minute sessions throughout the month.

Although more consistent sessions are more beneficial in the long run, one-off session can help you understand how Somatic Coaching works, help get you off the ground, can support you through a specific query or theme in your life or dip back in if you've been exploring this work already.

Reach out via my website & let's chat..
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/1-2-1-support

It's been a while since I shared a Yoga practice over on YouTube, so I've pulled one out of the archives, to see you through the weekend!

Follow the link to head to YouTube; https://youtu.be/KBI1D9s192c or follow the link in my bio if you're on IG!

With this practice, I invite you to see how it would feel to acknowledge and accept where and how you are within the context of your life and circumstances. What are you arriving with? How might your energy levels or cycle be impacting you? How could you honour where you are and invite in some tender or fierce self-compassion.

Could you counter any negative self-talk with openness and understanding? "I'm doing my best with the capacity I have available to me right now"

Perhaps try this practice a few times over a few weeks, exploring what feels different, what feels the same and the thoughts that might accompany that. Get curious!

How might you need to adapt or change this practice to meet your needs? 💛

I offer 1-1s, group sessions and programmes and Somatic Yoga for older adults.

If you'd like to explore more Somatic movement, Yoga and deeper explorations into your human beingness, book a free 30 minute connection call and we can have a chat; https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/1-2-1-support

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This is one of my favourite pictures taken from one of my Day Retreats!

It shows the magic of a relaxed, judgement free space where you are free to explore at your own pace.

Many people are scared, concerned, unsure, or deeply embarrassed about their artistic abilities and some people don't book onto my creative events because those fears are so deep and feel so SCARY.

No one wants to be 'exposed' for being bad at something, and often in these situations our body is remembering a time when we felt shame, embarrassment or judgement.

Which is a real shame because at some point we need to all acknowledge that no one is perfect and that having a go at something is more important. Perfection just doesn't exist.

And it's a huge barrier to lots of life experiences, pleasure, joy, connection with yourself and others. It can really do a number on us!

Perfectionism is something that holds me back, so I know how it feels.

It's something so deeply embedded in me that it will take a while to move through, but I'm meeting it with compassion and learning to release the grip it has.

This is what I invite you to do too!

At the beginning of the day we start by widening our access to safety and meet the fear with tenderness. We root into our bodies, breathe in what's possible and breathe out to release the tension around it. We laugh, we shake off the 'shoulds', we walk in nature -

and by the time the art rolls around - there is a willingness to have a go.

Fancy joining the next one....

✨NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

💛ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, plus lunch, snacks and drinks.

Date: Saturday 5th July
Time: 10am - 4:30pm
Venue: The Friends Meeting House, Bournville.
Price: £85pp or get a discount when you invite a friend to play!

Find out More:
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

Get in touch if you have any questions! 💛

Today I’ve been reflecting on my 10 week ‘Embody Your Joy’ group programme.

It’s been 5 months since we finished the first cohort and 3 months since I decided not to run it this Spring. There’s been a little resistance around it.

Over the last few months, and with my 2025 intention to settle and integrate what I’ve learnt, I’ve been re-rooting into who I am, how I want to work and what I’m offering.

It’s been confusing & frustrating behind the scenes at times, but it’s also been really important to slow down and not rush through life, jumping from one thing to the next.

We need time to pause and allow for this integration. This is what our nervous system responds to and helps us feel like we’re not constantly on a treadmill. This is where the clarity and creative inspiration can grow from.

So, where am I going with this ramble!

Basically, now that it’s had time to settle, I’m making a few changes to ‘Embody Your Joy’, with the hope of running it this coming Autumn.

I’ll be sharing more about these changes over the next few months, but I also don’t want to rush it!

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🎨 Pic is of a recent experimental art piece 🍓

#selfexpression #somaticwisdom #innerjoy #rootinginstability

At the end of April we met for the second Somatic Reset Ritual session online, and the topic of procrastination came up.

Hands up if you're a top procrastinator!?
🙋‍♀️

One of the reasons I created the Reset Ritual was due to this very real, frustrating and human trait that many of us have or experience.

Firstly, let's normalise it. We have all procrastinated AT SOME POINT. We have all felt that tug of war with ourselves over big and little tasks.

Sometimes it's just a little bit and then it goes away and sometimes it can last days, weeks, months... maybe even years.

And the shame we feel around this, grows even bigger too.

There are many reasons why we might procrastinate, and one of the main reasons is rooted in fear.

The fear of failure!

Procrastination isn't laziness, it's often an emotional response and avoidance of feeling an emotion. It can also be behavioural and cognitive; such as feeling overwhelmed or anxious, perfectionism, having ADHD, lack of clarity on what you need to do, it's habitual or you have a lot of self doubt - which just proves how complex procrastination really is.

This is where Somatic exploration can help us. First we need to widen our sense of safety and capacity to acknowledge what's going on, then we can enquire further - slowly and gently, easing back and forth at the rate our nervous system can manage.

If you feel like you've been procrastinating a lot recently, perhaps you're struggling to get started on a task and need a little clarity, why not join us for the next Somatic reset ritual on 24th May.

If you're curious about about this somatic coaching I keep banging on about, come and try it out.

It's important to note that group sessions are a bit different to 1-1 work, but you can still really benefit from it.

Next session...
We're going to explore the very human experience of procrastination a little bit more.

Book your space for £12
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

New sliding scale pricing starts in June💛

I know ‘somatic coaching’ is still very new and even the term 'somatic' is confusing for many!

Somatic exercise / movement has been around since the 19th Century and Somatic Experiencing (which links to therapy) has been around since the 1970s! But we're still getting used to it!

Somatic Coaching, the way I offer it, incorporates the Soma-Psyche-Soul© coaching method and a nature-led approach - Something I'm currently training in and absolutely loving, to help guide you back into connection with your life and nature herself.

Soma (body), psyche (mind) and soul & nature-based explorations take into account you as a whole living-breathing-sensing human, not just your 'body' and what's happening in your body, but the whole package and the world around you.

We can't simply stay on the 'mind level' and work on mindset through affirmations, journaling, talk therapy, meditation, because it's not just about the mind.

Transformation happens when we access deeper layers of our being - such as acknowledging, recognising and allowing for emotions to move through our body or being able to increase our felt sense of safety and stability, when we've spent years feeling anxious or frightened.

It’s sometimes hard to explain but it is such an experiential thing that just reading about it isn't what creates the shifts. I know my clients experience incredible benefits and change the way they relate to themselves and the world.

This is a rooting back into who you are, being able to support your emotional needs, have autonomy, let yourself play and rest, and have the capacity to deal with the uncertainties of life.

I'd love to know...is there anything to sense, feel or notice within you, as you read this?

💛 Feedback from a recent client 💛

Your sign and invitation to find out more - Book a free 30 minute call...
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/1-2-1-support

A beautiful and bountiful update from the garden wall mural 😍🌸🌿

#gardenart #muralcommission #artistcommission #somaticart #springabundance

Meet Hannah!! @its_hannahhughes_ 💛

Hannah is joining me on Sat 5th July to guide you through some joyful movement and dance at my Creative Reconnect Day Retreat in Bournville!

🌼Hannah is a trained dancer, musical theatre performer and most recently qualified as an intuitive psychology coach.

🌼Hannah’s practice blends movement and mindfulness, combining the therapeutic nature of dance with meditation to connect mind, body, music and people.

You’ll be guided through a slow warm up, invited to explore how your body moves & responds to music. There will be plenty of options and opportunity to freestyle and express yourself!

I’m so excited for this day and I’d love you to join us for a summery day of fun ☀️💛

Head over to the events page on my website and grab yourself a ticket. Early bird ends 5pm today (1st May)

www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

Reach out if you have any questions! 💃🏼

#somaticmovement #joyfulmovement #embodiedpractice #creativeatheart

What if creative self-expression was integral to your wellbeing?

What if you used your creativity, play and self-expression as part of your daily inner and outer resourcing, rather than it being something you dip in and out of when you 'have the time'?

No need to share it online, no need to have it validated by other people, just something you do to help you feel soothed, nourished and connected to something other than the stresses of everyday life.

Something that brings you simple joy and provides stability for your nervous system and reminds you that being creative is to be human! Without it, we are stagnant, we are unable to adapt to life's problems - The big collective ones like climate change and war, and our own personal challenges.

We've all heard how important movement, art and creativity is for our wellbeing, but most of the time we don't see it as a priority.

It isn't selfish, unnecessary or childish. It is crucial to our quality of life.

Why Creative Self-Expression is Important:

🌱 It helps you grow as a person.
🌱 It teaches you more about yourself and how you see the world.
🌱 It sparks your imagination.
🌱 It helps you think in new and creative ways to solve problems.
🌱 It helps you see things from different points of view and builds empathy for others.
🌱 It brings people together and encourages others to express themselves.
🌱 It helps you understand who you are deep down.
🌱 It helps you figure out the kind of person you want to become and what you want to share with the world.
🌱 It helps you nurture your emotions and feel more balanced.

I think we all know this. But fear can take over and stops us from reaching out for those more joyful and creative options.

My creative workshops for adults are still going, for this very reason!

A space to experiment and express yourself, whilst learning to quieten the inner judgement and need for perfectionism.

💛 Joyful Movement & Dance, Nature and Art Day Retreat💛
Saturday 5th July, 10am - 4:30pm.
In Bournville - Friends Meeting House.
Last few days of early bird... £75 until 1st May!
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

💛 Somatic Yoga and Watercolour Workshop
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I finished this painting a few months ago, after adding a little bird on her shoulder! Which didn’t turn out exactly as I wanted…. 😖

This painting has taken years (i started it during lockdown!) and was so annoyed that I messed it up at the last point! Because I do love the painting - I just can’t see past the bird 😅

And then…

One of my 1-1 clients saw it in the background of our zoom call…and loved it!

They loved how intertwined with nature the woman is, and how the little bird looks like it’s nesting on her shoulder. This painting is about being connected to nature and although it wasn’t supposed to be ‘nesting’ on her, I do love this interpretation!

I’d like to exhibit my art soon.

What do you feel when you look at this?

Happy Friday 💛

Might see you tomorrow morning for Somatic Reset Ritual!
Taking you back to the basics of being human and connecting with your body’s natural wisdom, so you can find more clarity, freedom and focus for those goals or intentions you really want to work towards!

Book on!
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

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She is FABULOUS! If I do say so myself 🥰🌿🌸

Another absolute pleasure being able to light up someone’s life with their very own wall mural, that honours nature and the plants and flowers that grow in their garden ☀️ 🌱 🌳

We’ve also left a little space for future wildlife and flowers to be added in.

Who can guess the names of the flowers?!

If you’d like your own personal wall mural, or art commission, get in touch via my website or just pop me a message!
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/artcommissions

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#wallmural #natureartwork #outdoorwallart #artcommissions

My Spring energy is well and truly here! 🌸🌼☀️

I’m feeling creative & ready to inspire you too! I love creating offerings that are playful and help you build your confidence, self-expression and trust!

Joy comes from deep within us and can be hard to access when things feel overwhelming, scary or stressful. I feel it too. But we can come together to create spaces that hold the pain, discomfort and unease, and allow for a little bit of magic and pleasure to shine through.

What's coming up...
☀️We’ve got the Creative Reconnect Day Retreat on 5th July in Bournville, which is a whole day that includes joyful movement & dance, nature & art - plus a delicious home cooked lunch and snacks!

🌿Early Bird ends 1st May🌿
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

☀️I’m also hosting a shorter Somatic Yoga & Art workshop on 7th June at the @moseleyhive where you will be guided through a slow paced movement practice, inspired by some familiar yoga postures & intuitive movement, a short guided meditation & some soothing, explorative watercolour painting!

www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/yogaandwatercolourworkshop

I would love to see you there! Bring a friend & let’s have a play date! 🙏💛

“Somatic Coaching has changed the way I think about movement.

My anxiety has restricted my movement and connection with my own body for many years, and the sessions have helped me address this in a gentle, non-judgemental way. I can now tune in to discomfort in my body without immediate fear and can recognise and soothe those anxious feelings.

I have found some movement that works for me, and whilst I am still taking a slow approach, I feel I now have the tools and knowledge to keep going and exploring movement in a positive way."

I had the pleasure of working with this lovely human for around 12 months! When you work with someone for a longer period of time, there's a shift in the relationship. It remains professional, but you feel the trust and the understanding of each other grow even more. As time went on I knew I could offer practices and tools for exploring the clients 'discomfort' a little more, and the client knew they could say yes, no or not right now.

The time it takes for each person to reach the point where they're ready to 'fly the nest' varies from person to person. It depends on your needs, your home and work life and when you feel ready and empowered to go it alone.

This particular client had been to therapy and already had a very good cognitive understanding of themselves, but still felt incredibly unsafe, tense and anxious in their body.

Through Yoga and Somatic Coaching, and the Soma, Psyche & Soul© holistic coaching method, I helped the client explore how to introduce movement that felt safe enough and begin to recognise movement that feels joyful and not a 'chore' or something that will cause further pain or discomfort. Through the body, we explored why this client was so anxious when it came to their physical health and that a situation from childhood was a contributing factor, alongside other areas of their life, such as a highly stressful job, was also impacting them and causing chronic tension.

If you think you would benefit from some 1-1 support, I have one space available for Yoga & Somatic Coaching from May or June. visit website and book a free connection call...
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/1-2-1-support

Action shot on day 2! Thank goddess for all the Yoga & general crouching / squatting I do on a daily basis. But yes my back is hurting after this one!

She’s finished now though and the client is super happy!! I’ll share more soon!

Yay!

🎨 #ilovepainting #paintingismyjob #ilovemywork #commissionartwork #wallmuralart

Day 2 of the mural & this is currently my favourite bit 🥰☀️

Hoping to get it finished tomorrow, but this sun is not the one with acrylic paints 😬

Still having an absolute blast though! 🙌

If you could paint anything on your walls (inside or out), what would it be?

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#tinybirdpainting #bluetitpainting #naturepainting #naturewallart

Today I made an excellent start on this new outdoor wall mural! ☀️💛

Apart from the sun being too warm at times and drying my paint quicker than I could get it on the wall, it beats potentially cancelling / rescheduling because of rain next week.

Back to it tomorrow to start adding LOADS of flowers!

BEEP BEEP I’m in my happy place 🥰☺️💃🏼

#wallartwork #wallmuralart #landscapeartwork #outdoorwallmural #sophiereyillustration

Join Sophie and Hannah for a day of Joyful Movement & Dance, Nature & Art for Adults!

My Movement, Yoga & Art Day Retreats are designed for adults to explore playfulness and joy!

They're a way of connecting to yourself and your inner child, in an encouraging space with friends and community. You might be wanting to try something new, be dipping your toe back into art and creativity or looking to reconnect with your body and release discomfort, tension and stress, to make space for pleasure and joy.

What do my Yoga & Art Day Retreats include?

🌿 @its_hannahhughes_ will be leading Joyful movement & mindful Dance!
A slow mindful warm up and joyful movement and dance practice! Express yourself & relax your creative muscles. Shake away self-doubt & Welcome home to your body!

🌿 Deeply relaxing YOGA NIDRA
the creative mind truly benefits from resting. snuggle down for a short & cosy guided style of meditation. includes body scanning & visualisation.

🌿 A walk in Nature
Taking inspiration from the land around us for an afternoon of relaxed art making.

🌿 A nourishing lunch, snacks & community connection

🌿 Relaxed Art Making
Lean into curiosity and wonder, focusing on the process of making art rather than the outcome. You will be guided through some warm up techniques & pattern drawing, which is a great way of playing and making a happy creative mess to help release any fears or worries about making art. You will have the opportunity to explore from your own inspiration or be guided by me.

ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, plus a nutritious lunch, snacks and drinks.

Details of the day retreat...
CREATIVE RECONNECT
Joyful Movement, Nature & Art Day Retreat
5th July 2025 | 10am - 4:30pm | £85pp
Bournville Friends Meeting House, Linden Road.

Find out more via my website....
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/joyfulmovement-art-day-retreat

Book yourself in...
https://SophieReySomatics.as.me/summerdayretreat

We hope to see you there!!
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A Soft, Spacious Offering

Somatic Reset Ritual
26th April
10am to 11:30am
£12

If you find focusing on your wellbeing and staying on track with your goals / intentions challenging, or you’re a sensitive, anxious soul who could benefit from a nurturing space to be guided into softness and clarity, this Somatic Reset Ritual could be ideal for you!

This is a monthly online practice to help you create a ritual for connecting with what truly matters to you, what you need and what’s being neglected.

Reflect on the past month, shift from feeling overwhelmed to a more connected, compassionate and nourished place and take small steps to keep moving forward.

This is a mini-somatic coaching session to help you reflect on areas such as rest, nourishment, movement, your creative expression and connection to others (and any areas that are important to you but might be neglected!)

Find out more and book a space…
www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

I’ll see you there!
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Joyful Movement & Dance, Nature & Art Day Retreat!

Throw in some likeminded people, a yummy lunch and snacks, and you have a magical recipe to help fill up your cup and express your creative soul!

These photos are from last years Summery Creative Reconnect Day Retreat, where we popped out for a lovely walk after our movement & Yoga Nidra, to gather inspiration for our art making.

Despite The Fold being a gorgeous venue, the upcoming day retreat on 5th July will be held at The Friends Meeting House in Bournville.

I'm excited to be joined by my friend Hannah who will be guiding you through some joyful movement and dance, before I guide you through a short Yoga Nidra meditation.

You don't need any experience in dance and there will be plenty of options to support a variety of needs. My day retreats are open to people of any age and experience, and the main focus is to have a laugh, experiment and not take ourselves too seriously.

Dancing is so good for the soul and we will aim to shake away tension and self-doubt, to make space for our creativity to shine through. WWAAHOOOO!

The webpage is being finalised but you can still book in and get a cheeky early bird discount; https://SophieReySomatics.as.me/summerdayretreat

We hope to see you there!!
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I'm so pleased that I managed to get the self-support guidebook ready for the Somatic Reset Ritual session on Saturday! Some of the feedback mentioned how useful it was having the guide to follow, either printed out or on the screen.

I love making handouts to share with clients, and here's one of the pages from the guidebook...

The Wheel of Life!

This is such a great starting point as it helps you get a little more clarity on where your energy is going within the main areas of your life, what you're satisfied with, what's being neglected and how you feel about it. When I first start working 1-1 with a client, it also helps me understand you a little better and the systems within your life.

You might know that you're super busy with work, but do you know how it's impacting your health, or your relationships?

This exercise isn't about blaming or judging, but about building self-awareness. It brings into awareness the things you may already know, but tend to ignore, or it opens your eyes to areas in your life that are neglected or causing you stress, but perhaps you aren't fully aware!

And we can't change what we aren't aware of.

Starting with the wheel of life exercise in the Somatic Reset Ritual session, was about helping the group figure out what they might want to focus on for the month ahead.

I'm excited to see everyone (and maybe a few new faces) for the next session on Sat 26th April - 10am-11:30am, online!

You can find out more and book your space here....
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

It was such a great turn out for the first Somatic Reset Ritual session yesterday morning 🙌

Thank you for the lovely feedback I’ve received so far!

“I loved the mix of restful / calming practices mixed with the practical reflection and planning. I know that’s the whole concept of the session but it’s just so perfect. You have such a calm delivery it really helped me to get into the zone.”

“The guidebook is really useful and lots of stuff came up about where my priorities for the month should and could lay. Prioritising activities that bring me joy and nurture my health and well being.“

“When we got to the inner critic part, I realised that it’s my inner critic stopping me moving forward in some areas, because, as you said, it wants to protect me and doesn’t want me to over achieve in case of failure and/or using up energy reserves.”

This mini group somatic coaching session offers;
🌿 Time for yourself and your own practice.
🌿 Time for reflection & journaling to gain clarity.
🌿 Time to prioritise & plan for the month ahead.
🌿 Community connection and support.

The next session will be on Saturday 26th April at 10am-11:30am.

Booking is open; www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

I’m looking forward to seeing you there! Xx

#onlinegroupcoaching #resetyourbody #nervoussystemstability #somaticcoaching

The Virtual Summit: Through a Trauma-Informed Lens is now available for purchase! On-demand sessions from 17 expert practitioners, ready whenever you are.

Each session, you'll hear from different experts - trauma-informed coaches, somatic educators, yoga teachers, artists, mentors, and leaders who are transforming communities through somatics, yoga, embodiment, and sustainable business. They’ll share their stories, expertise, and practical tools to help you make a lasting impact.

What to expect:

👉Aneta Idczak + Isabelle Griffith

Recording of Live Session: Becoming Empowered Changemakers - as a woman and practitioner

🎟️ Access this session (and many more!) inside the Virtual Summit Replay.

🔗 Purchase the Summit Replay here: https://buff.ly/47AjjaG

Let’s create meaningful change ✨

#virtualsummit #throughatraumainformedlens #traumainformed #changemaker

I absolutely loved creating this watercolour commission about a year ago; A Family Tree with a twist!

Family Tree pictures usually have the names at the top of the tree, amongst the leaves, but the client wanted the names nestled into the roots, which just makes so much more sense to me.

People who come before us are the foundation of who we are, and of those to come after us. Without them, we wouldn't be here. Without the roots, the tree wouldn't grow.

I think it's such a gorgeous interconnected way of showing your family members, and I had a blast painting it. Watercolours are generally my fave!

To protect the identity of this family, I covered up the names but you can just about see where they would be.

It's always an honour to create such personal and meaningful artwork for people 💛

If you are on the look out for a personalised piece of artwork, perhaps for a special occasion, get in touch so we can have a chat about it.

Prices vary depending on the nature and size of your piece. You can find a rough price guide on my website but if you have a budget, let me know up front and I'll see what's possible.

https://buff.ly/oHHsFAu

We had such a gorgeous time at the Creative Reconnect Day Retreat in February and I recently received this lovely, feedback reflecting on the day 😍 💛 Thank you so much 🥰

If you'd like to experience a creative day retreat designed for joy, self-expression, confidence and connecting with your creative inner child, then SAVE THE DATE!

Creative Reconnect; Saturday 5th July at Bournville Friends Meeting House!
10am - 4:30pm.

🙌 Last night I had a meeting with the lovely @its_hannahhughes_ who will be joining me at the Day Retreat to guide you through some joyful movement & dance, before we settle for a short guided Yoga Nidra. You don't need any experience in dance. This is just for fun!

🌿 The Summer Day Retreats are always an opportunity to get outside, and you will be invited to come on a short walk around Bournville park to soak up the inspiration from nature, to take back to our afternoon of art making. Again, no experience is required.

There are always plenty of options and we aim to make this as accessible as possible.

🥗 Lunch, snacks and teas are provided.

We are still finalising details and the webpage but booking is open if you want to grab a spot!

Early Bird is £75 and ends 1st May.
https://SophieReySomatics.as.me/summerdayretreat

We are really excited to share this day with you and nurture your creativity 💛

Waahhoooo!! I am officially an Accredited Somatic Coach with ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists)

This is such an exciting moment in my business 🌿🙌

I'm on the Directory and everything! Woohoo!
https://www.accph.org.uk/united-kingdom/stirchley/therapists-and-coaches/sophie-reynolds

Combining trainings, knowledge, experience I've gained over the years, I provide open, curious, and empathetic spaces for building emotional resilience and creative self-expression through a Creative, Holistic and Client-led approach.

You might benefit from working with me if....

You feel like you've tried LOADS of different tools, techniques, therapies etc but you still feel 'stuck', or you're overwhelmed by the amount of 'healing' options there are and don't know where to start.

You find it hard to trust your body after years of negative body image, health issues and ignoring your emotional needs.

You struggle with perfectionism and worry that everything you do isn't good enough.

You want to feel more alive and creative, but you don't give yourself permission to explore and express yourself fully.

Let's hop on a connection call and have a chat about how we might work together...
https://buff.ly/4kjtE0E

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Somatic Reset Ritual - Free Taster this Saturday! Come along and experiment with me and this new offering!

Saturday 29th March at 10am - 11:30am Online

🌿Space to pause and reflect on your personal wellbeing goals or intentions
🌿What needs nurturing & how can you allocate time for this.
🌿Receive a guidebook to work through and support you each month
🌿Shift from overwhelm & uncertainty to clarity and curiosity

Includes movement and meditation, journaling and reflection.

Find out more and book your space….
https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/somaticresetritual

See you on Saturday! Xx

Movement and breath have such a profound impact on our physiological state (how we feel on the inside), which is why Somatic practices are so beneficial with helping to shift nervous and anxious energy & gives us a gentle boost when we feel depleted, it can help us feel more present & capable, and can support us with finding more safety, trust and stability from within our experience.

Research has shown there are certain types of movement that help us to feel more joyful and happy, and I shared a few in this video over on my YouTube channel….

🌸✨Movement to Spark Joy ☀️🌼

Visit YouTube; https://youtu.be/-3yLEnxPsDk?si=kVbrGL8Nk_YYDCC9

There are of course more, and i encourage you to explore what joyful movement means and feels like to you.

I invite you to try this practice with openness and curiosity, and you might like to put some of your favourite music on if you want something to move along to. Let’s see what happens!

🌸🌼If you are seeking more playful practices and joyful experiences, don’t forget to save the date for the upcoming Summer ‘Creative Reconnect’ Day Retreat!!

Saturday 5th July in Bournville - more details coming soon!

Have a wonderful Sunday folks!

💛 #physiology #nervoussystemhealth #dancingforjoy #joyfulmovement

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Sophie Rey

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Hi, I'm Sophie,
Thanks for stopping by!

I'm a multi-passionate, creative person who provides open, curious, and empathetic spaces to help you to build inner trust, resilience and creative self-expression.

Following a creative, holistic and nature-led approach, you can begin to connect to

who you feel you truly are; Learning to prioritise joy, re-integrate with your natural rhythm, and build radical self-compassion.