Somatics, Art & Yoga | Somatic Coaching & Creative Workshops in Birmingham | Sophie Rey

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

I provide open, curious, and empathetic spaces for building
emotional resilience and creative self-expression through a

Creative, Holistic and Client-led approach.

I help sensitive souls in their 20s - 40s, shift from overwhelm, anxiety and low self-esteem, to feeling more connected to who they truly are, and empowered to prioritise joy, nurture their emotional resilience and build radical self-compassion.

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

and that creativity can be an effective tool for building inner confidence, intuition and self trust.

Whole Person-Centred, Collaborative & Creative.

How might we work together?

1-1 Somatic Coaching Sessions

Online 10 Week Group Somatic Coaching Programme

Creative Workshops and Day Retreats

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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Events & Programmes

Embody Your Joy

10 Week Group Somatic Coaching Programme

AUTUMN 2025

Dates

7th Oct - 9th Dec

Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm

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Gentle Somatic Yoga for Older Adults

Block Booking During Term Time

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Monthly Somatic

Reset Ritual

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

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Connect with me on YouTube for Art, Yoga & Somatic Practices & Info...

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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

A Friday well spent 🙌🎨💃🏼

It was an absolute honour to be back at @aumtree_yoga painting this Elements inspired wall mural for them!

I was totally in the zone with @hurrayfortheriffraff providing the tunes 💃🏼

Thank you for having me Mel & Andy! 🥰💛

#wallmuralpainting #wallpaintings #muralarts #yogastudioart

Happy Spring Equinox you lovely creative souls 🌸☀️🌼

🌼How are you feeling as we head into a new season?

Take a moment to ground down through your feet and feel the support of the Earth. Bring some gentle movement in, shifting from foot to foot or swinging your arms. Breathe with a little more awareness and soften your shoulders. Relax your belly.

Ask yourself “how am I?”

🌸How can you honour your needs?

What thoughts, images or sensations are coming up when you slow down to check in. Be kind to yourself, and ask “what do I need to honour how I am right now?”

If you are feeling a bit depleted, can you give yourself permission to rest or do something nourishing that will bring a little bit of energy back online for you, such as a walk in nature or a few Yoga postures!

This week one of my Somatic Coaching clients needed to reconnect with some feelings of joy and strength, and the image of Warrior 2 popped up in her mind, so she took a few minutes to explore a Warrior 2 from the ground up, acknowledging the sense of strength (physical and inner) and the connection to a practice that has supported her so much over the years.

🌱 Whatever pops up for you, can you trust that it's what's needed, and to allocate time to set that in motion. Put it in your diary like an important meeting. You are worthy.

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Need a little support or encouragement?
Welcome in Spring; a slow and gentle practice with me on YouTube.... https://youtu.be/sMTjqPFJDr8?si=VWbVJiAihEdOevaJ

#somaticcheckin #somaticpractice #feltsense #safetyandconnection

Playing in Spring 🌼🌸💛☀️🌿

Acrylic & modelling paste on canvas
76cm x 61cm

Watch out world, I’m starting to put my art out there again! Although this is a shit picture 🤣

If you’d like to buy it, you’re welcome to ☺️💛

#catpainting #springtimepainting #acryliconcanvaspainting #inthespring

7 years ago today I passed my 200hr teacher training with this fabulous bunch! 🥳🙌

This was such a huge, proud and significant moment in my life and changed everything (for the better)!

I have no idea exactly how many wonderful people I’ve guided through their yoga practice over the years, but I am absolutely honoured to be part of this journey for people, especially those who are completely new to it or have a pre-conceived idea of what yoga is and that they can’t do it. I love showing how accessible and unique it can be for each person 💛

Training as a somatic coach is just another layer to what I can offer, how I work and support people, and Yoga paved the way for that.

I’ve been unsure about my ‘role or place’ as a yoga teacher over the last few years which has been tricky…

But I’m not just a Yoga Teacher, I’m not just an Artist, I’m not just a Somatic Coach. I am all of those things and more. I’m creative, multi-passionate, empathetic and everything plays its part!

I think we can get so caught up in the ‘job title’ and putting our identity and self-worth on that, and how it comes across on social media.

My priority is to work WITH people, to meet each person where they’re at and see them as unique human beings. My priority is to commit to my own practice, and share my medicine with those who feel like I’m the right fit for them.

It feels like things are changing and I’m excited for this next phase of life and business.

Thank you for being part of it! 🌿💛

#multipassionate #somaticpractitioner #creativityforlife #somaticcoach #yogaguide #artatheart

Thank you so much if you've already signed up for Somatic Reset Ritual!

I want this session to feel like a restful reset for your Soma (body), psyche (mind) and Soul (spirit), but also give you some guidance on setting manageable goals for yourself each month.

I know how it feels to get to the end of a month and have not done the things I said I wanted to do, like cook nourishing food and eat the rainbow, or allocate time for intentional rest, or even work on that project that won't get done just sat there.

It can all get very overwhelming, especially if you have caring responsibilities, a full time job or lack clarity on what would be most beneficial (we can't do it all at once!).

This is a mini-somatic coaching session which offers;

🌻 Time for your own practice. This is not a 'yoga class' and nothing is required of you here. You might want stillness, or some gentle, perhaps intuitive movement, grounding, meditation and space to breathe. I will guide the way, but you can also choose for yourself. Allow that knot in your stomach to soften a little.

🌻 Time for Reflection. We can't change what we aren't aware of, so spend a little time journaling or contemplating the month gone by, to gain clarity for the month ahead in areas such as rest, nourishment, connection, creativity, movement and mindset.

This is all about awareness and context of your life situation. Sometimes life is just chaos, but where are those pockets of time to let yourself be nurtured. Journal prompts will be provided.

🌻 Time to Prioritise and Plan. We can't make more time, but we can allocate time in our diaries, like an important meeting. Pick one thing you want to bring into your life (or do less of) and see if you can make it happen, with curiosity and openness.

🌻Community Support and Accountability. Ask questions or share insights, buddy up with someone for additional support, or use the session as the accountability we so often need.

There might just be some resistance or frustration, and that's normal!

Book onto the free taster session on 29th March at 10am!
https://buff.ly/gNz7tHh

Who's in?!
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Sophie Rey
Creative Soul Somatics

Somatic Coaching
Artist & Creative Workshop Facilitator
Yoga Teacher

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

I provide open, curious, and empathetic spaces for building
emotional resilience and creative self-expression through a

Creative, Holistic and Client-led approach.

Events & Programmes

Connect with me on YouTube for Art, Yoga & Somatic Practices & Info...

Follow me on Instagram

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

​

I provide open, curious, and empathetic spaces for building emotional resilience and creative self-expression through a

Creative, Holistic and Client-led approach.

Events & Programmes

Connect with me on YouTube for Art, Yoga & Somatic Practices & Info...

​

Follow me on Instagram

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

I provide open, curious, and empathetic spaces for building
emotional resilience and creative self-expression through a