P R E S S - Katy’s Feature In The Scotsman
Article by Gaby Soutar
Katy was delighted to be featured alongside three other leading yoga teachers in Scotland in The Scotsman, representing Move Yoga Studio and East Lothian. The title reads “Yoga in Scotland - strike a pose” and includes interviews by Gaby Soutar on the benefits of yoga and practitioners' love for the mix of mindfulness, movement and breath.
You can find the online edition here:
Katy’s interview below.
Favourite pose?
Good old downward facing dog. I have incredibly tight hamstrings. I used to marvel at yogis who could get their heels flat on the floor and stay there for ages. Now I love the feeling of a full back body stretch and head below heart.
How do you do that right?
Don’t obsess about getting your heels to the floor, instead breathe and enjoy the feeling.
Favourite style?
Barre or sculpt yoga. Both combine yoga movements with weights and are upbeat and fun. I am a ‘yangster’ yogi at heart (meaning the stronger stuff) so I tend to favour anything that gets my heart rate up.
Are clothes important?
Whatever you are comfortable in. If I had to pick a favourite brand it would be lululemon. My Align leggings are so soft.
Where is your preferred location?
I recently opened Move Yoga in North Berwick and it’s become like home. I love being there between classes, taking in the vibe of the space we’ve created.
Do you listen to music while practising?
On Spotify (Katy Wakefield Yoga) you’ll see my wide range of music tastes and playlists for classes. My current favourite is Looped by Kiasmos, as it has a deep house vibe which works for my sculpt yoga. My most played would be We Only Have Forever by Lights & Motion.
Why should people take up yoga?
There is a class, style and teacher for everyone. I meet people who say, “I tried yoga once and didn’t like it”. My reply is always the same, try a different style or teacher.