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Some exercises are meant to be trained forever Welcome to Kathryn's first solo episode of 2025! In this segment Kathryn talks about the big mistake a lot of people make when it comes to strength training, which is rotating the exercises too frequently. Building...
How two yoga teachers became strength coaches, and now runners! In this episode Kathryn and Laurel talk about how they both got into running and what they have learned about cardiovascular exercise. We want to emphasize that you do not need to begin running, there are...
There's so much freedom and joy to experience when we stop trying to control our bodies Today we welcome dietician and body image coach Deb Benfield for a conversation about finding strength and joy in midlife. Deb talks about the main times in many women's lives that...
Kathryn (she/her) has been teaching various forms of exercise since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, aerobic conditioning, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has completed a professional pain science mentorship with physiotherapist Neil Pearson, has interviewed some of the worlds top researchers and teachers for her podcast and has taught workshops in over 10 countries. These days Kathryn runs a small in person gym, as well as global online strength programs. She also works with 1-1 clients and helps people of all ages discover and build their own strength.
Kyle Pichie (he/him) has been teaching strength and conditioning since 2004, he has taught CrossFit, personal training, group fitness and youth weightlifting. Kyle was the head coach for the Cornwall Weightlifting Club for 5 years leading up to COVID, when he started coaching for Mindful Strength. He combines elements of his strength background with a more mindful and inclusive approach to exercise. He has years of experience training people in a gym setting and offers a fun and challenging workout approach. Kyle is no longer teaching live classes, in 2023 he went back to school for carpentry. His recorded classes are still in our video library because he offers something very special.
Christopher is a movement instructor, mental health professional, and Mindful Strength admin coordinator. He has worked in the field of mental health and addictions for over a decade and roots his teaching in that experience – placing a strong emphasis on practices that respect, support, and encourage an individual’s innate resilience.
Christopher teaches with the hope of helping people rebuild a connection to their bodies, expand their range of (e)motion, and enhance their capacity to handle tough life events. He’s passionate about building spaces that promote a sense of courage, safety and, self-compassion.