HEy, I’M BEA!

I’m a certified professional life coach, yoga teacher and retreat leader based in the market gardens of beautiful Bedfordshire (just north of London, UK). I’ve always had a passion for telling and sharing stories which led me to spend twelve years marketing some of the UK’s top producing theatres.

In 2017, work-related stress and burnout forced me to take a powerful pause, which led to me retraining as a coach, and later a yoga teacher.

The most important lesson that period taught me is that sometimes we have to do less, to become more. This ‘pause’ allowed me to connect more deeply, openly and authentically with myself, and now I help others to do the same.

Bea x

BeaGrist

‘the times are urgent; let us slow down’

Bayo Akomolafe

in a nutshell

I’m a life coach for creative and curious souls navigating life’s turning points. Whether you’re facing a career shift, a life transition, or simply feeling the call for something deeper, I create space for you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your true self. I also run Powerful Pause Retreats—restorative, heart-led experiences designed to help you breathe, slow down, and return to what matters most. Whether I’m coaching, leading a yoga class, or holding space on retreat, my work is rooted in compassion and a deep belief in the power of intentionally pausing. This is the foundation of everything I do.

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KIND WORDS

‘Coaching with Bea has been life changing. I felt so seen and heard. I always came away from every session feeling refreshed, positive and inspired. Bea is brilliant at what she does and my time with her has exceeded every expectation.’

Coaching client

Take a deep breath You made it.

You’re here. And there is nothing you need to do, and nowhere you need to get to. Maybe you’re reading this thinking ‘But Bea! I have SO much I need to do and lots of places I need to get to!’ That’s ok. Perhaps you’re here because you’re in search of answers. You might want to make some big changes in your life and you’re here to see if I’m the right person to help you with this. Whatever has brought you to my website, thank you for being here. I know that landing on a page full of information can feel a bit daunting and overwhelming – especially if you’re seeking support. So, if you’re reading this, I want you to know that you are so welcome here.

‘It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol’

Brene Brown

slowing down is a rebellious act.

It’s funny and downright annoying how some of the most helpful tools are also, at their very core, the simplest ones. We live in a culture which primes us to believe faster is better and efficiency is everything. But in our rush for technological progress, we’ve lost a fundamental connection with ourselves, and the natural world. Taking a break from the everyday routine and rhythms of life helps us to reconnect and redirect our energies in so many ways.

When we slow down, we become so much more.

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