HEy, I’M BEA!
I’m a certified holistic and somatic life coach for actors and a 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 bea-come 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
Do less, bea-come more. Every pause has an effect.
in a nutshell
I specialise in life coaching professional actors and performers. I also run Powerful Pause Retreats where I’ll help you to slow down, breathe and reconnect with your true self. Whether I’m coaching, leading a yoga class, or running a retreat, I am passionate about consciously creating time to pause and reflect whilst leading with compassion towards ourselves and others. This belief is at the core of everything I do.
KIND WORDS
“Coaching with Bea has been life changing. I felt so heard and seen whilst being coached. No matter how I felt, 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.”
Harry (actor)
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 BEA-COME so much more.
Powerful Pause - Empower Your Mind and Body Through One-to-One Coaching, Yoga and Retreats.
COACHING
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Coaching for actors
I specialise in coaching career-driven actors to navigate the acting profession with confidence, self-love, and authenticity. Over the last eight years, I’ve spent over 700 hours listening to, and supporting professional actors to do what they love. I'll help you to tap into your strengths so you can boldly navigate the adventure of balancing your acting career and personal life with confidence and purpose.
YOGA
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Yoga
I am a 400-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 400) with a passion for women’s health, and a penchant for Buddhism, neuroscience, nervous system healing and somatic movement. My classes reflect my values and offer an equally nurturing, playful and at times challenging experience, where I invite you to move in a way that feels like you.
RETREATS
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Retreats and events
I run Powerful Pause Retreats and events throughout the UK, and in other countries soon (watch this space!) A Powerful Pause Retreat is sacred ‘me time’ where you’re invited to unplug, peel the layers away and slowly walk back to yourself.
‘The quieter you become, the more you can hear.’
Rumi
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