Your space for body & mind
Classes start 7th April
Mend & Extend is a unique yoga and psychotherapy studio in Cockermouth, a beautiful town on on the edge of the Lake District. We’re built on decades of professional and practical experience, and aligned with the latest research in mental and physical health
Our bodies and minds are not separate. When we feel stressed, our muscles get tight. When we feel overwhelmed, our breathing changes. At Mend & Extend, we help you work with both.
We offer more than just a standard yoga class. Our studio is a space to explore how movement can calm your nervous system and help you regulate your emotions.
Equipped with bespoke infra-red heating that penetrates deeply to soothe body tissues. And we provide high quality yoga equipment so you can drop in any time with the minimum of inconvenience to your day.
From the quiet depth of 1-1 psychotherapy to the community and energy of our Morning Movement Club, choose what feels right for you today.
A beautiful space to soothe body and mind
Our group sessions range from active movement to deep, somatic (body-based) healing. You can:
Unwind the day in our Yoga for Every Body classes
Release stress in our Yoga for Busy Minds sessions.
Build healthy habits and community in the Morning Movement Club.
Learn skills for emotional health in our Anxiety Toolkit course.
Let go in our Restorative classes and retreats
Go deeper with specialist trauma recovery and private psychotherapy.
We can even build a programme personalised to you. So, whether you are looking for a friendly movement community or a safe space for therapeutic group work, you are welcome here.
“The studio is a very special place. Even the room feels like it’s taking care of you.”
Meet our founder
Qualified. Experienced. Welcoming.
Hi, I’m Jo Cook. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and a yoga teacher with nearly twenty years of experience. Mend & Extend is the result of my lifelong passion for understanding how our minds and bodies heal together.
A Professional, Integrated Approach
I believe that professional standards are vital. I am qualified to Post-Graduate level and accredited by the BACP, BPS, and EMDR UK. While I have thousands of hours of experience in 1-1 clinical therapy, I also bring 18 years of experience as a yoga teacher.
Because I have taught movement for nearly two decades and practiced yoga for over 30 years, I don’t just "teach poses." I have a deep, practical understanding of how the body stores stress and how movement can be used as a tool for recovery. My work is evidence-based, combining proven methods like EMDR and talking therapy with somatic (body) movement to help you feel grounded and safe.
A Space for the Community
I have created a beautiful, healing space in Cockermouth where my clinical training meets my movement expertise. Whether you are looking for deep therapeutic work or a supportive group class, my goal is to provide a safe, welcoming path toward feeling whole.
I lead with compassion, courage, and curiosity, and I am so excited to welcome you to our new home.
