Founder

Reena Patel, Founder of Inner8

Reena is passionate about well-being in particular the practice of Meditation and how a short-sustained practice can significantly improve one’s mental health.   From a young age, Reena understood the benefits of mindful practice after suffering from severe anxiety at the age of 18.  She is no stranger to the feeling of losing a sense of control and not having the right techniques to manage stress.  After years of searching, she found meditation as the only single thing that could bring her peace of mind and the ability to manage her thoughts positively.   Since finding the practice of meditation, Reena has gone on to establish her own yoga and meditation community and more recently founded Inner8 which focuses on the well-being for leaders and managers. 

Reena is also no stranger to Leadership and for many years had a successful career in Risk Management, working extremely hard to become a Manager herself.  In 2014, Reena left her management post within a large well-known organisation to focus solely on well-being and teaching others what she had learnt for herself.  During her holiday time she would travel worldwide for her teacher training and spend time in mindful communities that practice meditation as a core daily practice. For Reena, these practices form a way of life, and since finding these practices has not spent a single day without it. 

Reena’s style is very much practical, realistic and long term.  If she genuinely feels she cannot help you she will signpost you to the right place.  Reena can determine the specific needs of each client, which means she can quickly formulate a plan which will work for you.  Her natural ability to empathise and connect brings a lightness to her work which also makes the sessions inspiring and engaging. If you would like to work with Reena, she would be more than delighted to hear from you.

Inner8 Innovation

Reena has strong links with Leicestershire universities and has been supported by both Loughborough University and De Montfort University for her vision for Inner8. Also, as a Masters Graduate of Loughborough University’s Business School, the Alumni department wrote an article on Reena’s plans in the early stages of Inner8’s development. You can read it here.

 

Anne Blenkinsopp

Reena ran some lunchtime sessions during an international conference, helping delegates to unwind and find some space and calm during a busy schedule. These sessions included participants from all over the world, and were very well run and received. I have no hesitation in recommending that you work with Reena.

Anne Blenkinsopp
H3 Consortium Manager Sheffield University

Ash Waldron

My 1:1 sessions with Reena have been really beneficial both for my practice and state of mind. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Ash Waldron
Business Development Manager, Octopus Investments

Fiona Proudlove

Reena not only teaches her clients but cares how they develop in their lives with the benefit of her Mindfulness teachings. Reena continues in her own personal development expanding her knowledge for the benefit of her clients

Fiona Proudlove
Former Senior Subcontract Manager, Thales UK

Hugh Humphreys

Reena worked in my team at Network Rail and probably has the best personal qualities of anyone I’ve met in terms of rising to challenges, getting things done and applying thought to achieve the best outcomes. I’d recommend her without question.

Hugh Humphreys
Risk Consultant EDF

Paula Reed

Just a short note to say thank you very much for coming to talk to us last night. The talk was very interesting, motivating, and inspiring. I do hope that you might consider coming back to talk to us again in the future.

Paula Reed
CEO Reed Wellbeing, Author Onion Therapy

Jon Frost

Reena’s passion and knowledge for the subject make the lessons absorbing and enjoyable and have helped to make yoga and meditation a vital part of my lifestyle.

Jon Frost
Fundraising Manager, British Heart Foundation

Karen Wrighton

The small group was perfect for beginners and Reena made you feel at ease and spent time with you to explain the benefits. Reena is an extremely good teacher and combines her classes to include breathing exercises and chanting which adds to the relaxed feel.

Karen Wrighton
Account Director, Paragon CC
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