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 your mental health.   From early on, Reena understood the benefits of mindful practice after suffering from severe anxiety at the age of 18.  She is no stranger to losing a sense of control, and not having the right techniques to manage stress.  Reena found Meditation as the only tool that gave her both a healthy and positive mind.

Since finding the practice of Meditation over 15 years ago, Reena went on to establish her own Yoga & Meditation community and dedicated her time fully to building a successful and thriving community in Loughborough.  The COVID19 pandemic inspired her to create Inner8, a concept focusing on yoga psychology and the 8 steps to achieving Meditation.  Reena has a special interest in bringing these concepts to improving Leadership behaviours.

Reena is no stranger to Leadership, and for many years had a successful career in Risk Management, working extremely hard to become a Senior Manager.  In 2014, Reena left her job to focus solely on well-being and helping others.  During her holiday, Reena often travelled internationally for further teacher training in Ashrams and places of intense daily practice.   Her own practice is of just as much significance, and cannot imagine a day without it.

Working with Reena

Reena has a natural ability to empathise and can bring much lightness to her work.  Her sessions are inspiring and engaging, professional, yet very relaxed.  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 was supported by both Loughborough University and De Montfort University for the vision for Inner8 and her Meditation Course.  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

Alison Merryweather

Reena is able to impart knowledge and techniques from her years of experience and also really listens to what you want to get out of the session. I really felt like I had been heard. In what can be a frenetic world Reena invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I would certainly encourage anyone who feels like they need to take a breath to seek out Reena’s sessions. Both calming and enlightening. Thank you Reena.

Alison Merryweather
Tokio Marine HCC
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