Twelve festivals, two countries, one summer…here’s what happened
Cat Googe - The Joy Queen from Essex who spent 20 years as a teacher and then reinvented herself just before turning 50 to bring laughter to the nation - has done it again. This time instead of spreading laughter through the classrooms she has taken laughter yoga on the road and performed at 12 different festivals across two different countries all in one summer.
Cat, who is known for delivering immersive laughter yoga sessions that have been witnessed by the likes of Ruby Wax and Fearne Cotton, has spent the summer sharing laughter yoga with thousands of participants at a wealth of leading festivals.
Having delivered at festivals from as bespoke as Essex Recovery Festival to as big as Glastonbury, Cat has not only entertained the nation she’s also taught them how to find their own joy. Skills that they can take away from the field back home to their busy lives, workplaces and family environments; skills that will last them a lifetime.
Reflecting on a summer of fun at festivals Cat shared:
“It has been such a joy to deliver these sessions over the last few months. It’s incredible to see how many more festivals are embracing the wellbeing sector, where once people were getting their highs through substances they’re now seeking highs from within by prioritising themselves through self care.
"And it’s been an absolute pleasure to be part of this. Not only are bespoke festivals popping up across the nation that focus solely on wellness and self care but there are a number of the bigger festivals such as Glastonbury and Bestival that specifically cater for those there to enjoy the music whilst also learning new wellbeing practices and embracing self love.
“Although it has been a summer of joy, 12 festivals in two countries over 14 weeks has been a lot to fit in so I’m ready for a rest and reset now. But it has been amazing to share these incredibly powerful wellbeing techniques and I look forward to delivering more of these sessions across the nation.”
Even though the summer season has now finished for Cat the big live energy sessions don’t stop there. You’ll be able to catch her in Coventry and Newcastle over the next couple of months as part of former TV actress and singer Holly Matthews’ Be Weird Live events and at the NEC for Mind Body Spirit Birmingham.