Yoga Statement
Katie first discovered yoga by reading about eastern philosophies. She enjoys reading from authors like Adyashanti and Thich Nhat Hanh. The practice of yoga has helped her to remember how to love herself after struggling with depression, anxiety and low-self esteem- Katie has grown confident enough to expand that positive energy outwards and teach others to do the same! She has been practicing yoga since 2011, completing a 200-hour RYS ashtanga yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, 2014. She has completed other trainings such as a 100-hour vinyasa yoga sequencing and hands on adjustments, a one month seva study at Sivananda Ashram California and a 3-day chakra workshop with Seane Corn.
Katie is influenced by Hatha yoga styles like Ashtanga, Yin, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and Sivananda. Focusing on holding postures for a longer time, yet still flowing from one to the next cohesively in a dance-like effect. Offering short guided meditations at the beginning and end with visualization cues. The main emphasis of any class is connecting breath with movement, bringing students awareness into the present moment. Proceeding at a gentle pace to balance the fast paced world we live in and to feel more grounded. Classes build strength and flexibility and focus on quieting the mind to reduce stress and enhance mental health. Challenging students with new poses and motivating them to push beyond their boundaries. She is inspired by teachers like Seane Corn, T. K. V. Desikachar and Ram Dass.
Katie first discovered yoga by reading about eastern philosophies. She enjoys reading from authors like Adyashanti and Thich Nhat Hanh. The practice of yoga has helped her to remember how to love herself after struggling with depression, anxiety and low-self esteem- Katie has grown confident enough to expand that positive energy outwards and teach others to do the same! She has been practicing yoga since 2011, completing a 200-hour RYS ashtanga yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, 2014. She has completed other trainings such as a 100-hour vinyasa yoga sequencing and hands on adjustments, a one month seva study at Sivananda Ashram California and a 3-day chakra workshop with Seane Corn.
Katie is influenced by Hatha yoga styles like Ashtanga, Yin, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and Sivananda. Focusing on holding postures for a longer time, yet still flowing from one to the next cohesively in a dance-like effect. Offering short guided meditations at the beginning and end with visualization cues. The main emphasis of any class is connecting breath with movement, bringing students awareness into the present moment. Proceeding at a gentle pace to balance the fast paced world we live in and to feel more grounded. Classes build strength and flexibility and focus on quieting the mind to reduce stress and enhance mental health. Challenging students with new poses and motivating them to push beyond their boundaries. She is inspired by teachers like Seane Corn, T. K. V. Desikachar and Ram Dass.
