Katie began practicing yoga to cope with life’s daily stresses. After noticing the positive impact, physically and mentally, she was drawn to establish a consistent practice.
Along with a passion for yoga, Katie has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with extensive knowledge and training in anxiety disorders. While in graduate school, she became interested in the therapeutic benefits of yoga while studying the effects of meditation and mindfulness on stress reduction in children. She fell even more in love with the practice of yoga and became certified to teach.
The mind-body connection will always fascinate Katie and inform her teaching style. She specializes in Vinyasa, and her classes blend mindfulness, stress relief, and cognitive awareness with anatomy, alignment, and biomechanics. Although she includes tidbits of information throughout her practices, Katie teaches with a very lighthearted approach– her classes are fun and playful!
Katie strives to create a safe space for all of her students, allowing creativity and expression, as we are unique individuals. Although the teacher is essential for guidance, the practice of yoga comes from within, and Katie believes only the student knows what feels good in their body and mind.
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Welcome to Katie’s Emotional Empowerment Series! This series is based on the Nine Rasas (human emotions) and supports you in navigating a range of emotions. This class explores Karuna Rasa (sadness and compassion) while flowing through a steady sequence that helps to soothe your emotions. Postures include Warrior III, Warrior I, Dancer Pose, Locust Pose, Bow Pose, and Humble Warrior. This class previously aired on September 22, 2023.
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Let’s get ready to invite a new season. This class features balancing poses to restore life balance, arm balances to reflect on challenges, forward folds to let go of what hasn’t worked out, and hip openers to welcome new opportunities. Postures include Side Crow, Wild Thing, Firefly Pose, Skandasana, and Warrior III. This class previously aired on September 18, 2023. Please note: Ujjayi Breath is used in this class. If you have respiratory conditions or are pregnant, we suggest using a natural breath instead.
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Welcome to Katie’s Emotional Empowerment Series! This series is based on the Nine Rasas (human emotions) and supports you in navigating a range of emotions. This class explores Raudra Rasa (anger) while moving through a strong flow with lots of twisting and openings for the heart and throat, plus mental and emotional qualities to help dissolve anger. Postures include Revolved Triangle, Revolved Lunge, Boat Pose, Revolved Half Moon, and Goddess Pose. This class previously aired on September 15, 2023.