About Kate Lumsden  Kate started practicing yoga asana in 1999 as treatment for the scoliosis in her spine. With an emphasis on intelligent alignment, Kate fell in love with the Astanga Vinyasa practice and its interweaving of breath, movement and meditation. Right away, Kate felt she found a familiar home in her body that enabled her to quiet her mind and feel empowered in her self without the ego attachment. These feelings continue to grower stronger and deeper roots running throughout Kate's life as she continues her dedicated practice of yoga asana and lifestyle. Though she has trained under many teachers, Kate considers Catherine Shaddix to be her primary teacher. Kate has practiced with Catherine in the Mysore Ashtanga tradition since 2007, and started assisting Catherine weekly this past summer. Kate resonates with Catherine's dedication to refined alignment that creates a feeling of liberation rather than that of being stifled. This idea combined with the 'container' of the Ashtanga series creates a transformational practice allowing us to see ourselves (minds, bodies & spirits) clearly, and start to create the change we wish to see in our lives on our mats. As a yoga teacher, Kate sees her work not only to teach for a deep understanding of the asana, but also to help build a sense of community and increase awareness of the dynamics of the world in which we live. Kate's classes are flowing sequences with strong attention to alignment layered with yogic philosophy combined with modern anecdotes. The relationship between Kate and her students is one that allows for individual attention, adjustments and modifications ensuring they receive lessons to strengthen their individual practices within the support of the class. Click to learn: Kate's Training “I will miss your ever unfolding classes!” –Roger “Dear Kate, I want you
to know how much I enjoy your classes and how much I continue to learn from
you. You have such an incredible spirit and wonderful energy. Your classes are
always different – blending moments of tranquility and playfulness. Thank you
for being such an important presence in my life.” –Julie C “What an amazing, educational, relaxing Saturday! …Everything was coordinated and planned so well, but still flowed naturally and felt really relaxed. I learned so much about Ayurveda and yoga (I've since put much more effort into elongating my warrior 1 stance!). You really are a natural-born teacher, and I'm so lucky to have found you! …it was incredibly nurturing and inspiring.” -Michelle K “It was really relaxing and intimate.” –Soo-Jung “Kate, thank you so much for being such a wonderful yoga teacher. The magical spirit of practicing yoga might have something to do with it, but I really think its your warm, unaffected personality, hypnotic voice, and soft smile that keeps luring me to yoga class and wanting to learn more each week.” –Lowell High School yoga student "Bubbly, encouraging and unmistakably skilled, ashtangi Kate Lumsden makes yoga accessible and intriguing for newcomers and seasoned devotees alike. Expect individualized attention and adjustments to help your practice grow within the class community. " -7x7 Magazine SF Health & Beauty Guide 2009 |
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