Embodiment Practices

With a mission to empower people to heal, Katie offers all kinds of embodiment practices. 

Katie lived with chronic stress that was impacting her mental and physical health in many ways - until she found yoga. Then she realized it helps to heal not just the body but also the mind and the soul.  Katie felt called to become a Yoga Teacher to share with others the healing power of yoga that she experienced in her own life.  She values the lessons that are discovered on the mat that can be brought into life off the mat and highlights these connections in her classes.  

Her trauma-informed flows are suitable for all bodies and levels of practice.  She can develop a class or workshop based on your requests but focuses mainly on vinyasa classes, slow flows, beginners, and meditative classes - all while honoring the tradition of a spiritual-based yoga practice. 

Workshops are offered in the area at various times throughout the year so look under the Retreats and Upcoming Workshops for details -- Or you can request a workshop for you and your friends! Katie is also willing to do private yoga lessons in your home or hers! Contact Katie for more information.

Health and Wellness Workshops:

• The Wheel of Wellness (60 minutes minimum)

There are many dimensions of wellness including physical, mental, spiritual, financial, intellectual, professional, and social - and the key is to balance each of these priorities.  This workshop will delve into these 6 dimensions of wellness and provide a space for goal-setting.  Any one dimension can be chosen to focus on or this can be turned into a 3 or 6-week series.

• Mindfulness Vs Meditation (60 minutes minimum)

Research proves that a mindfulness practice makes people more satisfied and happy with their lives and improves relationships. This workshop will discuss the benefits and strategies of a mindfulness and meditation practice and include time to practice a few different techniques to bring calm, clarity and focus. 

• Customize Your Self-Care (45 minutes minimum)

Self-care is a trendy buzz word and many businesses have been created to offer commercialized and commodified options. But what is true self-care? Through personal reflection and group discussion, participants will identify their own unique self-care needs and assess how to align their time and energy to meet those needs. A practical conversation useful for all employees and teams.

• How to Avoid Burnout (30 minutes minimum)

Utilizing the wisdom and research from Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, this workshop will showcase the 7 specific strategies to deal with stress and 3 specific strategies to deal with the stressors. There will be time to practice a few of the techniques so every person will leave with 10 proven tips to avoid burnout.

Yoga Workshops: 

• Yoga and Meditation Circle (75 minutes)

This workshop can be focused on a variety of topics including gratitude, setting goals and intentions, healing and finding peace, and many others. Each workshop will begin with a brief meditation and time for journaling on the topic of the day. Slow and gentle movements lead to a few heat-building poses to help to clear the mind before journaling again with additional prompts. We end with a share circle to help build community and connection.  This can be a great offering for a group of friends as a girls night out (or in!)

• Yoga & The Examen (60 or 75 minute class) 

The Jesuit Examen and a yoga practice are similiar - they both are ways to connect to a higher power to discern our true purpose in life.  Participants will utilize conscious breathing, slow movements, and meditation while reflecting on the day/week/month/year, etc. using the Examen format.

• Yoga for Desk Sitters Workshop (60 or 75 minute class) 

This all-levels workshop is specifically for office workers or long commuters and will provide an opportunity to stretch and strengthen the muscles that are impacted from sitting too much.  With a focus on the wrists and low back, participants will leave with specific tips and techniques for at-home stretches and at-desk stretches as well.

• Yoga for Recovery Workshop (90 minute class)

This trauma-informed class will ensure a safe and comfortable environment while focusing on recovery of mind, body and spirit.  A gentle and slow flow of physical postures, accompanied by breathing techniques and guided mediation, provides a space for healing.  This class also focuses on a crucial element of recovery - building a community of support.  This class is often offered as a donation-based class and funds are generated for a local non-profit. 

Writing Workshops: 

• Write to Heal (30 to 60 minutes)

Many people know that journaling is a powerful healing tool but are unsure where to start. They sit down to write and get discouraged when the spark of inspiration does not arrive right away.  Having a group come together builds accountability and having guided prompts to write helps keep focus. Topics for writing can be customized around any wellness topic or this workshop can be developed as a creative brainstorming session for a team on any business topic.

• Yoga & Journaling Workshop (90 minute class)

This all-levels workshop combines two embodiment practices - yoga and writing! This slow flow class brings participants through a series of physical postures to help clear the mind and explore untapped thoughts or emotions. Specific prompts can be shared based on your group's plans, goals, or concerns or let Katie create based on her intuition.