Katrine teaches a beginner’s Hatha class on Sundays, from 6:00-7:15pm. Expect an emphasis on proper alignment, and step by step instruction of yoga fundamentals. Not just for people who are new to yoga, this class is also useful for more experienced practitioners. Go back to the basics and discover something new!
YL: How did you discover yoga?
K: A longtime friend was practising yoga and told me that she “guaranteed yoga would take 20 years off my body!” Now this very sweet, loving and supportive friend also possessed the habit of exaggerating things. But I decided if it only takes 10 years off my body I’m in!
I’m happy to say the “10 years off your body” is a guarantee! As long as you practice at least once a week for 3 months straight. At least, that’s been my experience.
YL: What excites you about your own practice?
K: Practicing with an open mind and an attitude of metta. Metta is a Buddhist term which can be translated as compassion, kindness and love towards others. I like to include myself as part of “others”. It’s a helpful reminder that I practice yoga to create a positive affect in my mind, body and spirit.
My mat is one place where I always make an effort to release from the idea of rating my performance of yoga and simply observe and learn more about myself.
I love when I make that connection to the power of energy/life which is deeper than muscle, bone & determination.
YL: How would you describe your classes and your teaching style?
K: My classes depend on who shows up. I ask everyone attending before class what they are looking to gain from yoga and where they hold tension/tightness in their bodies. I then structure the class according to the students.
It keeps me in my toes!
My teaching style is an effort to create a meditation in movement through constant awareness of every moment. The focus is to become conscious of our mind, body and spirit connection. I also include a “workshop” aspect of breaking down the foundations of the yoga poses.
YL: What inspires you, personally? OR What gets you going every day?
K: Love, beauty, hope and community.
YL:Where do you think yoga, as a movement, is heading?
K: There’s something for everyone.
So the directions are limitless.