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About Kate
Kate moved to New York City in 1998 to teach 4th grade in a public school in Manhattan. At that time, she was introduced to yoga as a physical practice rooted in ancient philosophy. Since then, the depth of yoga is slowly revealing itself and has become a perpetual exploration. Kate grew up as an athlete and as she developed a yoga practice in her 20s, she found joy in experiencing strength and balance in a different way. Yoga allowed the harmony of two of her passions: movement and spiritual curiosity. Yoga and mediation helped her heal a long term injury which deepened her respect for the practice as well as her knowledge of anatomy and physiology. As a city dweller, yoga is one way Kate connects with nature and integrates eastern practices to support western life.
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After months of study at Integral Yoga Institute of NYC, Kate completed her 200 hour Hatha teacher training in January of 2009. Since then she completed certification in Prenatal Yoga, Postpartum (mom & baby) Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Yoga in the Classroom and Yoga for Labor and Delivery. She also studies and practices outside of NYC with Shiva Rea and other contemporary vinyasa teachers.
Teaching elementary school remains Kate's full time job. She currently teaches 3rd grade in Brooklyn. She weaves yoga into the school day with her students and offers professional development for teachers on how to bring yoga, pranayama and meditation into the classroom.
Outside of her school, Kate teaches private and group yoga. She also volunteers as labor support for women giving birth at Woodhull Hospital. She is in the process of completing a doula and childbirth educator certification.
Teaching elementary school remains Kate's full time job. She currently teaches 3rd grade in Brooklyn. She weaves yoga into the school day with her students and offers professional development for teachers on how to bring yoga, pranayama and meditation into the classroom.
Outside of her school, Kate teaches private and group yoga. She also volunteers as labor support for women giving birth at Woodhull Hospital. She is in the process of completing a doula and childbirth educator certification.
Certifications:
Yoga in the Classroom, Karma Kids, 2010
Yoga for Labor and Delivery, Integral Yoga, 2010
Hatha Yoga, Integral Yoga Institute, 2009
Prenatal Yoga, Integral Yoga Institute, 2009
Therapeutic Yoga, Cheri Clampett & Arturo Peal's Therapeutic Yoga Training Program, 2009
Postpartum Yoga (Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby), Jyoti Larson at Karma Kids, 2009
Ongoing Training:Vinyasa Prana Flow, Shiva Rea's Samudra Global School of Living Yoga
Professional Labor and Birth Companion (doula), Niara Healing Arts
Childbirth Educator, Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
Professional Registration:Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Member of:Integral Yoga Teachers Association
Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
Education Degrees:B.A. in Public Policy, Hamilton College
M.A. in Elementary Education, Hunter College
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"You suddenly understand something you understood all your life,
but in a new way."
~ Doris Lessing