What people are saying…

  • "I can trust her, trust my body, and improve my health"

    “Kat’s knowledge of the body and use of supporting props in yoga class is invaluable. I feel as if I can trust her, trust my body, and improve my health. She is also a very talented and intuitive bodyworker.” –Fe

  • "It helps me feel better in my everyday life"

    “I appreciate the knowledge about the body and my "aches and pains" and what causes them. It is more than just a relaxing massage. It helps me feel better in my everyday life.” –Kim

  • "Weekly yoga and massage keeps me active"

    “I have been working with Kat for 12 years. Weekly yoga and massage keeps me active and help my knee and neck pain tremendously.” –Loretta

  • "Perfect attention to trouble spots"

    “Kat was awesome. Perfect attention to trouble spots, and relaxing overall.” –Linda

  • "[This] pose relieves pains in the back"

    “[This] pose relieves pains in the back, invigorates the abdominal organs and strengthens the hip muscles.” – B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Yoga. Revolved Triangle is also good for countering upper back curvature (kyphosis) and balancing the rotation of scoliosis.

  • "Just the right amount of pressure"

    “Kat helped identify what was causing the pain that I had. She massaged with just the right amount of pressure.” –Pamela

  • "This is how yoga should make me feel!"

    “When I started yoga with Kat 7 years ago I thought: ‘This is how yoga should make me feel!’ I am finally aligned in my ribcage, hips and spine – something years of chiropractic work and PT never did.” -Kristin

  • The National MS Society Awards Luncheon

    YogaWorks, which hosted the free-to-members Yoga for MS classes for many years at the Costa Mesa studio, received recognition for their partnership with NMSS. Kat accepted the award on behalf of YogaWorks and attended the luncheon with students Howard, Leo, and Kelly.

  • "This is a very invigorating pose"

    “This pose stimulates the blood circulation to the spine and relieves back-aches. In Janu Sirsasana the abdominal organs are contracted, here they are stretched on both sides. This is a very invigorating pose.” –B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Yoga

  • Salamba Viparita Karani (Supported Waterfall Pose with chair)

    This is a cooling pose which is helpful to practice on hot days. It is an inversion, where the head is lower than the heart, promoting blood circulation to the upper chest and head. Raising the legs also helps circulate blood that may have pooled in the lower limbs during the day, allowing gravity to assist venous blood flow back to the heart and lungs.

  • Salamba Ardha Halasana (supported half plow pose)

    My favorite pose, which is a variation of Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand), and also my favorite quote from Light on Yoga: “It is no overstatement to say that if a person regularly practices Sarvangasana he will feel new vigour and strength, and will be happy and confident. New life will flow into him, his mind will be at peace, and he will feel the joy of life.” – BKS Iyengar

  • Salamba Utthita Parsvakonasana (Supported Extended Side-angle Pose)

    The use of props – including walls, chairs, blocks, and straps – allows students to stay in the poses longer. This aids in building strength and flexibility, gives time to make adjustments, and accesses the deeper benefit of the poses.

  • Salamba Utthita Trikonasana (Supported Triangle Pose)

    A very supported variation of this classic pose.

  • Salamba Adho Mukha Virasana (Supported Downward Facing Hero Pose – Child's Pose)

    This is a version of child’s pose for students whose knees, ankles, or hips don’t bend enough to do the pose on the floor.

  • Simhasana (Lion Pose)

    “Kat’s yoga students are the best! They are so friendly, and happy to make room for dogs (or other students). Come for the yoga – stay for the pets – ahem – I mean – stay for the camaraderie.” – Lisa