Hi, I’m Kat!

My yoga journey started back in 2012, during a time when I was working full-time and going to school, and looking for something that would help me slow down. I tried a few different styles, but in 2016 I found Ashtanga, and I was hooked. I loved the structure, the discipline, and the way the practice became a reset for both my body and mind. Since then, I’ve practiced six days a week, no matter where life has taken me.

Over the years, my practice has been shaped by the guidance of many experienced Ashtanga teachers. I began practicing with Fiona Stang in Vancouver before moving to Toronto, where I spent several years practicing with David Robson. I’ve also had the opportunity to study with Boonchu & Jamsai Tanti of Ashtanga Yoga Bangkok, as well as Prem & Radha at Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Bali. I’ve made four trips to Mysore, India, to deepen my practice, and I’m currently learning the Advanced B Series under the guidance of Phillipa Asher at Ashtanga Nirvrtta in London.

Each of these experiences has given me a different perspective on the practice and has continued to shape the way I teach. While Ashtanga has a traditional structure and method, I believe there is always more to learn. Continuing to study as a practitioner is an important part of becoming a better teacher.

In 2021, I began teaching at Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, where I spent three years assisting students through Mysore-style classes and helping them build strong, sustainable practices. Teaching in a busy, dedicated shala taught me so much about the importance of individualized practice. While the Ashtanga method has a set structure, no two students experience it in exactly the same way, and I love helping people find an approach that works for their body and their life.

Now, after moving to Norway in 2023, my own practice looks a little different. As a mom, business owner, wife and rescue dog and cat mom, home practice is my reality, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay consistent. Some days my practice feels deep and focused, while other days it gets squeezed in between family life, work, naps, dog walks, and everything else that comes with having a busy life. But that’s the beauty of the practice. It meets you exactly where you are.

That philosophy really shapes how I teach. I take a traditional approach, but I also meet my students as individuals. I want to help you build a practice that is strong and sustainable, one that challenges you while also supporting you through all the different seasons of life. Whether you’re an experienced Ashtangi or finding your way back to the mat, I’m here to help you develop a practice that can grow with you.