The word yoga means “to unite,” and comes from Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. In this context, it is the integration of body, mind and spirit. Yoga is the quest to remember our true nature and helps us to achieve our highest potential through the practice of ethical disciplines, physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Yoga helps us see through the illusion of suffering and helps us to transcend our limitations to bring clarity, focus and peace into our lives.
Kathy is a member of Yoga Alliance. She completed both the
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and the
500 Hour Therapeutic Applications of Yoga Training with Joyce Anue through the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose (CSE).
http://www.joyceanue.com
Kathy also completed her certification for the
Relax and Renew Trainer course with Judith Hanson Lasater.
http://www.judithlasater.com Judth is the author of "Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times." a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the art of restorative yoga.
Kathy's restorative class is like a trip to the spa. You sink down into the poses
and just relax far more deeply than is possible in our normal hectic lives. Her
lovely voice lulls you to lovely beaches and mountain brooks. The hardest part
of the class is actually getting up. I just never want it to end.
E.H., Sunnyvale, CA
Restorative Yoga
Kathy specializes in the practice of Restorative Yoga, using guided visualization and breathing exercises that help you look inward and explore the integration of body, mind and spirit at a deeper level. Relaxation is achieved through complete support of the body using props, such as bolsters, blankets, straps, blocks and eye pillows. These simple supported poses are practiced from 5-30 minutes and create numerous benefits for the body and the mind: