Zion Yoga and Simple Living

Welcome! I am Katherine, mostly known as Kak, a lingering nickname from school which I choose to embrace for its uniqueness.

I am a hatha yoga teacher but more importantly, I am a human being on a path I love and love to share.

Years ago, yoga gently lifted me from a deep, dark place and solidified my belief in its power forever. Since then I continue to learn aspects of this practice which invariably resonate with me in every way.

Because of an unusually international upbringing I was exposed to many languages and cultures early on. Perhaps this allowed me to be just that much more open-minded towards yogic ideas, once I became familiar with them. My mum, also, gets due credit for raising my sister and myself to be open to extraordinary concepts.

On my first day at yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, our teacher, Roshan told us not to believe what he taught us but he then told us not to reject what he taught us. He told us to contemplate what he taught us. Later I understood that this was because we were being encouraged to use our own ability to distinguish between true and false as per our perception; our hearts are naturally equipped with discernment and all we have to do is learn to listen! Let that also be my first message.

Since my training in India I have found yoga to have literally exploded in popularity in the West. Although yoga seems to be widely misconstrued in the West and perceived as strictly a fitness tool, my Indian teachers feel that practicing asana in any way, shape or form may increase the odds of a desire for a deeper understanding and therefore do not feel offended by western yoga’s current trendiness.

It is not important to be right or wrong if the intention is genuine. If I can help just a few people find ease and peace of mind, joy and love then all our lives will improve! That is why I’m here, writing this right now.

I hope you will spend some time here with me.

Namaste,

kak

OVERVIEW

This blog is my base for offering you:

– Fun, informative stories

– Yoga techniques to enhance your health and happiness through various media formats

– Culinary techniques to improve your health and well being

– Links to many sites devoted to personal development and well being

– Links to friends’ treasures

AND information about my four day workshop retreat near Zion National Park in Utah which is described in detail in the January archive in the menu on the right of the page!

I hope you will enjoy and visit frequently!

Namaste,

kak