We sat down with Kat, a new yoga teacher, to discuss her journey from student to teacher. Kat shares how she initially started practicing yoga to spend time with friends but eventually found a deep love for the practice. She opens up about her experiences feeling unseen in yoga spaces and how she was inspired to become a teacher. Kat reflects on a shocking moment from her first class and yoga’s impact on her personal growth. Join the hosts as we discuss the rewarding, challenging, and transformative aspects of being a yoga teacher.
Kat Lee's Bio
Kat Lee is a passionate Bay Area yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Certified by Yoga to the People and Lotusland Yoga SF, she views yoga as a love letter to the body, emphasizing inclusivity. As a plus-size Black autistic woman, Kat advocates for underrepresented communities and creates welcoming spaces for all. She specializes in gentle flow vinyasa, yin yoga, and playful classes. Kat is launching LightofMine, a business focused on creative expression through play, mindfulness, and movement for youth and those young of heart.
IG: @kathleezzzy and @lightofmineyoga
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