Welcome.
Joy Yoga is an in-home studio and center for retreats and workshops. It is an urban ashram hidden by trees and rocks but minutes from downtown. It is not a brand of yoga. Instead, it is about the idea that when we face the direction of joy and look in the rearview mirror, we remember what has gotten us to this moment. In other words, facing joy is an intentional reminder of gratitude and a sense that the universe is always meeting us halfway. An intentional reminder is another word for ritual. So, we see Joy Yoga as a ritual space designed for self-study, community, and practice.
Katonah yoga®: A Gamechanger for Movement, Longevity, and Well-Being
The yoga practices at Joy Yoga are influenced by Hatha yoga, somatic theories, movement science, and especially Katonah yoga. Katonah is about mapping our inner architecture to create structure, balance, and alignment. Because the map is not the territory, the result is an opened-up mind-body field that allows for better stability, ability, and perspective.
A Smarter Way to Move
Longevity is another Katonah focus. True longevity comes from how well your body organizes itself under load and over time—whether that’s your own body weight, gravity, or the forces of daily life. Instead of stretching for range, we train for capacity, organization, and developing a body that moves with ease and stays adaptable for life.
Katie has a PhD in Integrative Medicine and Health Science and has extensively studied and researched modern postural yoga, somatic practices, and embodiment. She is a nationally board-certified health coach and adjunct teaching faculty at Saybrook University's Integrative Wellness Coaching program. She also serves as a board member and supports curriculum development for Akhila Health, a nonprofit that empowers underserved women.
Katie studied Ashtanga vinyasa yoga in Rye, NH, with Mimi Louriero beginning in 1998. She spent many years learning that practice and founded and ran the Spokane Yoga Shala from 2003-2015. While doing her doctoral work, she became certified to teach Katonah yoga®, which she integrated into her dissertation research. She studies with Abbie Galvin and Dages Juvelier Keates and is excited to bring them to Spokane soon!