Katonah Yoga Foundations

What is Katonah Yoga?

We will answer this question by introducing the principles from Taoist Philosophy, Five Element Theory and sacred geometry, that inspire this Hatha Yoga technique. Once we lay the groundwork, we will move from a discussion into a physical practice.

You can expect an opportunity to:

• Practice and receive hands on adjustments
• Address injuries
• Intelligently use props
• Engage your imagination
• Ask questions about your own practice

In this workshop, we will use these universal principles as a means for self reflection and personal development. These pragmatic techniques aim to not only inform your practice on the mat, but the way you move about the world, ultimately giving rise to collective well-being.

About Cassandra Simons

For Cassandra, the practice of yoga is an incredibly hopeful one, because the material of the body is a wonderful canvas to create change. It uses tools we all possess; body, mind and breath, and is grounded in the present moment. Yoga is a practice aimed at self cultivation both on and off the mat.

Cassandra found yoga through her training as an actor, while receiving her BFA in musical theatre. Having been a lifelong dancer, the asanas became a welcome technique to maintain and tune the instrument of the body. Alongside her theatre career, Cassandra found the practice of Katonah Yoga in 2016 and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at YogaWorks in 2017. She returned to The Studio for her apprenticeship with Abbie Galvin, which would go on to greatly impact her teaching style.

Cassandra’s teaching weaves together pragmatic forms to organize the body and esoteric dialogue to keep the imagination engaged. In her classes, each pose is set up with great attention to detail, so whether you are new to yoga or an advanced practitioner, there is sure to be something for every student.

$40 (members save 10%). Tickets are non-refundable.