Yoga University

13/04/2026

✨ A Message from Kathy Ran: What It’s Like Teaching Yoga for Over 30 Years

Teaching yoga for more than three decades is a little like watching a garden grow. You plant seeds, you nurture them, and over time you witness the most extraordinary transformations — in others, and in yourself.

When I first began teaching, yoga was still something people stumbled upon rather than sought out. Over the years, I’ve watched it become a lifeline for so many. What hasn’t changed is the heart of the practice: the breath, the presence, the willingness to meet yourself exactly where you are.

After 30 years, the mat has become a mirror. I’ve learned that every student who walks into the room brings a whole world with them — their hopes, their grief, their resilience. My role isn’t to perfect their poses; it’s to help them reconnect with the part of themselves that already knows the way.

The greatest privilege of longevity in teaching is perspective. I’ve seen students grow from beginners to teachers. I’ve seen people return after long absences, carrying new stories in their bodies. I’ve seen how community forms not through grand gestures, but through shared breath, shared silence, shared humanity.

And personally, teaching for this long has softened me. It’s taught me patience, humility, and the beauty of not knowing. Yoga is not something you master; it’s something you continually return to. Every class still teaches me something new.

What keeps me inspired after all these years is simple: love. Love for the practice, love for the people who show up, and love for the possibility that each class holds — the possibility of healing, of awakening, of remembering who we truly are.

If you’ve practised with me, you’re part of that story. If you’re just beginning, welcome. There is room for you here.

— Kathy♥️🙏🏼♥️

09/04/2026

New Training in Dublin

✨ What Makes This Special Engagement Training Worth Your Time

Training with Kathy at The Yoga Lounge Dublin offers benefits you simply don’t get in regular classes:

1. Deepen Your Practice Through True Vinyasa Krama

You’ll learn how to:

• Build intelligent sequences
• Prepare the body safely for advanced asana
• Understand the why behind each movement
• Integrate breath, intention, and subtle anatomy

This is the kind of knowledge that transforms your practice permanently.

2. Learn Ancient Techniques With Modern Clarity

Kathy’s background blends:

• Traditional Krishnamacharya lineage principles
• Modern biomechanics
• Yoga philosophy
• Subtle body awareness
• Therapeutic applications

This gives you a grounded, lineage‑based education that’s still accessible and practical.

3. Train With a Senior Teacher Who Has Walked the Path

Her personal story—using yoga to overcome back pain and rheumatoid arthritis—means she teaches from lived experience, not theory.

4. Perfect for Both Teachers and Dedicated Students

Whether you want to:

• Improve your personal practice
• Teach more intelligently
• Learn advanced sequencing
• Explore Vinyasa, or breath‑based flow

• Build confidence in your body

With only a few spaces remaining booking is essential

02/04/2026

200 hour Yoga Teacher training

Choosing to complete your 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Training with senior teacher Kathy Ran offers a rare opportunity to study with one of the most experienced and respected voices in the field. Her programme is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and authentic trainings available, blending traditional yogic wisdom with modern, specialist expertise across anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology, and personal practice.

Kathy’s depth of knowledge, supportive guidance, and commitment to integrity create an environment where trainees grow not only as teachers but as practitioners.

The September 2026 intake is now open for applications, making this the perfect moment to step into a transformative journey that will shape your yoga path for years to come.

28/03/2026

Join us in May

A yoga retreat with Kathy Ran in May offers that rare blend of restoration and momentum—the perfect reset before summer begins.

Kathy has a gift for creating spaces where people can genuinely unwind, reconnect with their bodies, and rediscover a sense of clarity that everyday life tends to bury.

A retreat setting amplifies that experience: slower mornings, nourishing food, and time carved out just for you.

May itself adds a touch of magic, with longer days and warmer light that make outdoor practice feel grounding and expansive. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, meet like‑minded people, or simply step away from your routine, time with Kathy has a way of leaving you both calmer and more energized, ready to return home with a clearer mind and a lighter heart.

All details and bookings now available but are limited- few spaces remaining 🙏🏼♥️

26/03/2026

To focus the mind you must focus on the breath😌
Breathwork and meditation training with Kathy Ran at Black Lotus Yoga offers a uniquely restorative experience that blends skillful guidance with a deeply nurturing presence.
Kathy has an intuitive way of helping you tune into your breath, soften mental tension, and access a calmer, more grounded version of yourself. Her sessions invite you to slow down, build awareness, and develop tools that support emotional balance and resilience long after you leave the studio.

Whether you’re looking to manage stress, improve focus, or simply reconnect with your inner stillness, practicing with Kathy at Black Lotus Yoga creates a space where genuine transformation feels both accessible and sustainable.

find out how and why this training changed not only her perspective but enhanced her life as well.
Only four spaces remain available book now on yoga university🙏🏼

10/03/2026

It just takes a bit of motivation to get on your mat !

Make yourself a priority 👊🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

04/03/2026

How to start a meditation

Beginning a meditation with Kathy Ran often starts with creating a gentle transition from everyday busyness into a calmer, more grounded state. You settle into a comfortable seat, letting your spine lengthen while your shoulders soften, and

Kathy invites you to notice the simple rhythm of your breath without trying to change it. Her guidance usually centres on easing into awareness—feeling the weight of your body, sensing where tension sits, and allowing thoughts to drift through without judgment. As her voice sets a steady, reassuring pace, you’re encouraged to anchor your attention on one point, such as the breath or a quiet phrase, so your mind has something steady to return to whenever it wanders.

The tone is warm and unhurried, helping you shift from doing to simply being, which makes the rest of the practice feel more accessible and restorative.

breath training with meditation begins in April join me for an amazing experience towards the inner self so that you can share the joy meditation and breath work with others few spaces remain.

26/02/2026

New Events and Trainings

26/02/2026

New Events and Trainings

Why Choose a Therapeutic Yoga Certification Course? Begins 21 March 2026 - 1 weekend a month for 3 months With Kathy Ran SYT The best yoga certification courses allow students to learn about this specialized form of yoga in a comprehensive and supportive environment. Restorative yoga is a gentle, th...

25/02/2026

Step Into You

A breathwork training with Kathy Ran this spring is an opportunity to step into a space that’s both grounding and transformative. Kathy has a way of blending deep physiological understanding with an intuitive, compassionate teaching style, so you’re not just learning techniques—you’re learning how to access a calmer, clearer version of yourself.

Spring is already a season of renewal, and pairing that natural momentum with guided breathwork can help you release old patterns, reconnect with your body, and build practices that support resilience long after the training ends. It’s the kind of experience that doesn’t just teach you something new; it shifts how you move through the world.

Join me this April and discovered the amazing power of your breath.

10/02/2026

Master Class with Desiree Rumbaugh

Join us in May!
Practising a master class with Desiree Rumbaugh at Black Lotus Yoga offers a rare chance to learn from a teacher who blends deep anatomical knowledge with decades of experience helping students move with intelligence and confidence. Her approach emphasises strength, alignment, and empowered curiosity, so you come away not just doing poses but understanding how to make them safer, more effective, and more transformative for your body. Working with her in the focused environment of Black Lotus Yoga adds a sense of community and support that helps the learning land more deeply. A session with Desiree often shifts long‑held patterns, expands what you believe is possible, and leaves you with tools you can integrate into every practice that follows.