Yoga con Kate

29/09/2021

Have you tried this meditation video that's posted on my YouTube channel yet? I'd love to hear what you think! Make sure to hit subscribe there to stay in the loop 😊

https://youtu.be/pjHonhzd1Lg

Join me as we get settled, shift our focus from the external world to our internal world, and spend a little time simply breathing together. This ~15 minute ...

01/09/2021

Bedtime yoga helps young yogis get their ZZZs.

06/08/2021

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𝕾𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓

30/07/2021

Confession: I haven't been on a yoga mat in over a month.

🙀

BUT even with the absence of a daily asana practice, I am still living my yoga every day.

I bet you know this, but there is so much more to this beautiful and transformative practice than simply asana (poses / postures).

I'm living my yoga practice when...

💖 I focus on my breath, and practice pranayama ("breath control")
💖 I stay mindful of what I'm doing in the present moment
💖 I take care of others
💖 I choose to speak / act with honesty and kindness
💖 I work to accept my body as it is today
💖 I'm walking and focus on my gait (usually with cues from Melissa Montilla of Sanctuary Yoga and Wellness rattling around in my brain 🙏)
💖 I remember what I can, and cannot, control
💖 I let myself feel my feelings
💖 I practice non-attachment (it's definitely a challenging practice for me)
💖 I let myself rest
💖 I remember the big picture-- that we're all connected

Honestly I could keep adding more and more... and just like me, my practice changes as I go through different seasons.

Regardless of how much I adore the physical practice, the internal lessons and growth on my yoga journey is what really continues to light the path.

✨ There's so much more to yoga than what we do physically on a rubber mat ✨

What does your yoga practice look like in your daily life off of your mat? I'd love to hear about it! ⬇️

30/04/2021

What your best looks like today is enough
Be gentle on yourself
and don't give up
You are so loved
You are so valuable
Keep going 💙

19/04/2021

A few neutral sayings that help my busy mind 💙

I am
I am inhaling
I am exhaling

What else would you add to this list?

17/04/2021

If it feels hard for you to get on your mat lately, you're not alone. ❤️

This is a something I do when I can't wrap my mind around doing hardly anything on my yoga mat...

❤️ Put on a song that makes you feel good, or inspired, or like moving.
❤️ Roll out your mat, towel, etc (optional)
❤️ Wiggle / move / breathe however the heck you want to, try not to overthink it
❤️ That's it! Keep it grooving when the next song comes on, or check it off your list for the day- it's your choice!

Sometimes I end up dancing a lot, or doing sun salutations, or sitting and watching my breath... But letting go of my expectations for practice and instead focusing on just *getting there* makes all of the difference. It may not look at all like a classic asana practice some days, but if I notice my breath and check-in with my body, I'm going to call it a win.

I hope you're taking sweet care of yourselves, friends. ❤️

13/04/2021

05/04/2021

Do you ever have trouble resting? Slate, my sweet cat in the photo, is absolutely a rest professional.

For me, rest is a practice. A practice of slowing down, of listening to my body, of surrendering, of prioritizing my well-being, of offering myself comfort and support.

It's not always "easy," and of course life "gets in the way" sometimes. But it's about practice... not perfection. 💕

How are you resting these days? 😴

Invitation to share, let's talk about rest~

31/03/2021

Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone. ❤️ This quote has always resonated with me. Because of the people that I love who have passed on, I'm striving to be more...

Determined
Passionate
Light-hearted
Caring
Joyful
Honest
Mindful
Curious
Bold
Patient
Understanding
Resilient
&
Authentically, unapologetically me

Is there anything you'd like to share about someone who has moved on from this world? I would love to hear something you loved about them. ❤️ I know that death is hard; please know that you are never alone. ❤️

20/03/2021

💙 Invitation to pause 💙

Maybe spend a few moments noticing your breath. Feeling yourself inhaling, and exhaling... Watching the cycles flowing like waves. It's always there for you to follow. 💙

08/03/2021

Community over competition! 💯 The world only gets brighter when we all shine our light 💖

On this  I'm feeling extra grateful for all of the amazing women who have lifted me up and supported me. 💗 I wouldn't be where I am without the communities of women I have around me, cheering for me, and inspiring me. We can get further together~ let's root for each other!

(Super cool sticker from The Pulp Girls ✌️)

17/02/2021

Just a few ways that my Yoga practice helps my golf game:

❤️ Asana (yoga postures)- My body gives me a clear reminder if I have or haven't done a bit of my physical yoga practice that day. I definitely notice a big difference in the ease of my swing, and how "grounded" I feel. I've been trying to be kind to myself and not play "cold," making sure that I've warmed up my ankles, hips, and shoulders especially. A bit of twisting and side bending is also nice before I play.

❤️ Pranayama (breath control)- Having a regular breathing practice allows me to better connect with my body and notice how it's responding to my environment / circumstances. I check-in with myself often throughout the day, inviting changes accordingly, and this continues into my golf game. It helps me feel if I'm ever anxiously holding my breath a bit or if I'm getting too frustrated, and helps me breathe more smoothly in sync with my swing.

❤️ Pratyahara (sense withdrawal)- This one I'm constantly challenging myself to work on. Being so concentrated and present in whatever I'm doing, like golfing, that I'm unaware of distractions is so useful. It usually takes me a few swings to really drop into it... But once I get into that zone of moving meditation, I feel free in my bubble of focus. This is a great tool in my belt for blocking out whatever is happening around me, and allowing me to just focus on ME.

How does your Yoga practice help your golf game? 🙂

10/02/2021

I created a YouTube channel! Check out my first meditation upload there, like, and subscribe for more updates!

Join me as we get settled, shift our focus from the external world to our internal world, and spend a little time simply breathing together. This ~15 minute ...

08/02/2021

"Perfect is the enemy of good"

Throughout my life I've frequently chased perfection... Often procrastinating my personal projects or plans because I'm holding out for the "perfect" sequence, product, caption, photo, recording, etc...

But "perfect" does not exist.

I repeat, in case I didn't fully grasp it the first time--
PERFECT DOES NOT EXIST!!!

This is something I am literally telling myself every single day... Because I do not want to be held back any longer by my own dreams of "perfection."

I have good work that I can do and good things that I can share with the world *right now.* And you do, too! 😉❤️

02/02/2021

Did you know that I offer private virtual Yoga sessions? Now you can practice with me from anywhere via Zoom!

Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, private yoga sessions can help offer you the support you need to thrive where you are *right now.*

I’m passionate about sharing the opportunities and benefits of yoga because I have experienced it myself. The teachings of yoga and a dedicated practice have given me a “safe place” to come home to for years now, giving me the space to take care of and check-in with myself. We may come to our mat for physical practice, but the lessons can move far beyond that place and weave into our daily lives.

My main goals as a guide are to encourage mindfulness, help empower practitioners, and provide an opportunity to rest and connect to oneself. I specialize in gentle yoga, restorative yoga, chair yoga, and yoga for beginners.

I believe that yoga is for EVERY body, and would be honored to join you on your yoga journey. 🙏

Visit yogaconkate.wordpress.com for more information! Message me or email yogaconkate@gmail.com to schedule your session. 🙂

29/01/2021

Just a gentle invitation to slow down, PAUSE, and check in with your breath ❤️

24/01/2021

>>> New video just posted!

Supported & Grounded Meditation

Join me as we get settled, shift our focus from the external world to our internal world, and spend a little time simply breathing together. This ~15 minute guided meditation is designed to help you feel supported and grounded, and can be practiced in any setup that will serve you well.

***Recommended: Towels, blankets, pillows, or anything that will help you feel more comfortable and supported

This is "Supported & Grounded Meditation with Kate Motto" by Kate Motto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.