Hi! I’m Katie Schiffgen and I’ve been teaching yoga for a little over 7 years now and practicing on and off for over half of my life. I have learned so much as a practitioner and instructor of yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness and am so passionate about sharing it with anyone...
Hi! I’m Katie Schiffgen and I’ve been teaching yoga for a little over 7 years now and practicing on and off for over half of my life. I have learned so much as a practitioner and instructor of yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness and am so passionate about sharing it with anyone and everyone who is willing to open their mind and heart to discovering a deeper part of who they are!
When I first started teaching I was more interested in the physical benefits of yoga. I loved studying alignment and made it a goal for myself, as a teacher to find clear, concise, and accessible ways to incorporate sound and sustainable alignment principles into every class I taught. I loved studying the Anusara method and to this day I will utilize the “Universal Principles of Alignment” into my teaching.
As time went on, I became more and more interested in the spiritual side of yoga. I began opening up to slower, more restorative classes as part of my own practice and then eventually as part of my teaching as well. I had a life changing experience in a Breathwork class and started diving deeper and deeper into different types of breathwork and pranayama. When my marriage fell apart I discovered the power of somatic movement practices to release emotions, process feelings, and even heal old traumas. I have become a more intuitive practitioner and teacher over the years because of my own experiences. And that’s what I teach from — my heart and my experiences. And my hope is that something just might resonate with YOU in a way that inspires expansion and opening and ultimately letting go :)
On the subject of retreats! My most favorite thing!
I have been leading international yoga retreats for 5 years now. I’ve facilitated retreats in Thailand, Bali, Croatia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, and more. These retreats are my ABSOLUTE DREAM. My two greatest passions: YOGA and TRAVEL wrapped into one beautiful week of connection, adventure, openness, and expansion!!! ... not to mention the delicious food! Every retreat is pure magic. I cannot express my gratitude that I am able to do this as my JOB! Please join me sometime and experience the magic for yourself!!!! Step out of your comfort zone and see what a week in paradise with an equal amount of adventure, mindfulness, and rejuvenating self care will do for your soul!!!! I dare you! Give yourself this gift, you deserve it!
