In her career as a national park ranger, Kate gave educational programs to thousands of visitors from all over the world. She switched hats quickly to respond to emergencies as a front-line EMT, and trained in psychology to offer stress management services to first responders. Kate served on the National Critical Incident Stress Management Team for the Department of the Interior, helping parks across the nation to manage responses for traumatic events. Her yoga practice brought clarity to feel the Earth’s cradling rest and the wildflower spring of creative activity nourished on a quiet walk.  With her yoga students now, Kate values exploring the journey home to Self and Earth through the vibrant awakening of the bodymind. Blending yin, yoga nidra, depth psychology, Internal Family Systems and dharma, she offers students a safe space to nourish their own organic resources and deepen relationships with the biodiversity of each moment. 

When Kate met Kali, she was inspired by Kali’s energy and wisdom, finding the transformative power of Dharma and Internal family systems. She found a natural calling to study under Kali as an apprenticeship with Durga Excursions. Kate’s practice continues to deepen in Ashtanga Yoga with Christina Martini of Santosha Shala. Her heartfelt thanks reaches to other teachers that nurture her yoga family tree: Annie Pace, David Swenson, Holly Gastil, Joseph Goldstein, Richard Schwartz, and Richard Miller.