Kula Member of the Month
641 Pennsylvania Ave, SE is about so much more than the physical space. Just like any house it’s the people, the conversation and the love that make it a home. Each month Capitol Hill Yoga will highlight a member of the kula that we as owners and teachers find particularly inspiring. This month we are honoring gifted yoga student & D.C. Sail lover Kate.
Kate
Tell us a bit about your yoga journey.
I first practiced yoga about 15 years ago and have since dabbled on and off (although more off). I tried various styles around the world, but really enjoy the sytle and philosophy of anusara. I joined CHY in January this year and am practicing more than ever before. Maybe one day I will remember the names of the poses.
Why Capitol Hill Yoga?
The calm space and humor of the teachers. The acceptance and encouragement. The variety of abilities, talents and bodies that make up the community.
What is your favorite and least favorite asana?
Pigeon pose is my favorite. Seriously, I could watch TV in it. I love hip openers. Triangle pose is my least favorite. I have a tendency to hyper-extend my knees. Through the teachings of CHY I'm slowly reversing this abuse on my body, but I'm yet to learn to love my triangle pose.
Tell us a bit about your life outside of yoga.
Orginally from Australia, I've been in DC just under 2 year (via a few places in between). Travel is my passion but I am also exploring all that's on offer here. Recently I have been spending a lot of time in my vegetable garden, biking and sailing. I work on global climate change and am away for work a lot, so when I'm home I really relish the time i have in my community.
How does yoga play a part in your daily life?
I like the enhanced sense of balance, calm and community it adds to my life. Better posture, body awareness, and breathing. Little things like waiting for the lights as I walk home after class. Grace...well my own sort of grace anyway. I look forward to that hour and a half of my day for what it adds to the other hours of the day.
CHY is happy to highlight Kids Set Sail in our charitable giving this summer. Please tell us a bit about your involvement with DC Sail and have you seen yoga to enhance your time on the water?
Wednesday and Thursdays you'll find me down at the dock with DC Sail. Its another welcoming community and a wonderful activity on a beautiful summer night. A big thanks to Stacey for the free classes she taught on the dock. They were so serene- my tree pose had never shone so bright!
