Kate Waitzkin

Yoga and Meditation Teacher

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Kate Waitzkin

Yoga and Meditation Teacher

Shaped by over two decades of teaching, beginning in New York City and San Francisco, Kate's work centers on sharing grounded practices that guide others toward presence, self-discovery, and an awakened life. Kate is the founder of The Shala, an online sanctuary offering yoga, meditation, and mindfulness programs to members around the world. The Shala is also home to her signature programs, The Ritual Practice and Beginning Softly. She leads public and private yoga retreats annually, offers private mentorship, and teaches locally in Austin. A contributor to Magnolia Journal, Kate writes weekly on her Substack, UNFOLDING, and is currently at work on her first book.