Kathy Alves

Kathy's Teacher Mission: To prepare, inspire and guide students to a direct experience of the divine light of the soul through an exploration of the layers of self and awareness.

Preferred Yoga Styles to teach:  Hatha, Ashtanga, Gentle

Personal practice: Ashtanga

Bio: Kathy allows her wit, unique perspectives, and tranquility to shine through during classes. She enjoys building a sense of ease and supportive community in every class -whether students know one another or not. More than a decade ago, her strong desire to overcome fear, addiction to cigarettes, sugar and pain helped her realize the greatest gifts yoga offers. After taking her first class; the magnetic draw of yoga was something she could not resist. Soon, she found the refuge and true joy she was looking for. Kathy credits her amazing teachers for her progress as a yoga student, and considers herself a student and teacher. Working with so many inspiring teachers over the years; who guided her to a path leading to enhanced wellness at the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels; helped Kathy to realize her calling to teach Yoga. An investigator of elevating consciousness –from sonic therapy to meditation to quantum physics, she utilizes her amazing body of research to inform her yoga practice; teaching style; thought patterns and nutritional choices. Kathy seeks to provide an experience of the divine light within for all students through respect, sharing knowledge, authentic practice and sincerity. She works full-time in the public school system; is the owner of 2 small businesses, yoga teacher, wife and mother to two amazing dogs.