- Luna

Katchie is intuitive, dedicated, inspirational and hysterical. She has an open, playful spirit paired with a deep, insightful wisdom. I didn’t even realize I wanted a teacher, but in the very first Katchie-class I went to, I thought, “Oh, now THIS is my teacher.”Once I started going to Katchie’s classes, the quality of my practice changed. Because of her, yoga has become an integral part of my life, something I can always turn to and something I will always have. I feel lucky to have her guiding me on my crazy wonderful yogic journey.There are some experiences in life that while they’re happening — and even after they are done — leave me with the feeling that they will be important later on in my life. This is how I feel about Katchie’s 2010 Teacher Training, that this is a turning point I will always look back on with gratitude.

- Karen

A Teacher Training experience with Katchie Ananda is like the budding of a rose—each subtle unfurling of petals, each artful teaching, reveals an ever deepening grace, beauty, and wisdom.Katchie, unlike any other teacher I’ve known, has the ability to skillfully weave together a great understanding of philosophy, meditation, asana and passionate story-telling, while remaining completely friendly and relateable, her roots firmly in the earth, and a sense of humor that, I kid you not, may at times have you on the floor howling with laughter.One of the things I love most about Katchie is her ability to relate the most universal teachings in such a way that if feels like said teachings were meant just for you; she can pierce to the truth of things with an uncanny understanding, the accuracy of which can be almost frightening! She called us to step into our dharma, our highest selves, and held us to high standards: an activist through and through, she does not shy away from “heavy” topics, literally training us to be strong practitioners in our minds and bodies both on and off the mat.

She takes you right to your edge, but the minute you start taking yourself too seriously, or lose your footing, or feel frustrated, she’s right there, to catch you when you fall, to lend some kind words or a familiar Katchie-ism, fully dedicated and committed to our spiritual development and evolution down this crazy path of life.

- Dani

Katchie’s teachers training was an amazing experience. As a result I feel more confident in my own teaching. Her years of experience teaching and studying yoga were transmitted to us as students. I highly recommend Katchie’s classes, workshops, teacher training or immersions to anyone interested in expanding their yoga practice.

- Nicole McCracken, Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor

I just completed Katchie Ananda’s Anusara Teacher Training (2009/10), and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. This teacher training consisted of an excellent group of individuals, one of the best Anusara yoga teachers in the world (Katchie), and two stellar guest teachers whom could not have been a more perfect fit (thank you Sianna and Jimmy!). The training was a truly optimal balance of philosophy, yoga history, alignment, asana practice, and teacher theory and techniques. We covered an extensive amount of material in the 7-month training, and were also required to do intensive home practice, group meditations, reading, studying, anatomy, sanskrit, teaching, transcribing, assisting, and meeting with study groups. This provided us with an excellent foundation of Anusara yoga, and also helped us transition smoothly to the seat of the teacher. It was simply an amazing and unparalleled transformation for everyone in the training. The teacher training with Katchie exceeded all expectations, deepened my yoga and meditation practice, and prepared me to teach yoga with a secure and deep-rooted foundation.  Katchie is inspiring, motivating, honest, authentic, empowering, and transformative. She not only teaches incredible yoga, but also opens the doors to deep spiritual and soul awareness for her students. She teaches from her heart, and freely shares her lineage of brilliant thought, wisdom and yoga traditions. Thank you for a life-changing experience!

- Erin