Kathy Cooper

Kathy Cooper has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga consistently for 33 years. David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff of Maui were her primary teachers. They taught her all of the series and pranayama. She also studied with Guruji (K Pattabhi Jois) on many of his extended trips to the US, and in Mysore, India.

The inherent wisdom of Ashtanga yoga has led Kathy on a transformative journey. In her words: "Being present in the body through the connection to the breath and bandhas is the key which unlocks the blocks. This union is the place where the mental/emotional/physical bodies find their release and begin to unwind. Facing myself daily on the mat, I have opened to the deeper Self releasing the conditioning of the mind and body. My love of yoga keeps me on the mat daily. It is my teacher, healer and fountain of youth. I feel strong, balanced and happy.

The longing for the deeper truth of life has led me to explore Sufism, Shamanism, Vipassana meditation, and awake teachers. I have done many retreats over the years. Daily practice has supported this journey impeccably, both in integrating openings and in surrendering to the now."