KaterinaWen.com
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Dear hearts,
I am delighted to announce to you my new website: KaterinaWen.com. It is the fruit of an amazing team of loving supporters and designers. I hope you like it. The booking function and general navigation have been fully updated. But I am sure it won’t take you clever people very long to get used to it 🙂
I am committed to continue offering you high quality, personal customer service as always. Now, as we transition into the new site, you will be engaging with the sign up and payment process through an automated system. This will help free up my time from doing administrative work so I can produce meaningful teaching materials, such as scientifically researched articles, and motivational guidance that will better serve you. It also means I can address your questions and interests in a more comprehensive way. It will help me pursue my own continuing education and grow stronger as a teacher. And you will continue to grow and flourish with new, highly valuable information.
My team and I hope this provides you with a more pleasant, enriching experience. Please enjoy cruising through the site. Share the good news. And feel free to let me know if you have any questions. As always, your feedback is very important to me. I look forward to hearing from you. I wish you all a lovely weekend. See you very soon!
All one-on-one private sessions & group classes on live stream on Zoom, Pacific Standard Time.
We look forward to seeing you and deepen out practice together!
Current on-line teaching schedule: 2023
- Tuesdays 8:30-9:30am (PST) Stretch & Restore I (an easy going for all ages and levels, great for beginners)
- Tuesdays 9:30-10:10am (PST) Chair yoga (for seniors and people with limited mobility)
- Thursdays 8:30-9:30am (PST) Stretch & Restore II (core & enhanced balance practice)
- Thursdays 9:30-10:100am (PST) Balance & Stretch (fun and gentle for 60+, donation for seniors)
- Sundays 9:00-10:15am (PST) Master class (intermediate+ level, for active people)
- Consultations and One-on-one private session / Customized protocols tailored to individual/business needs (Specializing in injury, chronic stress, early life trauma, PTSD.)
- Infinite Body System© 400 hours Teacher Training available, inquire for detail.
On-demand program:
Our style
Infinite Body Yoga© ~ Grounded Body, Fluid Mind / Fluid Body, Grounded Mind ®
Yoga is now practiced all over the world. However, it is generally taught in a very superficial way.
What is yoga? Yoga is really a multi-faceted system to strengthen mind, body and soul. It is a way of bringing all aspects of yourself into greater harmony.
Yoga is also a way to approach life with dignity, creativity and courage.
Yoga is not just about flexibility or performing poses (asanas). It is about cultivating your source energy, mental clarity and spiritual fire. And it is, most importantly, about directing your awarenessand actions out into the world in a meaningful way.
The practice, on a physical level, is graduated so as to accommodate all. It is gentle enough to welcome beginners, yet healthfully challenging for even the most experienced practitioners.
Each class includes:
Benefits
- Balances neurotransmitters and stabilizes positive emotions
- Helps generate deep quietude, efficient sleep
- Increases hydration of the skin and collagen production
- Maintains flexibility of your joints and repair of your bone matrix
- Fortify your inner strength and overall performance
Katerina Wen, M.Ed., RSME, RSMT: Katerina’s teaching meets the high standards of International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association ISMETA. A Register Somatic Movement Educator, Register Somatic Movement Therapist, and also a certified yoga teacher. Her deep study of classical yogic philosophy impelled her to find a way to make contemporary yoga relevant to the modern world. Accordingly, she left behind the conventional layout of teaching, developing instead her unique circular style of practice grouped around original mandalas. Katerina’s mandala creations are steeped in contemplative awareness of nature and symbolize the universe and the forces of creation. The luminous hub of the practice circle focuses the students’ attention inwards upon what is most mysterious and most important in life.
Katerina has been featured on the cover of Yoga International Magazine. She has, at different times, conducted educational programs for yoga teachers, educators, therapists and other health professionals.
Katerina’s background in homeopathy and anthroposophy along with her deep understanding of yogic philosophy are the basis for her compassionate approach to both therapy and teaching. She has graduated from six world renowned yoga teacher training programs, and earned her certification as a yoga therapist for children with special needs in 1999. Her academic education includes a Diploma in Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy and a Master’s degree in Education from Antioch University. Teaching from a place of love and compassion has been the principle of Katerina’s work for over 2 decades. With an innate ability and passion in working with seniors and people in need. Katerina has also trained in Hospice direct care, and has been serving the San Juan Hospice since 2011.
Katerina’s signature style is represented in the artistry of her sophisticated sequencing and the ability to inspire students and teachers to explore new terrain and to discover the beauty of self-development. Her Waldorf teaching experience is noticeable in the way how her guidance practice evokes a sense of imagination and wonder at nature. A core part of her work also stems from the transformative experience of her personal healing journey. Over the years, she has developed specialized joint health movement therapy for a wide spectrum of people, in particular the elderly, and individuals with medical challenges. Katerina has a rare mastery to reach people of all ages and abilities, touching people in their hearts in a way few ever forget.
Follow Katerina on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6o3koGzzRuPasNBRT3oJow/videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katerina.wen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerinawen8/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaterinaWen
“The spiritual energy and vibration of Katerina’s classes are amazing!” ~JL
“Katerina’s teaching has touched my heart and changed me forever.” ~LK
“Most transformative practice I have ever experienced!” ~SM
“You are one of the best yoga teachers. Your teachings have opened my heart and allowed me to feel comfortable in my body again.” DC
“Katerina’s creativity is one of a kind. She has inspired me on so many levels! And her classes always fill me with energy and mental clarity!” – JCW
“Katerina is one of the few teachers I have studied with who is able to transmit the yoga tradition in ways that is realistic for modern people.”-MM
“As a yoga teacher myself, I can say that Katerina Wen’s class style is unique in this industry. Her classes are just special. There is a different quality to them that is Katerina’s alone.”-AML
“How incredibly fortunate I was to have Katerina as my first yoga teacher! Thanks to her I am the proud – and astonished! – owner of a body and mind that are healthier now than they have ever been in my life.” KB (8 years later, KB became a yoga teacher)
“You must try Katerina’s class if you want to be inspired!” -TS
“I have been practicing yoga for over 25 years and have never come across a special teacher like Katerina. Her ability to transcend the asana practice into a spiritual journey is truly magical.” ~GR
“Katerina Wen is incredibly dedicated to her own practice, and brings creativity and thoughtfulness to every class. Her classes are challenging and test my limits every time.” – JF
“Katerina is an extraordinary teacher – her classes are beautifully choreographed and since I started working with her several years ago my practice has deepened and the benefits have extended to my writing and my life.” – JDC
“The highly intelligent & creative sequencing of Katerina Wen is unique, sincere and challenging…I always learn something new about myself in her class. I especially appreciate the friendly environment she’s created The circle practice allows us to practice the oneness of yoga in its true essence.” – SY
“I only had the sweet pleasure of taking your class a couple of times long ago, and so appreciate your beautiful presence. I still feel it coming through with students of yours that you impacted so deeply. Those that studied with you for some time have a quality that is so warm and present.” -AP
“Thank you so very, very much for your beautiful way of teaching yoga…for me it has been an experience of feeding on beauty.” ~OB
“Don’t be deceived by Katerina’s delicate look and demeanor. She is amazingly strong, both physically and spiritually. Practicing with her is like climbing up a mountain. It is challenging and can be demanding. But at the end of the class, I always feel the breeze as if I have reached to the top and am standing on the summit with a grand vista before me – where I get to enjoy the most glorious views. It is an exhilarating experience…” ~CF
“I credit my success in teaching to Katerina’s influence. She continues to be incredibly inspiring and full heartedly supportive. Her ability to “excavate” my potential made me a stronger person. I am very fortunate to have her guidance in my life.” ~SR
Why Yoga is amazing for your health:
Yoga is commonly recognized as a tool for stress relief, metabolic stimulation, mental clarity and joint mobility. Many recent medical studies have shown that practicing yoga also improves immune health and boosts brain function. Join us for a fun and rejuvenating practice!
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Improve your health and posture
- De-stress + gain circulation = better immune system
- Increase stamina, muscle tone and joint mobility
- Promote mental clarity & brain health
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Develop energy, grace and strength
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Come and find your inner peace and learn about the best self-care and stress release techniques that you will treasure for a life time!
Healthy brain
Did you know that when yoga postures are performed with correct breathing and meditatitive focus it can boost your brain function? A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign reports that a single yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on a controlled test of “working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information”. Studies have also showed that participants did NOT get the same positive brain buzz from aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.
Improve immune function
Yoga is commonly recognized as a tool for stress relief, metabolic stimulation, mental clarity and joint mobility. A new study shows that practicing yoga also improves immune health. The University of Oslo study examined ten people who attended a one-week yoga retreat where they participated in two-hour yoga sessions or took nature walks and listened to relaxing music.
After analyzing participants’ blood samples, researchers found that practicing yoga positively altered 111 genes in circulating immune cells, compared with 38 gene alterations from listening to music and walking – almost TRIPLE the amount. Yoga immediately affects your body at a molecular level, an amazing remedy for immune function!
What does the science say?
According to a study published in March 2016 in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: “people with the irregular heart rhythm atrial fibrillation had significantly lower blood pressure and heart rates after they practiced 30 minutes of light yoga weekly for 12 weeks”
Harvard Medicine Heart Letter:
“Performing a variety of yoga postures gently stretches and exercises muscles. This helps them become more sensitive to insulin, which is important for controlling blood sugar. Deep breathing can help lower blood pressure. Mind-calming meditation, another key part of yoga, quiets the nervous system and eases stress. All of these improvements may help prevent heart disease, and can definitely help people with cardiovascular problems.
One of yoga’s clearest benefits to the heart is its ability to relax the body and mind. Emotional stress can cause a cascade of physical effects, including the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which narrow your arteries and increase blood pressure. The deep breathing and mental focus of yoga can offset this stress.”
Johns Hopkins Medicine:
“Beyond off-loading stress, practicing yoga may help lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as heart rate, making it a useful lifestyle intervention. One study has shown that blood measurements and waist circumference—a marker for heart disease—improved in middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome who practiced yoga for three months.”
