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Katherine Cota MacDonald
(She/Her/Hers)

My love of teaching is rooted deep in my heart. With a strong background in teaching beginners and a deep and continued study of yoga philosophy, I am open and welcoming to all yoga practitioners and I meet you where you are. My classes go beyond asana (physical poses) into thoughtful and sustainable practice.

I believe in leaving space for students to find their individual practice. My background in power yoga and dance bring an athleticism to movement while my passion for honoring yoga’s history, the fields of psychology and wellness comprise a holistic teaching style. I teach what I practice and it is a constant coming home again.

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soft heart | strong mind

Weekly Classes

Spring 2021 weekly classes include Yin + Meditation, Prenatal Yoga, and new mini classes – Meditation for Sleep, Midday Meditation, myofascial roll release, and more. Keep an eye out for special Pop Up classes, too!

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Grace + Fire

Grace + Fire mini virtual retreats offer a week of opportunities for deeper practice, connecting within our BFY community, and exploring the many facets of yoga and its philosophy. Combined with psychology and expressive arts, Grace + Fire is much more than your typical yoga.

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Prenatal + Family

Along with weekly prenatal yoga, join us for social parent groups (Open Door Parent Community), support, and resources. I am deeply invested in education, child development, health and wellbeing during pregnancy, new parent wellness and support, and mindful parenting. Join the BFY list to receive updates on more 2021 events!

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  • All BFY classes are offered at a sliding scale rate. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
  • The Supporter Fund is an established fund comprised of contributions from other BFY community members to allow others to take classes at a discount/no cost. Supporter Fund $5 contribution available when signing up for classes.

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Little bug baby. Had to get up close and personal. 🐜 (We’re big into critters.) This week! This favorite practice has taken flight from our Grace + Fire retreats and is now a standalone event! Combining movement and creative expression, yoga on the mat comes alive. We’ll use an array of visual art media paired with slow vinyasa, breathwork, and meditation to amplify the heart of our practice. Emphasis on process over product. No previous art experience necessary. Use what you have at home or ask about some art supply recommendations. 🏵 Hi! Thought I’d take a few minutes to introduce myself. My face is always on video these days so it’s easy for me to forget that I don’t show my face as often on these squares! Here’s a too-serious pic of me but it’s current and doesn’t have a Snapchat filter or baby attached to my face. 😎 As the world opens up and folks get back to studios, I plan to continue teaching online - at least partially. There is no date that I’m striving for, so we’ll keep zooming for now. 🥰 That being said, I do plan to focus more on the Grace + Fire Collective and my prenatal people for the time being. This means many of the same classes, but offered under the umbrella of G+F. To stay connected and to receive updates, meet us in our little virtual corner (Facebook group). I’ll be hosting a separate mailing list soon for the G+F folks. Save the Date! Wed 5/12 at 7:30 pm EST “She lives out there, half in and half out of the creative fire.” ❤️🔥 Grace + Fire Bala Brunch Yin + Meditation tonight! This weekly favorite of mine flows with the seasons, the flora and fauna, the collective changing. The stillness of this practice is the space to fill - with quiet, with breath noise, with the blooming of thoughts or laying them to rest. The quiet “hmm” as you nestle in after a long day or greet a much-needed moment with your body.

Katherine is an amazing teacher and beautiful soul. Talented, grounded, joyful… with just the right dash of humor… highly recommend taking a class with her if you have the chance!

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Whether you’re brand new to yoga, a seasoned practitioner, or somewhere in between, book a free Meet + Greet session. Let’s chat about what starting yoga looks like, how you can jump in to or deepen a specific part of your practice, or ask me your questions to see if BFY is for you! Available via phone or Zoom.

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