Katonah Yoga belongs to the global open source network of self realization.

The techniques underpinning the Katonah practices come from classical Hatha yoga, Taoist yoga and the panpyschic vision belonging to western esoteric philosophy.

The language of Katonah is metaphor and analogy; identifying the body as the abode, exploring the body as one’s instrument, the mind as the musician and the breath as the melody. The power of analogy allows the individual to use life experiences to define the personal and understand the collective.

The Katonah practices use the keys of breathwork to enter into states of meditation. Breathwork is incredibly accessible, practical, magical and transformative.

The practices of yoga transcend culture. We encourage self discipline, self responsibility, self actualization. The ultimate goals are empowerment, gratitude and graceful use of efforts.

“It is potentiating to be able to adjust the length, force, and volume of one’s personal breath. It is through one’s breath that one enlivens oneself individually and within one’s surroundings. Connecting one’s breath with the breaths of the oceans, the mountains, the seasons brings the powers of great nature into the personal. Breathing well feeds the individual. Four characteristics frame a complete breath; an exhalation, an empty pause, an inhalation and a pregnant pause. The rhythms and measures of one’s personal breath can be defined and refined.”

~Nevine Michaan, founder of Katonah Yoga