<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Katie’s Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newsletter about the Yoga practice.]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DPsY!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F531f6739-4b2a-4b7f-966d-6be0fd1cc9ea_253x253.png</url><title>Katie’s Newsletter</title><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:12:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Katie Hoffman]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[katiehoffman@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[katiehoffman@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[katiehoffman@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[katiehoffman@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Returning from the Boundary Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Events and a Class Series Offering]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/returning-from-the-boundary-waters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/returning-from-the-boundary-waters</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw7v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F58db8983-3718-4700-ad2f-a5f652c86c08_3024x4032.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I returned from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) this week with an even deeper appreciation for the peacefulness that comes from being immersed in nature, unplugged from technology, and surrounded by people I love.</p><p>This was a trip we had been planning for more than a year, and, as it turned out, we weren&#8217;t even sure it would happen until just one week before our permit date. Wildfires had unfortunately closed a large portion of the BWCA, leaving our plans uncertain. Then, on August 5, our area of the Boundary Waters, Lake One, reopened for overnight trips, and we were able to go!</p><p>The scenery was breathtaking, the weather was nearly perfect, and our guide, Pam, was incredible. But perhaps the very best part of the trip was the time spent laughing, talking, paddling, and simply being together with the women who came along.</p><p>One evening, my friend Katie Jo reminded me of something that made me smile. She said that all of our laughter together brought to mind <em>Women Who Run with the Wolves</em>, particularly the chapter about women laughing together. There was something so fitting about that observation. After days of paddling, hiking, exploring, and living simply together, our laughter felt like its own kind of medicine.</p><p>I came home grateful for the quiet of the wilderness, the beauty of the Boundary Waters, and, most of all, the gift of friendship. Sometimes stepping away from the noise and busyness of everyday life makes it easier to remember what really matters.</p><p></p><blockquote><p><span>&#8220;When laughter helps without doing harm, when laughter lightens, realigns, reorders, reasserts power and strength, this is the laughter that causes HEALTH. When the laughter makes people glad they are alive, happy to be here, more conscious of love, heightened with eros, when it lifts their sadness and severs them from anger, that is sacred. When they are made bigger, made better, more generous, more sensitive, that is sacred.&#8221;</span><br><br>-<span>Clarissa Pinkola Estes</span></p></blockquote><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zPRS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e09c8e6-2cb7-414c-a8ed-8dba99ac3022_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zPRS!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e09c8e6-2cb7-414c-a8ed-8dba99ac3022_3024x4032.jpeg 424w, 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Yoga</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12 PM CT, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</span></p><p><span>Thursdays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center, in studio and online </span></p><p><span>Fridays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</span></p><h3>A Special Event</h3><p>Tuesday, September 8, 2:00-3:15 pm, <strong>Cancer Wellness Center</strong></p><p><strong>Restorative Yoga and Reiki: </strong> This restorative yoga class combines the calming benefits of gentle yoga with the soothing support of Reiki. Participants will be guided through classic restorative poses designed to encourage natural alignment and deep relaxation. Each pose is fully supported, allowing the body to rest comfortably while muscles soften and tension is released.</p><p>Register with on the event page  <a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/restorative-yoga-and-reiki-workshop-4/">HERE</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw7v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F58db8983-3718-4700-ad2f-a5f652c86c08_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw7v!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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nidra.  I am offering these recordings for those of you who are subscribed to my newsletter.  You can purchase the 6-class series (each class is 1 hr long) for $50. If you are interested please Venmo @KatieHoffmaYoga and in the subject line please put &#8220;Yoga Nidra&#8221;.  I will send link to the playlist upon receipt of payment.  Thank you! </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q84k!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d4c3a09-c530-4c16-9f7c-acdcb910c134_796x1266.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q84k!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5d4c3a09-c530-4c16-9f7c-acdcb910c134_796x1266.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q84k!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, 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8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em><span>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3</span><br><span>609.271.4660</span></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Quick Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you!]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/a-quick-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/a-quick-survey</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:02:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z2es!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffed26c54-c8b5-4067-ba63-8b90389ed43c_4284x3550.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone!</p><p>As many of you know, I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in Counseling and Art Therapy. This summer, I am taking a Research Methods course, and my final project focuses on women&#8217;s experiences with gender discrimination.</p><p>If you identify as a woman and have about one minute to spare, I would be so grateful if you would consider completing <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVSHQ9V">this brief survey</a>. Your responses will help enrich my research and provide valuable insight for my project.</p><p>Thank you so much for your time and willingness to contribute, I truly appreciate your support!</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVSHQ9V"><span>Gender Discrimination and Healing Survey for Women</span></a></strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z2es!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffed26c54-c8b5-4067-ba63-8b90389ed43c_4284x3550.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z2es!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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Evolution Yoga, in studio and online </span></p><p><span>Thursdays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center, in studio and online</span></p><p><span>Fridays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</span></p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em><span>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3</span><br><br><span>609.271.4660</span></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[July ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where have the last two months gone?!]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/july-6b7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/july-6b7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r9uK!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffc3326af-6e82-4957-944b-7d0fb1501ed9_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My goodness&#8230;I blinked, and suddenly it&#8217;s July 4th!</p><p>As June came to a close, I found myself taking a long, much-needed exhale. May and June were filled with our wonderful weekly online gatherings for evening Yoga and Yoga Nidra, and I am so grateful to everyone who joined us, whether live or by watching the recordings. Sharing Yoga Nidra is one of my greatest joys, and I hope to offer even more opportunities to practice together this fall.</p><p>In just a couple of weeks, the <a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/calendar/">Cancer Wellness Center</a> will be hosting a beautiful <a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/womens-retreat-a-day-of-relaxation-and-renewal/">Women&#8217;s Retreat</a> on <strong>Wednesday, July 15</strong>, from <strong>10:00 a.m.&#8211;3:00 p.m. CT</strong>.</p><p>The retreat is designed for women with a cancer diagnosis, whether newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or within five years of completing treatment. It is an invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and enjoy a day of relaxation, reflection, connection, and renewal.</p><p>This day-long retreat will include:</p><ul><li><p>Journaling</p></li><li><p>Restorative Reiki and Yoga (appropriate for all)</p></li><li><p>Labyrinth Walking Meditation</p></li><li><p>Using Your Creativity to Cultivate Serenity  </p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r9uK!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffc3326af-6e82-4957-944b-7d0fb1501ed9_4284x5712.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r9uK!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, 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href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12 PM CT, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online </span><strong><span>(there will be a sub for my class on July 6)</span></strong></p><p><span>Thursdays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center, in studio and online</span></p><p><span>Fridays: </span><strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong><span>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zMXc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3eefdcf7-bd05-4cfd-a5dc-169623826abf_3024x4032.jpeg" 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with my open-water swim class on Thursday evenings and reading for pleasure (instead of for school!). I recently finished <em>Yesteryear</em>, which I absolutely loved, and I'm almost finished with <em>John of John</em>. I've also been making my way through far too many <em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/15/dining/easy-summer-salads.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vVA.Wxlb.pMk2pYFHm5Mh&amp;smid=url-share">New York Times</a></em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/15/dining/easy-summer-salads.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vVA.Wxlb.pMk2pYFHm5Mh&amp;smid=url-share"> </a>salad recipes to survive these 90-degree days, paddling on the lake with Audrey (who has discovered a genuine love of kayaking),  traveling to Ann Arbor to watch Alden swim at the University of Michigan (my Buckeyes were not too pleased about this &#128517;), and preparing for my August adventure to the Boundary Waters with a wonderful group of girlfriends as we celebrate turning 50 together.</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em><span>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3</span><br><span>609.271.4660</span></em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two May Yoga Offerings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evening Yoga and Restorative Yoga]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/two-may-offerings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/two-may-offerings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:03:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1660860551551-c4049ed31a03?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMnx8cmVzdG9yYXRpdmUlMjB5b2dhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NzMyNzkzNnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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be available if you cannot attend live</p></li><li><p>Dates &amp; Times: Wednesdays, 7-8 pm CT (8-9pm ET) 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10</p></li></ul><p><strong>Pricing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$90 for the full 6-week series</p></li><li><p>$20 per single class</p></li><li><p>Venmo Payment @katiehoffmanyoga</p></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: center;">Restorative Yoga and Reiki Workshop at the Cancer Wellness Center</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1660860551551-c4049ed31a03?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMnx8cmVzdG9yYXRpdmUlMjB5b2dhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NzMyNzkzNnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/blog/venues/cancer-wellness-center-northbrook/">Cancer Wellness Center</a><br>215 Revere Dr, Northbrook.</p><p>This restorative yoga class combines the calming benefits of gentle yoga with the soothing support of Reiki. Participants will be guided through classic restorative poses designed to encourage natural alignment and deep relaxation. Each pose is fully supported, allowing the body to rest comfortably while muscles soften and tension is released.</p><p>While resting in these poses, participants will receive hands&#8209;on Reiki, a form of energy therapy that enhances the natural healing system of the body and creates a sense of well-being. The blend of restorative yoga and Reiki offers a deeply restorative experience that promotes healing and relaxation.</p><p><em>Presented by: Katie Hoffman, C-IAYT and Laura Pryzby, Health Coach, Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy</em></p><p><strong>This is an in-person program limited to 12 participants</strong></p><p><strong>Please register through the <a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/restorative-yoga-and-reiki-workshop-3/">Cancer Wellness Center website</a></strong></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></em></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA["What Is This?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[being able to sit in the wonder of uncertainty]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/what-is-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/what-is-this</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:03:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0veT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90df213b-ec6d-4328-89ef-0debd5ee569a.heic" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I came across an <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-stephen-batchelor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.33ty.9m6qpZDnM1iI&amp;smid=url-share">Opinion piece in </a><em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-stephen-batchelor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.33ty.9m6qpZDnM1iI&amp;smid=url-share">The New York Times</a></em> back in January that featured an interview with author Stephen Batchelor about his new book, written with his wife Martine Batchelor, called <a href="https://stephenbatchelor.org/publications-2/">What Is This?: Ancient Questions for Modern Minds</a>. The book is about learning to stay present and curious by asking the simple question, &#8220;What is this?&#8221; instead of rushing to find answers. Drawing from Zen meditation, it encourages you to observe your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with openness and awareness. This type of meditation works with that same question,&#8220;What is this?&#8221;, asking it again and again, allowing feelings of doubt to arise, and then sitting with them to see what they might reveal.</p><p>In yoga philosophy, doubt is seen as a normal part of being human, a wandering, unsettled state of mind that can pull us off track. It can show up as hesitation, fear, or feeling disconnected from what matters to us, often shaped by past experiences or uncertainty. 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8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">A sunrise paddle last Wednesday</figcaption></figure></div><h4>New Class Offering</h4><p>I am happy to share a new offering with you this spring&#8212;a <strong>6-week online evening yoga series</strong>. This class will be a gentle blend of yoga poses and yoga nidra, creating space for both movement and deep rest. Each session will be one hour long, offering time to reconnect, unwind, and settle into your evening.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!omx2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac9f017b-43b5-466f-85c6-c7dc9c6e52c4_1080x1350.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!omx2!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac9f017b-43b5-466f-85c6-c7dc9c6e52c4_1080x1350.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!omx2!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, 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6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4><strong>Details</strong></h4><ul><li><p>6-week series (online via Zoom)</p></li><li><p>1-hour classes: yoga + yoga nidra (with optional community time before and after class)</p></li><li><p>Recordings will be available if you cannot attend live</p></li><li><p>Dates &amp; Times: Wednesdays, 7-8 pm ct (8-9pm et) 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10</p></li></ul><p><strong>Pricing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$90 for the full 6-week series</p></li><li><p>$20 per single class</p></li><li><p>Venmo Payment @katiehoffmanyoga</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Spring Yoga Schedule</strong></h3><p>Mondays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12 PM CT, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</p><p>Wednesdays: 11-12 PM, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com), in person only</p><p>Wednesday evening, 7-8 PM CT, STARTS May 6, <strong>A Six-Week Online Yoga Series</strong>, see more info above, <strong>online only</strong>.</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center, in studio and online</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6EHX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa504226-f39a-4fa5-83a5-08301a782755_3300x3300.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6EHX!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Prints of my watercolor collage cards are now available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SomaKalaYogaSchool">Etsy shop! </a></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3<br><br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Six-Week Online Yoga Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evening Yoga and Yoga Nidra, Beginning May 6]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/a-six-week-online-yoga-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/a-six-week-online-yoga-series</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cvn9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F677f4c98-cbed-4ed4-bdee-e85af1febc24_1080x1080.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello!  I am happy to share a new offering with you this spring&#8212;a <strong>6-week online evening yoga series</strong>. This class will be a gentle blend of yoga poses and yoga nidra, creating space for both movement and deep rest. Each session will be one hour long, offering time to reconnect, unwind, and settle into your evening.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cvn9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F677f4c98-cbed-4ed4-bdee-e85af1febc24_1080x1080.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cvn9!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F677f4c98-cbed-4ed4-bdee-e85af1febc24_1080x1080.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cvn9!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, 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/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cvn9!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F677f4c98-cbed-4ed4-bdee-e85af1febc24_1080x1080.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li><p>6-week series (online via Zoom)</p></li><li><p>1-hour classes: yoga + yoga nidra (with optional community time before and after class)</p></li><li><p>Recordings will be available through Sunday evening if you cannot attend live</p></li><li><p>Dates &amp; Times:  Wednesdays, 7-8 pm ct (8-9pm et) 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10</p></li></ul><p><strong>Pricing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>$90 for the full 6-week series</p></li><li><p>$20 per single class</p></li><li><p>Venmo Payment @katiehoffmanyoga </p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#8217;re able to join live each week or prefer to practice with the recordings, this offering is meant to be flexible and supportive of your schedule.</p><p>I would love to have you join me!  This class will be suitable for all levels and I will offer variations and support.  </p><h3><strong>Spring Yoga Schedule</strong></h3><p>Mondays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12 PM CT, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</p><p>Wednesdays: 11-12 PM, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com), in person only</p><p>Wednesday evening, 7-8 PM CT, beginning May 6, <strong>A Six-Week Online Yoga Series</strong>, see more info above, <strong>online only</strong>.</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center, in studio and online</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga, in studio and online</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elements, What I am Reading, Cooking, and Practicing, and my Spring Schedule]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/spring-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/spring-yoga</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:03:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3b2339fc-6735-48f5-b749-15129b41a69b_1100x220.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring in yoga is often connected to themes of renewal, growth, and gentle awakening, both physically and emotionally. You can think of it as a shift from the inward, slower energy of winter to something lighter, more expansive, and energizing. In this season, I love to reflect on yoga&#8217;s connection to nature. We can begin to practice outdoors, notice the blooming flowers, or invite imagery of growth and renewal into meditation, deepening our connection to the season.</p><p>After our Spring Break trip to Aruba, I returned feeling deeply inspired by the elements of nature and the ways they relate to our yoga practice. In Yoga Sutra 3.44, Patanjali speaks about &#8220;mastering the five elements (the <em>panca bhutas</em>) of nature.&#8221; One translation that resonates with me suggests that each element exists in its own pure form, yet also comes together with the others in relationship and purpose.</p><p>Patanjali teaches that by understanding these elements, and learning how to connect with them, we begin to recognize their power within and around us. Over the next few weeks, we will continue to explore each of these elements in our practice: space, air, water, fire, and earth.</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5fc98877-f9fd-4776-9821-e8d750a5d4da_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/37000459-422e-4a85-99e6-0d3be037ce45_4032x3024.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c485a724-fb16-4cae-ba2c-c1c02058b24b_4032x3024.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a3ff4594-385d-4567-a95a-aea5169b916c_5712x4284.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0ee2e977-870b-4442-82e7-a0f26a9e938c_5712x4284.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cfe9ca2f-ace9-4024-87e9-f688f05d4cfc_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5f6b7a21-1704-4366-8d65-4950f6ab32de_5712x4284.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2e45e720-510c-4c24-89cc-53b960b13a3d_3024x4032.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9e0875d6-8661-4405-a7d1-005289693e7f_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Spring Break in Aruba&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6524aefc-a486-4e47-946a-548182c265ad_1456x1454.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><h3><strong>Lately I am&#8230;</strong></h3><p><strong>Reading:</strong><br>I just finished <em>The Glorians</em> by Terry Tempest Williams. This beautiful book offers snapshots of both the natural and human-made world, revealing again and again the quiet, miraculous elements of the mundane. Much of the writing takes place during the pandemic, a time when the natural world seemed to slowly shift and transform.</p><p><strong>Cooking:</strong><br>Not so much &#8220;cooking,&#8221; but lately I&#8217;ve been focusing on breakfast. Many mornings, I find myself rushing out the door with just coffee or a hard-boiled egg, so I&#8217;ve been trying to create a plate with more variety and color. I even created a <a href="https://pin.it/4XFYkCjlE">Pinterest board </a>for inspiration&#8212;<a href="https://pin.it/4XFYkCjlE">have a look!</a></p><p><strong>Practicing:</strong><br>Moving more. While in Aruba, it felt so good to swim daily in the open water. I&#8217;m reminded that I am someone who needs to move&#8212;a lot. As we move into spring, I&#8217;m setting the intention to swim more and take more walks. 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viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Breakfast plate goals:  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@thisisralston">Chris Ralston</a> </figcaption></figure></div><h3><strong>Spring Yoga Schedule</strong></h3><p>Mondays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Wednesdays: 11-12pm, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Therapy Clinic ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter, February 15, 2026]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/yoga-therapy-clinic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/yoga-therapy-clinic</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Olf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540feba3-64b6-493a-8d15-3b8b5549ea17_1700x2200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Sunday February 22 I will be hosting a <strong>Yoga Therapy Clinic</strong> with <a href="https://www.schys.yoga/">Surya Chandra Healing Yoga School (SCHYS)</a>.  As part of the SCHYS  training program for Yoga Therapists, these free clinics are offered to the public as practical training for students in SCHYS&#8217;s training programs. </p><p>We still need <strong>one more participant</strong> for the upcoming free clinic at Evolution Yoga Studio in Glenview. If you&#8217;re able to volunteer, we&#8217;d love to have you! I&#8217;m faculty with SCHYS and will be supervising the training; all sessions follow strict privacy protocols. Please email me, katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com to RSVP.</p><h4><strong>Yoga Therapy Clinic, Sunday, February 22, 2-3pm, <a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga Studio</a></strong></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Olf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540feba3-64b6-493a-8d15-3b8b5549ea17_1700x2200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Olf!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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Yoga</p><p><strong>NEW TIME</strong>-Wednesdays: 11-12pm, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center </p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me! </strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>MA, C-IAYT, AYC-CYT Level 3<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is cold, but we have sun!]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/sun-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/sun-meditation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ALRa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F272d76f7-423a-421e-b111-536ccc7d6885_3024x4032.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I often find myself saying this in class: <em>&#8220;It is cold, but we have sun.&#8221;</em> When we meditate on the sun, we invite in warmth, light, and a steadying energy from within. This week, I invite you to join me for a five-minute guided meditation on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/katie-hoffman-yoga/surya-namaskar-meditation/s-mciw1PGPnUX?in=katie-hoffman-yoga/sets/guided-meditations-2026/s-3gwj2Xmp6l6&amp;si=b206d91faa334c609b9e5c53d674cd6d&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">SoundCloud</a> or <a href="https://youtu.be/9dBtapQNdvI">YouTube</a>, offering space to balance the warm and cool energies within while visualizing the sun.</p><p>I&#8217;m also reminded of a time in 2021 when a small group of us would walk down to the lake to watch the sunrise. It always felt like a new beginning, a gentle reminder that each day offers us a chance to begin again.</p><p>(The practices I am sharing this week were inspired by Amrutha Bindu Yoga&#8217;s beautiful share <em><a href="/__u/substack.com/@amruthabinduyoga/note/p-185037862?r=19q34l&amp;utm_source=notes-share-action&amp;utm_medium=web">Here Comes the Sun</a></em> )</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ALRa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F272d76f7-423a-421e-b111-536ccc7d6885_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ALRa!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>NEW TIME</strong>-Wednesdays: 11-12pm, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center (there will be a sub for my class, Thursday 1/29)</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me. Here&#8217;s to a new year of steady breath, kind awareness, and showing up just as we are, on and off the mat.</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drishti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Steadiness, Presence, and Inner Focus]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/drishti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/drishti</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185203656/143923b8734bc05733e77d8db006d2ba.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week in my yoga classes, we&#8217;re exploring drishti&#8212;gaze, focus, and the way attention shapes our practice.<br><br>While drishti isn&#8217;t specifically named in Patanjali&#8217;s Yoga Sutras, it appears more than once in the Bhagavad Gita. In one teaching, Krishna guides Arjuna into meditation, saying:<br><br>&#8220;Hold your body and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose.&#8221; (Bhagavad Gita 6.13)<br><br>A reminder that where we place our gaze, and our awareness, can support steadiness, presence, and inner focus.  In the yogic tradition, drishti is often understood as a focal point for the eyes. But in the guided mediation I am offering here we explore drishti as something more subtle, an inner gaze, a steady awareness that lives beneath the surface of seeing.  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</figcaption></figure></div><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me. Here&#8217;s to a new year of steady breath, kind awareness, and showing up just as we are, on and off the mat.</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guided Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Offering in 2026]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/guided-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/guided-practices</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183714307/1f0e31a645d5e08e690b83d0d96662ac.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last year, I offered a variety of breath practices on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/katie-hoffman-yoga/sets/breath-practice-2025/s-A3mNamXwaJK?si=3401f514613a4ecbb55a0868676f1093&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">my SoundCloud account</a>. This year, I&#8217;m expanding those offerings by sharing pieces from my weekly yoga classes. The first upload is a 5-minute guided meditation designed to release tension, stress, and unwanted thoughts or patterns. You can enjoy this practice as an <a href="https://soundcloud.com/katie-hoffman-yoga/release/s-WhvjkfQaXeo?in=katie-hoffman-yoga/sets/guided-meditations-2026/s-3gwj2Xmp6l6&amp;si=9f9a364a99b34f2b81aad3a2bf8403bf&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">audio recording</a> or on my <a href="https://youtu.be/ib-Dq2eFlJ4">YouTube channel</a>.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1715550343388-7f26f12ba63a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxtZWRpdGF0aW9uJTIwd2F0ZXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzY3NzMxNzg5fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Here&#8217;s to a new year of steady breath, kind awareness, and showing up just as we are, on and off the mat.</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intentions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals vs. Intensions]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/intentions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/intentions</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PNg5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab25b77f-d67d-4be2-9cc9-a84353374be0_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I first started attending yoga classes, I was always a little confused when the teacher would say, &#8220;Set an intention.&#8221; I didn&#8217;t quite know what that meant or how to do it. It wasn&#8217;t until I attended a yoga nidra retreat and conference in 2019 that the idea of intention really began to land for me.</p><p>Since then, I&#8217;ve enjoyed starting each new year with a clear intention. But what exactly <em>is</em> an intention? I&#8217;ve come to understand it as the conscious placement of energy in the direction we want to move. As I learned more, I often found myself wondering about the difference between a goal and an intention.</p><p>An intention is a direction, but without attachment to the outcome. This is what makes it, as Kamini Desai describes, &#8220;reality-friendly.&#8221; We can wander, pause, or even feel off track and still be moving in the direction we wish to go. In her book <em>Yoga Nidra</em>, Desai outlines five qualities that make an intention effective. This week, I made small reminder cards for class so we could all feel supported and prepared as we set our intentions for the new year.  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href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Fridays: 1:30-2:30pm, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PNg5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab25b77f-d67d-4be2-9cc9-a84353374be0_4284x5712.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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<em>Mother Mary Comes to Me</em> by Arundhati Roy (excellent), and next up on my reading list is <em>Maggie; Or, A Man and a Woman Walk into a Bar</em> by Katie Yee&#8212;one of the <em>New York Times</em>&#8217; best books of the year.</p><p><strong>Cooking: </strong>We&#8217;ve been making a lot of Italian food around here lately, and the other night we cooked <a href="https://bakinghermann.com/spaghetti-allassassina-italian-killer-spaghetti/">this pasta dish</a> from an <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-kitchen-in-italy-mimi-thorisson/1146981807">amazing cookbook</a> a friend gifted me for Christmas (the recipe was slightly different, but you get the idea). It was so simple and so delicious!</p><p><strong>Practicing:</strong> Time management skills! I&#8217;m hoping to start the new year with a few new tools, so this week I began listening to a <a href="https://insighttimer.com/emilio/guided-meditations/introduction-to-intentional-time-management-course">course on Insight Timer.</a> I really like the way Garcia approaches each lesson, and it&#8217;s been eye-opening to notice how I actually manage my time.</p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter and for continuing to practice yoga with me. Here&#8217;s to a new year of steady breath, kind awareness, and showing up just as we are, on and off the mat.  </strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook, Read, Repeat: Fall Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 17, 2025]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/cook-read-repeat-fall-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/cook-read-repeat-fall-edition</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:01:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!c2oR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9e420db3-1819-4b35-bfc1-7689adc3541d_4052x5404.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One day it feels like summer again, and the next we&#8217;re preparing our homes for winter. This fall the weather has definitely kept us on our toes. On Saturday I was hanging garland around our front door and sweating in the sun, and today I&#8217;m digging out my favorite winter caps. The cooler weather is nudging me to shift my yoga practice and pull out my trusty soup folder for dinner inspiration.</p><p>On October 29th, <em>The New York Times</em> shared a wonderful article titled <em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/well/midday-yoga-routine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1k8.zhvj.kS-sJVKkeBBK&amp;smid=url-share">&#8220;Need a Boost? Try This Energizing Yoga Routine.&#8221;</a></em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/well/midday-yoga-routine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1k8.zhvj.kS-sJVKkeBBK&amp;smid=url-share"> </a> I really enjoyed the sequence they offered, and I love seeing yoga show up in mainstream media in such a practical, accessible way. 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Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Thursdays: <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Vinyasa Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center</p><p>Fridays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Fridays: 1:30-2:30pm, <strong>Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building (for residents)</strong>, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><h4><strong>Lately I am&#8230;</strong></h4><p><strong>Reading: </strong>I just finished <em><a href="https://www.charlottewood.com.au/stone-yard-devotional.html">Stone Yard Devotional</a></em> by Charlotte Wood.  It is about a woman who abandons her city life to return to the place of her childhood, retreating to a small religious community with nuns hidden away on the stark plains of the Monaro in Australia.  Great read!   </p><p><strong>Cooking:  </strong>This <a href="https://www.jaroflemons.com/black-eyed-pea-soup/">Black Eyed Pea Soup</a>, so warming, healthy, and flavorful.</p><p><strong>Practicing:</strong> After my morning yoga practice, I&#8217;ve been listening to a lot of the older Ram Dass lectures. I often return to the <em>Becoming Nobody</em> audiobook, but recently I&#8217;ve felt drawn back to his shorter talks on selfless service and the simple practice of seeing the people around us with love. Ram Dass&#8217; teacher often reminded him, &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to change anybody. You just have to love them.&#8221;</p><p>Here&#8217;s an excerpt from that teaching that was recently shared on Instagram.</p><p></p><div class="instagram-embed-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;instagram_id&quot;:&quot;DRFWh5GklIg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Hemal Randerwala | Hanuman Dass on Instagram: \&quot;&#8220;You don&#8217;t have &#8230;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;@hanuman_dass&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/__ss-rehost__IG-meta-DRFWh5GklIg.jpg&quot;,&quot;like_count&quot;:null,&quot;comment_count&quot;:null,&quot;profile_pic_url&quot;:null,&quot;follower_count&quot;:null,&quot;timestamp&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true}" data-component-name="InstagramToDOM"></div><p></p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Self]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Continually Developing Process]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/the-true-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/the-true-self</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:02:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!223r!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0deeca65-bb7f-4a5a-b1a2-ea8d1cf0670e_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I take time to retreat into nature and practice yoga with my teachers and colleagues, I always return feeling more like my <em>true self.</em> The term &#8220;true self&#8221; refers to our authentic, core identity, distinct from the &#8220;false self&#8221; that can emerge under social expectations or external pressures. It&#8217;s the part of us that expresses our real feelings, desires, and values. While some see the true self as something fixed, I tend to view it as an ever-evolving process, one that deepens through self-awareness, acceptance, and connection.</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" 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Leanne Shapton</p><p><strong>Cooking: </strong> <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026109-creamy-butternut-squash-and-coconut-noodle-soup?unlocked_article_code=1.tU8.N1Kr.0vptNiYwLPBk&amp;smid=share-url">Butternut Squash Soup</a> (I have been using rice instead of noodles), <a href="https://veggiechick.com/instant-pot-oatmeal/">Instant Pot Oatmeal </a>&#8230;If I have time I dice some apples and throw them in the toaster oven at 4oo degrees for 10-15 min.  Delicious! </p><p><strong>Practicing:</strong>  Since returning from Gray Bear, I&#8217;ve been greeting the early morning with Surya Namaskar &#8212; the sun salutations. There&#8217;s something timeless about this practice, the way breath and movement flow together to release tension, awaken energy, and quiet the mind. Each round softens me a little more, calms my nervous system, and brings me home to my body. It&#8217;s a sequence I&#8217;ve known for many years, yet somehow it feels completely new again.</p><p></p><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gift of One Hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 12, 2025]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/the-gift-of-one-hour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/the-gift-of-one-hour</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:03:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!efiZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53d8a6ae-b9c2-4c7b-be82-7785fdcea7b1_4284x5010.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This past Monday in class we were talking about how quickly an hour can pass when you&#8217;re on your yoga mat. When I first started practicing and teaching yoga, most classes were at least 75 minutes, and many of the ones I attended in my early days were a full 90 minutes. I still remember living in New York City and planning out the subway rides just to make it to and from the studio for those longer sessions.</p><p>Now, with the rhythm of most classes being just one hour, I&#8217;ve learned to treat that time with care. As a teacher, I see it as a creative challenge to &#8220;fit it all in.&#8221; My intention each time we gather is to weave in asana (movement), pranayama (breath), rest, and meditation. This way, we experience yoga as the complete practice it is &#8212; not just the shapes we make with our bodies, but the grounding, calming, and connecting effects that linger long after class ends.</p><p>What a gift it is to have one hour set aside to move, breathe, and simply be together.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!efiZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53d8a6ae-b9c2-4c7b-be82-7785fdcea7b1_4284x5010.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!efiZ!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">A hawk&#8217;s feather found just in front of Buddha in my backyard this week</figcaption></figure></div><h4><strong>Late Summer Schedule</strong></h4><p>Mondays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Thursdays:  <strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/events/">Cancer Wellness Center</a></strong>, Vinyasa Yoga, 9:30-10:30am, register through the Cancer Wellness Center</p><p>Fridays:   <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p>Fridays:  Tentatively Beginning September 19th, 1:30-2:30pm, Gentle Yoga at the Patten Building, register with Katie (katiehoffmanyoga@gmail.com)</p><p>In class this week, I shared a passage called <em>Honoring Advocacy</em> from one of Pixie Lighthorse&#8217;s books. I&#8217;ll leave you with these words that have been sitting with me throughout the week:</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae05a47-84af-4d8c-98e5-e4decce73227_3116x909.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae05a47-84af-4d8c-98e5-e4decce73227_3116x909.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae05a47-84af-4d8c-98e5-e4decce73227_3116x909.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae05a47-84af-4d8c-98e5-e4decce73227_3116x909.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XmOo!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ae05a47-84af-4d8c-98e5-e4decce73227_3116x909.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Prayers of Honoring VOICE, Pixie Lighthorse</figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>Thank you for reading my newsletter.</strong></p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relaxation & Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thursday, August 28th at Evolution Yoga]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/relaxation-and-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/relaxation-and-creation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkgc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc698fff-359b-4338-a65a-04d426ad6b74_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello dear friends,<br>As many of you know, I&#8217;ve been deepening my studies this past year through Art Therapy classes at <a href="https://www.swc.edu/">Southwestern College</a>, exploring the ways creativity and healing weave together. One of the things I love most is being able to bring together my two passions&#8212;yoga and art&#8212;as practices of presence and self-expression.</p><p>This Thursday, I&#8217;ll be offering the final class in my summer series at <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>. <em>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</em> is a practice I designed to gently guide us inward through mindful movement and meditation, and then open space to translate that inner stillness into art.</p><p>For this week&#8217;s class, we&#8217;ll be playing with one of my favorite mediums&#8212;bleeding tissue paper. The way the colors blend and textures unfold can be so joyful and surprising, offering endless possibilities for creation.</p><p>I&#8217;d love to share this experience with you and close out the summer series together.</p><p><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">Register HERE for </a><em><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</a></em><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events"> </a></p><p>Thursday, August 28th, 6:30-7:45pm.  $30 if registered by 12:00pm the day before the event. $35 thereafter. Members save 10%.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkgc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc698fff-359b-4338-a65a-04d426ad6b74_4284x5712.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkgc!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc698fff-359b-4338-a65a-04d426ad6b74_4284x5712.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkgc!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, 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8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="pullquote"><p>Fostering creativity within yourself and others revitalizes the ability to feel, express, and act constructively &#8211; crucial competencies for our world.<br><strong>Natalie Rogers</strong></p></div><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[August]]></title><description><![CDATA["I never needed anything more"]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/august</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/august</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2vRg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b9b4f9f-0daa-4115-a725-b453ccc95b94_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We often call it &#8220;summer break,&#8221; yet how often does it truly feel like a pause? Each year, I look forward to my trip to Pennsylvania to visit family and friends, knowing that the pace will naturally slow down when I arrive. Even the long drive becomes part of the ritual &#8212; hours to simply be with my thoughts, listen to a podcast, or become absorbed in a good audiobook.</p><p>Before leaving for this year&#8217;s trip, I came across a New York Times review of <em>A Marriage at Sea</em> by journalist Sophie Elmhirst. It&#8217;s a nonfiction account of a married couple set adrift for months on a small raft. What held my attention most wasn&#8217;t just the survival details, but the way Elmhirst wove in the fullness of their lives &#8212; the memories, the patterns, the quiet truths that shape who we are.</p><p>At one point, she writes:</p><blockquote><p>&#8220;And then what? After the wedding, after the honeymoon&#8211;well, then it&#8217;s just days. Ordinary days. The insurmountable, self-renewing chores. The bins, the laundry, the procession of meals. And those are the golden days, it turns out. The blissful, boring days that you long for when things go wrong.&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>It reminded me of how, in yoga and in life, the sacred often hides inside the ordinary. The golden days are rarely the dramatic ones &#8212; they&#8217;re the steady, unremarkable moments that, when we pay attention, hold the deepest contentment.</p><p></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1b9b4f9f-0daa-4115-a725-b453ccc95b94_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b859e576-9f6f-4f79-bff7-ca498dcb4ca3_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5807b15a-51ae-4f67-b32b-2fdc2763b9b0_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/aba3184d-b5b1-43eb-8d57-e9ddec72b290_4284x5712.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Worlds End State Park, Pennsylvania&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f4450b2d-3f6c-44d3-900d-90a87cadcd1b_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>  </p><h4><strong>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</strong></h4><p>Join me at <strong>Evolution Yoga</strong> for a unique yoga experience that blends mindful movement with creative expression. <strong>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</strong> is a special class designed to guide students into a state of deep presence through gentle yoga and meditation, followed by an opportunity to express that inner stillness through art.</p><p>This is the last class being offered in this class series this summer.  All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably and in clothing that is appropriate for working with art materials.</p><p>$30 if registered by 12:00pm the day before the event. $35 thereafter. Members save 10%.</p><p>Thursdays, 8/28, 6:30-7:45pm</p><p>Register <a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">HERE</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jksP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff494e29f-7593-4427-9e51-4a8c5f6dc346_5600x3737.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jksP!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff494e29f-7593-4427-9e51-4a8c5f6dc346_5600x3737.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jksP!, 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href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>UPDATED: </strong>My Friday Gentle Yoga class at <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong> will be covered by the other wonderful teachers at Evolution Yoga for 10 weeks starting June 27th. I will resume my Monday and Friday schedule at Evolution on Friday September 5th.</p><p>I am working on my fall schedule now and I look forward to returning to the Cancer Wellness Center, Fort Sheridan, and Fridays at Evolution Yoga the first week in September.</p><p>I have uploaded a new body scan and breath practice on my Sound Cloud page, enjoy! <strong><a href="https://soundcloud.com/katie-hoffman-yoga/body-scan-with-breath/s-jnrEDRaTjpk?utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing&amp;si=5c29cd01476e4f4e91f8f71dd9a5c2ef">Body Scan with Breath</a></strong></p><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nidra, Art, and Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 22 and July 24]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/nidra-art-and-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/nidra-art-and-yoga</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2VxE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb4148c3-5990-4bec-bf1d-8bc56c14570c_2966x3955.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently shifted my art table to a brighter corner of my home, where natural light flows in with ease. That small change has invited me back into my creative rhythm. It&#8217;s a reminder that sometimes, just a subtle shift in our environment can help us reconnect with the practices that nourish us. These days, I&#8217;ve been waking up early, savoring my coffee, and making art. 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This yoga practice will be one hour and it will be such a great way to find some extra inner connection and relaxation in your week.  Yoga nidra is being offered in person and virtually through CWC.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/yoga-nidra-3/">Yoga Nidra, July 22-Register here</a></strong></p><h4><strong>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</strong></h4><p>Join me at <strong>Evolution Yoga</strong> this summer for a unique yoga experience that blends mindful movement with creative expression. <strong>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</strong> is a special class designed to guide students into a state of deep presence through gentle yoga and meditation, followed by an opportunity to express that inner stillness through art.</p><p>This class will be offered three times this summer. Each session stands alone, but together they offer a progressive exploration of the connection between body, mind, and creative flow. All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably and in clothing that is appropriate for working with art materials.</p><p>$30 if registered by 12:00pm the day before the event. $35 thereafter. Members save 10%.</p><p>Thursdays, 6/26, 7/24, &amp; 8/28, 6:30-7:45pm</p><p>Register <a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">HERE</a></p><h4><strong>Summer Schedule</strong></h4><p>Mondays: <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>UPDATED: </strong>My Friday Gentle Yoga class at <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong> will be covered by the other wonderful teachers at Evolution Yoga for 10 weeks starting June 27th. I will resume my Monday and Friday schedule at Evolution on Friday September 5th.</p><p>I am working on my fall schedule now and I look forward to returning to the Cancer Wellness Center, Fort Sheridan, and Fridays at Evolution Yoga. </p><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p><em><a href="https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga">https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga</a></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Special Summer Classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/two-special-summer-classes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/two-special-summer-classes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pN2N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9277e71d-537d-4728-8af6-e9bc82375515_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join me next week at the <a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/yoga-nidra-3/">Cancer Wellness Center</a> for a Yoga Nidra practice at 10am on <strong>Tuesday, July 22nd</strong>.  This yoga practice will be one hour and it will be such a great way to find some extra inner connection and relaxation in your week.  </p><p><strong><a href="https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/yoga-nidra-3/">Yoga Nidra, July 22-Register here</a></strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pN2N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9277e71d-537d-4728-8af6-e9bc82375515_4284x5712.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pN2N!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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yoga experience that blends mindful movement with creative expression. <strong>Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation</strong> is a special class designed to guide students into a state of deep presence through gentle yoga and meditation, followed by an opportunity to express that inner stillness through art.</p><p>This class will be offered three times this summer. Each session stands alone, but together they offer a progressive exploration of the connection between body, mind, and creative flow. All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably and in clothing that is appropriate for working with art materials.</p><p>$30 if registered by 12:00pm the day before the event. $35 thereafter. 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<strong><a href="https://app.ubindi.com/Katie.Hoffman">Ubindi site</a> </strong>and made all of the restorative practices donation based.  You can find all of these under the &#8220;VIDEOS&#8221; tab on the site <a href="https://app.ubindi.com/Katie.Hoffman">HERE</a>.  </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvzD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36bd2b7f-444b-48ff-a396-7c30d0563599_1898x1190.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvzD!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36bd2b7f-444b-48ff-a396-7c30d0563599_1898x1190.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvzD!, 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Yoga</a></strong>, Gentle Yoga, 11-12, register through Evolution Yoga</p><p><strong>UPDATED: </strong>My Friday Gentle Yoga class at <strong><a href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/">Evolution Yoga</a></strong> will be covered by the other wonderful teachers at Evolution Yoga for 10 weeks starting June 27th. I will resume my Monday and Friday schedule at Evolution on Friday September 5th.</p><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter!</p><p>Love, Katie</p><p><em>Katie Hoffman</em></p><p><em>MA, E-RYT, C-IAYT<br>Divine Sleep&#174;Yoga Nidra Instructor<br>609.271.4660</em></p><p><em><a href="https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga">https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga</a></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomorrow Night! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation]]></description><link>https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/tomorrow-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://katiehoffman.substack.com/p/tomorrow-night</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie's Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:02:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pGfY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4d02da05-d255-41a3-a9b6-45f62d95bebc.heic" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join me tomorrow night, June 26th, for a unique yoga experience that blends mindful movement with creative expression. Conscious Movement, Relaxation, and Creation is a special class designed to guide students into a state of deep presence through gentle yoga and meditation, followed by an opportunity to express that inner stillness through art.  We will be using cont&#233; crayon for the creative expression piece, one of my favorite mediums!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pGfY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4d02da05-d255-41a3-a9b6-45f62d95bebc.heic" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pGfY!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_424, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4d02da05-d255-41a3-a9b6-45f62d95bebc.heic 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pGfY!, /__u/katiehoffman.substack.com/w_848, 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href="https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events">https://www.evolutionyogaglenview.com/events</a></strong></p><p>Thursdays, 6/26, 7/24, &amp; 8/28, 6:30-7:45pm</p><p>$30 if registered by 12:00pm the day before the event. $35 thereafter. Members save 10%</p><p>Thank you for reading my newsletter, Katie</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga">https://linktr.ee/katiehoffmanyoga</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>