August 14, 2025
Dear Yogis and Yoginis,
A Happy New Year to all. In numerology 2026 is a one year, which means new beginnings! I recently returned from 2 months of teaching in Europe and I recognize that individually guiding students forward in their practices was the central theme of this tour. It was a joy to connect with former students and to meet new ones.
Committed students need guidance on their practices to move forward. The tendency in recent years has been to hold students back, coming partly from the teachers’ inexperience, and partly from the leadership of Ashtanga for the past 20 years.
Another challenge is the time in which we live. When I learned all 6 series, I wasn’t doing much else. It was easier to choose to work less and to focus on daily practice for many years to unwind the body & mind. I feel my resilience and deep inner/outer strength is a direct result of my dedicated practice of 50 years.
Winter is a time for sacred rest and inner light. I wish you the warmth of gathering with family & friends, as well as the quiet contemplation that this period of darkness evokes.
Below you can see my offerings for 2026. I'm excited to have 3 Mysore weeks in Europe plus several weekend workshops and retreats.
May the light of truth and love guide your way this coming year.
Kathy Cooper”
August 26 & 27 in Koln, Germany
I will be sharing with the community of Katarina & Anja at Ashtanga Connection for the 11th year in Erenfeld(Köln), Germany. Their welcoming, loving energy always makes this a special experience for me, as well as our development of practice over the years.
August 28 to September 4 in Crete.
You’ll find me leading a retreat in Crete!
October 2 - 8 in Luxembourg
I'll have a weekend workshop including asana, pranayama & meditation with opportunity for engaged interaction between student & teacher. There will also be Mysore mornings to deepen the teachings of the workshop & experience one on one instruction.
October 17-19: Heraklion, Crete, Greece
This is a weekend workshop including asana, pranayama & meditation with opportunity for engaged interaction between student & teacher.
November 7-14: Retreat in the French Pyrenees
Join me near the picturesque village of Bagneres-de-Luchon for 7 days of meditation, morning Mysore, vegetarian brunch & dinner and much more. We will take daily hikes in this gorgeous region & afternoon clinics will inform & deepen your practice. Living in community in this serene environment is a real gift. This is an exciting opportunity for adventuresome yogis, but we also welcome students who are new to Ashtanga.
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Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle shares beautiful wisdom for these times:
“You have the right to be strong and positive. There is no other way to do this than to maintain a beautiful, happy, bright posture.This has nothing to do with ignorance of the world.”
Serenity in the storm~
Keep Calm, pray everyday~
Make a habit of meeting the sacred everyday.~
Show resistance through art, joy, trust and love.”
Loving blessings, Kathy
To see my upcoming workshops and event click HERE.
Contact me at: kathycooperyoga@icloud.com
