Namaste Yoga by Kate Potter

Kate Potter's “Namaste" is 26 half hour Hatha Yoga television shows written and designed by Kate Potter, and filmed in the breathtaking locations of Vancouver’s finest beaches, forests and studios. Kate’s “Hatha Vinyasa” style is completely original and is both dynamic and gentle. Always moving, the sequences unfold asana by asana, smoothly and clearly linked together with the energy of the breath. Each of the 26 shows teaches a unique flow sequence (vinyasa), and takes Hatha Yoga to a fulfilling new depth.

Strength, flexibility, and balance are all central to Kate’s Hatha Vinyasa, but it is the grace of the linking with breath that defines her style, and the sense of “freedom in movement” one gains by following this elegant style. It is this choreography that lends itself so well to the camera, and perhaps why the show is like no other of its character. The show has been described as “unbelievably beautiful”, by those who have seen it. For those who just want to watch and listen, expect to be mesmerized, enticed into a state of calm. For those who want a practice, you will be taken for a smooth ride, an invigorating mind body workout that leaves you rested and ready, inspired to live in a world that requires so much of us.

When my husband showed me the Namaste Yoga from FitTv, it caught my eyes. He knows what I like, and he knew that I would fall in love with Namaste Yoga. Sure enough, I stared at the TV, enchanted by the soft, flowing yet energetic Yoga movements designed by Kate Potter.

Coming from a martial arts, dance, and gymnastics background, I saw Namaste Yoga as unique, graceful and flowing, and yet very dynamic and energetic. It is artistically well designed by Kate Potter, an internationally known Yoga master from Vancouver. Kate’s voice sounds very soothing to guide the viewer through phrases of Yoga poses linked together with breath. There was no straining, or profuse effort being applied beyond a person's ability. I could easily imagine that they were having fun. I believe feelings of fun and enjoyment are key requirements for anyone to be able to turn a healthy activity into a lifestyle habit.

Attracted to the Namaste Yoga movements, I contacted Kate through email for the first time to express my feelings about her beautifully and gracefully linked Yoga postures. Together we decided to present a weekend of Yoga in Orlando. I am very happy to know and meet Kate, learn Yoga from her, and give a chance for many people to come together and practice here. She is passionate about teaching and is very excited to visit Orlando for the second time.

“Kate Potter has devoted herself to Yoga for most of her life, starting at the very young age of ten years old. Today, that unwavering commitment and focus have earned her an extensive and growing reputation as an innovative and inspirational Hatha Yoga teacher. Indeed, many in the Vancouver Yoga community regard her as a teacher’s teacher. Her extensive training includes studies in India with renowned Vedantic scholar Swami Chinmayananda and with the faculty of Yogic Studies at the University of Mysore. She has done Advanced Studies with prominent American teachers Rodney Yee, Richard Miller, Georg Feuerstein, Kali Ray and Mukunda Stiles. Kate is a certified Yoga teacher and Yoga Therapist. Her current teacher and main influence is Norman Fischer, Zen priest, and founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation.

Kate currently maintains a private Yoga Therapy practice in Vancouver B.C., where her clients have included many prominent visitors to the city (Charlize Theron hired Kate as her personal Yoga Teacher for three weeks while she was filming on the West Coast). She offers regular public, private, and corporate Yoga classes throughout the Lower Mainland, as well as periodic Canadian and International Yoga Retreats. Kate has regularly contributed articles on Yoga, anatomy, Ayurveda and ethics to periodicals such as COMMON GROUND and the newsletter of The Yoga Association of B.C. She is in-house Yoga teacher to corporations such as Ballard Power and Business Objects, and the Toronto Dominion Bank has commissioned Kate to give daily Hatha Yoga sessions to 50 of their top executives at their national convention. Her television series “Namaste” is shown across Canada, the United States, in Asia, and most recently, in France.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to work together with the Yoga teacher of Namaste coming March 7 - 9 of 2008. Kate will teach all the finer details of the postures seen on her show, as well as truly inspire you to make every breath count.

Local Yoga and Pilates instructor, Tai Chi Practitioner, Founder of FunFit Wellness, Inc.

FunFit Wellness serves by providing wellness events, retreats, corporate wellness, Yoga and Pilates classes. FunFit Wellness is where the fun meets fitness to create a healthy lifestyle. Website www.funfitwellness.com E-mail: funfitwellness@gmail.com