About Katonah Yoga®

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

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

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

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

KATONAH YOGA® was founded by Nevine Michaan, and is a Hatha yoga practice refined over forty years, blended with Taoist theory, sacred geometries, pranayama, and meditation. For more information, please visit www.katonahyoga.com

Mapping the Self®

Maps teach us about the terrain, they provide a route, alternative routes, and new ways of understanding and exploring. A map can give you insight into a new way to go. It can invite you to take the scenic route or how to move from point to point efficiently. Maps train our neurology. 

Maps give us the pathway to a goal by providing a vision of what's to come. 

Mapping the Self® is explorations in the theory, practices, and teachings of Katonah Yoga®. 

Personal development work, yoga practices, breathwork, and trainings anchored in Katonah Yoga® offered online and around the world on retreat. 

All retreats and trainings are bankable towards your Katonah Yoga® certification. 

You'll learn to spin a metaphor, tell a story, adjust the body for vision in mutual dialogue, to apply the maps of Katonah Yoga®, to practice and teach asana in a way that turns on your sensibilities, puts your neurology into the practice, and offers a sensuality that allows you to participate fully with yourself. Open to all practitioners and teachers.