CommuniKates

Wow, was writing this an edge! I am excited and grateful to finally share my first piece for , in which I share about my struggles with codependency and the ways yoga has empowered me with another choice (limitless possibilities, really). And, so much came up for me when shining a light on something so personal. Here’s what I learned in the process:

First challenge (draft #1): avistara (brevity)

Limiting something so vulnerable to 500 words or less—but, with my writing buddy as my witness, I did it!

Second challenge (draft #2): darshan (seeing and being seen)

Needing to dig deeper, rather than hiding behind yoga philosophy and theory, to actually let people into my story (eek, so uncomfortable! Especially to a Scorpio rising like me 🦂)

Third challenge (final draft): aparigraha (non-attachment)

Letting go of the outcome; surrendering all the other ways I could have tackled this tender topic; allowing done to be better than perfect; trusting

🙏 Thank you for the opportunity, along with your patience, wisdom, and support.

🧐 Take a closer look at my writing process over on Substack, where I share more about the evolution of this story—plus what I left out.

💌 INVITATION: Meet me on Zoom this Thursday 5pm PT for a special Winter Solstice edition of my weekly writing group! Sign up here: communikates.co/write-here-write-now

We’ve been dreaming up a nourishing half-day retreat and are excited to finally announce:

🖤 WRITING INTO DARKNESS 🖤

A supportive container of sacred sisterhood to turn inward with intention. Together, we will:

✨ sit in tea ceremony (drinking tea in meditative silence - a practice in receiving)
✨ journal and explore our inner worlds with creative prompts
✨ have space for cold plunging and hot tub soaks (optional)
✨ be nourished with healthy refreshments
✨ go for a sunset nature walk
✨ honor the elements through sacred ritual

—all on a gorgeous Los Altos Hills property surrounded by nature. 🌳

For this inaugural gathering, we are keeping costs low at $60/person to cover food and materials. However, if the cost is a barrier, please reach out. Scholarships are available!

Spots are limited. Confirm yours by filling out the form in my bio.

Upon registration, we will email the address to the private residence along with other important information about how to prepare. 🪄

🌕 FULL MOON FLOW 🌕
Sunday, 10/5 (tomorrow!) 5pm PT
online // IRL at

I’m excited to start teaching a regular weekly yoga class! Join me every Sunday, in person in Los Gatos or online, for a nourishing flow to end the weekend + reset for a new week.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for tomorrow’s class, dedicated to my beloved Toby. 🤍

Autumn offerings:

autumn offerings 🍂 How is the change in seasons meeting you? I'm reaching out with a handful of offerings I hope you'll consider: an Autumn Equinox ritual to cross the threshold into the official start of fall with intention, a new weekly yoga class, and a free yoga festival in the heart of Santa Cruz to help make the...

I’ve been selected to volunteer at Disneyland for a special day that is both heart-warming and heart-breaking all at once.

If you know me, you know I was raised a Disney girl. I am so grateful for all the happy memories made during my annual trips to Disneyland with my family—a tradition that still lives on with my young niece and nephews. (My favorite part is watching my no-nonsense mom transform into a big kid, eager to transmit the joy she felt from her family trips as a child onto us.)

is a SoCal-based nonprofit that supports youth in foster care, from collecting donations for nice duffel bags and comfort items (typically, children have to tote their essentials in a garbage bag when being uprooted and traveling between foster care), as well as initiatives around the holidays—ways to make these children feel special, amidst the upheaval.

Did you know that 70% of siblings in foster care are placed separately from each other? In addition to being separated from their parents / primary caregivers, which is devastating enough, most are separated from their siblings as well.

In September, Foster Love will be reuniting siblings that have been separated at Disneyland, so that they can experience a day of joy alongside their involuntarily-estanged family members. It breaks my heart (open), which is why I am so honored to be a part of this special day.

But, to make “Disney Days” possible, we do need support. If it touches your heart too, please consider donating to make a difference for these sweet kiddos and making dreams come true.

Help make Disney dreams come true here: https://fosterlove.com/campaign/katie-disney-fundraiser/

(Link is also in my bio.)