Aware and Unfolding

Gently Guided Meditation

Personalized support so you can find your way to clarity & peace.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

As beautiful and loving as life can be, we all know that it can also really f***ing hurt sometimes.

I believe that you deserve to feel in harmony with life. To have a sense of internal presence from which you can safely explore all of who you are. An unfiltered feeling of freedom that bubbles up from within.

Imagine bringing all of yourself, all of the hurt and aches and strengths into an inner sanctuary. Calling back the parts of yourself that feel lost, taking a deep breath and returning to a sense of center and expansiveness.

Co-meditation sessions offer gently guided meditation and support so you can work with the energies of your body, mind and spirit, real time, from a space of presence and peace. When you meet what’s calling for your attention, unexpected things can occur. Your anger might start talking to you, telling you about the boundaries that it needs you to express. Your grief might ask for presence. Your inherent wisdom can shine through. You deserve support to explore all of it.

There are multiple studies showing that meditation can help with everything from stress to pain management. Meditation teachers talk about the monkey mind, one pointed attention and focusing on the breath, but rarely does anyone mention how isolating it can feel to sit with yourself in hardship when you’re overwhelmed by your inner world, much less the challenge of trying to drop into meditation and surrender while simultaneously trying to remember the instructions and focus, all while wondering if you are “doing it right”.

The co-meditation sessions that I offer come out of the Kashmiri Shaivism tradition of Yoga Nidra where it is taught that the true essence of who we are is not something to be found, achieved or perfected, but an inherent presence, a peaceful awake-ness, to be recognized. A sense of being that underlies all of our experiences and permeates everything. And that the energies of our body and mind are pointing the way back to our deepest, truest, freest self and the release of suffering.

From the parts of you that are messy and vulnerable to those that are wise and clear, sometimes we need a little support to find our way through.

Schedule a Session

Cost & Details

Sessions are typically 40 minutes, long enough to work with what's arising, short enough to stay present.

Cost is $75

All sessions are currently conducted online or via telephone.

Interested in a group yoga nidra class? Send me a message.

No previous meditation, co-meditation or yoga nidra experience required.

Kind Words

"Katy is the rare and gifted person you want to sit with to inquire into and explore insights with regards to your deepest nature at both the psychological and spiritual frontiers. She brings her years of meditative and life experience to each moment, offering her grounded, warm-heartfelt presence and keen ability to listen, reflect, and guide you without imposing, so you can settle deeply into yourself and come to your own direct understanding."

~Richard C. Miller Phd

"Katy has a gentle yet powerful presence that is incredibly supportive. She has the capacity to hold space for whatever comes up in a session; even if something feels like "too much", you can bring it and trust her deep listening and presence. She is gifted in the way she offers questions that lead to deeper insights and understanding.

If you are looking for a supportive and skilled practitioner, I highly recommend working with Katy."

~KG

"Katy is a gifted guide. She is excellent at being present for whatever you are experiencing with deep love and compassion, and helping you to untangle unhelpful beliefs while empowering you to stand in your worth.

I highly recommend working one on one with her to support you in becoming the person you want to be in the world!"

~Paula C.

About Me

Hi, my name is Katy (she/her)

My journey with co-meditation and Yoga Nidra, in particular Integrative Restoration (the style of Yoga Nidra and co-meditation that I offer), began in 2007 as a student at the Evergreen State College where I studied consciousness and contemplative education. I received my Integrative Restoration certification in 2010 and taught for a few years in Berkeley California before moving to India in 2015 where I spent the majority of the next nine years studying and practicing the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmiri Shaivism in ashrams and monasteries.

I offer these sessions out of a reverence for the wisdom of Kashmiri Shaivism and my teachers and for the way that I believe wisdom can awaken with you. I have experienced firsthand how Yoga Nidra and meditation can offer ease, clarity and peace without bypassing what is raw and real about your life and, to me, that is so important.

Please note that I am a meditation and yoga nidra teacher, I am not a therapist and I do not diagnose or treat. Sessions are a chance to open and connect to yourself, no results are guaranteed.

More Kind Words

"When I came to work with Katy I was struggling with anxious feelings and an inability to navigate the enormous to-do list on my plate at the time. Katy held gentle, non-judgmental space for me

to share what I was going through.

Our co-meditation felt soothing and clarifying. I was able to stay present with challenging feelings and sensations with so much gentleness, with Katy's encouragement and clarity. It felt nourishing, softening and supportive. After our work together I felt so much calmer, clearer and ready to focus on the tasks in front of me, so that I could actually feel accomplished and proud of myself. Katy is masterful at what she does, I cannot recommend her work enough."

~Susanna B.

"I initially met Katy about a decade ago and started working with her shortly thereafter. She helped me process the grief of my father passing during one of the darkest times in my

life.

Katy made space for my tornado of emotions and never held back. Her naturally warm energy helped me open myself up enough for the transformation I desperately needed.

I've seen Katy several times over the years since then and feel comfortable enough to work with her in years to come."

~Lillian Z.

"Off and on I struggle with managing chronic stress, anxious feelings, and overwhelm, but I feel more energized, peaceful, and grounded after Katy's sessions.

Katy's gentle, nonjudgmental approach and calming presence always make me feel supported and safe, and her steady focus on the present moment and true attentiveness during sessions help me carve out the time and space within myself for a focused and soothing session.

While Katy takes her work and commitments seriously, she also possesses a healthy sense of humor about herself and does not lead with ego-

instead she brings humility and joyfulness to these meditative practices.

I consider Katy a source of wisdom and support, and would recommend her guidance to anyone seeking to feel more accepting, confident, and more grounded in themselves and in life."

~Serena L.