Living the Practice

In 2003, a Yoga & Pilates DVD from Costco, gifted by Katherine’s mother, became an unexpected introduction to the practice, quietly explored in the privacy of a college dorm room.

By 2005, Yoga had become a more consistent part of life, though initially approached simply as a “workout.” What followed was years of a love-hate relationship with the practice. Still, its impact was undeniable, eventually inspiring a deeper commitment to study and immersion beginning in 2014.

By 2017, that exploration had expanded far beyond Asana to include the Eight Limbs of Patanjali and a broader understanding of Yoga as a way of living. Around the same time, several life-changing experiences created an unexpected turning point, an invitation to step into the unknown, live more authentically, and deepen the journey through formal Yoga Teacher Training.

That path opened the door to studying with teachers influenced by a variety of lineages and traditions, including the teachings of Krishnamacharya; his son, T.K.V. Desikachar, and Viniyoga; B.K.S. Iyengar, and K. Pattabhi Jois and the Ashtanga Yoga tradition.

Through all of life’s beautiful chaos, a dream began to take shape: Inclusion Wellness Community, a space rooted in community, connection, continued learning, and a deep love and respect for the practice of Yoga, with opportunities to share that practice with others.

Katherine Stuart, MBA, 500 RYT, C-IAYT

Professional Experience & Growth Communities

Dissection-Based Movement Anatomy Lab I My Vinyasa Practice I Michelle Young, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® at the Institute for Anatomical Research, Colorado Springs, CO - 40 Hours Contact Hours of Dissection-Based Movement Anatomy Lab (March 31, 2026)

The Nerve Project: Exploring the Nerve Tree in Relationship I Gil Headley - This interactive presentation visually reveals Gil’s current findings from the anatomy lab, after spending the first five months of 2023 at the Institute for Anatomical Research in Colorado Springs, CO, meticulously dissecting a beloved donor form to reveal the integral and extraordinary nature of the nervous tissues (November 9, 2023)

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED I American Red Cross - Valid for two years (October 21, 2023)

India Immersion with My Vinyasa Practice I Michelle Young, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® - Five weeks traveling in Southeast India, immersed in yoga and culture. Experienced Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai and surrounding areas. Time included studying with Balaganesh ‘Bala’ Sivaprakasam of Bala Yoga School in Auroville, Pondicherry, India (August 2023)

C- IAYT® - Certified Yoga Therapist I International Association of Yoga Therapists (2023)

Dissection-Based Movement Anatomy Lab I KNM Labs: Leslie Kaminoff & Laurice D. Nemetz, MA, BC-DMT, ERYT-500, LCAT, C-IAYT at the Institute for Anatomical Research, Colorado Springs, CO - 40 Hours Contact Hours of KNM Labs Dissection-Based Movement Anatomy Lab (June 12-16, 2023)

My Vinyasa Practice - Clinical Yoga Therapy Program I Michelle Young, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® & Ana Pilar Cruz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® - Completed a International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) accredited program, additional information on accreditation process at https://www.iayt.org/ (December 2020 - June 2023)

Yoga Alliance® - 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (2021)

My Vinyasa Practice - 300 Hour Yoga Integrative Yoga Specialists Training I Michelle Young, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® & Ana Pilar Cruz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP® - Completion of 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training resulting in 500 Registered Yoga Teacher status with Yoga Alliance (2020 - 2021)

2021 Completed Continuing Education Credits I My Vinyasa Practice - 40 Hours Adaptive Yoga, 40 Hours Trauma-Informed Yoga, 40 Hours Restorative Yoga, 40 Hours Yin Yoga, 40 Hours Yoga Nidra

The Secret Power of Yoga - A Women’s Guide to the Heart & Spirit of the Yoga Sutras I Nischala Joy Devi - Workshop Hosted by My Vinyasa Practice, Austin, TX. December 4-6 (2021)

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED I American Red Cross - In Person Certification, valid for two years. September 29th (2021)

Asana, Pranayama & Bandha Foundations I Leslie Kaminoff - In Person Workshop Hosted by My Vinyasa Practice, Austin, TX. September 25-26 (2021)

Yoga of 12-Step Recovery I Nikki Myers, MBA, C-IAYT, eRYT500, YACEP® - Intensive & Leadership Training to be certified as Space Holder to host Y12SR meetings (2020)

Subtle® Yoga I Kristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500, YACEP® - 40 Hour Subtle® Yoga Revolution Online Teacher Training (2021), The Yoga & Neuroscience Connection, The Science of Slow, & The Overflowing Cup (2020)

A Taste of Anatomy I Julie Gudmestad, PT, C-IAYT, eRYT500, YACEP® - Workshops hosted by Yoga Northwest: Protect Your Knees, Strengthen Your Abs, Open Your Shoulders (2020)

ZEN BARRE® - Instructor Training (2019)

Zumba® - Basic Steps Level 1 Teacher Training (2019)

Rainbow Yoga® I Gopala Amir Yaffa, eRYT500, YACEP® - 27 Hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training (2019)

Yoga Alliance® - 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (2019)

Samasti Yoga I Tomer Weiss, eRYT500, YACEP® & Sean Goldberg eRYT500, YACEP® & Angela Perez eRYT500 - 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2018)

Connection Coalition - Trauma Informed Outreach Yoga Training (2017)

Gonzaga University - MBA Entrepreneurship I American Indian Entrepreneurship (2014)

Eastern Washington University - BA Management (2009)

Peninsula College - AA Business (2006)