Deepen Your Yoga Practice

The Light Within: Katie Kriefall on Yoga, Strala, and Self-Awareness


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Summary:
In this heartfelt interview, Lauren Leduc sits down with True Love Yoga teacher Katie Kriefall to explore her personal healing journey through yoga. Katie shares how chronic pain led her to the practice, the impact of her global travels on her teaching philosophy, and how she integrates Hatha, Strala Yoga, pranayama, and Trataka meditation to support nervous system regulation and ease. With a deep passion for accessibility and softness, Katie reflects on what it means to move with lightness—on the mat and in life—and offers wisdom for practitioners seeking to find ease in their own bodies and minds.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Katie’s journey from chronic pain to empowered movement

  • The role of international experience in shaping a versatile teaching style

  • The difference between Hatha, Strala, and Qigong-informed yoga

  • The power of Trataka meditation and breath in calming the mind

  • How softness and accessibility can be profound paths to healing

  • Why joy, lightness, and nervous system regulation are central to Katie’s classes

    Workshops Mentioned:
    Light Within: Hatha, Pranayama & Trataka — October 25, 2025
    Move with Ease: Intro to Strala Yoga — November 15, 2025
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