Beauty and the Beast — I dare say one of the most beloved fairytales of all time. But did you know that long before the book-loving Belle, singing Lumière, and adorable Chip, came a story called La Belle et la Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve? Class will open with Kathryn sharing a retelling of the original text, the adapted (and uncredited) second edition, and then we'll move our bodies to the songs from the classic Disney film. Get ready to soar on imaginary ladders, punch like Gaston, and turn your body into a French feast! No matter what — please, be our guest!

The Minotaur is one of the most feared of all mythological monsters. Born with the body of a man and the head of a bull, his blood thirst made King Minos put him far, far away — in a labyrinth, where Athenian children were sacrificed every year. Until a hero named Theseus came along ...

For generations, culture has used mythological figures to make sense of chaos and disorder, and the king of it all is Loki: the Norse god of mischief. Class opens with a retelling of his many foul deeds, followed by the physical embodiment of these stories. Get ready to move and challenge your body to tales of this trickster!

Sekhmet, the feared and revered lion-headed goddess of Ancient Egypt is here to share her rage and blessings! Kathryn will open with a retelling of the myth, then leading us through a flow reminiscent of the hot desert winds and Sekhmet's wrath, followed by soothing postures to remind us the other side of her power: healing mercy.

Let’s embark on the epic task of attempting the peak pose Visvamitrasana. This pose, named after the Sage Visvamitra, is not an easy undertaking, but with focus and fortitude, we can begin to scratch at the surface of it. Visvamitra's story is one that is relatable and human, with steps towards making progress only to be detoured and lose ground. Similarly, we will use this class as an opportunity for growth and humility, so that we may minimize and overcome the backslides we face along our own spiritual paths.

Come meet the All-Father of Norse mythology: Odin! Kathryn opens class with the myth, then we'll move to Odin's story: reclined core work and arm balances dedicated to his crows, Thought and Memory, one-eyed standing sequences, and a tree sequence to embody the 9 days and nights when he hung from the tree of life, Ygdrassil. Oh, and ever wonder how he lost one eye? GET READY.

Janus is the Roman god of endings and beginnings and the inspiration behind the month of January. Join Kathryn as we learn about this two-faced god, focusing on what we are leaving behind in our past, and what we wish to usher into our future. Class will involve thoughtful flow, refreshing flow, and a ritualistic meditation.

Come move your body to the tale of Ra: one of the oldest and most powerful deities in the Egyptian pantheon. Ancient Egyptians believed it was the sun god's duty to travel across the sky everyday, bringing life and light to all beings. Yet he paid the nightly price, dipping his boat into the underworld where he battled the deadly serpent Apep every night, often with assistance from his daughter Bastet, and Set, the god of chaos.

In the yoga tradition, Shiva is known as the Adiyoga, or the first yogi. Known as the Destroyer within the Trimurti — the three supreme gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — Shiva helps create, protect, and transform the universe. In this class, we will call upon Shiva’s attributes of strength and humility to embrace the nature of destruction, which will ultimately help us create a new perspective of life.

In celebration of spooky season, this month's Moving Mythology celebrates the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his tragically misunderstood "monster." Inspired by Mary Shelley's gothic novel, Kathryn will help animate your heart through meditation, build and warm up your body parts (limb by limb, bit by bit), then take you on a fun romp of Frankenstein's monster-inspired-yoga moves.

What could possibly go wrong with a three-headed hell hound that guards the gates of the Greek underworld? I dare you to show up and find out! Class will open with the myth behind the famed guardian of the underworld and how he was fooled by Hercules, followed by a playful sequence leaning into the number three, dog-inspired postures, and most likely, fabulous chaos!

You know the story, but you've never experienced the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz in this utterly unique way! We'll swirl around in the destruction of a Kansas twister, use asana to find a brain for the Scarecrow, a heart for the Tin Man, and the nerve for the Cowardly Lion. Flying monkeys will abound, and we will waltz our way down the yellow brick road!

Let's celebrate summer by moving our body to the stories of Apollo: the greek god of sun, light, music, and poetry. Kathryn will open class with a re-telling of his many adventures and romances, spinning them into creative sun salutations, archer flows, crows, and blooming postures to honor his lost love, Hyacinthus.

Sappho is no ordinary poet, and this is no ordinary Moving Mythology. Less myth and more legend, this practice explores the lyric poetry of the woman Plato dubbed "The Tenth Muse." She graced us the words "sapphic" and "lesbian" (from the island of Lesbos, where she lived), so in celebration of Pride Month, Kathryn will share one of the substantial surviving fragments of Sappho's work: Fragment 31, in which she describes her love for a young woman. Class will then be built around her beautiful words and the enduring sapphic legacy.

Before Eve, there was Lilith: the rebellious first wife of Adam who refused to be submissive. Class opens by exploring the many iterations of this prolifically mythologized woman: temptress, demon, breeder of evil spirits, and possibly the OG feminist. We'll then move into a practice filled with rebellion, desire, flight, and liberation.

Join our first exploration into the world of Egyptian mythology with the jackal-headed deity who invented the mummy! Learn his tale as we transform story into asana with 'unraveling' movement, balance postures, and a stab at nakrasana (crocodile). Class will wind down with an exploration of restorative corpse pose variations and a momento mori meditation.

Come learn the tale of Melusine: the legendary woman cursed from the waist-down into a serpent/mermaid. But only on Saturdays. And honestly, things worked out for her, because she now graces the cups of a modern company you're sure to know. Join us in this story-telling practice filled with cobras, front-body openers, and of course, mermaid.

Come learn the tale of Baba Yaga: the morally ambiguous Slavic crone, known to strike terror in the hearts of children as she roams the woods in her sentient home built on chicken legs. We'll explore ways to warm our body for lotus (padmasana) so we can explore the ultimate chicken pose: kukktasana! Get ready to embrace your light and darkness, your inner hero and villain, and to do your best impersonation of a house built on chicken legs.

Ever wonder where the saying, 'Don't fly too close to the sun' comes from? Or maybe you're a fan of Led Zeppelin and their famous logo. Listen to Kathryn's retelling and you'll start to see Icarus everywhere — the Greek son of the famed master craftsman, Daedalus, and his tragic battle between complacency and hubris. Come learn his tale and move your body in creative sun salutations, 'wing-span' openers, flying postures, and poses that are guaranteed to make you melt.

Join our 75-minute practice devoted to Fenrir: the giant wolf destined to devour the sun and destroy Odin, the All Father of Norse mythology. We'll learn about his curious family tree, his unfair treatment at the hands (well, hand — he bites one off) of the gods, and his integral role in the famed Ragnarök.

Dracula may be one of the most iconic vampires of all time, but do you know what historical and literary figures inspired his tale? What themes dominate Bram Stoker's Victorian gothic, or even, the original story itself? Join Kathryn as she shares her most favorite tale, whisking you away into story and movement inspired by seductive monsters, the threat of female sexual expression, and pure madness.

Brace yourself for the story of Kali Ma: the Hindu goddess of Change, Creation, Destruction and Power. This terrifying and often misunderstood goddess is complex; she cannot easily fit into the typical western narrative of good versus evil. This practice will flow and workshop through postures that embody Kali's destructive force and dynamic origin story. Be prepared to honor your darkness and let your power rise.

Join our 75-minute practice devoted to Morpheus as we move (and rest) our bodies to the different iteration of his myth: from his Greek origins, to The Matrix reimagining, to Neil Gaiman’s notorious graphic novel hero. The first half of class will flow to characters from The Matrix and Sandman, leading us to a luxurious restorative practice — Morpheus is the King of Dreams, after all!

Come learn and move your body to the myth of the Trojan prince Ganymede: the gorgeous cup-bearer to the gods who's name roughly translates to “gladdening genitals.” That's right people — this class is seriously saucy.

Dive into the world of Korean mythology with the fearsome nine-tailed fox: the kumiho. The myth claims when a fox lives for a thousand years, it grows eight extra tails and the shapeshifting ability to disguise itself as a young woman — with an insatiable hunger for human livers. But all good, people — once it consumes 1,000 livers, it can lose its evil ways and become a perfectly good human. Yipe.

Hailed by indigenous Americas as the Great Protector or Destroyer, this massive mythological bird controls the weather — each flap of its wings brings the thunder while lightning shoots from its mouth and eyes. Join Kathryn on a physical storytelling journey about her favorite mythological creature as we move our bodies to the many interpretations to this majestic cryptid.

Venture into the world of Slavic mythology as we explore the origin of the feared goddess Morana. Morana (also known as Mara, Marzanna, and Marena) puts the mare in nightmare. Learn the tale of how this nature goddess went dark, her thirst for revenge, and how people celebrate her death in the Spring in a rather aggressive way. Kathryn weaves all of this into a physical practice filled with creative sequencing and plenty of entertainment.

Learn the tale of the trickster Anansi, the West African spider god, and how he became the owner of all stories in the world. We'll move our bodies along to the story of the Sky God Nyame and his challenge to Anansi: bring back Onini the Python, the Mmoboro Hornets, Osebo the Leopard, and the Fairy Mmoatia in exchange all the stories in the world.

Slip into the world of Gaelic myth and history as we explore the many faces of Brigid: Brigid, the Irish goddess of the hearth, inspiration, and forge. St. Brigid of Kildare, transformed from pagan roots into the patroness saint of Ireland. And finally, Maman Brigitte: the famed foul-mouthed death loa and healer of Haitian Vodou. Kathryn will share stories and associations from each, embodying them with an entertaining flow.

Kathryn takes you back to her roots, sharing tales of the moon goddesses (Artemis, Selene and Hecate) and how to keep your aim true. Class opens with a nine knotted cord ritual, and then dives into a physical practice embodying the triple goddess + the phases of life she represents: the maiden, the mother, and the crone.

Come move your body to the legend of the famed Jersey Devil — the bizarre creature who has haunted the Pine Barrens of South Jersey since 1735. Kathryn weaves together sequences of its fabled birth, its bizarre composition, as well as the vast collection of sightings (which include some familiar names)!

Happy Halloween! In this special edition of Moving Mythology, hear the story behind not just one myth, but many different spooky myths! Kathryn tells the tale of Stingy Jack (O'Lantern), Ichabod Crane, 19th century vampires, the witch's broom, and more!

Hear the myth of Demeter (Greek goddess of the harvest), and how her daughter Persephone, goddess of springtime, became the Queen of the Underworld. Kathryn will transport this story into our bodies, taking us on an asana-filled quest to find our inner Persephone and embrace our duality.

Learn the tale of Zeus, Io, Hermes and the hundred-eyed giant Argus, and how the ensuing tragedy gave Hera's beloved peacock its signature feathers. Kathryn transports the myth into our bodies, taking us on a wild ride into a land of cows, peacocks, and insanity!

Gather round to hear the myth of the Phoenix! Kathryn opens class with a retelling of the mythical bird, followed by a fiery vinyasa practice mimicking the lifespan of the Phoenix: from gathering the necessities to make its nest and burning in brilliant flames, to rising from the ashes to be born again.