Durga Mindfulness

Durga Mindfulness Katie is a spiritual yoga teacher and educator, focused on the more subtle restful practices of yoga.

As I prepare to embark on a research pilgrimage to India, I wanted to share something close to my heart… the program I’v...
07/04/2026

As I prepare to embark on a research pilgrimage to India, I wanted to share something close to my heart… the program I’ve been creating for many years.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Voices of Women in Yoga History.

We don’t often hear about the women of yoga history… and yet, they’ve always been there. Warriors, sages, saints, yoginīs, householders, queens — protecting and preserving the flame of yoga through courage, devotion, and action. Their strength and insight have shaped the traditions we inherit today… and yet, their names are so often absent from the pages of history.

This wisdom program will become a year-long journey of study, beginning in early 2027. A space to honour their courage, amplify their voices, and bring their stories back into the light… and to walk the sacred places connected to these women, where their presence can still be felt. An invitation to discover the women who shaped yoga history… to feel their power… and to let their wisdom guide your practice — and your life.

Because this is not just history… it is her-story. And it deserves to be remembered.

I’ll be sharing small gems of their wisdom here over the coming weeks… so you can start to walk this journey with me, wherever you are.

Living in devotion. Always.
जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Are you finding yourself feeling stressed or a bit overwhelmed? Here is something to try. There is something deeply gro...
01/04/2026

Are you finding yourself feeling stressed or a bit overwhelmed? Here is something to try. There is something deeply grounding about making a cup of tea, isn’t there? Boiling the water. Waiting. Pouring slowly. Letting it sit for a moment. It asks nothing dramatic of us. Just attention.
In a world that moves so quickly, tea insists on that pause. You cannot rush boiling water. You cannot force leaves to infuse. There is a small surrender in it.
Sometimes practicing yoga is not a posture or a mantra. Sometimes it is simply standing in the kitchen, hands around a warm cup, allowing yourself to arrive in the present moment. Steam rising, shoulders softening and one quiet exhale.
Sacredness does not always announce itself. Sometimes it tastes like tea. ☕️
Living in devotion. Always.जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

For a long time, I thought being kind meant always saying yes. Yes to invitations. Yes to expectations. Yes to keeping t...
29/03/2026

For a long time, I thought being kind meant always saying yes. Yes to invitations. Yes to expectations. Yes to keeping the peace. But somewhere along the way, I began to understand that ahiṃsā - non-harming - includes ourselves too. I’ve noticed that when I say yes while something inside me is quietly saying no, it doesn’t feel like kindness. It feels like a kind of self-abandonment. Sound familiar?
Saying no doesn’t need to be sharp or defensive. Just steady. Durgā reflects this so beautifully. She is compassionate, but she does not abandon herself. She protects what needs protecting. She draws a line when a line is needed. A boundary isn’t rejection - it can be a kind of clarity.
If you’ve spent a lifetime people-pleasing, as I have, this can feel uncomfortable at first. But over time, it begins to feel more natural. More honest. Yoga is not just about softness. It asks for integrity too. Sometimes devotion looks like taking care of your own energy so you can meet life from a place of fullness, not depletion.
Living in devotion. Always.जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Having a million different faces and expressions of us - different roles and personas we play - is completely normal in ...
22/03/2026

Having a million different faces and expressions of us - different roles and personas we play - is completely normal in life. You are a parent, a child, a teacher, a tradesman, an artist, a friend, a traveller, a runner. And there are responsibilities with each of these. So many faces we wear at different times.
What is important is that you have a practice that takes you deeper than these faces. To a quieter place where the very essence of you sits - without all that other stuff. To come back home. And to remember who you are.
This could be through your daily sadhana or spiritual practice, it could be meditation, it could be sipping a coffee in peace before your family wakes, maybe a solo wander in nature or pausing to take three deep conscious breaths in a busy day. Take the time. Come back to yourself.
Living in devotion. Always. जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

There is a lot happening in the world right now. Conflict. Division. Suffering. Uncertainty.Some days it feels heavy. I ...
15/03/2026

There is a lot happening in the world right now. Conflict. Division. Suffering. Uncertainty.
Some days it feels heavy. I notice how easy it is to become overwhelmed — or reactive — or quietly anxious about things I cannot control. The yogic path doesn’t ask me to look away. It doesn’t ask me to pretend everything is fine. It asks me to stay conscious. You may have heard me say this before — I can’t change what I can’t control but I can pay attention to how I respond. I can limit how much fear I consume. I can choose my words more carefully. I can refuse to add agitation to agitation. For me, ahimsa starts here. On difficult days, I return to simple anchors. A mantra. A few minutes of meditation. Sitting at my altar. A walk in nature. A prayer. Trying to find the good stories. I come back to my heart. To my breath. To my spirit. Nothing dramatic. Just steadiness. I don’t always get it right. But I keep returning. That, to me, is the practice. 🤍
Living in devotion. Always.�जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Rest and relaxation are not quite the same. As someone who helps people to practice rest, I see confusion about this a l...
13/03/2026

Rest and relaxation are not quite the same. As someone who helps people to practice rest, I see confusion about this a lot.
Relaxation is often something we do. A bath. A holiday. Reading a good book. A movie at the end of the day. It helps us unwind. It takes the edge off. But the mind is still consuming.
Rest is deeper. Rest is when the nervous system truly softens. When the body repairs. When the mind is not performing or consuming.
You can be relaxed and still exhausted. You can scroll your phone and feel relaxed — but not rested. Rest asks for less stimulation. Less input. Less effort. Relaxation is pleasant. Rest is necessary. In yogic terms, relaxation soothes the surface. Rest restores the system.
Both have their place. But if we only relax and never truly rest, depletion builds quietly. Sometimes the most honest question is not “How do I unwind?” but “Have I actually rested?”
Are you intentionally scheduling some rest this weekend? 🤍
Living in devotion. Always.
जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Strong spine. 🖤 Soft heart. 🌸Wild spirit. 💫Today I’m thinking of the women who walked before us — the ones who practiced...
08/03/2026

Strong spine. 🖤 Soft heart. 🌸Wild spirit. 💫
Today I’m thinking of the women who walked before us — the ones who practiced, sang, danced, questioned, taught, loved, raised children, and quietly kept the wisdom of yoga alive.
Because of them, the path is still here for us to walk. We still have a long way to go. Keep shining your light. 🌟 Jai Mā. 🌺Living in devotion. Always. जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

There are days when life feels complicated. When the world is loud. When responsibilities stack up.And then there is Ber...
03/03/2026

There are days when life feels complicated. When the world is loud. When responsibilities stack up.
And then there is Bertie.
He doesn’t ask about the news. He doesn’t care about outcomes. He just sits beside me. Steady. Present. Loyal. Love beyond words.
Sometimes I think the greatest spiritual teaching is this kind of uncomplicated love. No agenda. No performance. Just being.
In his quiet companionship, I am reminded to soften. To slow down. To return to what matters.
Sacredness is not always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like a black dog leaning gently into your side.
What reminds you of sacredness?
Living in devotion. Always.�जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Proudly a dog of 🖤

Sometimes we drift. Sometimes life gets busy. The days fill. The rhythm changes. The mantra slips. The candle stays unli...
02/03/2026

Sometimes we drift. Sometimes life gets busy. The days fill. The rhythm changes. The mantra slips. The candle stays unlit. It happens. I often speak to students about this - feelings of guilt or failure arising because they just can’t always do everything.
I have learned not to be harsh with myself in those times. Devotion does not disappear because we are distracted. It is quieter than that. Steadier.
We can begin again. Not with guilt. Not with grand promises. Just with one small turning of the heart. Light the candle. Sit for a few breaths. Whisper the name once. That is enough.
The path does not close because we stepped away for a while. Every return is sacred.
Living in devotion. Always. जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸

Sound - Serenity - Soma - the Autumn edition is back on Saturday 30 May. And it’s selling crazy fast - only 6 spots rem...
18/02/2026

Sound - Serenity - Soma - the Autumn edition is back on Saturday 30 May. And it’s selling crazy fast - only 6 spots remain.

In yet another magical collaboration, Katie and Clare are offering an Autumn’s afternoon of complete rest and relaxation - a two and a half hour blissful journey of restorative yoga and sound healing in the delightful Wild Studio. Allow the combination of these healing practices to deeply replenish your body, mind and spirit.

Both Clare and Katie have big followings and this event always sells out fast.  Be quick to grab one of the limited tickets and find some bliss as the temperature drops!

Investment is $65.
When: Saturday 30 May
Time: 3pm - 5.30pm
Where: Wild Studio, 25 Dundas Court Phillip

Book via Wild Studio’s Momence system or there is a link in Clare and Katie’s bios. 🌕🌕🌕

14/02/2026

On Mahāśivarātri, the great night of Śiva, pause and sit in stillness. Take some deep conscious breaths and embark on an inner journey. Even if it’s just for a few moments. May Śiva bless you with peace, pure awareness and may he destroy what is taking you from your true path.

Living in devotion. Always. जय माँ 🌸🌺🌸 ॐ नमः शिवाय Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya 🔱🔱🔱

Those of you who spend time with me will likely have heard me say “get out of your head and into your heart.” It was v...
02/02/2026

Those of you who spend time with me will likely have heard me say “get out of your head and into your heart.” It was very wise counsel given to me by one of my teachers in India. Too often we try to apply human logic to the experience of a yogic life and that doesn’t really work. I see it all the time. Overthinking. This doesn’t mean you act from a place of emotion without any discernment. Your inner wisdom lives in your heart. Your truth. Taking a pause, a breath, to tune into that inner wisdom will help you make wise choices. It’s a practice. Rumi sums this up beautifully - “Put your thoughts to sleep. Do not let them cast a shadow over the moon of your heart. Let go of thinking.” 

Living in devotion. Always. जय माँ   🌸🌺🌸

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