Transformational Thai Massage With Kat Dancer
Step into a place of stillness.
Open your heart and mind to the power of compassionate touch, to the healing rhythm of Transformational Thai Massage.
Open your heart and mind to the power of compassionate touch, to the healing rhythm of Transformational Thai Massage.
Kat has been helping people through the medium of Yoga and Thai Massage for two decades; sharing intuitive, fun, and sympathetic sessions that have brought healing and often profound changes, to people around the globe.
Embodying her life's travels through her practice and teaching of Yoga and Thai Massage she invites a joyful and unique awareness of each person's internal rhythms.
Kat hosts yoga sessions for all levels, she describes her teaching as "Kat yoga"... a combination of Iyengar-influenced alignment, Anusara energy, Kundalini vitality, deep relaxation, and fun in the flow of the moment.
Dance is an integral element of Kat's life; the practice of Thai Massage is a dance of compassion and fluid healing energy. Yoga flows freely into dance, dressage (another teaching skill Kat practices) has been described as ballet on horseback, and intuitive dance on or off stage is one of her favourite ways to celebrate existence.
En route to the world of massage, yoga and holistic health, Kat has amassed plenty of experience in the diverse world of business. She successfully held a variety of positions, from entry-level to Corporate Manager for the largest Technical Translations Firm on the planet prior to emigrating to Canada. In the search for new work in Calgary, Kat stumbled into the very beginnings of digital imaging and the internet boom. For ten years she managed an IT Company in Calgary providing Information Management and Digital Imaging services to multinational and domestic companies head-quartered in Calgary, becoming the first certified expert in the field in Western Canada.
Kat now balances a mixture of services and expertise as the ebb and flow of life demands.
Embodying her life's travels through her practice and teaching of Yoga and Thai Massage she invites a joyful and unique awareness of each person's internal rhythms.
Kat hosts yoga sessions for all levels, she describes her teaching as "Kat yoga"... a combination of Iyengar-influenced alignment, Anusara energy, Kundalini vitality, deep relaxation, and fun in the flow of the moment.
Dance is an integral element of Kat's life; the practice of Thai Massage is a dance of compassion and fluid healing energy. Yoga flows freely into dance, dressage (another teaching skill Kat practices) has been described as ballet on horseback, and intuitive dance on or off stage is one of her favourite ways to celebrate existence.
En route to the world of massage, yoga and holistic health, Kat has amassed plenty of experience in the diverse world of business. She successfully held a variety of positions, from entry-level to Corporate Manager for the largest Technical Translations Firm on the planet prior to emigrating to Canada. In the search for new work in Calgary, Kat stumbled into the very beginnings of digital imaging and the internet boom. For ten years she managed an IT Company in Calgary providing Information Management and Digital Imaging services to multinational and domestic companies head-quartered in Calgary, becoming the first certified expert in the field in Western Canada.
Kat now balances a mixture of services and expertise as the ebb and flow of life demands.
Testimonials
I'm not only thankful for my super clients and friends...but also for allowing their words of support on my site. Thank you, Kat
“Good person, great smiles, even better massage as I feel my best after one“ - GG
“Kat is a wonder-full, upbeat teacher, and massage practitioner. Her work is always done with whole-heartedness and loving kindness. She's a wonderful yoga teacher and Thai Massage practitioner and I heartily recommend her. I am truly grateful to have been a long time recipient of her wonderful gifts!” - SB
“If you haven’t tried Thai massage, do it! When you do, go to Kat. Her body wisdom, skilled technique, kindness and compassion make for an experience you’ll want to repeat. I laugh, I cry, I’m better for it.” - JMD
“Kat’s classes are something my husband and I both look forward to. Her structured format has room for flexibility, and as she has eyes in the back of her head, she is able to provide individual coaching and alternatives. Whatever your yoga goals, Kat seems to be able to fit them into a class that is both challenging and peaceful.” - G&J
Images Of Some Of Kat's Teachers & Inspirations
Dr. Shivaka", "Doctor-father" of Thai Massage
AbDrove
yogaeq With Kat Dancer
The evolution of Kat's equestrian journey has been one of adventure and global travel, radical awareness and limitless fascination.
Kat's first rides were on Persian Arabians in the southern deserts of Iran in the early 70s.
On her return to the UK, limited funds were scraped together to allow for an hour's riding once every two weeks. This surprisingly did not satiate the horse-mad child and she was aprehended riding an unbroken three-year-old in someone's field in southern England with only a rope and a hope.
Persisting in the pursuit of equine happiness took Kat through many manifestations of the traditional English riding system, culminating in a BHS Instructor's qualification which has long since lapsed as an active membership. About 35 years ago, Kat saw Monty Roberts demonstrating his early join-up techniques. This had a significant impact. Over the years, the world of horse-and-human has evolved with so many other amazing horse people sharing their experience and understanding of how the equine mind and communication systems work.
Kat's desire to develop and sustain a harmonious relationship with her horse fuelled many hours of studying the likes of Ray Hunt, Buck Brannanam, Tom Dorrance, Joe Hughes, Tristan Tucker, Lockie Phillips, and most significantly, Warwick Schiller.
Now, each interaction with a horse is a two-way conversation that is different every time. Bringing horses into a more peaceful space so they are better equipped to deal with existence in a human world is a wonderful thing. Being able to bring humans into this space too and to see the blossoming of communication and compassion is a good reason to live.
YogaEQ is Yoga in an Equestrian context. Yoga means Union - the harmonious connection of mind - body - spirit. This is what we work towards with the horse. We are practicing KARMA YOGA, the essence of unconditional love, action without expectation, giving without thought of reward. When the rewards happen through the horse, the realisation of 'success' is profound. We are also practicing a physical form of yoga in using our bodies to support the horse, whether grooming, stable work, ground work with the horse or riding when possible. These activites are all expressions of yoga in action when done with mindfulness, gentleness, compassion and empathy.
This practice helps us cope with the rest of our lives, the challenges that crop up every day, our interpersonal relationships, family relationships, work... you name it.
Kat's first rides were on Persian Arabians in the southern deserts of Iran in the early 70s.
On her return to the UK, limited funds were scraped together to allow for an hour's riding once every two weeks. This surprisingly did not satiate the horse-mad child and she was aprehended riding an unbroken three-year-old in someone's field in southern England with only a rope and a hope.
Persisting in the pursuit of equine happiness took Kat through many manifestations of the traditional English riding system, culminating in a BHS Instructor's qualification which has long since lapsed as an active membership. About 35 years ago, Kat saw Monty Roberts demonstrating his early join-up techniques. This had a significant impact. Over the years, the world of horse-and-human has evolved with so many other amazing horse people sharing their experience and understanding of how the equine mind and communication systems work.
Kat's desire to develop and sustain a harmonious relationship with her horse fuelled many hours of studying the likes of Ray Hunt, Buck Brannanam, Tom Dorrance, Joe Hughes, Tristan Tucker, Lockie Phillips, and most significantly, Warwick Schiller.
Now, each interaction with a horse is a two-way conversation that is different every time. Bringing horses into a more peaceful space so they are better equipped to deal with existence in a human world is a wonderful thing. Being able to bring humans into this space too and to see the blossoming of communication and compassion is a good reason to live.
YogaEQ is Yoga in an Equestrian context. Yoga means Union - the harmonious connection of mind - body - spirit. This is what we work towards with the horse. We are practicing KARMA YOGA, the essence of unconditional love, action without expectation, giving without thought of reward. When the rewards happen through the horse, the realisation of 'success' is profound. We are also practicing a physical form of yoga in using our bodies to support the horse, whether grooming, stable work, ground work with the horse or riding when possible. These activites are all expressions of yoga in action when done with mindfulness, gentleness, compassion and empathy.
This practice helps us cope with the rest of our lives, the challenges that crop up every day, our interpersonal relationships, family relationships, work... you name it.