Welcome,
Hi, my name is Katlin. I’m a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in yoga for mental health. I help clients living with anxiety, trauma, depression and grief (including GAD, PTSD, complex trauma) to find more peace and ease so they can live more fully. I offer group classes, private sessions and workshops - online and in-person in London, Ontario. I also offer professional training & mentorship for yoga teachers, yoga therapists and mental health workers. If you’re curious about how I can support you please get in touch and schedule a free consultation.
How yoga therapy can help
Yoga Therapy is a complimentary therapy based on ancient Yoga philosophy and modern scientific research. It compassionately supports people with a large variety of chronic or temporary conditions who are best served with an individualized yoga practice or in small groups. Practices are tailored to suit your individual needs and, depending on what resonates with you, may incorporate many traditional yoga practices including: asana (postures and movement), pranayama (breathwork), yoga nidra and other forms of meditation, mudras (hand gestures), sankalpa (intention setting / affirmation), mantra & chanting.
There are four goals of Yoga Therapy for mental health:
Regulate the nervous system so your entire system is tuned for healing
Relieve acute physical symptoms by opening and releasing holding in the body and increasing circulation
Reduce emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, and self-criticism
Reconnect with a sense of feeling whole and connected
My expertise
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Embodiment
Evidenced based and nurturing body-based practices to help you regulate your nervous system to unwind anxiety, trauma, and depression.
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Breathwork
Breathwork and breathing pratices that promote stress reduction and nervous system regulation to reduce anxiety, depression and promote overall well-being.
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Yoga Nidra
Evidenced based and therapeutic guided meditation to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, promotes emotional regulation, improve sleep and enhance immune function.
Professional training
Integrating body-based practices into talk therapy
Learn evidence based practices for nervous system regulation. Beyond regulation, learn how to seamlessly integrate body-based practices and breath practices into client sessions to emotional processing.
Yoga for Mental Health teacher training
Learn how yoga supports the most prominent mental health conditions, including contraindications and best practices for trauma, anxiety and depression. Develop inner wisdom that will allow you to listen, observe and consider how what you share impacts your students’ mental and emotional well being.
Some of the organizations I’ve worked with
“When we are in conversation and we hold off on talking so we can listen deeply, that relationship grows closer. In this same way, listening inward to our body, our feelings and our thoughts brings us closer to our Self. This is a bridge from trauma to healing. This is the work I offer ”
— Katlin Robinson
Kind words from my clients
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Katlin has been an irreplaceable part of my journey in yoga. Her patience and knowledge is abundant and she defines yoga in her teachings, to be amidst difficulty but find peace within it. I am forever grateful to have had her as my teacher.
Sonya RYT-200, Vancouver BC
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You are truly awesome! Thank you for you.
Tricia, Toronto ON
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Katlin gives off a sense of serenity and peacefulness when you are in her presence. She brings this aura to our yoga class.
Linda C. London ON
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Katlin has taught me how to challeneg myself in ways I never thought were possible. Yet she does this in a kind, gentle, compassionate, and non-judgemental way. She has helped me break so many boundaries in my mind. I am grateful I came across her path.
Holy W. London ON
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I found Katlin to be very genuine, sincere, caring and professional. I would highly recommend her pratice to anyone looking for extra support with anxiety.
J. Gordon, ON
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have offered and shared with me, not only your knowledge and wisdom, but also your energy and soul. You have been a strong component of my healing journey.
Kaitlyn, ON