Hello, I’m Katie Hay.
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), yoga teacher, and guide for healthy aging.
A yoga practice that meets you where you are.
I believe yoga can support us through every stage of life. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve balance and mobility, support your bone health, navigate a health challenge, or simply create more space for yourself, yoga offers tools to help you feel more at home in your body.
With over 15 years of teaching experience, my work combines the wisdom and practices of yoga with an understanding of each person's unique needs, experiences, and goals. I'm especially passionate about healthy aging and helping people develop the strength, steadiness, and mobility to keep doing the things they love.
I offer several ways to practice together: private yoga therapy, semi-private classes, group classes, and online programs. Whether you enjoy individualized attention, the connection of a small group, or the flexibility of practicing at home, there's a place to begin.
A little about me
I'm a mom to two girls, married to a fun-loving ultrarunner.
I love hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, skiing with my family, and biking the greenways. Outside of teaching, I love books, knitting, or making time for a sauna. I'm grateful to call Black Mountain home.
Let's practice together.
Whether you're interested in personalized yoga therapy, a small group experience, a community class, or practicing from home, I'd love to help you find the right path that supports where you are and where you want to go.
My path to yoga
Yoga became a lifeline for me in my early twenties after the loss of my father. My mat offered a place to breathe, reconnect, and find steadiness during a difficult time. That experience sparked a deeper interest in yoga, leading me to study restorative and Iyengar yoga, complete teacher training, and eventually pursue advanced yoga therapy studies.
After beginning my teaching career in Washington, DC, I moved to Black Mountain, North Carolina, where I dedicated myself to yoga therapy. Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting students through health challenges, joint replacements, cancer treatment, grief, and the many transitions of life.
Today, I continue to share yoga through private sessions, small groups, community classes, and online offerings. My approach is grounded in the belief that yoga should meet you where you are and evolve with you.
