From Navy Kid to Yoga Guru with Kat Southern

In this enlightening episode of 'Thinking It Through' podcast, host John Lund jets off to Hawaii to interview a renowned yoga instructor, Kat Southern. With a backdrop of the Big Island's natural beauty, John and Kat unfold a fascinating conversation about Kat's colourful life journey and the path that led her to yoga.

Discover the intimate details of Kat's early life; from her nomadic childhood due to her father's career in the navy to how her love for movement and dance evolved. Kat's recount of a traumatic boating accident that left her with a lifelong aversion to boats adds an unexpectedly gritty dimension to her story.

Kat's love for learning takes center stage as she speaks about her multifaceted academic pursuits in physical education, psychology, and French. A riveting revelation on her introduction to yoga holds the listeners captive. Kat shares how her exposure to yoga was not just for recreation but also a helpful solution to dealing with her scoliosis.

Experience Kat's inspiring life story and find out how a Navy kid found solace and became a beacon of strength through yoga while leaving mainland America to make the tranquil island of Hawaii her home. From wavering between different loves and interests to building a life around her passion for yoga, Kat's journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of fulfilling one's life purpose.

From her formative years to finding her life purpose at 38, Kat's tale is compelling and heartwarming. Listen as she attributes her path in yoga to people and experiences in her life, such as her controversial psychology professor and early dance classes.

Woven into the fabric of her narrative is Kat's philosophy of embracing life's challenges as learning opportunities and the harmonious coexistence within a diverse community. Her impactful anecdotes on how yoga has transformed not just her life but those of her students as well, make for an inspiring listen.

Kat's journey, marked by continual growth and evolution, provides valuable insights on overcoming trials, exploring various interests, and ultimately, surrendering to a calling that brings fulfilment and inner peace.