“Kat changed my relationship with yoga. Her teaching style is unlike anyone I’ve ever practiced with. She is gentle & intentional. Her classes have made me feel strong, inspired, and emotional.” - Courtney P”
Kat Colla is a movement educator, experience designer, retreat leader, and bodyworker with a passion for helping people reconnect with themselves through movement, meaningful experiences, and intentional community.
For more than fifteen years, Kat has taught yoga and movement in New York, Boston, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Her teaching is informed by a rich tapestry of teachers and traditions, including B.K.S. Iyengar, Katonah Yoga, and the intelligent sequencing of Schuyler Grant. Known for her thoughtful sequencing, intuitive guidance, and warm presence, she creates experiences that help people move with greater strength, awareness, and ease.
Over the course of her career, Kat has designed and facilitated more than 20 retreats, bringing together movement, nature, adventure, and connection in destinations around the world. Whether leading a class, hosting a retreat, or collaborating on a wellness experience, she is passionate about creating environments where people feel inspired, supported, and open to growth.
Kat specializes in prenatal bodywork and yoga, supporting women through pregnancy with individualized sessions that relieve tension, encourage self-care, and foster a deeper connection to body and mind. She also teaches Mat Pilates, integrating functional movement, strength, and alignment into her work.
In addition to her teaching and retreat leadership, Kat has consulted with multimillion-dollar companies on the value of community, collective well-being, and experience-driven programming.
Based in Santa Monica, Kat teaches public classes at Equinox and offers private yoga, Pilates, and bodywork sessions both in person and online.