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Getting to know Katie Mackenzie

12/6/2018

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Katie started with Stretch over a year ago when we opened our brand new CBD Studio (though she was a yoga student here for a long time before!)! Katie has over 15 years of experience  in Physiotherapy and Pilates, meaning she's one of Stretch's most senior teachers! Her classes are filled with killer tunes, plenty of props, options for beginners to advanced and lots of giggles at her very lame jokes! When not on the mat, Katie is on the run - either working in the corporate space, chasing her 2 children around or literally, running marathons - this incredible lady completed the Boston Marathon earlier this year despite it being only 4 degrees! We sat down with Katie for some Pilates talk, to find a little more about her journey as a teacher & what inspires her to keep doing what she loves!
When were you first introduced to Pilates?
I did a presentation on pilates in my 4th year of my Physio degree. It wasn’t popular then and only one studio existed in Brisbane but it really appealed to me as I had a dance background in my younger years. I didn’t come back to it until I was in my late-20, getting a bit stiff through the old spine. One class and I felt amazing! Hooked!

What has helped you stick with it?
Pilates is a brilliant and fun way to get all your rehab exercises done. It helps maintain posture and core, mine personally got quite messed up during pregnancy. It also helps me keep pumping out my marathons and lets me have a bit of me time - away from the family.

Which exercise is your favourite and why?
I love lunges! Well TBH (to be honest) I don’t but they are really really good for us runners. Like broccoli.

What is your favourite thing about teaching at Stretch?
I love entering the lobby, seeing who’s working on reception, chatting to the students as they arrive. Such a welcoming and nurturing space. I also need a minute after coming up those stairs!!

What 3 exercises would you recommend a beginner to do daily?
Cat / cow (on hands and knees) for spinal articulation and core activation.
Neck stretches (to make up for our screen time).
​And.....lunges (or squats if your knees won’t allow)!

You can catch Katie for Pilates at our CBD Studio Monday nights at 5:50pm or Wednesdays at 4:40pm!
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  • ABOUT US
    • MEMBERS PAGE
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    • Physiotherapy
    • Corporate Yoga
    • Hen's Party Yoga
    • Teachers
    • Styles >
      • Deep Stretch (Yin Yoga)
      • Simple Stretch (Hatha Yoga)
      • Flow'N'Deep (VinYin Yoga)
      • Flowing Stretch (Vinyasa Yoga)
      • Gentle Stretch
      • Pilates
      • Our Philosophy
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Benefits
    • FAQs
    • Hire our Studio Space
    • Testimonials
    • Media
    • Community & Charity
    • Blog
  • Pricing
    • Stretch 8th Birthday Specials
    • Student & Concession Passes
    • Gift Vouchers
  • Studio Class Times
    • Holland Park Timetable
    • CBD Timetable
  • Stretch Online Studio
    • Downloadable Restorative Yoga Series
  • Products
  • COURSES & EVENTS
    • Full Moon Yoga Nidra
    • Beginners Meditation Workshop
    • Monthly Mindfulness Workshop
    • Restorative Yoga Workshop
    • Pre Natal | Postnatal | Mothers Group >
      • Active Birth Workshop
      • Mothers Group >
        • Mothers Group FAQs
      • Midi & Me Yoga & Sensory (For bubs 6 months +)
      • Mini & Me Mat Pilates (Dads, Mums & Bubs)
      • Mini & Me Yoga (Dads, Mums & Bubs)
      • Prenatal Yoga Course
      • Prenatal Reformer Pilates
      • Postnatal Reformer Pilates
    • Yoga & Movement for Longevity Course
    • Beginners Yoga Course
    • Curvy Yoga Course
    • Kids Yoga Term
    • Teens Yoga Term
  • STRETCH SOCIAL
    • Yogi Book Club
    • Clothes Swap
  • STRETCH FAMILY (Prenatal | Postnatal | Kids)
    • Mothers Group
    • Kids Yoga
    • Teens Yoga
    • Active Birth
    • Pregnancy Yoga
    • Mini & Me Yoga
    • Mini & Me Pilates
    • Midi & Me Yoga
    • Pregnancy Reformer Pilates
    • Postnatal Reformer Pilates
  • BRISBANE YOGA TEACHERS COMMUNITY