Our bright, spacious studio overlooks the Deerfield River and Salmon Falls and our dedicated and experienced teachers are committed to helping you work toward greater health, well-being, and self-awareness through skilled instruction in yoga, movement, and meditation. We serve students of all ages and level of experience. Everyone is welcome here!
We serve Western Massachusetts and beyond, with several online classes in addition to our in-person offerings
A note from Shelburn Falls Yoga Director Kate Pousont Scarborough-
I’ve been teaching movement since the early 1990s, when I was asked as an older teen to instuct younger students as a part of a dance scholarship program. The environment was intense, but I felt intuitively from my first moments in that classroom that my highest objective was to convey movement in a way that supported the overall health and well being of those young students. I continued to teach movement throughoughout my twenties while earning a degree in dance, and in my early thirties while performing regionally. During that time, I focused on developing curricula and methods that supported healthy technique, long-term well-being, individualized learning, and joy in movement. My personal yoga practice helped guide and support me during that time.
I became a teacher of yoga in 2009 and earned my professional level 500 hour yoga certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2012. I became the owner and director of Shelburne Falls Yoga in 2011, building upon the work of previous Shelburne Falls Yoga directors Gayle Olson and Penfield Chester. Fifteen years and over 8,000 hours of yoga instruction later, I’ve learned many techniques and strategies since those early days as a new yoga teacher. But the heart of my teaching- offering a healthy and supportive space to explore new skills that sustain long-term health and help each student reach their unique goals- remains unchanged. I look forward to working with you and exploring the varied and wonderful practice of yoga!
