Kate Duyn

Founder, creative director, instructor, mentor and mother, Kate Duyn has dedicated 20 years to her practice and profession and will forever be a student of yoga and movement.

After landing in Los Angeles in 2009, she quickly became acquainted with the city, teaching at studios and gyms across the Southland. She has led annual 200 Hour Teacher Trainings for more than a decade, including retreats and trainings nationally and internationally and has been streaming online since 2010 on yogisanonymous.com. 

Kate branched out on her own in 2016 to open Light on Lotus Yoga, where she continues to teach and lead teacher trainings, curating mindful movement with a deep commitment to the roots of yoga.

Since its founding, Light On Lotus has become home to many yogis, fostering connection and support for the neighborhood community. Classes at LOL have been offered online since March of 2020, and a selection of classes continues to be livestreamed weekly.

Kate’s classes are known for their creative, thoughtful sequencing, free flowing acro-athleticism, and soulfulness. Kate’s students gravitate to her playful and nurturing style that accommodates students of all levels. She’s easily recognized by her welcoming smile and frequent laughter, all while guiding students to new depths within their own practice. Kate weaves yoga philosophy, mantra, pranayama, meditation, and movement into a rich and heartfelt experience. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she has lived and taught in New York, San Francisco, and currently resides in Mar Vista with her son.