Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Bock.
Hi Katie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
At 18 years old, I found myself in an abusive relationship. I had been in the relationship for 2 years and by then I had already felt powerless and lost. The same year I realized the relationship was abusive and I needed to get out I became pregnant. I was a teenager, only graduated high school a year prior and just trying to figure out life. When I think back to this time in my life I was so full of fear, so far from myself and truly lost in a fog of negative beliefs, trauma adaptations, and uncertainty.
During my pregnancy, I was dragged to a prenatal yoga class by a close family friend, whom I am so grateful to today. That 9 week session of prenatal yoga changed my life. It was like the lighthouse that reflected the path back to myself. Through yoga, I was able to re-discover my power, myself, and my worth.
Then I became a mom at 19 and motherhood is a whole other conundrum in and of itself. So now I was navigating motherhood, college, and cutting ties with my abuser. It was tough and at times felt unmanageable. What some people don’t understand is the emotions, fear, and illusions/beliefs created in an abuse situation and how they affect the person being abused. It becomes this push and pull cycle where you stand in your power, know what is true and pull away then get push back in. There was a point when I finally broke the cycle and for a year I lived in what I now call functioning depression.
I lived and appeared to be okay but on the inside I was in pieces, grieving, ashamed, angry, and truly sad. Again it was yoga that pulled me out of this. As I practiced yoga it lifted me back to the core of my being, connected me to this powerful energy inside. The combination of moving my body with inspiring words to shift my mindset allowed me to rewire my mind and regulate my nervous system so I could start to live without the fear that paralyzed me for so long.
And so how could I have such a powerful experience in transforming my life and not share it with the world. I was always a big dreamer and I knew I was meant to reach many people in this lifetime. I had forgotten about that for years until I remembered and that was the beginning of my mission to support women in re-discovering their power, being themselves and living fearless, free & fulfilled.
I did yoga teacher training in 2014 and have been teaching yoga ever since. In 2015 I became a Holistic Health Coach and 2020 became a Reiki Master.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Since I began teaching yoga there have been several times I was redirected by the grace of Spirit (God). I started teaching at Brick Bodies in Perry Hall and it was amazing to reach so many beautiful souls. It was a major place of growth. In 2017 Brick Bodies Perry Hall closed and that meant I had to pivot and figure out how I could continue to serve the community.
So in 2017, I ventured into my own studio space in a collective called Lunar Bay Studio. I birthed ETG Yoga here, it stands for Empower, Transform and Grow. This was a beautiful space where I had the opportunity to meet and teach amazing people. It was here that I expanded and brought on other teachers to be a part of my mission. In 2020 when covid hit I had to close the doors and pivot again.
This time I went online and started sharing in a different way. It has been great to finally be able to be a mother, businesswoman, and support system for other women without feeling lack in one area.
With those roadblocks, there have also been several times throughout the years that my trauma adaptations and beliefs systems have presented struggles in ways of imposter syndrome and motivation. The thing about committing to supporting others in their journey means you are also in for massive healing and acknowledging the shadows within yourself. This has been a struggle for me as it is for many to face the illusions we often live in and get back to truth.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am an Intuitive Spiritual Guide & Mindset Coach.
I support women in shifting their mindset, clearing there blocks (mentally, emotionally, energetically, physically), and re-discovering their power and themselves. I use yoga, meditation, energy work, mindset tools, and coaching practices.
I specialize in and am known for yoga, meditation, energy work, chakra education, mindset, empowerment, and intuition education.
I am most proud of the testimonials I have received from those who have worked with me because it is their transformation that fuels my mission. I am also proud of my determination and my story.
What sets me apart is the fact that I have experienced everything I teach. I don’t just teach what was learned in a classroom, I have real-life experience with everything I teach. I have felt the emotions, the beliefs, I have lived the illusion and that allows me to be with others on a human level and connect. I go into everything with no expectations and encourage others to as well. I believe there is no right or wrong only you and what’s best for you in the moment. This creates a non-judgmental and safe space for healing and transformation.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
You can always find me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/katiebockyoga) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katiebockyoga/).
I am available for features (podcasts, blog posts, video/tv appliances/speaking engagements) Email Katie@etgyoga.com.
Aligned Life Membership is where I go live to teach yoga, meditation, and mini-lessons. (https://katiebock.com/membership/)
1:1 Sessions – Chakra Healing, Mind-Body-Soul Session & Chakra Alchemy (https://katiebock.com/sessions/)
Authentic Alignment 200HR Yoga Teacher Training (https://katiebock.com/ytt/)
NEW Program – Becoming You Again Mentorship: 4 Month Group Coaching Program
Contact Info:
- Email: katie@etgyoga.com
- Website: https://katiebock.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiebockyoga/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiebockyoga
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4omy2rMqTMRTYDipt9kLA
