“You have the power in your palms to live your best life!”

— <3 Kat

Katherine (Kat) Palms, the Director of the Leelanau Wellness Collective, and Program Director of Leland River Studio, has over a decade of experience in teaching yoga and leading well-being classes and workshops.

In 2012, after a head injury playing college lacrosse, she embraced yoga and meditation as tools for healing, leading her to share these practices through teaching. Trained in India under T.K.V. Desikachar’s direct students, Katherine’s holistic approach integrates Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Ayurveda, and Somatic Experiencing.

She specializes in stress management, mobility, and nervous system health, crafting accessible classes that blend mindfulness, alignment, and the power of breath. Outside the studio, Katherine designs retreats combining movement, local cuisine, and outdoor adventures, inspiring participants to rest and reconnect with themselves and nature.

Katherine is certified in Mat Pilates, Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Face Yoga, and trained in Targeted Mobility and the Barre Technique. Katherine is also a Reiki Master, and Menstrual Cycle Practitioner.