For Katherine Freeland, co-owner of Ground Floor Yoga, happiness is rooted in something deeper than fleeting moments of joy—it’s a state of connection with God. Her practice and her business are centered on returning to this natural state of being, away from tension, negativity, and distraction. “Happiness is our natural state,” she says, radiating the calm assurance of someone who has built her life around alignment.
Katherine’s journey into yoga wasn’t just about physical movement; it was about finding a spiritual path and trusting it fully. She credits her success to her faith in God and her willingness to keep going, even through uncertainty. “If you do your best,” she reflects, “good things are going to come.” That belief has been a guiding force as she built a career in wellness and co-founded a space where others can experience connection and growth.
A seeker of balance and new experiences, Katherine loves exploring vegan restaurants around the city, always open to flavors and cultures that complement her practice. She’s deeply inspired by the teachers and meditators who have dedicated their lives to sharing something foreign and beautiful with Western culture. Among them is Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, whose deep immersion in Eastern practice helped him bring transformative wisdom back to the West.
When she looks back, Katherine sees her life’s twists and turns as part of a larger pattern—moments that felt flat or uncertain were actually guiding her toward the fullest expression of herself. Her advice to her younger self is simple but powerful: just keep going. Every experience, every setback, and every breakthrough has shaped the way she serves the world today.
Ground Floor Yoga isn’t just a studio; it’s a space built on Katherine’s belief that connection—with God, with oneself, and with community—can transform lives. Her story is a reminder that when you trust your path and stay present, life has a way of leading you exactly where you’re meant to be.
