Kathryn Budig
| Kathryn Budig | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 2, 1982 Lawrence, Kansas |
| Residence | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Yoga instructor, writer |
| Website |
kathrynbudig |
Kathryn Budig (born June 2, 1982) is an American yoga teacher.[1] She authored the books The Women's Health Big Book of Yoga and Aim True and writes regularly for publications including The Huffington Post and Yahoo! Shine. She has appeared on the covers of Yoga Journal and Yoga International, among others, and is a contributing editor for Women's Health Magazine.[2]
Early life
Budig grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Gene Budig, who served as the president of the Major League Baseball American League from 1994 to 1999. In 1994, Budig moved to Princeton, New Jersey, where she attended Princeton High School. Budig became a prominent figure within the school's lauded theater program, regularly landing the lead role in school-sanctioned plays and performances. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a double degree in English and Drama before moving to Los Angeles, where, in 2004, she began her yoga teacher training with YogaWorks co-founders Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller.[3][4]
Career
Budig taught at the YogaWorks studios in Santa Monica for eight years and currently teaches yoga online at YogaGlo.[5] Additionally, she teaches classes and leads retreats and workshops worldwide.[1][3]
Budig has been featured in ToeSox's "The Body As Temple" ad campaign since 2008.[4] In the ads, Budig, who is strategically positioned so that no private body parts are shown, is wearing only socks.[6] Shot by Jaspar Johal, the ads were the subject of controversy, with critics stating that the photographs "over-sexualized" yoga.[7][8] In 2011, she released her first solo DVD, Kathryn Budig Aim True Yoga.[1] In 2012, she was contracted to become "the face" of Under Armour Women's Studio Line. Widely considered to be the embodiment of the commercialization of the practice of yoga, Budig's detractors have decried her endeavors as being mildly opportunistic at the potential expense of the broader yoga community, while her supporters have applauded her for leveraging herself into a household brand name in what is traditionally regarded as only a modestly profitable sport.[4]
Philanthropy
In 2007, Budig co-founded Poses for Paws with Jesse Schein, a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher;[9] the charity raises money for animal shelters and additional animal welfare causes.[1] As part of the fundraising effort, Budig designed a mala to benefit the organization, and partnered with ToeSox, who donate 10% of the proceeds from the sale of specific socks to Poses for Paws. In addition to other charities, the organization supports The Beagle Freedom Project.[10]
Personal life
Budig is a certified skydiver and has completed more than 100 jumps. She is married to professional skydiving instructor Bob Crossman.[8] They are both dog lovers and enjoy time with their pack of four.
References
- 1 2 3 4 Taylor Christensen, Stephanie. "Evolving Passion Into Business: Yoga's Kathryn Budig". January 5, 2012. Forbes. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Kathryn Budig Contributing Editor". Women's Health. August 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- 1 2 "Mind Body Green Article". Mind Body Green. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 Castagna, Cary. "A Fine Balance". December 4, 2011. Toronto Sun. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ YogaGlo
- ↑ Lewis, Waylon (April 20, 2009). "Sex Sells—Yoga. Kathryn Budig, Jasper Johal, Toesox". Elephant Journal. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ Verner, Amy. "The Oversexualization of Yoga". October 2, 2010. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- 1 2 Rogniin, Briana. "Kathryn Budig on Body Image and the Myth of the Yoga Body". February 28, 2012. BlissTree. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ Poses for Paws
- ↑ "Poses for Paws Facebook Page". Poses for Paws Facebook Page. Retrieved 12 April 2016.