Ep 16. Professional Dancer to Lululemon Ambassador: Kelly Catania on Yoga, Retreats & Mental Health

<p>What happens when a professional dancer realizes the career she once dreamed of is no longer fulfilling?</p><p></p><p>For Kelly Catania, that realization led her from professional dance in Los Angeles to yoga, teaching, international retreats, mental health advocacy and eventually becoming a Lululemon ambassador.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Sweat Community</b>, Kelly shares her journey from dance to yoga and how the practice became about so much more than movement. We talk about what it really takes to become a Lululemon ambassador, what the role actually involves, and why community and connection matter more than follower counts.</p><p></p><p>Kelly also takes us behind the scenes of creating and leading yoga retreats in destinations like Spain, Costa Rica, and Thailand. We talk about why stepping away from your everyday environment can create space for reflection, connection, and transformation, and what Kelly has learned from leading these experiences.</p><p></p><p>Kelly opens up about her own mental health journey, her experience with an eating disorder during her years as a professional dancer, her decision to pursue a master's degree in counseling, and her vision for combining yoga and therapy to support others.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we talk about:</b></p><ul><li>Kelly's journey from professional dancer to yoga teacher</li><li>How she became a lululemon ambassador</li><li>What being a lululemon ambassador actually involves</li><li>The connection between yoga and mental health</li><li>Kelly's personal mental health journey and eating disorder recovery</li><li>What makes a yoga retreat transformative</li><li>Why slowing down can actually make you stronger</li><li>The pressure to "perfect" wellness</li><li>Building meaningful community</li><li>How to know when to push, and when to rest</li><li>Kelly's advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disconnected</li></ul><h3>Connect with Kelly</h3><p>📲 <b>Instagram:</b> @kellycatania</p><p>🧘‍♀️ <b>Santosha Studios:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://santoshastudios.com/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Santosha Studios</a></p><p></p><p><b>Kelly's class schedule:</b></p><ul><li>Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday: <b>8:00 AM and 9:30 AM</b></li><li>Sunday: <b>7:30 AM and 9:00 AM</b></li></ul><h3>Connect with Sweat Community</h3><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sweatcommunity.com" target="_blank">sweatcommunity.com</a></p><p>Discover local fitness and wellness, find your community, and stay in the know about what's happening across the Denver metro area.</p><p></p><p><b>What made you sweat this week?</b> 🧘‍♀️</p>