Kate Savage
Certified Mindfulness Teacher
Kate Savage is a meditation practitioner and teacher in the Theravada tradition. She aims to spread Buddha’s teachings, so they are accessible and understandable to anyone, anywhere. Savage has been actively practicing meditation since 1993 and currently teaches others how to exercise mindfulness.
- Traditional Theravadan Buddhism
- Teaching Kids and Teens
- Art Workshops
- Secular Mindfulness
Testimonials
Kate, I feel that you create a comfortable and safe space and make mindfulness less daunting and more accessible. I get nervous around teachers that are a little too pushy, too "woo-woo," or let their ego get in the way, so I appreciate your authenticity, humor, and compassion. I appreciate that you have your own personal mindfulness practice and that you share your own experiences. You are well studied and impart what you have learned while staying up on the research. You are a model of the practice of mindfulness for your students. Your guided meditations are calm, warm, loving, and hold a space where your students can explore empathy, stress relief, self-compassion, and resilience. I definitely had some aha moments in your classes. I still don’t have a regular, formal practice, but you definitely helped me learn to access things within myself that I was having trouble finding. I am able to be a lot calmer than I was and somehow learned how to protect my heart, which was just draining out of me while I was going through a very painful journey.
Student, Meditation Class
Kate embodies mindfulness with her gentle energy. I’ve had the great pleasure of writing mindfulness curriculum and practicing with her. She is an attentive, engaging, empathetic, and well-studied practitioner.
Energy Therapist and Owner, The Art of Light
Ms. Savage did a really wonderful job. She was enthusiastic about the process.
Student, High School Student
Kate works closely with POPS the Club, offering not only guidance and understanding to young people with loved ones in prison, but opening the hearts and minds of our leadership team. Kate co-created our mindfulness-based self-empowerment curriculum, and the accompanying training manual evidences her profound gifts as a writer, teacher, and artist. Each time she runs a workshop with our volunteers, she transforms lives. Kate Savage heals and invigorates.
Author and Executive Director, POPS the Club
Ms. Savage, with her knowledge of mindfulness, was a great teacher.
Student, High School Student
I love joining Kate’s morning mindfulness. It provides me with a great start to my workday and a breather midweek. Carrying on with that awareness of mind and body is so meaningful. Kate’s energy is an amazing guidance in this practice.
Facilities Manager, Brentwood School
Kate has the natural gifts of a great mindfulness provider: a warm heart and genuine kindness added to her integrity and discipline. Her long-term teaching experience is balanced by the best up-to-date mindfulness training. It is beautiful to see Kate interacting with her students as she creates the space for each one of them to shine!
Student, Development Director of Tama Productions, Executive Producer of MAY I BE HAPPY, the film
Featured Works
View AllUnlock Creativity
Three wellbeing practices to help you unleash inspiration from within.
You Are More Creative Than You Think
Creativity can be perceived as your unique style and imprint on everything you do.
Mindful Breathing Isn’t For Everyone
I found a teacher who offered visualizations while working with the breath, and techniques for grounding in the body.
Dissolve Your Creative Blocks
This guided practice is designed to help you reconnect with inspiration, so you can be your most creative self.
Create a Peaceful Inner Refuge
Take a mental vacation to a beautiful place of peace and safety, where you can rest and recharge.
How to Breathe Mindfully
Use movement and visualization to relax your body and mind, as you gently bring your attention to the breath.
Overcoming Self-Doubt
Learn to understand the critical voice that keeps you small, so you can take back your courage when you need it most.
Accept This Moment Fully
Give yourself a moment to pause, tune in, and just accept whatever you're experiencing without trying to change it.
Deep Lake Visualization
Imagine your awareness like a deep pond or lake, cultivating stillness and relaxation in your mind and body.
Being OK With Imperfection
Learn to ease into the present moment, accepting it just as it is and letting go of your need to fix or change it.
Feeling Grounded and Stable
Feel strong, supported, safe, and at ease in your body as you navigate the joys and challenges of everyday life.
The Power of Letting Go
Accept the comings and goings of life by observing the impermanence of something as simple as your own breath.
Guided Visualization for Beginners
Take a pause to experience the deep connection between your body and your mind.
Featured Works
View AllHow to Breathe Mindfully
Use movement and visualization to relax your body and mind, as you gently bring your attention to the breath.
Accept This Moment Fully
Give yourself a moment to pause, tune in, and just accept whatever you're experiencing without trying to change it.
Deep Lake Visualization
Imagine your awareness like a deep pond or lake, cultivating stillness and relaxation in your mind and body.
Being OK With Imperfection
Learn to ease into the present moment, accepting it just as it is and letting go of your need to fix or change it.
The Power of Letting Go
Accept the comings and goings of life by observing the impermanence of something as simple as your own breath.
Guided Visualization for Beginners
Take a pause to experience the deep connection between your body and your mind.
Training
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Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Dharma and Art: A Whole Life Path Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months) -
InsightLA
Dedicated to the Dharma Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (a year) -
InsightLA
Mindful Facilitator Training Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 (10 months) -
Mindful Schools
Mindful Teacher Certification Program Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 (a year) -
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
First Do No Harm: Working Skillfully with Meditation-Related Challenges, Workshop Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 (3 days)
Education
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California State University, Long Beach
Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting 1992 - 1994 -
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting 1984 - 1988
Experience
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Meditation Teacher
InsightLA May 2018 - Present (7 years) -
Insight in Schools Program
InsightLA Aug 2019 - Present (5 years) -
Mindfulness Teacher
New Roads School Mar 2019 - Present (6 years) -
Meditation Teacher
Cocoon Healing Arts Studio Mar 2019 - Present (6 years) -
Mindfulness Teacher
Municipal Employees of Culver, CA Jul 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months) -
Meditation Teacher
The Center for Early Education Aug 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months) -
Art and Mindfulness Teacher
Brentwood School Mar 2001 - Jan 2018 (17 years)