Yoga didn’t come into Katherine Sheridan’s life as a lifestyle trend or a wellness goal—it came as a lifeline. After losing her sister in 2019, she found herself in a space of deep grief, struggling to feel whole. In the midst of that pain, yoga offered her something she had lost: breath. “Yoga gave me breath when I forgot how to breathe,” she says. It helped her feel safe in her body again, trust herself, and gently begin to rebuild.

For nearly two decades, Katherine worked as an educator with children from birth through age twelve. That experience taught her how transformative it is to hold space for others. When yoga entered her life, it widened her reach—not just in classrooms, but in studios, lakeside gatherings, and community centers. Today, she serves others as a trauma-informed practitioner who guides people back to themselves with empathy, presence, and peace.

Building Lakeside Yoga and Wellness

Lakeside Yoga and Wellness didn’t start as a business plan—it began as a need to survive, then evolved into a mission to serve. Katherine’s early classes were grassroots efforts: community yoga in her lakeside neighborhood, subbing wherever she could, and showing up with her mat and a whole lot of heart. With limited resources but limitless passion, she began crafting offerings rooted in emotional wellness, somatics, and nervous system regulation.

The “lakeside” in her brand is more than a name—it reflects the tranquility, reflection, and clarity she found during chaotic times. With intention, she prioritized community over urgency, trusting that if people felt safe and seen, they’d return. That trust paid off.

She now teaches six days a week, has led trauma-informed sessions for educators, seasonal lakeside events, and teaches in well-known studios in the Frederick, MD area. Her signature teaching style—heart-forward, slow, restorative—has earned her a reputation for creating truly safe spaces.

Katherine is expanding her impact through retreats, digital programs, and wellness coaching. As she prepares to relocate to San Diego, she’s focused on growing her online presence while completing her master’s degree in education and continuing her studies in yoga and meditation.

The Mission Behind the Work

Katherine’s mission is clear: to create empowering, restorative spaces where people—especially women and caregivers—can reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim inner calm. Whether it’s by the lake, in a studio, or online, she meets each person with warmth, wisdom, and authenticity.

Business Takeaways

  • You can start small and still make impact. Teaching in your neighborhood, subbing locally, or offering community classes can lay a strong foundation.
  • Community is the core. When people feel emotionally safe and genuinely seen, they come back—and they tell others.
  • Don’t rush. Growth doesn’t need to be fast to be real. Sustainability beats hustle.
  • You don’t need to be perfect. Presence and authenticity matter more than polish.
  • Rest is part of the work. Replenishment fuels longevity, especially in a caregiving profession.
  • Never undervalue your work. The space you hold for others has real and lasting power.