Katie Couric Stops By The Oasis, Shows Off Her Moves

Katie Couric stopped by the Oasis today to film a segment, but took a quick break to find her center.

And it turns out that Katie is no amateur yogi, as she gamely kicked off her shoes, flipped upside down, and showed a room full of yoga instructors, entranced onlookers, and journalists exactly how it's done.

Katie readies herself...

And then swings up into a headstand...

Then Katie lowers herself into a pike headstand. All by herself. Really.

And then returns to a headstand. Look at that form!

Lastly, she celebrates.

After her acrobatics, I caught up with Katie for a quick chat.

You obviously have a very busy schedule - how do you find time to unplug?
The main thing is to lead a balanced life. For example, I make sure to make time for family and friends.

What do you do to relax and recharge?
Any number of things from reading a book or excercising to doing something with my girls.

Clearly you're an experienced yogi. How often do you practice? What benefits do you get out yoga?
I've practiced yoga for a while, but not as often as I'd like. It's a great way to relax and exercise at the same time.

What are your thoughts on the Oasis?
It was great. I wish I could have stayed longer!

Any thoughts on the convention and this election?
I'm looking forward to a meaningful election and continuing to expand the ways we interact with our audience on cbsnews.com.

Comments

[uncbballfan]

vvp: "how do find time to unplug"
kc: "i make time"
oh really katie, you make time?!?! your days have 28 hours??
way not to answer the question, katie.

[stimpy]

If Huffpo wishes for more substantive talk on issues, etc, from the DNC primary, perhaps they could lead by example.

[cmarmonhalm]

I really dislike Katie Couric. I couldn't stand her on Today and I like her even less now.

[grf67]

Good for her. Let's see any one from Fox, the network that has all answers and creates controversy, try that.

[geobushono]

keep breathing.

[Jaskoen]

Katie Couric is still hot.

[ivegotblisteronmefingers]

Bendy

[MagisterLudi]

"Clearly you're an experienced yogi."

The correct term is "yogini" --for a woman.

[Veni-Vidi-Vici]

"The correct term is "yogini" --for a woman."

Who cares!!!

[Jason357]

People who do not want to be ignorant of the correct terminology care. Maybe you could use some yoga.

[NyPrincess]

Impressive.

[Shannon2008]

There are too many competing non-news shows on at the time that the nightly news comes on. Most people below the age of 45 want instant news. I'm afaid that there is not much she can do to reverse the trand. CBS would have to have expanded coverage on the internet and possibly a cable news show highlighting their anchors. They should also agressively pursue Larry King style interviews during the nightly newscast. If this all sounds stupid, it's because I don't know anything about CBS News. I never watch it.

[jayla60]

Katie Couric lately on air looks relaxed and fabulous. She's got her morning smirk and twinkle back. Did you see her on Larry King? Brian Williams and Charlie Gibson were being all PC and dodging questions and Katie answered directly. And on the DNC Convention coverage she was super! Katie's back. We've missed her.

[jatkin02]

I once saw Couric do a silly little exercise segment when she was on the Today show. The instructor had her doing "girly" pushups on all fours. She dutifully did the demo, then grinned, stretched out, and started pounding out reps of one armed power pushups. 30 on the right. 30 on the left.

The crowd roared.

[mergina]

Yoga rules.

[rampart231]

This is a great looking group of girls!

[Freakpower]

"You move like a cat, Marty"