There is a teacher who runs into our hearts earnestly. Also there are teachers & friends who listen to all of us, and who wrap everyone of us in love, always, and that is the teacher we are taught to be under Cat”; “great guru”; “returns us to our nautral smile and self-expression

Cat helped push me to build my skills as a Yoga practitioner and teacher, she gave root and nurturing to a tribe of Yogi loved ones that will forever be honored.

Empowering, one of a kind course where you really look at yourself compassionately,without your created ego & stories. You cant but help work through your blocks and to really begin to blossom into who you truly are… Cat creates such a beautiful supportive present and real space where transformation is possible, where you are supported and guided into (vulnerable) places to seek awareness of patterns that don’t serve….[Forged] “deep real bonds with self through love,compassion and understanding… Helped me recognize my injuries, physical and emotional,for what they are and why they are and taught me to acknowledge,accept and let go of the roots..there has been transformation in all aspects of my life…not easy, but necessary and worth it so completely!!

In order for us to liberate the energy of our strength, our weakness must first have a chance to reveal itself. Cat truly has a gift to see people for who they really are. Her Teacher Training exposed my weakness almost immediately and through her 5 week course I gained new knowledge and skills to rebuild myself with strength and integrity that I can transfer from my asana practice into all aspects of my life. I can fully recommend her Yoga and Energetics Teacher Training for anyone who is willing to face themselves and leave all the excuses behind!

This class was not just a course in poses and asana, anyone can teach you how to be a “follow-the-recipe-color-inside-the-lines-carbon-copy” teacher. This class is truly a “journey to your core” and every sense of the word. Finding your true, authentic self, and what you must do to really find that vulnerabilty and sit with it everyday, and “feel” everything just in order to connect within, is but a fraction of the daily coursework, and essentially, the most important. Every part of this course is unique and transformational. From the heart-centered and joyful AcroYoga of Bex and Carlos, to quieting the body in deep, lucious poses with Kari in CranioYin, and pushing your boundaries emotionally and physically with Cat every morning it is no wonder why we found ourselves on the emotional roller coaster of our lives. I can honestly say that once you strip away every spiritual layer you have caked on over the years, and allow your emotions to flow freely like the ocean’s tide, you will raw and so sensitive that the market 5 blocks over will be too intense to handle from a distance. Discovering peices of your soul while you sit in your cocoon, and learning to accept that one day you will transform into this incredible being like a butterfly, and allowing that transformation to happen, no matter what it may take, is a invaluable lesson Cat and her instructors bestow upon you. You will not only emerge as one of the most knowledgeable yoga teachers when it comes to anatomy and alignment, and later as your read through the required reading, but even deeper as a shaman who can sense the energetic blocks, shifts, and tides in each of your students. Not to mention, you will most likely developing deep, spiritual bonds with your classmates, forming substantial and meaningful friendships with some of your soulmates. Cat Kabira is unlike anyone I have ever met, and she has helped me tap into a well that I was afraid of looking into. She will touch your life, and invigorate your zest for yoga and shamanism and leave you wanting to be the epidimal student of life and love. Rediscover who you think you are, drink a bottle of courage, and pack your bags, the journey into your core is not a simple ride, but I promise you, if anyone can guide you there, all the while making you feel safe and helping you read your compass, its my friend Cat Kabira and her incredible team.

Cat’s teachings are still resonating in my head, my heart and my field of energy. We all went through so much of ourselves during that training. I have always wanted to do a yoga teacher training and when I heard that Cat was going to do one in Bali, I jumped on the occasion. No need to be a super yogi, just need to be ready for an extraordinary change in life, a new connection with yourself. Cat’s energy, teaching vibes, cues for the poses; her hands on the perfect spot that needs special care… are still in my practice, my classes and my dreams! The cranio-scacral course in combination with the yoga teacher training was one of the best to go even deeper in your own awareness. Yoga became something that would shift things and get me conscious of my own mind and my ego games, as well as getting feeling present in my own body. Those 5 weeks were also a healing time for me. My scar and my heart have healed remarkably under Cat and assistants teaching and guidance. I cannot stop to say thank you to them and to myself for all that love that we connect to! As Cat says, “you can’t love yourself too much”, I have learned to look after myself, to listen to my body and heart and not to forget that I am the priority! So I will recommend you to join any Cat teachings, from a class at the Yoga Barn, a retreat anywhere in the world or a full teacher training. Do not hesitate! With love and energy for Cat.

Yoga and Energetics Level I was a life transforming course! Cat Kabira is a beautiful, passionate and intuitive teacher. She teaches the true meaning of Yoga. Not only did I learn yoga teaching techniques, I learned how to cultivate the true spirit of yoga and use it for healing. She has taught me how to connect, listen and teach from my heart!!! In this course i learned how to be compassionate and listen to my student’s needs and teach them how to use yoga as a healing tool! Cat has a amazing gift to “read” people and this is a valuable tool that she uses in her classes. She keeps it REAL. The combination of the craniosacral therapy course was instrumental in creating a deep transformation. Months have past since the training and i am still integrating, but one thing is for sure my life is not the same. I have more confidence in myself and I am trusting my path, and amazing things are happening!!! I will never forget this training! If you are looking life changing course, this is the ONE!”

I learnt so much more on this course than I expected to – not just about yoga and teaching, but most importantly about myself. I was sad to finish the course but am excited to take what I’ve learnt out there and embrace the life I never thought I dared to live. Thank you for your inspirational presence and support – I hope I can give back to my students what you have given me. I can’t wait for level 2 – there’s no way I’m going to be able to find another course which lives up to my expectations after this one! :)

have been a practioner of yoga for five years. Cat is by far the best teacher that I have encountered. Cat’s instruction inspired me to tap into the power that I did not know I had to heal myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. She has the ability to lovingly bring her students to the edge and expand ones comfort zone in a way that is only positive for the growth of the student. She is knowledgeable, attentive, captivating and inspiring as she leads her students to new and amazing places in their lives
through yoga. I can say with full conviction that I would not be who I am today if Cat had not entered my life when and where she did. She was even the person who directed me to my first yoga teacher training and now to teach in San Francisco Ca. Thank you Cat, meow!

Cat Kabira is everything and more you would expect to find in a yoga teacher. Cat has a deeply intuitive skill to empower her students to embrace life in all its form. Her energy is infectious, her knowledge vast, her teaching straight from the heart. Cat’s courses are an experience you can draw from and will serve you as an inspiration for life.

Cat has a natural talent for teaching yoga, and an openness to share that gift. Her classes challenge the body, open the heart, and lift the spirit, all in equal measure. Sequencing is always interesting, fresh, even daring. Cat brings a heartfelt openness to each person’s experience on the mat – that day, that moment — whatever it may be. Cat’s classes are like a doorway to something delicious beyond. And there is no guilt for tasting, sipping, devouring. Each pose, a tasty revelation. Or not. That, Cat would say, is totally up to you.

I have been a practitioner of yoga for five years. Cat is by far the best teacher that I have encountered. Cat’s instruction inspired me to tap into the power that I did not know I had to heal myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. She has the ability to lovingly bring her students to the edge and expand ones comfort zone in a way that is only positive for the growth of the student. She is knowledgeable, attentive, captivating and inspiring as she leads her students to new and amazing places in their lives
through yoga. I can say with full conviction that I would not be who I am today if Cat had not entered my life when and where she did. She was even the person who directed me to my first yoga teacher training and now to teach in San Francisco Ca. Thank you Cat, meow!

I am always impressed with Cat’s intuitive teaching style. I love how she feels her way into & through a practice. As a student it makes each class a truly new experience & because it is different every time it really promotes the act of being present. Her guidance with strengthening & focusing on Uddiyana Bandha has been a key to improving my own practice. I’ve also taken a private lesson with Cat & the personal information I learned in that lesson is invaluable to my mind/body development. I can’t say enough about Cat’s passion, knowledge, and inspirational self & awareness! She’s a gift to the yogis all over the world.

Cat opened me up allowing me to get to know myself and love myself and others in a meaningful way. Through Cat’s inspiring communication skills and intuitive teaching abilities I was able to experience growth in my Yoga practice. Cat’s fire walk instruction lead me to a place where I was able to experience the most intense way of dealing with fear and improving self confidence.

Cat is like sunshine. I met her about five years ago and was struck by her fearless and inspiring personality. The yoga classes she instructed were a mental, spiritual and physical challenge. They were healing, restorative and encompassed all a yoga class is meant to be. One always leaves given by Cat a better individual than when they entered. Cat makes the world a better place with her spirit and her classes.

Cat is an absolute delight to work with. She brings a passion and breadth of knowledge that is inspiring and reminds us of how important it is to make our yoga fun!

Cat is inspirational as a person because she is honest and full of life. One of her best qualities is the ability to pull these characteristics out of other people. She has the strength to help other people stay focused on their path. Her energy is beautiful and strong.

Cat’s passion for yoga is infectious. One is inspired to explore outside the box because of the safe space that’s created.

In more than nine years of serious yoga study, I consider Cat Kabira one of my favourite instructors ever. Her enthusiasm and charisma are infectious. No matter what my mood, I am always excited to take her class. Many yoga instructors consciously or unconsciously promote perfection by maintaining a veneer of physical and emotional perfection. Cat, on the other hand, freely acknowledges her past eating disorders and other common human foibles. She encourages students to try new poses or to fall out of a pose, saying “It is just yoga!” I have to fight against my natural inclinations toward perfectionism & other type A behavior every day, so Cat’s permission not to be perfect has led me to break down many walls in my life, and I am grateful to Cat for her help.

I’ve learned so much about yoga and life from Cat Kabira. Whenever I reflect on the dozens and dozens of classes we’ve had, two wonderful thoughts come to mind. Cat often reminded us to smile and relax, because after all, this is only yoga. The other thought was her encouragement to just have fun with the pose. Some days you’ll go deeper with the pose, some days it just won’t work as well. Just do your best today, be in the moment & have fun. We don’t judge or criticize. Be kind to yourself and just let go. Cat made sure we all had as much fun as possible! She brings that sparkle and wisdom to life also. We all miss Cat’s wisdom, love and kindness back here in Boston. Enjoy her wherever you are!

Cat is a teacher’s teacher. She speaks with integrity, joy and enthusiasm in her classes. She is a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated practitioner and teacher of yoga. Cat is the teacher that reminds you why you practice Yoga. That Yoga is a practice far beyond a series of physical postures and she invites you to go on a deeper journey of self exploration and liberation from any fears that hold you back from being the best you can be. I am so grateful that we have crossed paths, she has enriched my teaching and my practice. Namaste Catia :)

Cat is one in a million. Wait, now that I have written that down, I believe she is one of a kind. Cat is playful, energetic, intuitive, captivating, fully present, and devoted. These words describe Cat as a yoga teacher from a yoga students view. Off the mat, Cat is all of these superlatives plus adventurous, intelligent, warm-hearted, and an embracing spirit. She was an inspiration in my journey through yoga teacher certification and fire-walking. Something in Cat cracks your soul open, asks your inner-self to go deeper within and then lets your magic happen. When Cat crosses your path in life it is a gift to be savored, however, you realize that upon reflection because in the moment, she is simply being her non-assuming self and the encounters unknowingly penetrate your life.

I am always impressed with Cat’s intuitive teaching style. I love how she feels her way into & through a practice. As a student it makes each class a truly new experience & because it is different every time it really promotes the act of being present. Her guidance with strengthening & focusing on Uddiyana Bandha has been a key to improving my own practice. I’ve also taken a private lesson with Cat & the personal information I learned in that lesson is invaluable to my mind/body development. I can’t say enough about Cat’s passion, knowledge, and inspirational self & awareness! She’s a gift to the yogis all over the world.

Cat is inspirational as a person because she is honest and full of life. One of her best qualities is the ability to pull these characteristics out of other people. She has the strength to help other people stay focused on their path. Her energy is beautiful and strong.

Cat Kabira lives her message through her amazing life. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to learn with her over the years. To go to Cat’s class is to be taken to your very core. Sometimes you don’t like what you find there but, with presence and compassion, Cat holds the kind of space where true growth and healing can occur. Her ability to stay with the intensity, without moving to change it, makes her stand out from the rest.

For many reasons, Cat is a great teacher and an even greater example of a life being lived to the full. Cat is a gifted and inspirational teacher and healer. Cat’s yoga classes nourish the mind, body and soul as she seamlessly blends the physical with the spiritual. Cat’s intuition is impeccable and her touch is soothing. She is compassionate and wise and full of love. Every encounter I have with cat, be it a yoga class, a healing session, or a friendly meeting, leaves me full of love and light.”

Cat’s classes are at once challenging, nurturing, and empowering.

I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for about 20 years and I was lucky enough to be exposed to Cat’s unique teaching style while I was working in Phnom Penh. As a visiting teacher, she introduced us to Forrest yoga which is challenging, innovative and fun. I really enjoyed her classes and followed her down to Bali for a week during my holidays. Thanks Cat we miss you in Phnom Penh. “ Che Katz

It just so happened that I met Cat at a very odd point in my life. I was dealing with a lot of stuff and I started doing Yoga as a form of therapy. ..the second I met Cat I was instantly drawn to her energy and knew I should study with her. After studying with Cat for about six months, I honestly feel my life has very much changed with the lessons I have taken from our practice together. I always look forward to seeing Cat, she always makes me smile… Wherever Cat goes she brings joy and positive energy.

Cat is the real deal. I have been a yoga student of Cat’s for over a year now and also a bodywork client. In that time, I have found that Cat has a deep commitment to supporting her clients in being authentic, in cultivating their inner strength, and in getting free of their old crap!. She brings passion, dedication, compassion, intuition, humor, and honesty to her teaching and models a deep commitment to being conscious and kind to oneself during yoga while also pushing oneself to bring out one’s best. Her yoga abdominal work is legendary!

“It has been many years since I have had the honor to take one of Cat’s classes. What is magical is that I can remember her light and wisdom as if the class was yesterday. Very few yoga teachers have had that effect. Cat is a blessing to all who are fortunate to practice with her, beside her or simply be in her presence. ”

Cat is an internationally known and loved Forrest Yoga teacher. Her students are so moved by her gifted and generous teaching that they feel compelled to write me about their great Cat experience and what an unexpected pleasure they had in her class. Keep up the great work Cat! I am so proud of you. You are helping in the Forrest Yoga vision of Healing the Hoop of the People. Walk in Beauty.

Cats yoga and wisdom is fantastic. She showed me to open my heart more, be grounded and accept myself, my body and the way I am right now. She truly touched my heart.

I really loved my stay at Shambala Gatherings with Cat. She is an amazing person with so much wisdom and good thoughts about life and all the difficult aspects of being human. On top of that the yoga sessions were amazing. Amazing! I am really grateful for this experience. Thank you. Namaste

The Raw Yoga Retreat was nourishing. Truly beautiful yoga with an insight that I haven’t experienced in any other class. I think it was the combination of the teachings, food and the magical surroundings that gave more connectedness to everything. Natalie and Riviera were supportive and full of love throughout the retreat. Cat was a light bulb going off in my head during yoga sessions, and of course the craniosacral sessions and teachings were true moments of understanding a new and different way of connecting with myself and those in my space.

The retreat with Cat Kabira was so much more than yoga. It was a real experience in personal transformation – understanding your core, learning self love, listening, giving, nourishing your body and soul. Cat is utterly inspiring in her truth, kindness, acceptance and love. I leave the retreat feeling grateful, calm and open. Thank you!

I came to the retreat with the intention to connect with myself, to my body and to my soul. I had grand visions of how this was to happen, what I should do and not. But little did I know that all the answers were in my stomach – by connectingg more with my core muscles I came closer to myself. Cat was truly inspiring, gentle, pushing, carrying us all in our training, while sharing her love, power and joy of life with us. I wish I could take her with me and traing for her, to keep being inspired and keep the good feeling I’m now carrying within.

This was such a beautiful yoga retreat which helped me heal my body and soul. I liked the combination of both physical exercise – especially the core – and slower practice for the soul. Cat is a very good teacher with a lot of experience. I felt that she could really see me and my needs although it was a big group.

I loved it! The combination of mental and physical training was really good, combined with good explanations of what was needed in the different poses. The energy and leadership from Cat was fantastic as a combination of focus and strength yet always with a gentle touch. I also appreciated Natalie and Riviera’s soft co-work with Cat. I felt really welcome and it was a lovely experience! The location was great, the hot sauna and a swim in the lake was good in combination with the training. Big thank you, Namaste

A fantastic course for body and mind. I released a lot of tension in the body and got a more quiet mind. Highly recommended. Very nice!

Trying to describe accurately Cat’s profound craniosacral work is challenging. Not only is she incredibly deep as a healer, but also she works beyond the mere physical and enters the energetic realm. Her craniosacral therapy resembles o a fine pianist tuning a piano: she has true sensitivity to the tones, sensations, and energetic subtleties of each body. Cat listens acutely and sensitively to the patient’s body and meets the person compassionately during each session. Her sensitive and healing touch, generous beyond words, in tandem with her intuitive energy, pervades each session. Much like a musician creates music, Cat creates the sacred space for tears, laughter, and any emotion that the body craves to release; these shifts continue to flourish for days thereafter. What is most beautiful about Cat is that she heals through her own life experience. She has given me the courage to confront my own personal fears while I remain real with myself, in my own body, at this very moment in time.

I have been exposed to Cat’s great tenderness and skills as a Cranio Sacrial therapist and know that she is truly gifted. Together we travelled to places I knew existed but could never feel. With Cat, I feel, I manage to stop thinking and feel. This is something I will always be thankful to Cat for.

[Cat and James are] “a Dynamic Duo. So perfect! The Craniosacral Therapy that I learned from Cat Kabira and James Newman is one of the most beautiful practices I have ever learned. It is a mind and body treatment with a very light touch, but has a deeper joy and a meaningful message. I always end my yoga session with a short CranioSacral Therapy and none of my clients want to miss the therapy. Some of them even prefer to have a quick Yoga session and have a longer CranioSacral Therapy session. One of my clients even admire the Craniosacral Therapy as a different style of healing and releasing therapy from what she knows in the market. And that is the difference between the general yoga in the market and the one I give to my clients…. In my experience, CranioSacral Therapy has stopped the seizures in an ephileptic client, has detected the blockages in the abdomen that causing a client of not getting pregnant, has released the stress and headache in many clients’ body, and has cured a client that has insomnia….I am very happy to know that I can facilitate my clients’ body to heal themselves and send them to a deeper relaxation that can give them happiness and peace at their sleep.

Working with Cat was a privilege, magic. Not only she is outstanding as a teacher and as(maybe I could omit this as?) a therapist, she is gifted with an intuition to find the pearl inside us, the potential of our soul that was afraid of being light and forgot how much perfection there is already in our paths and ourselves. From the first day of the training a dance started between all of us, beautifully tuned by her. The cranio week gave a whole new perspective to my practice and my approach to others. I honour her commitment, presence, enthusiasm, love and honesty. She embodies Yoga and manifested by all means the qualities in a teacher I asked the universe for. Dream big, allow yourself to not know, to be surprised, remember how powerful you are…those words will always stay inside…as she would say….GOOD JOB :)!

I consider myself truly fortunate to have received a cranio sacral therapy session from Cat. She is an incredibly intuitive person and truly cares for the people that she works with. She created a very safe and loving place for me to understand and start letting go of the things that were weighing me down. My spirit never felt so free and light than after my session with Cat. It felt like I had been given back a part of myself that had been missing for a very long time. I feel so blessed to have met and learned from Cat.