Testimonials
"Cat's passion for yoga is infectious. One is inspired to explore outside the box because of the safe space that's created."
-Geoffrey Blaisdell
"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!"
-Deb Schachter
"Cat is a unique teacher who inspires others with her story. She invites her students to stay present, be real and breathe. She brings playful humour and intuitive insight along with hands on help to create a very personal connection in her classes. Cat touches her students in a way that reminds them of what they already know & she makes you smile. "
- Valko Sichel
"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 & followed her down to Bali for a week during my holidays. Thanks Cat we miss you in Phnom Penh."
- Che Katz
"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."
- Leslie Case
"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.
Somedays you'll go deeper with the pose, somedays
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!"
- Neil Woody
"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."
- Deidre Ostrowski
"Cat has a natural talent for teaching yoga and an
openness to share that gift. Her classes challenge
the body, open the heart, and liftthe 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."
- Susan Abbattista
(Translated from Japanese)
"There is a teacher who runs into our heart earnestly. Also there is the teachers & friends who listen to all hearts of us, and who wrap everyone of us by the love always. That was a teacher training by Cat.
Cat's class is same as lie down with relaxing on Mother Nature. There is freedom, joy, relax, reality and the truth we can feel actually there. In the space she shares, we can feel special important things that we didn’t know, and can connect the importance to the life. Also, we feel happy because we can laugh and smile naturally, it’s made by the feeling in delighted comfortable vibration from our inside and by the vibration of Meow's (Cat Kabira’s) purr in her heart, even if there is no other concrete reason. Not only laugh and smile but also all emotion can be reminded there, we follow our heart, and it’s ok to express it as be yourself. It’s not only in teacher training but also in her daily usual classes. The great guru who can share such amazing class by beautiful energy is that she is Cat Kabira.
I thank the blessing, her love to all students, and her purr for Yoga. I appreciate she is here as our teacher, she is here as a human being, and she walk with us together as all student's mirror. Thank you always, great guru Meow!"
-Saori Furukawa, Japan
"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!"
-Kim Peterson
"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."
-Gloria Monaghan, Teacher
"I 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, emmotionally 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 knowledgable, 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!"
Mather Eldred, Yoga Instructor, San Francisco
"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."
- one of Cat's students near Boston, MA
"As odd as it may sound, I think the very first time I learnt to
breathe properly was in one of Cat's Forest Yoga Classes in Bali.
Her powerful, inviting words "soak your heart with breath" transformed
themselves into an action. I could actually feel breath
rising into my chest and heart, I could actually FEEL it. After you
have felt this once, you can never do Yoga with shallow, belly breathing again. I will be forever grateful to Cat for the lessons she
taught me about love and self acceptance through her Yoga classes.
In my experience, there are few Yoga teachers as spirited & honest
as Cat. I have also been exposed to her great tenderness and skills
as a Craniosacral 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."
- Jacky Croke, Australia
"Cat has a unique gift that she shares in each yoga class that
she teaches. She opens her heart and gives of herself freely and
with such honesty. I personally have been inspired by her. As a
new Yoga teacher, I would look forward to practicing with her. I
learned so much, not only about alignment for the asanas but each
practice I would leave feeling a little lighter, stronger, and happier.
She has this inate ability to know what her students need. Cat would
talk about her own experiences and life lessons to us, and so often
I would feel it was directed to me to help me get thru my own journey.
I remember her saying "live your life fearlessly!" I've taken this
mantra with me through out the many changes in my life. Cat is the
real deal, a kind loving spirit . I admire her and wish her well
on her new adventure! I'll miss her so much.
-Laurie Barron, Yoga Instructor
"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 :)"
-Christina Curry
"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. Thank you Cat! I’m so lucky to have you in my life!"
-Caitryn McCallum, yoga instructor
"My first cranio-sacral therapy session ever was with Cat. Her reputation precedes her and I was not disappointed.I encountered a dedicated practitioner who is clear and focused on the task at hand. I have experienced other kinds of healers before; this experience however stands out for its intensity and its effectiveness. One week later and I am still feeling the ongoing benefits; I can feel as if certain blockages have been lifted, and also that I am more in touch with myself: on a physical level and also mentally. It is all open and flowing. Before the session I had an inkling of what needed unblocking, and in the session I could feel precisely those parts activated. I also discover in myself a sensitivity not previously explored. I find Cat's very down-to-earth approach and her humility towards what she does extremely reassuring. I find her strength of character remarkable. She has overwhelming warmth and compassion. I feel privileged to have met her and hope I will do so again! Thank you Cat."
-Kate Mayne, Visual Artist, Antwerp, Belgium