perfect for when you need a break from strong practices, and to take care of yourself. I loved this class and you are very sweet and clear with explanations. made me release with joyful tears. thank you
Thank you Cat, I was so out of practise and this gave me a perfect start. You guided the video so well that I could follow instructions without watching. Managed to release all the stiffness in arms and shoulder. Coming back for more.
Hello Neha 🌸 Thank for your lovely message. A pleasure to be of service! 💕 Just in case here is the link to a playlist of classes that you might enjoy exploring: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html Blessings and light ☀️ X Cat
Thank you so much David for your beautiful energy and enthusiasm! Am sharing 2 free classes a week: every Monday and Thursday. Looking forward to your feedback on this journey. Namaste! xox Cat
I'm so pleased that you're enjoying the older offerings Matilde. Am planning to prune through them once I'm in Hawaii and tidy things up ... but this one remains a classic! Thanks for connecting and hope that you are well 🌺 x me
Thank you! Such a perfect sequence! I fractured my wrist three months ago. I have only been able to do modified beginner classes and restorative. Wrist is healed now, but very weak. Your classes are the perfect physical therapy. And I loved returning to the Iyengar basics these past months. I'm so grateful for all you do! 😁❤️🙏🏻
I'm so glad that your wrist is healing so well Monika and you are so wise to avoid the temptation to push! Inspiring me with your positive attitude. Namaste 💙🥰🙏🏼 x me
Glad you enjoyed it Deborah. Thanks for connecting! You might also enjoy some of the classes in this Playlist: Beginner : th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html Intermediate: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHUdU0JVzTJ5G16qaK0uBth.html Take good care and have a great weekend. X Cat 🙏🏼🌸☀️
Thankuji for having this class I m a big fan of u I m doing ur bigger batch and doing all asana well but I can't understand ur language because I m from India and I know Hindi language well but I can't miss ur class I see ur action and do yog because I love Iyengars yoga love u so much
Background: I'm a little over two years into four days of yoga per week. Middle aged former athlete and still enjoy sprints and light weights. Not the most flexible in the world. I was close minded about this practice because I had to get past the suntan. Sorry, I'm a dermatologist. Also, there's an echo, so I had to convince myself I was in a class in a room with an echo. I'm so glad I was open minded--beautiful great class! This practice is more of a recovery Iyengar practice as opposed to a typical Iyengar slow hold vinyasa practice. There are no shoulder or head stands. It's a gentle practice that is not superficial in the least and is also quite original. Amazing teacher who seemingly drips with joy in her quest to help students of yoga (sorry, I can't write the word 'yogi' without cringing). Her descriptions of where and how different body parts should align were helpful and not intrusive. Thanks to "Online Yoga Teaching" for an amazing and surprising class. Wonderful teacher but please let her know that she should apply more sunscreen--that skin needs to last so she can keep teaching into her 90s!
Hello Alan. Your message was wonderful and made me laugh. 🙏 I'm Cat and OYT is a one woman show. A 2 year project that I started in 2019 - to share the details that are often hard to find but make the practice so rich and infinite. This class is one of my earlier offerings and was filmed on the old iphone - thus even more echo. Am grateful for your patience around that. It annoys me too! The newer classes have less of that. As for the suntan. lol. Noted! To be honest I am amazed that I even have skin left as I grew up on a sailboat in South East Asia - back when people didn't know about SPF - and all that sunlight reflected on water. Well... you can imagine. But I promise to be more careful! Should you wish to explore other practices I'm including the direct link to Playlists where all of the classes are organised into their respective levels for easier searching. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists Thanks again for your really quite wonderful message. And the morning chuckle. Take care. X Cat 💫
Hello Kimmy! Great to meet you here and so pleased that you enjoyed this 💕 Also, just so you know, I share a new class every Monday and links to all past classes are under each video. There's also a great Training Course if you wanted to follow that kind of experience. Here is the link to the first one known as Beginners Module A: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHV5kCwWkX0RWBvGgXNnF5G.html It takes 12 weeks and each practice builds on the last so that by the end of the course you have a beautifully firm foundation of knowledge and experience. Also, should you ever have questions etc. feel free to connect anytime. I always answer. Have a lovely weekend! 🕉🙏🌷 X Cat
Thank you for your kind message Mabinty. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this practice! Should you ever be looking for more here is the direct link to Playlist where all classes are organised into their levels for easier searching. Take good care! X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
Thank you Mary for your message!! Am so glad to be useful!! And should you wish to find more classes here is the direct link to Playlists where all classes are organised into their respective levels. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists I think that you light enjoy the 12 week Beginners Course Module A. Please feel free to reach out if questions or issues arise. I am here. X Cat 💫
Thank you so much for the excellent TH-cam!!! Please make all the levels and Asanas, so, we can practice at home. Most of the time it takes two hours of travel time to Yoga Studio and 1.5 hours of yoga. So, please create all levels and Asanas for us. Thank You!!!
Thank you for your fantastically inspiring message Yamini! Yes! I will absolutely do as much as I can to help ALL levels. When you have a moment, check out the Playlists on my channel page. I have about 45 beginner videos under Free Beginner Yoga. And - even more exciting - in 10 days I will be sharing a 15 week Beginners course. Hope you'll join me and let me know how it goes for you! x Cat 🙏
hello again! Just posted something exciting. A Beginners 12 week course. Here is the link if you are interested. x Cat th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you...Loved the class! . Good instructions and I liked your calm voice. I have done yoga for years but I am just now bring my practice home with me. Studio times don't always work out with my schedule so I have been looking for something more. This will be a great way for me to stay consistent.
Welcome dear Paulee! It's a pleasure to meet you here. 🌸 If you're interested in consistency and evolution you might really enjoy the Beginners Course Module A. I'm including the link here for you to check out. There are 12 classes - takes 12 to 16 weeks depending on how often one practices - and each class adds in a new pose. th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html Have a gorgeous weekend. X Cat 🙏🏼🤍✨
You are so welcome Doug! Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. And should you ever be interested in a really awesome Beginners Course that many people have thoroughly enjoyed I'm including the link here: th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html All the best! X Cat 💫
You are so welcome Doug! Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. And should you ever be interested in a really awesome Beginners Course that many people have thoroughly enjoyed I'm including the link here: th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html All the best! X Cat 💫
You're so welcome! I'm honoured to be useful right now... And just in case, am sharing the direct link to Playlists where all of the classes are organised into levels for easier searching. Take good careand thank you for your message 🙏 X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
So pleased that you enjoyed it! 🌸 Just in case, here is the link to some others that you might enjoy too th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html Take care! X Cat 💫
Hello Catherine all the way in Australia! Welcome! So pleased to have you on board. 🙏 You probably already know to have a look through Playlists where all classes are organised into their various levels... And if you're a Beginner you might enjoy the new Beginners Course Module A & B. (th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists) Either way please feel free to to connect should you ever have specific questions or issues. I am here. With gratitude. X Cat 💫
thank you, i enjoyed this simple and deep exploration of these asanas. Do you have any tips on how to improve the sound quality please? I had the volume up to maximum, but the sound was a bit muffled throughout (my ears are fine i know that for sure! ;) )
Dearest Mrs P. I'm really glad that you enjoyed this class and apologise for the sound. It was made in the earlier days of this channel and the learning curve has been heightened since then. Including much better audio! Perhaps you might enjoy exploring some other offerings with better sound! I include a link to Beginners Playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html X Cat 💖
So very pleased that you are practicing! Thanks for your message Sil. And by the way have you seen the beginners Module A? Am wondering if it's something you might enjoy. With light and love, X Cat 🙏🏼💛🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it! And just in case am including the link to some playlists you might enjoy exploring. Happy New Year! X Cat 🧡🙏🏼💛 Beginners: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html Intermediate: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHUdU0JVzTJ5G16qaK0uBth.html
@@YogawithCat I have been looking for ages to find a good Iyengar practice online. You are by far the best. Since I have found you, I have been practicing one of your amazing classes at home every day. I am learning so much from you. Thank you for all your efforts and kindness. xxx
Thank YOU for taking the time to share your positive energy! It is so beautiful and supportive. I am grateful that these teachings are helping other practitioners and always do my best to share as much as possible. Messages like yours help make it all worthwhile. Namaste. Cat
Was thinking about you today as we drove from the Dolomites to the mountains of Lichtenstein for a bit more hiking. And the thought was that i really think you would enjoy this incredible book called The Open Focus Brain by Les Fehmi, PhD. Specifically the CD that comes with the book: some of the most wonderfully sensitive intelligent mind-body guided awareness exercises that I have ever come across. I absolutely treasure it! xox Cat
Cat thanks so much for the recommendation I just requested the book from the library, it looks very interesting. I am so lucky to work at a public university at the moment and can find pretty much any book and have it delivered to the office the next day🍀🍀 🍀 Enjoy your hikes, they sound amazing!!!!
Lucky you! Keep me posted on what u think. The CD is worth uploading onto to your desktop and playing in Savasana. And the hiking IS amazing but I am SO in need of a looooong practice! lol. xox
You are so welcome Kim. Thanks for your message. Should you ever be looking to follow a course with progression here is the link to the 1st class of Beginners Module A. There are 12 classes and you might enjoy them. X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
Hello Jules. What a fantastic penetrating question. Indeed fear (conscious or unconscious) holds our bodies and minds in certain 'grips'. Patterns of fear. To locate them and identify them takes time, love and bravery. We start (from the Yogic perspective) with breath/body awareness. Imagine the outer body as a carapace of protection - like a castle wall. This has to literally be opened and made living again. Inside is the inner body. Waiting to be invited to expand. The contraction of the outer body (due to stress, fear; anxiety etc.) holds it hostage. As we begin to melt the ice of 'frozenness', within the structure of the practice, we begin to feel more profoundly. Both emotionally and in the hidden landscape of the inner body and the passage of the breath. With each practice becoming more familiar with this new topography of awareness. This leads us to a place of intelligent sensitivity - free of the construct of what we believe ourselves to be. With each practice, with more noticing, with increased states of expanded awareness we begin to trust this 'other' guidance. Intuition is ignited as is the trust to notice it arising. Ultimately, similar to a flower that is blooming, we too yearn to blossom. To know ourselves and feel ourselves to be part of the living pulsing matrix of the universe. Free of fear. And as we give space to regular practice, we give space to the noticing of what impedes our natural flow. And as we work in loving committed dialogue with our innermost recesses, we allow ourselves the space to notice what arises. And when fear is noticed, taken out of the shadow of shame, sadness etc. and really noticed, then it begins to dissolve. Quite naturally. From a simpler perspective - doing a body test works wonders. For instance, do Trikonasana. And then whilst in Trikonasana think of something that really stresses you out. And watch the body crumble! Similarly, if you are not sure abut something or someone, test it out in a pose. Trusting the body's reaction. As for knowing when you don't move with fear - there will be a sharpness. Alert detached witnessing. There may still be elements of fear present BUT they won't invade the mind/body vehicle. The noticing of it - the witnessing quality- creates the life-enhancing detachment necessary to observe the fear, to work with the fear, without falling into its emotional clutches. Ultimately practicing Asana is about practicing the delicacy of the steady state of watching. So much more to be expressed about this topic... Thank you for asking such a profound question. I suppose the simplest answer might have been - keep practicing mindfully and watch fear reveal itself to you. Namaste 🙏 💓 x Cat
Cat thank you! That was quite a lot to take in but I really appreciate you giving me such a detailed answer. About Trikonasana, if I'm anxious I can't hold that position for more than 2 seconds, interesting! The reason I asked you this question was I've been struggling with some full on anxiety the last few months and it has become quite debilitating to say the least. I've started getting back into doing Iyengar yoga as often as possible but struggling to contain my emotions still. Thanks again. Jules x
That WAS a lot to take in. Apologies. I'll try to keep it shorter this time. Getting straight to the point: the Trikonasana testing obviously answers one of your initial ?'s pertaining to knowing when you have fear and/or are moving with fear. Next issue is how to deal with the fear right now. As it's getting in the way of living life fully. There are different perspectives to consider... 1 - Historical perspective. Do you know what triggers it? Is it an event or a person or a situation? If so, finding someone of high vibration with whom to process this. 2 - Cognitive psychology - looking at how 'your' mind processes things. What programmes are in place running the show? There are some incredible books on this subject and once I unpack my moving boxes I can recommend some! 3 - The Brain. Crucial. Our entire perceived existence is through the brain! We can adjust the imbalance of the neurotransmitters through specific supplements, vitamins & power foods. For instance, high anxiety would indicate low Gaba. Vast topic! Best to e mail me if you want to know more. catderham@gmail.com 4 - A 'Spiritual' Practice. Consistent and committed no matter what. Breath. Body. Nowness. Giving space. Stepping back. Watching. Witnessing. Allowing the unfolding of 'all' within structured space. Showing up for yourself everyday in this way. There are of course other perspectives. But I'm getting 'lengthy' again! So I'll end with one last thing: 10 years ago my father was run over by a motor boat. He still lives but his daily joy & independence are greatly reduced. It threw me into a radical depression. I lost ALL my faith in everything. They were dark years of deep searching. The above perspectives & protocols helped tremendously. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. Even when we think there isn't. And in the mean time, connecting deeply with Self-Care. Being gentle and loving with oneself. Massage, Essential oils, Amazing foods and vitamins. And surrounding oneself with energies that raise your vibration. People. Locations. Happenings. Having firm boundaries around what depletes you. Hope this helps in some way Jules. 💖 🙏 x Cat
Cat thanks again. Lots of good advice, especially the last part around boundaries and being around the right people. My biggest trigger is shame, shame of not being good enough etc. Comparisons with others, the culture I live in etc. I'm so sorry to hear about your father, but at least you still have him. Cherish the time you have with him. I lost my Dad a year ago and I often think about how I could have done things differently but I was lucky to have him. I see a therapist and work a spiritual programme as well which helps me and connecting with similar people etc. Thanks so much, I may email you for more info. Thanks Cat. J x
My best friend who is also a Buddhist monk wrote the following words and they feel appropriate to share right now. "Gift yourself. Let go of shame and doubt and worry and appropriateness. Be radical in your choices only in the sense of being true to yourself. Be YOU any f------way you want to be you. " 💓 x Cat
Hi David. Yes I know... the echo from a studio is tricky. But this is an older offering and the sound is much improved on more recent additions. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists Glad you still enjoyed it. Take good care. X Cat
Thank you Rakesh. I am honoured. 🙏 Should you wish to explore more offerings here is the direct link to Playlist where all classes are organised into levels for easier searching. Hope you are well. x Cat 💫 th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
thank you for this practice, wonderful way to start the day!
You're so welcome! ✨
perfect for when you need a break from strong practices, and to take care of yourself. I loved this class and you are very sweet and clear with explanations. made me release with joyful tears. thank you
What a gorgeous message 🥰 Thank you 🕉 X Cat
This is one of the most extraordinary yoga pratice I've experienced. Thanks to you, Cath de Rham.
Namaste Maria for such a beautiful message. I am honoured 💛🙏🏼💛
ps - over 300 more classes to explore when you're up for it 🌸
Thanks for the tip! I'll have a look and try a few!
Beautiful Cat nice video. Starting very fine. Very nice me for. Like it. Pending. 💙💕🙏
With love and blessings to you Siddika. Keep practicing! ☀️🌷🌿
@@YogawithCat Cat thank you for your advice. I am proud Cat. Sometimes daily breathing. 🙏💙💖
Thank you Cat, I was so out of practise and this gave me a perfect start. You guided the video so well that I could follow instructions without watching. Managed to release all the stiffness in arms and shoulder. Coming back for more.
Hello Neha 🌸 Thank for your lovely message. A pleasure to be of service! 💕 Just in case here is the link to a playlist of classes that you might enjoy exploring: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html
Blessings and light ☀️ X Cat
Thank you for having this . Iyengar Yoga is amazing , Great instructions.. All I can say is .."More videos please.. "
Thank you so much David for your beautiful energy and enthusiasm! Am sharing 2 free classes a week: every Monday and Thursday. Looking forward to your feedback on this journey. Namaste! xox Cat
Enjoying some old class...your voice is soothing and encouraging the same time,
Thanks
I'm so pleased that you're enjoying the older offerings Matilde. Am planning to prune through them once I'm in Hawaii and tidy things up ... but this one remains a classic! Thanks for connecting and hope that you are well 🌺 x me
Thank you! Such a perfect sequence! I fractured my wrist three months ago. I have only been able to do modified beginner classes and restorative. Wrist is healed now, but very weak. Your classes are the perfect physical therapy. And I loved returning to the Iyengar basics these past months. I'm so grateful for all you do! 😁❤️🙏🏻
I'm so glad that your wrist is healing so well Monika and you are so wise to avoid the temptation to push! Inspiring me with your positive attitude. Namaste 💙🥰🙏🏼 x me
It was an incredible class!! I opened my chest and totally changed my posture. Thank you so much! Greetings from Patagonia Argentina ☺
Patagonia! A place I've always longed to explore ✨ 🌍 💚
@@YogawithCat Let me know when you decide to come down! 😉
One of my favorites! I come back to this often!
Good to know you were able to make time for a practice after Monday's peak experience! Congratulations for the both! 🌺🌈🙌
Wonderful energy! Very inspiring. Thank you :-))
Glad you enjoyed it Deborah. Thanks for connecting!
You might also enjoy some of the classes in this Playlist:
Beginner : th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html
Intermediate: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHUdU0JVzTJ5G16qaK0uBth.html
Take good care and have a great weekend. X Cat 🙏🏼🌸☀️
Thankuji for having this class I m a big fan of u I m doing ur bigger batch and doing all asana well but I can't understand ur language because I m from India and I know Hindi language well but I can't miss ur class I see ur action and do yog because I love Iyengars yoga love u so much
Thank you so much for your beautiful message Rekha! It is very special to hear from you. 🙏🏼🕉🌺
Background: I'm a little over two years into four days of yoga per week. Middle aged former athlete and still enjoy sprints and light weights. Not the most flexible in the world.
I was close minded about this practice because I had to get past the suntan. Sorry, I'm a dermatologist. Also, there's an echo, so I had to convince myself I was in a class in a room with an echo. I'm so glad I was open minded--beautiful great class!
This practice is more of a recovery Iyengar practice as opposed to a typical Iyengar slow hold vinyasa practice. There are no shoulder or head stands. It's a gentle practice that is not superficial in the least and is also quite original. Amazing teacher who seemingly drips with joy in her quest to help students of yoga (sorry, I can't write the word 'yogi' without cringing). Her descriptions of where and how different body parts should align were helpful and not intrusive.
Thanks to "Online Yoga Teaching" for an amazing and surprising class. Wonderful teacher but please let her know that she should apply more sunscreen--that skin needs to last so she can keep teaching into her 90s!
Hello Alan. Your message was wonderful and made me laugh. 🙏
I'm Cat and OYT is a one woman show. A 2 year project that I started in 2019 - to share the details that are often hard to find but make the practice so rich and infinite.
This class is one of my earlier offerings and was filmed on the old iphone - thus even more echo. Am grateful for your patience around that. It annoys me too! The newer classes have less of that.
As for the suntan. lol. Noted! To be honest I am amazed that I even have skin left as I grew up on a sailboat in South East Asia - back when people didn't know about SPF - and all that sunlight reflected on water. Well... you can imagine. But I promise to be more careful!
Should you wish to explore other practices I'm including the direct link to Playlists where all of the classes are organised into their respective levels for easier searching. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
Thanks again for your really quite wonderful message. And the morning chuckle. Take care. X Cat 💫
thanks to you, wonderful
Hello Kimmy! Great to meet you here and so pleased that you enjoyed this 💕 Also, just so you know, I share a new class every Monday and links to all past classes are under each video. There's also a great Training Course if you wanted to follow that kind of experience. Here is the link to the first one known as Beginners Module A: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHV5kCwWkX0RWBvGgXNnF5G.html
It takes 12 weeks and each practice builds on the last so that by the end of the course you have a beautifully firm foundation of knowledge and experience. Also, should you ever have questions etc. feel free to connect anytime. I always answer. Have a lovely weekend! 🕉🙏🌷 X Cat
It was truly a lovely experience. It's a great way to kick-off the day. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind message Mabinty. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this practice! Should you ever be looking for more here is the direct link to Playlist where all classes are organised into their levels for easier searching. Take good care! X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
Great class x
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏 🌸
So happy that i found this channel... yeeeaaaay... ❤ from Indonesia... Namaste
Welcome Vita! So wonderful to meet your enthusiasm and positivity here on this channel! Blessings to you. ⭐️
Thank you very much for making this practice available. I found it both challenging and refreshing.
Thank you Mary for your message!! Am so glad to be useful!! And should you wish to find more classes here is the direct link to Playlists where all classes are organised into their respective levels. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
I think that you light enjoy the 12 week Beginners Course Module A. Please feel free to reach out if questions or issues arise. I am here. X Cat 💫
Thank you so much for the excellent TH-cam!!! Please make all the levels and Asanas, so, we can practice at home. Most of the time it takes two hours of travel time to Yoga Studio and 1.5 hours of yoga. So, please create all levels and Asanas for us. Thank You!!!
Thank you for your fantastically inspiring message Yamini! Yes! I will absolutely do as much as I can to help ALL levels. When you have a moment, check out the Playlists on my channel page. I have about 45 beginner videos under Free Beginner Yoga. And - even more exciting - in 10 days I will be sharing a 15 week Beginners course. Hope you'll join me and let me know how it goes for you! x Cat 🙏
hello again! Just posted something exciting. A Beginners 12 week course. Here is the link if you are interested. x Cat th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you...Loved the class! . Good instructions and I liked your calm voice. I have done yoga for years but I am just now bring my practice home with me. Studio times don't always work out with my schedule so I have been looking for something more. This will be a great way for me to stay consistent.
Welcome dear Paulee! It's a pleasure to meet you here. 🌸
If you're interested in consistency and evolution you might really enjoy the Beginners Course Module A. I'm including the link here for you to check out. There are 12 classes - takes 12 to 16 weeks depending on how often one practices - and each class adds in a new pose.
th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
Have a gorgeous weekend. X Cat 🙏🏼🤍✨
Perfect. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your practice.
You are so welcome Doug! Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. And should you ever be interested in a really awesome Beginners Course that many people have thoroughly enjoyed I'm including the link here: th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
All the best! X Cat 💫
You are so welcome Doug! Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. And should you ever be interested in a really awesome Beginners Course that many people have thoroughly enjoyed I'm including the link here: th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
All the best! X Cat 💫
Thank you for this practise. It is really helpful during these trying times. Namaste.
You're so welcome! I'm honoured to be useful right now... And just in case, am sharing the direct link to Playlists where all of the classes are organised into levels for easier searching. Take good careand thank you for your message 🙏 X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
Thank you I will be sure to check out your other classes too.
I M very🤗 happy and thankful to found ur channel
Thank you Rekha! I am too! ☘️🎶🌟
That was such a great practice, thanks so much
So pleased that you enjoyed it! 🌸
Just in case, here is the link to some others that you might enjoy too
th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html
Take care! X Cat 💫
I really enjoyed this class. Just subscribed. Thank you so much from Sydney, Oz.
Hello Catherine all the way in Australia! Welcome! So pleased to have you on board. 🙏
You probably already know to have a look through Playlists where all classes are organised into their various levels... And if you're a Beginner you might enjoy the new Beginners Course Module A & B. (th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists) Either way please feel free to to connect should you ever have specific questions or issues. I am here. With gratitude. X Cat 💫
Thank you. I really enjoyed your class. Love n light to you❤️🌺
Thank you dear Harshida! I'm so very happy to know this. With love from Switzerland. X Cat 💖
thank you, i enjoyed this simple and deep exploration of these asanas. Do you have any tips on how to improve the sound quality please? I had the volume up to maximum, but the sound was a bit muffled throughout (my ears are fine i know that for sure! ;) )
Dearest Mrs P. I'm really glad that you enjoyed this class and apologise for the sound. It was made in the earlier days of this channel and the learning curve has been heightened since then. Including much better audio! Perhaps you might enjoy exploring some other offerings with better sound! I include a link to Beginners Playlist here:
th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html
X Cat 💖
Thank you so very much! That was a perfect practice!
Thank you Paula for your kindness. 🙏 💫
Excellent channel!
Thank you so much! 🙏 X Cat
T y for your share. Namaste
You are so welcome ✨ X Cat
Cat, you are wonderful :) thank you so much
So very pleased that you are practicing! Thanks for your message Sil. And by the way have you seen the beginners Module A? Am wondering if it's something you might enjoy. With light and love, X Cat 🙏🏼💛🙏🏼
Thank you for your kindness to teach us this beautiful practice!!😘😘😘🕉🙏
Thank you for your trust in practicing together and I really hope that the practices bring you joy. As they do me. Have a wonderful weekend! x Cat
thanks for the session! I really enjoyed it! ♥
Glad you enjoyed it! And just in case am including the link to some playlists you might enjoy exploring.
Happy New Year! X Cat 🧡🙏🏼💛
Beginners: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHzK7c-R_mwxIsXCO4eIyJn.html
Intermediate: th-cam.com/play/PLWuSzyojqpNHUdU0JVzTJ5G16qaK0uBth.html
Great practice! Namaste☀️
Always so happy to hear that! Thank you 🙏 💫
❤️❤️thank you ❤️❤️
Hello Neha! Wonderful to hear from you again and hope that you are doing super well! Thanks for your message! 🌸🙏🏼💛 X Cat
@@YogawithCat I practise using your video as guide twice a week. ever grateful for posting such good content.
Great practice, thank you xxx
Thank you so much for your kindness and am delighted that you enjoyed this practice! Cat
@@YogawithCat I have been looking for ages to find a good Iyengar practice online. You are by far the best. Since I have found you, I have been practicing one of your amazing classes at home every day. I am learning so much from you. Thank you for all your efforts and kindness. xxx
Thank YOU for taking the time to share your positive energy! It is so beautiful and supportive. I am grateful that these teachings are helping other practitioners and always do my best to share as much as possible. Messages like yours help make it all worthwhile. Namaste. Cat
Namaste!!
And to you Heidi. Happy that you enjoyed the practice. 🙏 X Cat 🌟
Thanks you Cat! Namaste❤️🌻
Was thinking about you today as we drove from the Dolomites to the mountains of Lichtenstein for a bit more hiking. And the thought was that i really think you would enjoy this incredible book called The Open Focus Brain by Les Fehmi, PhD. Specifically the CD that comes with the book: some of the most wonderfully sensitive intelligent mind-body guided awareness exercises that I have ever come across. I absolutely treasure it! xox Cat
Cat thanks so much for the recommendation I just requested the book from the library, it looks very interesting. I am so lucky to work at a public university at the moment and can find pretty much any book and have it delivered to the office the next day🍀🍀 🍀 Enjoy your hikes, they sound amazing!!!!
Lucky you! Keep me posted on what u think. The CD is worth uploading onto to your desktop and playing in Savasana. And the hiking IS amazing but I am SO in need of a looooong practice! lol. xox
Thank you!
You are so welcome Kim. Thanks for your message. Should you ever be looking to follow a course with progression here is the link to the 1st class of Beginners Module A. There are 12 classes and you might enjoy them. X Cat 💫 th-cam.com/video/tgmaWdFq7W4/w-d-xo.html
@@YogawithCat Thank you so much!
I'm interested in how fear makes me move, can I change that and how do I know when I don't move in fear?
Hello Jules. What a fantastic penetrating question. Indeed fear (conscious or unconscious) holds our bodies and minds in certain 'grips'. Patterns of fear. To locate them and identify them takes time, love and bravery. We start (from the Yogic perspective) with breath/body awareness. Imagine the outer body as a carapace of protection - like a castle wall. This has to literally be opened and made living again. Inside is the inner body. Waiting to be invited to expand. The contraction of the outer body (due to stress, fear; anxiety etc.) holds it hostage. As we begin to melt the ice of 'frozenness', within the structure of the practice, we begin to feel more profoundly. Both emotionally and in the hidden landscape of the inner body and the passage of the breath. With each practice becoming more familiar with this new topography of awareness. This leads us to a place of intelligent sensitivity - free of the construct of what we believe ourselves to be. With each practice, with more noticing, with increased states of expanded awareness we begin to trust this 'other' guidance. Intuition is ignited as is the trust to notice it arising. Ultimately, similar to a flower that is blooming, we too yearn to blossom. To know ourselves and feel ourselves to be part of the living pulsing matrix of the universe. Free of fear. And as we give space to regular practice, we give space to the noticing of what impedes our natural flow. And as we work in loving committed dialogue with our innermost recesses, we allow ourselves the space to notice what arises. And when fear is noticed, taken out of the shadow of shame, sadness etc. and really noticed, then it begins to dissolve. Quite naturally.
From a simpler perspective - doing a body test works wonders. For instance, do Trikonasana. And then whilst in Trikonasana think of something that really stresses you out. And watch the body crumble! Similarly, if you are not sure abut something or someone, test it out in a pose. Trusting the body's reaction.
As for knowing when you don't move with fear - there will be a sharpness. Alert detached witnessing. There may still be elements of fear present BUT they won't invade the mind/body vehicle. The noticing of it - the witnessing quality- creates the life-enhancing detachment necessary to observe the fear, to work with the fear, without falling into its emotional clutches. Ultimately practicing Asana is about practicing the delicacy of the steady state of watching. So much more to be expressed about this topic... Thank you for asking such a profound question. I suppose the simplest answer might have been - keep practicing mindfully and watch fear reveal itself to you. Namaste 🙏 💓 x Cat
Cat thank you! That was quite a lot to take in but I really appreciate you giving me such a detailed answer. About Trikonasana, if I'm anxious I can't hold that position for more than 2 seconds, interesting! The reason I asked you this question was I've been struggling with some full on anxiety the last few months and it has become quite debilitating to say the least. I've started getting back into doing Iyengar yoga as often as possible but struggling to contain my emotions still. Thanks again. Jules x
That WAS a lot to take in. Apologies. I'll try to keep it shorter this time. Getting straight to the point: the Trikonasana testing obviously answers one of your initial ?'s pertaining to knowing when you have fear and/or are moving with fear. Next issue is how to deal with the fear right now. As it's getting in the way of living life fully. There are different perspectives to consider...
1 - Historical perspective. Do you know what triggers it? Is it an event or a person or a situation? If so, finding someone of high vibration with whom to process this.
2 - Cognitive psychology - looking at how 'your' mind processes things. What programmes are in place running the show? There are some incredible books on this subject and once I unpack my moving boxes I can recommend some!
3 - The Brain. Crucial. Our entire perceived existence is through the brain! We can adjust the imbalance of the neurotransmitters through specific supplements, vitamins & power foods. For instance, high anxiety would indicate low Gaba. Vast topic! Best to e mail me if you want to know more. catderham@gmail.com
4 - A 'Spiritual' Practice. Consistent and committed no matter what. Breath. Body. Nowness. Giving space. Stepping back. Watching. Witnessing. Allowing the unfolding of 'all' within structured space. Showing up for yourself everyday in this way.
There are of course other perspectives. But I'm getting 'lengthy' again! So I'll end with one last thing: 10 years ago my father was run over by a motor boat. He still lives but his daily joy & independence are greatly reduced. It threw me into a radical depression. I lost ALL my faith in everything. They were dark years of deep searching. The above perspectives & protocols helped tremendously. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. Even when we think there isn't.
And in the mean time, connecting deeply with Self-Care. Being gentle and loving with oneself. Massage, Essential oils, Amazing foods and vitamins. And surrounding oneself with energies that raise your vibration. People. Locations. Happenings. Having firm boundaries around what depletes you.
Hope this helps in some way Jules. 💖 🙏 x Cat
Cat thanks again. Lots of good advice, especially the last part around boundaries and being around the right people. My biggest trigger is shame, shame of not being good enough etc. Comparisons with others, the culture I live in etc. I'm so sorry to hear about your father, but at least you still have him. Cherish the time you have with him. I lost my Dad a year ago and I often think about how I could have done things differently but I was lucky to have him.
I see a therapist and work a spiritual programme as well which helps me and connecting with similar people etc. Thanks so much, I may email you for more info. Thanks Cat. J x
My best friend who is also a Buddhist monk wrote the following words and they feel appropriate to share right now. "Gift yourself. Let go of shame and doubt and worry and appropriateness. Be radical in your choices only in the sense of being true to yourself. Be YOU any f------way you want to be you. " 💓 x Cat
Great, but audio could be improved please
Hi David. Yes I know... the echo from a studio is tricky. But this is an older offering and the sound is much improved on more recent additions. th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
Glad you still enjoyed it. Take good care. X Cat
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Buddi!! Always a smile when i hear from you 🙏 💜 🙏
I am 8 mins in, and I need a break. Not because it isn't good, but because it is. lol
lol! Hope you felt fantastic afterwards! X Cat 💫
similar skills to ashish from rishikesh
Thank you Rakesh. I am honoured. 🙏 Should you wish to explore more offerings here is the direct link to Playlist where all classes are organised into levels for easier searching. Hope you are well. x Cat 💫
th-cam.com/users/onlineyogateachingplaylists
@@YogawithCat thanks cat for the link. I saw your style and i totally forgot Ashish's techniques until I saw yours. Thanks for the reminders