Beginners Yoga Course | Module A, Class 12 | 66 min | Cat de Rham | Online Yoga Teaching

[@thebluehour1070]

Hi Cat, I'm not sure if you're still reading here, but I wanted to thank you from the depth of my heart for offering this wonderful Iyengar beginner course. I did three years of Iyengar yoga, but when the pandemic started and my in-person classes were cancelled, I stopped, because I thought that Iyengar was not the type of yoga that could be taught online. But a few months ago I found your channel and it changed my mind: your verbal cues are so accurate and precise that they help me "feel" the pose as if I had a teacher making the corrections in class. I'm finishing module A this week and I can't wait to start module B next week!

[@YogawithCat]

I am delighted to read your message and so happy to meet you here. Its an absolute honour to be part of your learning-from-home experience and I really appreciate your beautiful supportive feedback! Congratulations on finishing the Module and really looking forward to seeing more of you in Module B!! 💜☀️🙏🏼

[@barbaratruan899]

A perfect class to finish this amazing experience. I am looking so forward to becoming bored with it! Heartfelt and abundant thanks to you, our incredibly generous teacher and greetings and good wishes to all who are here in this space.

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations dearest Barbara!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 Have been thinking of you so much these past few days as my system unwinds by the sea, in the sun, with long morning practice sessions of peaceful beauty. I am so very grateful to all that you knowingly or unknowingly bring to my life. You are an angel! X Cat 💓

[@mariadocarmopintodeabreu4498]

Today I've finished module A - 12 class. I'm thankfull and also very lucky for having you as my yogi-on-line-instructor! Thank you so much! See you soon!!!!

[@YogawithCat]

Wow!!! Fantastic!!!!! I am celebrating with you!!!!!! A huge congratulations!!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 Module B is waiting for you and I am here if ever needed. With love and light to you! X Cat 💖

[@wickedangel302]

Cat! You are such a blessing for anyone interested in Iyengar Yoga. The work you are doing is helping so many of us and i just cannot thank you enough :) Your pure intentions translate into the best classes. Love and Light

[@YogawithCat]

Thank you dear Meghana for your gorgeous message. And congratulations on being at Class 12!!! Super fantastic! 🌼🌈🌼 Looking forward to hearing from you in the next Module. With love and gratitude 🙏🏼💛🌺 X Cat

[@stephanieboyd2998]

Had to nip over to my non-professional KZbin account, but I felt such a "graduation" on Monday when I did this final class for the first time! Very excited to work with this this week and very excited for course B!

[@YogawithCat]

That's fantastic Stephanie!!!! Congratulations!!!! 🙌 So much hard work! 'm celebrating with you 💕 and am super excited for the next part of your journey. I'll be waiting to hear from you whenever the time is right 🌹 X Cat

[@stephanieboyd2998]

@@YogawithCat 💖💖💖

[@sherrylbufton8940]

Thank you so much, Cat, for sharing this amazing module of lessons. It has been a real journey of discovery and growth for me, and I am so grateful. I’m going to take your advice, and practice this class a few more times before starting Module B. I can’t wait! Much love xx

[@YogawithCat]

Hello dear Sherryl! Congratulations on making it to class 12. I'm SO pleased. This has been without doubt an absolute gift for me to share in so many unexpected ways and hearing from you truly adds to the joy factor! Module B is waiting whenever you are ready. With love, X Cat 💓🤗 🌟

[@themaestro001]

Thank you Cat! It feels great. 🙏

[@YogawithCat]

You're on the last one maestro!!!! That is SO great!!!!! 👏 ⭐️ 💛🙌 Congratulations on your graduation!!!! 💚☀️💚 SUPER FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! Hope I see you on the next Module soon. Big hugs to you!! X Cat

[@josecarlosrodriguez6165]

I love your passion teaching and practicing yoga. Thank you so much! God Bless you

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations!!! 🌟 🌀🐬 You made it to Class 12. I'm celebrating too! Thanks for your lovely message and hope to see you in the next Module? X Cat 🌺

[@sallyjocaddy4693]

Great class Cat. Continuing huge gratitude to you for this wonderful course! sj x

[@YogawithCat]

I'm so pleased that you liked it Sallyjo! Thank you for letting me know. 🙏 In the absence of meeting each other the feedback is precious! Am working on Module B which starts next Monday... Hope to feel your beautiful presence there. X Cat 🦋💛💫

[@robertoyelil]

Module B? Oh wow!!! Super excited. Thank you Cat. 🙏🏽

[@sallyjocaddy4693]

​@@YogawithCat Really looking forward to it! I'll be there with you on the mat x sj

[@Adrian-mk8dh]

This was my first time doing yoga and it felt so good,so relaxed. I feel happy and stress-free..proper explanation made it even better..thank you for this full course for free ❤😊

[@YogawithCat]

You're so welcome. Your feedback makes it all worth it. Hope to see you on beginners Course B when you're done with this one 🙏 ✨ Cat

[@jimmygraham5572]

Thank you Cat for your gift of yoga, I have really loved your classes in module A ......you are an awesome teacher and I can't wait for module B ....Namaste and much love, see you on the mat 🌈🌞

[@YogawithCat]

Brilliant because I've just finished filming the first class of Module B for tomorrow! Thanks for your thoughtful message Jimmy and looking forward to seeing you on the mat!! X Cat 🌟 💛 🙏

[@glencohen5535]

you have helped me travel these strange few months, I thank you so much, looking forward to module B , much love and light. thank you

[@YogawithCat]

Thank you Glen for your kind and thoughtful message. It is challenging to fully process everything that has happened over the course of the last few months... and I am honoured to have helped in any small way possible. Hopefully we transition into this next chapter with stability and grace. 💫 Hope to hear from you during Module B. With gratitude, X Cat 💛

[@bountyg8035]

It was a wonderful journey, thanks to you. I am very impatient to discover module B. All my gratitude for your sharing.

[@YogawithCat]

Excellent joyful message. Thank you! Will be filming the first class this week to be ready for next Monday. So delighted to feel your energy inspiring me. Namaste. 🙏 X Cat 💫

[@catherinebrennan5266]

Thank you Cat for this wonderful class. I am looking forward to Module B. You are an amazing teacher 🙏💓😀

[@YogawithCat]

Thank you Catherine! Am filming the first Class of Module B right now, so your message is perfect timing and fills me with energy. X Cat 🙏 🌟💛

[@aodonnell3176]

Dear Cat, thank you so much for the guidance regarding Sarvangasana. Your explanation has helped quite a lot and I feel like I am progressing every time I do the pose. ❤️ Very excited to be on week 12, I feel like it’s a milestone! I’m looking forward to starting module B but will take some time with this to let it really become second nature. I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. 😍

[@YogawithCat]

You are so very welcome! I am so thrilled that you are here - and I know and absolutely trust that the poses will be guiding you! It IS an absolute milestone. Really really really. Take a moment to savour the success of that. I definitely recommend integrating all of this hard work into something more peaceful and 'at ease'. Will be waiting for you on the next one! Don't hesitate to connect if and as needed and also have some fun exploring the other classes which will feel so creative and fun after this training! Congratulations!! 💜💙💜 X Cat

[@marleenholthuis4314]

Yessss! This class feels like the treat I was working for these past 11 classes. Nice flow and rythm. I will take your advise and repeat it untill I know it by hart. And then module B. Thanks so much!

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations!! 🥳 I am really so HaPpY that you were able to persevere and make it to 12! It's really quite an achievement because - as you rightly point out - until now there is much 'dissection' of poses to ensure that the structure and understandings are IN the cells. And the reward from here on up is greater flow and rhythm. Yay!! I am celebrating with you over a lovely cup of coffee with coconut oil and cinnamon. Thank you for letting me know. Am truly delighted! X Cat 🙏 🌺🕉☘️🌸🎶

[@poojaguha]

Hi Cat. Just finished Module A and it does feel like quite an accomplishment. I see a marked improvement in my poses especially the standing asanas. Thank you for these videos and I really look forward to Module B. Regards and Love, Pooja

[@YogawithCat]

Hello dear Pooja and CONGRATULATIONS!!! It IS an accomplishment and I'm so pleased that you are seeing and feeling the difference. Thanks for letting me know and looking forward to seeing you in the next module. With love, X Cat 💫 🌼🕉

[@Maria-is9wu]

Thanks from Barcelona. A great class!!!!

[@YogawithCat]

Oh thank you! Maria! I have such a soft spot for Barcelona - lived there for 2 years. Hope that you are all doing well! With love from Switzerland. 💖 X Cat

[@yaelshenker4714]

Dear Cat, I just finished practice this Module. It was wonderful course, I studied so much, and feel and breath so different. the way you give us hand, step by step is so thoughtful. I didn't remember how much pleasure is to ne student, mainly when you are in a good hand. I did the last class few weeks, and now I'm feel ready amd looking forward to the next module. Thank you so much! take care, Yael❤🌺🍂🍁🌹

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations Yael!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 I have a lovely huge smile on my face reading your news! It's quite an achievement to follow the course from beginning to end. Hope that you'll take a moment to quietly celebrate. And thank you for the honour of your trust. This means so much. 🌺 I really appreciate how you've taken the time you needed to assimilate without rushing... See you soon in Module B! With love and gratitude. X Cat 🌷

[@yaelshenker4714]

@@YogawithCat ,🌹🌿🧡

[@xiaomiyoga]

Finally complete! Will definitely go for Module B! Thank you Cat, you are amazing! Sending love from Malaysia ❤️

[@YogawithCat]

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!! Congratulations!!! 💚💜🧡🌟💐 Looking forward to seeing you in the nest module Connie. Keep up the great work!!! 🌟🌟🌟 X Cat ps - I was born in Petaling Jaya 1970. So its extra wonderful to hear from you in Malaysia. 🇲🇾

[@xiaomiyoga]

@@YogawithCat No wonder I feel extra warm every time attending your class! XXX

[@tomfrye33040]

Done! Thanks so much Cat. This was great. The best parts were moving into the poses and all subtleties when I got there (learning how to mover different parts of my body in different directions at the same time - reaching up and pressing down). With the warm weather approaching I now need to figure out how to get all my "kit" outside to practice with the furry and feathered crew that hangs out in my backyard in the morning (the sounds are wonderful). Until we get together again for Module B (let me know how long that should be) namaste!

[@YogawithCat]

Hello dear Tom! BRILLIANT!!!! 🤩 Really must feel so so great and it also gives me SUCH enthusiasm and inspiration. Thank you for being such a wonderful student! 🙏🏼☀️🙏🏼☀️🙏🏼 It also sounds like you're ready to keep moving forward? If so then jump right into the next Module Class 1 (the link is below the video and also at the end of the video itself). It gets more intense so be ready for that. There will definitely be some sweating in the warmer weather! And do say hello when you start! I'll be waiting to hear from you 🕉 X me

[@rosasandoval3685]

My beginners practice is complete!!!! Thanks very much 🌹

[@YogawithCat]

Awesome Rosa!!!! GREAT news to read this morning!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! 🌟 💛 🙌 👏 🥳 You did it!!!!! I am truly thrilled. 🤩 Happy Holidays and hopefully see you in Beginners Module B next year! X Cat

[@louisacowie4263]

Thank you for this Cat! It was definitely an endurance challenging last class which I am delayed getting to. I hope to have more revelations then I have already experienced! My shoulder stand is going to be the toughest as I tend to find my belly puffing out and tough to gain that balance needed. I will work through this and may ask for suggestions if the revelations don’t come. Thank you as always and I hope you had a very Happy ❤️ Day!

[@YogawithCat]

You're here !!!! Big Huge Congrats Louisa!! The last challenge of this series and the miracle of getting to it through the lemons that life throws our way. I'm VERY happy!!! Celebrating this victory with you 💛💛💛 ✨ As for Sarvangasana - was my trickiest pose for years. Have you tried adding more blankets? Had I known this earlier it would have saved me much suffering so please do give it a try and let me know. When you find the right amount for your vehicle right now you will feel a fresh sense of lifting rather than excessive gravity. With time you can reduce to 4 or 5. Definitely worth experimenting! 🌷💯🌸 X Cat

[@jostoornstra7625]

Dearest Cat. Just finished Module A. April 10 '24. Now I go on with Module B. Near other practices of course. It is good for me Cat, the modules. Thanks. It's the basic of so many asana's. ❤,x,Jos

[@YogawithCat]

Dearest Jos. My deepest congratulations for completing this course! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🤩 As a teacher I feel that learning good foundations is the key to everything but as a fellow practitioner and friend I know that it can be taxing to 'slow down' and revisit the basics so I also extend a big thank you for taking the time to do this. Even though we are apart geographically I am celebrating with you in heart and soul. Sending so much love ❤️ X me

[@jostoornstra7625]

​Dearest friend. Thanks for your answer Cat. This morning I practiced for the second time your last Harmony. Very stimulating practice. Indeed Cat Module B is waiting for me, I go for it. Let you know where I am​ so that you can follow me in my practice and maybe give some instructions to me. Yoga is a real part in my life for me nowadays, so is my super-inspirational teacher! I am proud that you are my teacher.Dearest friend, go for module B, have a sunny and good weekend. Looking forward to your new video-practice. Big hug, x, and all the exercise - love from me to you dearest friend, ❤, Jos@@YogawithCat

[@RadivojevicJovan]

Tanks...done from 1 to 12...wonderful expirience....Namaste :)

[@YogawithCat]

Excellent Jovan!! Congratulations!!! 👏🌟💛 !!! Thanks so much for letting me know and I hope that you'll join Course B. With love from Switzerland. X Cat 💫

[@inesvillasenor5563]

incredible classes ! thank you!!!

[@YogawithCat]

Uplifting message. Thank you! So glad you are enjoying them. X Cat 🙏 ✨

[@kolayyoga1968]

Cat💕💕💕you are amazing 💕many thanks for this course🙏🏻🙏🏻will you planing to work on module C?

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 You did it! So very pleased to know that you enjoyed this journey and hope to hear from you again on Module B. Yes! Will start filming Module C - which will actually be Intermediate Module A - next week! 💖 X Cat

[@louisacowie4263]

Thank you as always Cat! Continuing to do this class has been so helpful, I love witnessing all the new revelations that come with it! I hope you are keeping well! ❤️

[@YogawithCat]

Good Morning Louisa ☀️ I think that you're ready for beginners Module B now ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Well done for persisting. It really is such a journey with so many revelations along the way. I hope that you feel fantastic and proud of yourself! 💛 X Cat

[@28eaglelane]

A lovely sequence, thankyou for sharing it x

[@YogawithCat]

Thank you Denise. I'm really glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know. Take good care! X Cat 💫

[@RobTraderOficial]

Graduation Day!!! 😀😀 Does that mean I am enlightened now?😎.... ok ok, maybe no 😁 Tons of gratitude for sharing these classes Cat. Today I heard you saying something I've never heard before (a very subtle thing). During Vajrasana you mentioned we should spread the buttock bones apart "every time and everywhere" we sit: the desk, dinning table, etc. Wow, very nice nice tip. X Rob. See you on the other side... module B 😉

[@YogawithCat]

Graduation!!!! Congratulations!!!! 🥂 💫 As for the buttock bones - yes - always and everywhere - spread them apart. There is a funny story that my teacher told me about Iyengar early days. They were travelling together in London on the tube - (he was there to teach Y. Menuhin). Iyengar noticed someone sitting down and spreading his sit bones apart. He exclaimed to my teacher (F. Biria) "That man studies Iyengar Yoga!'. Faeq politely introduced himself and asked... and indeed he was a student! Lol. On a less jokey note - this simple alignment is transformational. Love and light to you Rob. X me 🌼

[@RobTraderOficial]

@@YogawithCat LOL

[@sangeetajhanjee4074]

Hello. Cat, I have reached Class 12 and have done it 3 times!!! Feels great. But I have not been regular with my classes now as I had hurt my neck while doing Sarvangasana (incorrectly) I did it 6 -7 times in class 11 but one time I brought my chin too much forward to avoid hurting my skull and it brought back old neck pain and nausea. Went to physio a few time and feeling better. But it slowed down my journey. I reached class 12 but without sarvangasana. And I feel guilty of not being regular, I also enjoy new short classes for lower back. Hope to get the motivation and inspiration to get back into the groove of exercising regularly

[@YogawithCat]

Good Morning dear Sangeeta! so sorry to read about your Sarvangasana 'adventure'. It's a very tricky pose indeed. Do you have a Yoga chair? Because using one in Sarvangasana when one is feeling sensitive or in need of support is truly healing! As for guilt - banish it immediately. It does not serve you or anyone. ❤️ I know all about guilt because my experience of teacher training was filled with it. And I had to work very hard to not partake with that low vibration so i don't want you to get stuck in that too! The important thing is that you are 'here'. Showing up for yourself. Doing the poses you can when you can. Life is long. The mind/body vehicle goes through ups and downs. The practice can be adapted to our needs. This is Yoga too. Hope this helps! With love and hugs, X Cat 🌟

[@BoomEastMeetsWest]

wonderful!!! thank you so much!!!

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations Lucy Liu! 🌟 Hope to see you in Module B. Thanks so much for your message. 🙏 X Cat 💫

[@louiebrown1]

Cat thank you for your amazing offerings through these classes. Your truly are amazing!! I've spent a week on each class of Module A and look forward to continuing. Could I ask you advice please. I suffered a head & neck injury some years ago and ceased doing Sarvangasana and Sirsana at that time. I have not resumed, but with your expert guidance I felt confident enough to start again. A few days into Class 11, and then more intensely in Class 12 I got a headache, which I suspected was due to Sarvangasana. To explore this, I am now on my 3rd week of Class 12 (practising most days). The 2nd week I skipped all the Sarvangasana poses (the headache dissipated), and this week I recommenced (first day just with knees bent, then with full leg extension the second day). My headache returned and is still with me 2 days later. I have skipped all Sarvangasana poses the last 2 days. I feel with my current situation, this pose is probably not available to me (I have deep internal conflict between my knowing voice that says I should not do it, and my ego which says I can push through! The deep inner knowing must prevail.....) I am committed to continuing to Module B and onwards and would dearly like to receive at least some of the benefits of Sarvangasana . What would you suggest as an alternative to Sarvangasana that I could do during these parts of the classes please?

[@YogawithCat]

Hello dearest Cynthia. Thank you so much for your message and for reaching out with your particular issue. I appreciate you taking the time to explain in detail and yes I agree with your internal voice! Pushing through is not the answer here. However before giving up on Sarvangasana (or offering replacement poses) I would love to know if you have a yoga chair? If not I do advise purchasing one as it is an investment you will never ever ever regret. Furthermore, it may be possible for you to access a restorative and immensely beneficial Sarvangasana using chair, bolster and blankets which will serve you for the rest of your life. 🌟 The same can be said for Sirsasana (which will come in Module B) using 2 chair seats (doesn't have to be yoga chairs) for the shoulders and the head hanging between - free of pressure and strain. But back to Sarvangasana for now. The first step would be to please let me know if you have a chair because if you do then I will make a small 'how to chair Sarvangasana' for you today. If not I will wait until you have ordered it. Meanwhile, a HUGE congratulations for diligently making your way through this course and getting to the final class!! You're graduating!! ☀️❣️🌿 It's fantastic!! Celebrating with you in heart. X Cat

[@louiebrown1]

@@YogawithCat Cat thank you you're incredibly generous

[@terrysteelman55]

Thank you for these classes!!! Much appreciation for all you are doing. I was wondering if I could ask you a question - I have just begun antibiotics for suspected Lyme disease (ugh) and wanted to know if it was safe to do sarvangasana and Vipariti Karani while on the antibiotic. I didn't see anything in any of my B.K.S. Iyengar books that said otherwise. Thanks in advance!

[@YogawithCat]

Hello Terry. Thank you for your message. 🙏 I'm so sorry about the Lyme issue... In answer to your query - VK and Sarvangasana both safe and in fact beneficial for you right now. I would also suggest possible high doses of black seed cumin oil. Life Extension has a good quality one if interested. X Cat 🌷

[@terrysteelman55]

@@YogawithCat Thanks for responding! That's good to know that the asanas are beneficial for me. And I will definitely take a look at the black seed cumin oil. Thanks for the suggestion... I guess working remotely due to the current pandemic gave me more time to spend in the back yard - which in turn caused me to contract Lyme disease LOL

[@DVDPS]

Wow Cat!! Thanks so much for this amazing journey! Today was my 89th consecutive day with you! And tomorrow will be my 10th iteration of the 12th class! (not sure if when I'll feel ready to jump to module B, maybe after a few more days...) and, as usual, each time I learn (or listen 🤭) something new! However, I still haven't figure out two things, and I wonder whether you could help me with these. On the sideways standing postures like virabhadrasana I, Parsvottanasana, etc.. should I aim to get my feet parallel? Or 45º is OK? And the other thing, you've been telling us to turn our elbows upwards during yoga mudrasana in vajrasana... but they keep turning inwards. I try to turn them with my hands, but they turn back as I left them 😅 - should I pay attention somewhere into my shoulders? One more thing I want to share with you. The other day when getting into sarvangasana I saw the morning 🌗 spying me through the window! Imagine my happiness at that moment 🤩🤩 - So, thanks so much for all these lessons and making me wake up early in the morning to start the day full of energy!! (and with the smile of the moon!)

[@YogawithCat]

Awww! That is such a beautiful message rich with moon and sun energy. Really lovely. Thank you. And - the hugest of CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 !!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 What a journey you have travelled!!! 89 consecutive days is truly outstanding!!! As a fellow yogi I am 100% thrilled and honoured to have been part of this unique experience. 🙏 💛 🙏 As for the 2 questions - starting with the elbows first. This is indeed a tricky action as you rightly surmised the source comes from the shoulders. Next time you practice Yoga Mudrasana in Vajrasana, rotate the arms completely outward so that the palms are facing the sky. The inner elbow too. And explore what the shoulder is doing in this action. How they are clearing space around the sides of the neck. How the triceps are rolling. Then try to keep those actions whilst you spiral the forearms in so that the palms face each other. Then explore the action in the shoulder area. What has shifted. Can you access that area with more sensitivity to directionalise the actions? And then finally spiral the forearms in so the palms are on the floor and compare. As for the legs of Vira 1 etc. I'm not sure if I'm totally understanding the question so let me know if I didn't - the front foot is facing straight forwards (the short edge of the mat) and the back foot is turned in 80°. So almost straight forward but not quite. Hope that helps! As for Module B - take your time, possibly enjoying the integration of everything you've learnt with some self-practices? And when you're ready for more, both myself and Module B are ready to welcome you. Meanwhile, the practice space that you diligently carved out for yourself sounds sacred in so many ways. Thank you for sharing some of that precious energy. X Cat 💫

[@DVDPS]

@@YogawithCat Thanks so much Cat!!!! I've tried what you suggested for the elbows and I can see now that something is happening on my shoulders and neck. I know now what I need to aim for. Like all the other postures, at first, feels weird, but I know eventually it will feel good. Hopefully, little by little I will learn to "activate" the right mucles ;) You understood perfectly my other question about the feet! That small angle is difficult to appreciate from my small screen. It's a relief to know they don't need to be parallel, it was not easy for me to do so with my back foot 😅. Yesterday I was with a bit of migraine, and I was tempted to don't practice, but my body push me to do it and... It felt great, even the jumps (which at first I was scared that my brain was going to resonate inside 🤯, but it didn't!). Have a wonderful day! and thanks for being there waiting for me on module B 😁

[@YogawithCat]

ps - on days when you feel 'not so well' like the recent migraine that you had - a practice enables prana to flow - decongesting in every sense of the word, and ultimately inviting positivity into the system. However, one can always step out rather than jump. Or do half poses (using blocks or a chair) if and when needed. The energy still circulates beautifully! Hope your weekend is beautiful. 🌟

[@DVDPS]

@@YogawithCat Oooh! I had missed this comment! Thanks so much!! I am feeling so energetic with the pracites! and I promise I will do half poses if my head is exploiting 😉 I have also... wait, that should go in a different place ⏳

[@tal1085]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@YogawithCat]

Thanks Tal. Congratulations!!!! Course B next! X Cat 🌟

[@fizatumer2377]

Hello, Salam Cat, thank you for such a detailed progession course. I am just done with week 12 this week and now want to know if you could link up some videos I can do before I start module B, especially if you have anything for shoulder rotation externally. Thank you

[@YogawithCat]

Congratulations Fiza!!!! Excellent work!!!! 🙌 🌟 👏 I hope that you are feeling a sense of accomplishment! 💛 💖 As for classes I suggest that you browse through the Beginner and Intermediate playlists. In the Intermediate playlist avoid anything that is Int. & Adv. and focus on everything that has Beg.& Int. in the title. (Since Intermediate is a wide range this is the best way to ascertain what is correct for you) I also recommend that you keep practicing Class 12 of the Module without my accompaniment. This will really help you to learn in a deep deep way. Let me know how you go. I'll be waiting to hear from you! 🙏 Cat ps - shoulder class being posted in a couple of weeks. Perfect! Keep an eye out for it.

[@fizatumer2377]

@@YogawithCat Oh wow! I’m honoured and kind of few star struck that you replied to me!! Thank you! Yes I was being lazy when I posted the comment, the next day I debated to do another week of class 12 or do a new video that’s when I found the beginner playlist! Thank you so much for the list I’ve already done two classes from the list and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Thank you for encouraging me to try to do class 12 without you but that won’t be fun! Haha I love doing yoga with you, I started in November 22 I think and been doing your classes every week 3,4 times! I’m generally a grumpy early riser but I look forward to the class every morning. Glad to have found you! Thanks, Salam!

[@YogawithCat]

@@fizatumer2377 So very happy to read your message. Keep up the great work and keep saying hello! ✨

[@robertoignacio2245]

Thank you so much!Cat

[@YogawithCat]

Roberto!! Yay!! Congrats!! Class 12!!! That is truly awesome. You did it. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ No small thing to get through a course that you're doing at home. Keeping the self-motivation levels high is hard work. I'm so happy to be celebrating this with you and hope that, when you feel ready, you'll continue into the next modules. Most importantly I hope it's been useful and healthy and foundational for you in your present and future living. Big Bravo Hugs 🤗 🌸☀️ X Cat

[@afsanakhan9592]

lots of love and blessing to u cat and to your daughter❤ started with last class of this module and loving it.... took break coz of moon cycle but got chance to practice your new vedio for moon cycle and cant thank you enough for that ❤💖 cat i had one que regarding my mom ... she is 54 year old and facing lot of digestive issues and when we did her test endoscopy the report says lax ge junction (gastroesophageol) cos of which she feels heavy on her chest and no hunger and discomfort all the time 😔 breathless too. i wanted to help her through yoga coz i have seen so many changes in my health after doing your vedios so i have trust for her too... but as she have not done any exercises in her life so m not sure how can i start with her? if u can please suggest few asanas which are easy for her plus coforting and helps in recovery to... as per my search it looks like posture problem as she leans forward too much and her muscles have become loose . Thanks and love ❤

[@YogawithCat]

Good Morning dear Afsana. What a beautiful idea to help your mom. ❤️ She will definitely benefit so much from starting a practice and you will also benefit from helping. As you correctly pointed out - because she hasn't ever exercised and because of posture and health issues the entry must be very very gentle. And I have something that I think will be just perfect for her. 🌟 A 5 day Pure Beginners Course that I'm going to be sharing next week so the timing is perfect! It is called Beginners Yoga for Lower Back but don't worry about the title because I could also have called it Beginners Yoga to Help Everything! It's very accessible because the classes are only 30 min. long and there is a different practice for each day of the week. Your mother can start next week and practice it over and over again for at least a month. Once she starts make sure to message me about her journey - things that are very hard, things that are easy, how she feels it etc. and we can take it from there. The first one will come out on Monday 21st. Look forward to reading about her experience and helping you to help her! With love, X Cat 🐈 💫

[@monikakozma1566]

Thank you! 😁❤🙏🏻

[@YogawithCat]

With love from the snow peaks Monika. Hope you're well and happy 💕⚡️ x me

[@paradise3938]

Hello again Cat. This is Shirley from South Africa. Here I am 12 weeks into Module A and so enjoying the final class of this module - what a magnificent journey it has been. I practice each class 6 days a week and can’t emphasise how much I enjoy meeting you on the mat each day - thank you from the bottom of my heart 😁 Just a quick question. When I practice Prasarita Padottanasana I feel an uncomfortable sensation on the outside of my left foot at the ankle area when I take my hands back to align with the feet. I have my toes in and heels out, have tried widening my stance and narrowing my stance but the sensation persists. Do you have any idea on what I am doing to cause this discomfort? I so love this pose but find myself gritting my teeth to get through it 😬 Look forward to starting module B with you next week, I’m so excited 🤗 Namaste 🧘🏼‍♀️

[@YogawithCat]

Shirley!! How great to hear from you! On the last class!! Well done!!! That is such a show of commitment and you deserve a celebration!! As for the outer left ankle, it sounds like you might be over lifting the inner arch/inner ankle? From your description the 'basic alignments' are correct so to detangle the issue you'll need to go deeper into the foot and ankle. A couple of questions: have you ever had an ankle/foot injury (past injuries often resurface as we start working through them) and - do you feel pain in this area in any of the other poses? We'll figure this out!!! ☀ X Cat

[@paradise3938]

Hi Cat, no prior injury to the foot and I do not feel it in any other pose. I will try to figure it out when I do yoga today and pay attention to lifting the inner arch. I will let you know the result 😊Sx

[@YogawithCat]

@@paradise3938 Yes please do Shirley! You could always get someone to take a few photos of your foot in posture and out of posture. Then email to me so I can have a close up!

[@paradise3938]

I think I have it figured out 🤞🏻 I had my yoga mat on a thick rug (only because the floor is tiled) and I think this resulted in my weight transferring more into the outer heel in the pose. I have now moved my mat off the rug and onto the floor and felt a better transfer of weight in both feet with no discomfort. Interesting analysis but let’s see how it goes this week. Ill email some pics if the problem returns 😊

[@YogawithCat]

@@paradise3938 ok. That sounds very possible Shirley! I'll wait to hear more. Thanks for letting me know!

[@jessied3251]

Thank you

[@YogawithCat]

Fantastic Jessie!! ✨♠️✨ X Cat

[@nooffence1976]

Hi , can you please show asanas for correction of Diastasis Recti

[@YogawithCat]

Hello Priya and thank you for your message. I would love to help but DR can be a sensitive issue and may be best with hands on guidance.... If you have the chance to give me a little more details that would be great. Also - Have you been following this Course from the beginning? If so - how did the abdominal section feel for you? With light, Cat 💫

[@nooffence1976]

@@YogawithCat I am following you. I really love your sessions. The only problem was my stomach wasn't reducing much, like the rest of my body. Though am not a heavy bodied person. But my stomach was the one protruding . Then I read about diastasis Recti which happens after pregnancy. I started to work out on the same, now I see changes in my stomach. So wanted to know if you can show exercise that would help me with it along with my other body parts. Here currently am just exercising my stomach and trying to get it in form. Hope you can show some wonderful exercises keeping in mind the stomach reduction . Thank you so much Cat. Love Priya

[@YogawithCat]

Hello dear Priya - the 'Universe' guided me today and I found old chats that I wasn't aware of.... until now. Apologies! Diastasis Recti is of course very sensitive but it can be greatly improved. And 100% - the regular practice of Asanas will help. Especially if and when you apply the conscious lifting of the organs in each pose. I am putting my e mail here so that we can discuss more privately if desired. [e-mail]. And here is a link to a class that deal with organ health: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XCgKCor9Kbj7M Furthermore I would be delighted to make a special one just for you if you are interested. With love, X Cat 🕉🌼💕