Unroll the Mat

I am so excited to share that I am leading a 40 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Pure Yoga Ottawa this fall and I would love to have you join me!

Whether you are a dedicated yin student who wants to understand the practice on a deeper level or a certified teacher looking to expand what you offer, this training is for you.

Over five days, we will cover the foundations of yin yoga from an anatomical perspective, through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.

We will work through sequencing, cueing, props, modifications and how to create a practice that actually meets people where they are.

You do not need to want to teach to attend.

You just need to love yin. 🙏

📅 October 16 to November 1, 2026
📍 Pure Yoga Centretown, 359 Bank St, Ottawa
💰 Early bird rate $972 plus HST until September 1

Spots are limited.
Full details can be found at: pureyogaottawa.com/trainings

July is my favorite time to start something new.

Not because life suddenly gets less busy.

But because summer reminds us what it feels like to slow down.

Longer days. Warm evenings. A little more space to breathe.

And that's where yoga begins.

Not with complicated poses.
Not with touching your toes.
Not with being "good" at yoga.

It starts with your breath.

When your breath is rushed, stress tends to follow.

When your breath slows down, your nervous system gets the message that you're safe, grounded, and present.

That's why one of the first things we focus on in class isn't flexibility. It's breathing.

And it's often the thing students notice the biggest difference in.

✨ Better sleep
✨ Less tension in the body
✨ More patience during stressful moments
✨ Feeling present enough to actually enjoy summer

If you've been waiting for the right time to try yoga, this might be it.

No experience needed.
No flexibility required.
Just show up as you are.

Interested in joining a class in Ottawa this summer?

Check the link in my bio for this month's schedule.

I'd love to see you on the mat 💚

Community gets talked about a lot in the wellness world.

But I think real community is equally louder AND quieter than the chatter we hear.

It's remembering someone's name after their first class and making sure they feel seen the next time they walk in.

It's the conversations that happen after everyone has rolled up their mats; the ones nobody planned but nobody wants to end.

It's showing up together on a hillside for a hike and a practice, breathing in the same fresh air, laughing at the same wobbly warrior pose.

It's gathering at City of Om with strangers who leave feeling like anything but.

That's what I've watched happen again and again over the years.

People come for the yoga. They stay for each other.

If you've been looking for a place where you're genuinely known — not just a name on a booking list — there's a spot here for you.

🔗 Link in bio to explore classes and upcoming retreats.
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We're halfway through my current Livestream series, but did you know you can drop in to a single virtual session any time!?

Mondays 8:15PM Yin Unwind + Yoga Nidra
Tuesdays 12PM Yoga Mobility Flow
Thursdays 7:30AM Yogalates

Classes run until July 30th.

head to the link in bio and register for your class of choice today!
I'd love to see you on the mat.

https://unrollthemat.ca/products/dropin

It feels crazy to be talking about October retreats already, but we're just a few months out and my Back to Balance retreat in the Outaouais ALWAYS sells out!

“This weekend away was a soul-pleasing balance of movement and peacefulness. The setting of Ripon, Quebec is pure magic, and Cat’s thoughtful and caring attention to detail created a perfect respite from the hustle-bustle of “real” life.”
— Nicole G.

Starting at just $879 for 3 days and 2 nights, this can't-miss retreat will leave you feeling steadier, clearer, and more balanced, filled up in a way that lasts well beyond the weekend. 🍂

Learn more and save your spot today at the link in bio.
https://unrollthemat.ca/b2b

"I'll go on a retreat when life settles down."

Sound familiar?

I've heard it from so many people, and honestly, I've felt it myself. We wait for the perfect window. The clear calendar. The moment when everything finally feels manageable enough to pause.

But that moment has a way of never quite arriving.

What I've seen again and again is that retreats don't ask you to arrive already rested. They meet you exactly where you are: busy, overwhelmed, a little frayed at the edges, and give you space to breathe again.

That's what it's there for. 💚

If you've been thinking about it, take a look at what's coming up.

One of them might just be the one you've been waiting for. 🔗 Link in bio.

https://unrollthemat.ca/retreat