Unroll the Mat offers fun yoga classes and events, yoga training and beautiful retreats ~ Cat Doyle
09/03/2026
Every yoga class has them… 😂🧘♀️
But honestly? I love them all. 🤍
Yoga isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up exactly as you are.
Thank you to everyone who steps onto the mat, brings their energy, and makes this community so special.
Which one are you?
If you've been waiting for a sign to book a retreat… this is it. 😉
Girl math says the earlier you book, the longer you have to forget about paying for it.
So by the time your retreat rolls around, all you’ll remember is the yoga, the good food, the fresh air, and how good it feels to have a weekend (or week!) away from your usual routine.
Basically, it’s free.
Here’s what’s coming up:
✨ Back to Balance — October 2–4, 2026
✨ Reading & Yoga Retreat — November 20–22, 2026
✨ Yoga & Snowshoe Retreat — February 5–7, 2027
✨ Peru — March 5–11, 2027
✨ Morocco — April 11–17, 2027
✨ Southern Italy — October 23–29, 2027
Whether you’re craving a cozy weekend close to home or an adventure somewhere completely new, there’s a retreat waiting for you.
Link in bio to explore the upcoming retreats and find your next escape.
Just the simple things😉
08/27/2026
There's something grounding about unrolling your mat somewhere new.
Every place has a different energy.
Different sounds.
Different views.
But the practice always has a way of making anywhere feel a little more like home.
One of my favourite parts of travelling is finding a quiet corner, taking a deep breath, and moving my body, whether that's on a beach, in the mountains, or on a hotel balcony.
The scenery changes.
The practice doesn't.
Where's the most memorable place you've ever practiced yoga?
Touch can be one of the most powerful tools we have as movement teachers, but only when it's offered with intention, clarity, and consent.
In Teaching Through Touch, we'll explore how to offer hands-on assists that help students feel safe, supported, and seen.
Through guided practice and real-time feedback, you'll build the confidence to know when to use touch, when not to, and how to adapt your approach for different bodies.
Whether you're new to teaching or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with practical tools you can bring into your classes right away.
🗓️ Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 The Mat Lab Glebe, Ottawa
Reserve your spot through the link in bio.
08/22/2026
A yoga retreat is so much more than a getaway.
It’s the feeling of arriving somewhere new and knowing every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
From the people you’ll share the experience with, to the places you’ll explore, to the moments you’ll have to slow down and reconnect.
At Unroll the Mat, our retreats are designed to create meaningful experiences that go beyond the mat.
Small groups, intentional destinations, nourishing food, mindful travel, and the space to truly be present.
Because the best journeys aren’t just about where you go…
they’re about how you feel when you’re there.
Ready to unroll your mat somewhere new? I would love for you to join us!
https://unrollthemat.ca/retreat
Yin asks us to slow down.
To listen.
To soften.
If you've experienced the power of yin yoga in your own practice, maybe it's time to explore it more deeply.
I'm so excited to be leading a 40-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training this fall in partnership with Pure Yoga Ottawa.
Whether you're a yoga teacher looking to expand your offerings, a dedicated yin student wanting to deepen your understanding, or simply someone who loves this practice, this training is for you.
Together, we'll explore anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, sequencing, cueing, props, and the art of holding space—giving you the confidence to integrate yin with intention and understanding.
You don't have to want to teach.
You just have to love yin. 🤍
📅 October 16 – November 1, 2026
📍 Pure Yoga Centretown, Ottawa
✨ Early bird pricing available until September 1.
Spots are limited.
We'd love to have you join us.
Link in bio to learn more and register.
08/17/2026
As movement teachers, our hands can offer support, guidance, and reassurance, but the most meaningful assists come from a place of awareness, respect, and trust.
In Teaching Through Touch, we’ll explore how to approach hands-on assists with more confidence and intention, including:
• Creating a sense of safety and connection
• Understanding when touch is appropriate (and when it isn’t)
• Supporting different bodies and individual needs
• Moving beyond “adjusting” and toward truly connecting
This workshop is about building the skills and awareness to make touch feel authentic, thoughtful, and supportive for both teacher and student.
📍 The Mat Lab Glebe
🗓 September 20
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM
Reserve your spot through the link in bio.
A weekend designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to what truly nourishes you.
Join us for Back to Balance, a fall yoga and hiking retreat created to bring together movement, mindfulness, nature, and meaningful connection.
Your weekend will include:
• 4 curated yoga classes, including energizing flows and restorative yin
• Meditation, breathwork, and journaling practices
• Guided hikes through private trails
• Nourishing vegetarian meals
• Sauna sessions and time to rest
• Group connection and workshop experiences
• Space to slow down, reflect, and simply be
Weekend itinerary:
Friday~
Arrival and check-in
Opening circle
Dinner
Yin yoga and yoga nidra
Moon gazing by the outdoor fire
Saturday~
Morning meditation and journaling
Breakfast in silence
Mobility and flow yoga
Guided hike
Lunch and free time
Restorative yin and aromatherapy
Dinner and evening workshop
Sunday~
Morning meditation and journaling
Breakfast
Group hike
Sauna session
Slow flow yoga
Closing lunch and departure
A weekend to step away from the noise and create space for yourself.
Back to Balance Yoga & Hiking Retreat
October 2–4, 2026
Centre de Vie, Quebec
08/13/2026
A conversation after class stopped me in my tracks the other day.
I mentioned that my Yin Yoga Teacher Training was coming up, and one of my students stayed behind to chat.
She told me she'd love to take the training, but it wasn't in the budget right now.
Then she shared something that surprised me.
She was already teaching Yin Yoga.
When I asked where she'd done her Yin training, she said she hadn't.
She'd completed her 200-hour teacher training, but no specialized Yin training.
That moment reminded me why this work matters.
A 200-hour yoga teacher training gives you an incredible foundation. But Yin is its own practice.
It isn't simply "holding poses for longer."
It's understanding functional anatomy over aesthetic alignment.
It's knowing how to work with different bodies safely.
It's learning the purpose behind long holds, appropriate variations, the role of fascia, nervous system regulation, and the subtle art of creating a meaningful Yin experience.
These are nuances that deserve dedicated study.
That's why I believe continuing education isn't about collecting certifications.
It's about serving your students with greater knowledge, confidence, and care.
If you're teaching Yin (or hope to), your students deserve more than good intentions.
They deserve a teacher who understands the practice deeply.
That's exactly why I created this training.
✨ Learn the nuances.
✨ Build confidence.
✨ Teach Yin with purpose.
Enrollment for my October Yin Yoga Teacher Training is now open.
If you've been thinking about deepening your practice or your teaching, I'd love to have you there.