Testimonials
“It was through Cat’s teachings, her wisdom, patience and experience that I had the courage to step into the unknown territory of my own energy. What I discovered was my own self, that had been waiting patiently for decades and I finally understood that our own soul, trust and faith shape our life much more than intellectual knowledge. Everything is inside, as written in so many books before, and once we know the way within and learn to listen, then we are in our true power and can change ourselves and the world. This experience cannot be made through reading or intellectual understanding, but only by doing it yourself. It took courage, but along the way I had a wonderful, wise and patient teacher who was helping me without solving my issues, but letting me experience myself. For this I am deeply grateful and I can wholeheartedly recommend Cat as a teacher, trainer and healer. She is smart, funny, talkative, wise, sensitive and caring and she knows what she is talking about, because she experienced things herself, as all great healers did. My heartfelt thanks to Cat for leading me to the most beautiful discovery of my life!“
— Elisabeth S., Austria, 2021
“Having been confronted with the superficiality of the many bendy yoga gurus at the usual yoga centres, I was greatly relieved to meet Cat. Clearly very talented in her art but without any of the pretentiousness of the previous teachers I’d met. I immediately warmed to her authenticity, humour and as you say her ability to go all in and live right at the edge. Her writing is a joy and and as you say you feel that she doesn't hold anything back keeping it as real as you can get. She’s awesome!”
— Georgina L., Wales, 2017
“After every online mentoring session I have had with Cat I feel such a sense of purpose and clarity that lasts well into the weeks that follow. Through conversation, coaching and energy work Cat has this incredible skill of seeing people exactly as they are needing to be seen. I find working with her online as magical, useful and healing as I do in real life! She helps me come back to me and I am deeply thankful for her guidance in this way.”
— Rosie, Yoga teacher, Portugal & UK, 2022
“What makes her great are, among other attributes, her keen listening skills, her deep empathy and compassion, and her honest but gentle feedback and prodding to get me to tap into my own inner resources in order to move forward. Her concentrated energy healing work is palpable at a physical distance with her in Bali and me in Oregon. She is a skilled, highly trained, and dedicated professional. She walks her talk and is a great model of fitness and holistic health. If you have the chance to work with Cat, whether it be for yoga, eating disorders, energy healing, or personal counseling, you will likely feel as lucky as I do. Thank you, Cat, for being on this earth at this time.”
— CJ, Oregon, 2021
“Cat is a unique teacher, healer and human who is powerful in the most delicate way. I am beyond grateful for the work I have been doing with Cat these past years, both in-person and online private sessions. From day one with Cat, I felt this immense trust for her. She holds such a loving, warm and authentic space with lots of respect and integrity, and I love her ability to put words on what seemingly is unexplainable. My online sessions with Cat have helped me to ground in even more and get a bird’s perspective of my life. Everything just feels easier and I can physically feel a difference in my body. But what I love the most with working with Cat is that nothing is weird. All is welcome. This life perspective has helped me to accept myself on a deeper level, and for that I am truly grateful.”
— Sophia, Sweden, 2020
“It’s truly beyond words to describe all the amazing work Cat and I have done together. Cat’s ability to help me with any situation I find myself in, any emotion that has surfaced, any amount of unhelpful thought patterns I may be trapped in, is absolutely unparalleled. Cat’s commitment to me and my growth has equaled my commitment to myself every step of the way. I couldn't ask for a better partner to help me in my journey!”
— Erin, Yoga teacher, Canada, 2020
“Cat has assisted in my growth and understanding of the life for over seven years now. From the very beginning I deeply trusted Cat's ability to hold profound space for me. Cat holds such a nurturing space to be vulnerable and I trust her on a level that is very comforting to step back into when needing some extra support. From personal sessions to diving deep into trainings I have had such deep life learnings. The easiest way to express working with her is “Life school”. Cat lives her Yoga. She has superpowers for sure. Some that I feel are: Her ability to understand the layers of the body system without needing to always put words to them. Her sensitivity, to never push when something is not ready to be unlocked. Her ability to help assist in moving trauma from the body. Her mind and body reading magic powers. Her offerings are of the highest quality, decades of teachings and rigorous learning come through her when she is holding space, and along with this comes a whole lot of playful and refreshingly authentic moments. I learn how to be accountable for my own self. My body and processes. I always leave a session feeling empowered and excited to apply what I have learnt alongside her, ready to take it out to the world.”
— Jamie, School Principal, Bali, 2024
“Cat is such a powerful and gifted healer. It is hard to put into words the gratitude I feel, having experienced such a deep shift in my life - dealing with karmic and family issues to limiting beliefs and fears I held within me - unlike any other treatment I have experienced thus far. She also has such a loving and authentic presence that it was really easy to build a really trusting relationship with her and had me come back to work with her on a regular basis.”
— Susanne S., Austria, 2021
“Cat Kabira lives her message through her amazing life. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to learn with her over the years. To go to Cat’s class is to be taken to your very core. Sometimes you don't like what you find there but, with presence and compassion, Cat holds the kind of space where true growth and healing can occur. Her ability to stay with the intensity, without moving to change it, makes her stand out from the rest.”
— Chris S., Psychologist, Astrologer, Craniosacral Therapist, 2024
“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!!! Cat has an amazing gift to “read” people and this is a valuable tool that she uses in her classes. She keeps it REAL.”
— Kim P., Canada, 2011
“My journey with Cat started before I met her, you see, I was searching… Following a shocking and painful divorce, I set out on a trek across Australia. I spent three months testing out various yoga studios, trying to find “my teacher.” After three months of countless classes and amazing teachers, I was still looking for “the one.” I left Australia and made way for Bali, where I took two amazing classes at the Yoga Barn in Ubud. Still looking. Then I took Cat’s class. She was raw and powerful, deep and gentle, so incredibly knowledgeable and curious. The one. The one that would take me two years to get back to her and finally complete my foundations training. The one that would help guide me in the most gentle and powerful way to my inner force and teach me how to sit with it, play with it, control it, and use it to help teach others to do the same. I can assure you that Cat’s training is like no other - and her students aren't either. So if you're looking for a training that TRULY is transformational, life-changing, and something you will continue for years to say “that was the best thing I have ever done for myself,” she’s the one. Cat’s ability to hold space to allow you to become your best self is a gift that you'll walk in feeling that she must be a superwoman and somehow also leave the training feeling that you too are a superwoman if you just show up and do the work. If you are ready, LEAP.”
— Bri, Photographer, Hawaii, 2016
“Cat's Foundation Teacher Training ended up being so much more than just a qualification. Her ability to gently encourage her students (mostly without words) to face the parts of themselves that need facing, no matter how difficult, was both shocking and inspiring. I felt centred and supported with Cat guiding us through. She has a knack for making sure her students don't feel pressured to 'get something right' and instead creates space for exploration. The experience was eye-opening, difficult, rewarding, filled with warmth.”
— Lou I., Australia, 2018
“Cat is an inspirational teacher who teaches from a present and loving space. Her experience teaching and practicing yoga is observable in every action she does and word she says. She is an incredibly caring, empathic and talented individual and I believe anyone is privileged to be in her presence.”
— Stephanie W., Yoga Instructor, Australia., 2015
“I have been a practitioner 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, emotionally 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 knowledgeable, 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 E., Yoga Instructor, San Francisco, 2008
“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 M., Professor, Boston, 2006
“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 innate 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 throughout the many changes in my life. Cat is the real deal, a kind loving spirit.”
— Laurie B., Yoga instructor, Boston, 2005
“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 and 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 C., Australia., 2009
“Cat is the real deal. I have been a yoga student of Cat’s for over a year now and also a bodywork client. In that time, I have found that Cat has a deep commitment to supporting her clients in being authentic, in cultivating their inner strength, and in getting free of their old crap!. She brings passion, dedication, compassion, intuition, humor, and honesty to her teaching and models a deep commitment to being conscious and kind to oneself during yoga while also pushing oneself to bring out one’s best. Her yoga abdominal work is legendary!”
— Arnie K., Boston, 2011
“Not only is Cat incredibly deep as a healer, but also she works beyond the mere physical and enters the energetic realm. ...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.”
— Caitryn McC., Yoga instructor, Boston, 2006