The Journey from Condé to Sangyé

From the fashion floors of Condé Nast in New York to the wooden floors of Sangyé Yoga School, cat had officially traded in her Manolo Blahniks for a more 'grounded' approach to life
...in bare feet. 

cat is originally from New York City and has been calling London home since spring 2004. She feels very privileged and grateful to have been involved with the previous incarnation of Sangyé Yoga School (Jivamukti Yoga London) since its inception and manifestation in 2005. With sincere love and admiration, she thanks Manizeh and Danny Rimer for always seeing the best in her. She convinced them to give her a “job” to help run the studio but they kindly encouraged her to serve in a greater capacity.

At the end of the day, simply an ordinary yoga teacher who happened to pick up some titles along the way: Advanced Certified (Jivamukti), SYT (Senior Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance UK) and Co-Director of SYS alongside her husband Phil.  

LOVE & GRATITUDE: the husband/teacher phil, the parents, the ones who walked this path before, the students & the notorious biggie smalls…lastly, this precious human existence for the potential it holds.


Schedule


2017 upcoming dates away from london:

august:
3-6: eskdalemuir, scotland (kagyu samye ling) retreat
(also not teaching monday 10am 7th aug)

18-19: stavanger, norway - workshops

23-29: nyc - personal time

september:
20-24: santorini, greece (rocabella resort) retreat

october:
5&6: paris, france - workshops

november:
3-13: nicaragua, central america (morgan's rock) retreat (6th-11th)

cat's london class schedule
Date Location class details

4th – 15th January 2017

bodhgaya, india

​personal time/study

teachings and kalachakra initiation with his holiness the dalai lama

28th January 2017

oxford, uk

yoga venue

2.5 hour workshop
http://yogavenue.co.uk/
more details to follow!

25th – 26th February 2017

hokkaido, japan

public workshops: niseko

more information to follow!

7th – 9th April 2017

moscow, russia

nym yoga

workshops
http://www.nymyoga.com/studio/events/291/

19th – 21st April 2017

helsinki, finland

studio yin

studio yin: evening workshops & morning class
www.studioyin.com/ 

1st – 6th May 2017

paro & thimpu, bhutan

travel & yoga retreat w/cat & phil

see retreats page for details.

THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULL TO CAPACITY.
please email if you wish to be added to a wait list.

19th – 20th May 2017

zurich, switzerland

yogalives & swiss yoga conference

yogalives - weekend workshops/intensive
http://www.yogalives.ch/
workshop info here
swiss yoga conference - class
saturday 20 10-11:30am
https://www.facebook.com/swiss...
class info here

9th – 10th June 2017

frankfurt, germany

private yoga institute

private yoga institute: 2 hour classes on friday evening and saturday afternoon.
limited space...book ahead!
www.private-yoga-frankfurt.de/yoga-in-frankfurt.html

11th June 2017

stuttgart, germany

moveo respiro

2.5 hour workshop - more details to follow.
https://wohlfuehlbereich.de/de/yoga

21st – 25th June 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 1st module

9am-6pm

30th June 2017

chesire, widnes - uk

the yoga bank

3 hour workshop 5:30-8:30pm
http://www.theyogabank.co.uk/

8th July 2017

birmingham, uk

yoga sweat birmingham

workshop - more details to follow
http://www.yogasweat.com/

14th – 16th July 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 2nd module

9am-6pm

3rd – 6th August 2017

eskdalemuir, scotland

4th samye ling: meditation and yoga retreat/3rd module sangyé tt

THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULL TO INTENDED CAPACITY

3-6 august - (4 days & 3 nights)

eskdalemuir, scotland

4TH MEDITATION & YOGA INTENSIVE RETREAT with cat & phil
BOOK EARLY - THIS RETREAT WAS FULL TO SET CAPACITY IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
3rd module: sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017
kagyu samye ling monastery
booking form - here
flyer front - here
flyer back - here
http://www.samyeling.org/about/
each participant must book their own accommodations directly with samye ling
but also confirm space with cat via booking form/deposit or payment.
http://www.samyeling.org/webbooking
FB updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1715859365333556/

19th – 20th August 2017

stavanger, norway

atha yoga

workshops...more details to follow.

for information: http://www.athayoga.no/worksho...

23rd – 28th August 2017

personal time away

1st – 3rd September 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 4th module

15th – 17th September 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 5th module

20th – 24th September 2017

santorini (thira), greece

5th santorini sunsets & yoga retreat

20-24 september (5 days & 4 nights)
santorini (thira), greece 

5TH SUNSETS & YOGA RETREAT
ALWAYS FULL TO CAPACITY EARLY ON...book in advance.
5 days/4nights: rocabella santorini - deluxe suites and spa
booking form here
flyer front here/coming soon!
flyer back here/coming soon!
www.rocabella-hotel-santorini.com/en/home

5th – 6th October 2017

paris, france

yoga village

evening workshops...more info to follow!
http://yogavillage.fr/ateliers...

13th – 15th October 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 6th module

25th – 29th October 2017

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017: 7th/FINAL module

6th – 11th November 2017

nicaragua, central america

sun, surf & yoga retreat w/cat & phil

it's happening...lush! http://www.morgansrock.com/the...

this retreat (all payments/bookings) will be handled by ximena - founder/director of buen karma yoga in managua, nicaragua

booking form: here
front of flyer: here
back of flyer: here

further questions:
[email protected]
http://www.buenkarma.net

26th November 2017

brighton, uk

brighton workshop

what is SANGYÉ?
workshop hosted by sangyé yoga teachers - brighton syndicate - sam roy and susie law.
the loft at little dippers - 42 upper gardner street BN1 4AN brighton and hove
3:30pm-6pm
£30 before 26 september - early bird and while space available.
limited capacity.
contact: [email protected] and/or [email protected]

10th December 2017

cheltenham, uk

lecture & workshop - tbc

...more information to follow...

24th December 2017 – 4th January 2018

sydney, australia

jivamukti yoga sydney

it's finally happening...
sangyé yoga school: workshops & classes at jivamukti yoga sydney
more information to follow!
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com.au/

2nd – 3rd February 2018

preston, uk

weekend workshops (closed to public)

more information to follow...

23rd – 25th February 2018

hokkaido, japan

niseko classes & workshops

classes/worskhops. more information to follow...

4th – 11th March 2018

siem reap, cambodia

9th ANNUAL ANGKOR WAT retreat w/ yogeswari & cat

please go to RETREATS listing for booking form
http://www.angkorvillageresort...

4th – 6th April 2018

helsinki, finland

studio yin workshops + class

weekday evening workshops + class
possible weekend lapland snow retreat: 7-9 april 2018
stay tuned...more information to follow!
http://www.studioyin.com/

30th April 2018 – 5th May 2018

paro and thimpu, bhutan

2nd bhutan retreat: exploration and bit of yoga

EARLY BIRD: £2300 if paid in full by 30 OCTOBER
still interested? drop me an email for the booking form: [email protected]
this retreat was more than full to capacity early on from announcement.
requirements for this "high value, low impact retreat":
easy going and plays well with others:)

25th – 26th May 2018

zurich, switzerland

yogalives workshops/SYC - tbc

...more information to follow...

8th – 13th June 2018

moscow & st petersburg

nym yoga workshops + st petersburg - tbc

more information to follow...

15th – 15th July 2018

amsterdam, netherlands

thrive yoga workshop(s)

more information to follow....

9th – 12th August 2018

eskdalemuir, scotland

5th kagyu samye ling retreat - tbc

...more information to follow...

email to register interest: [email protected]

16th – 16th September 2018

stuttgart, germany

moveorespiro workshops

workshops...more details to follow!

sangyé yoga school
teacher training 2017
with Cat Alip-Douglas

This training is for students who wish to deepen their understanding of the yoga practice in a closely mentored 5+ months program. The training is suitable for those who are looking to transition into the role of a teacher, as well as those who may wish to simply deepen their own practice.

This 200hr (300+hr with independent study required) course presents a foundation in yoga principles with a strong emphasis on vinyasa.  Trainees are expected to maintain a daily meditation and a consistent (5/6 days a week) asana practice during their training. A set sequence will be provided at the start of the training and students will be encouraged to self-practice this sequence. Developing a self-practice, identifying and overcoming challenges are an important step in the student’s ability to teach.

The course will include the following areas of study:

  • Asana, bandha, drishti
  • Applied anatomy
  • Mechanics of fundamental assists
  • Philosophy
  • Meditation
  • Teaching methodology
  • Ethics (yama/niyama)

COURSE SCHEDULE

The course will run over a period of 5 months, beginning June 21st & ending October 29th. Pre-course work provided on/around May 1st as preparation and to be completed for modules.  

Sangyé Yoga School: Awakening Student Foundation Teacher Training 2017 - Schedule

1st: June 21-25
2nd: July 14-16
3rd: August 3-6 Samye Ling Retreat/Meditation Intensive
4th: September 1-3
5th: September 15-17
6th: October 13-15
7th: October 25-29
Finish Date: October 29th

COURSE LOCATION

All dates will be held at Sangyé Yoga School, 300 Kensal Rd, London, W10 5BE
– with the exception of the dates August 3rd-6th which will be held at Samye Ling, Eskdalemuir, near Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Fore more information on the Teacher Training Programme, please click here. 

Retreats

...inward and outward exploration...

Date Location Retreat details

1st – 6th May 2017

paro and thimpu, bhutan

paro & thimpu, bhutan: sights of a liftetime and a bit of yoga retreat with cat & phil

THIS RETREAT IS MORE THAN FULL!
1-6 may (6 days & 5 nights)
paro & thimphu, bhutan
1ST BHUTAN: SIGHTS OF A LIFETIME & A BIT OF YOGA RETREAT with cat & phil
limited capacity (more than half of spaces already reserved)
booking form - please email: [email protected]
flyer front here
flyer back here
http://kingdomofbhutan.com/
FB updates:https://www.facebook.com/events/313754055633006/

3rd – 6th August 2017

kagyu samye ling monastery - eskdalemuir, scotland

4th samye ling: meditation and yoga intensive retreat with cat & phil

THIS RETREAT IS FULL TO INTENDED CAPACITY

3-6 august - (4 days & 3 nights)
eskdalemuir, scotland
4TH MEDITATION & YOGA INTENSIVE RETREAT with cat & phil
3rd module: sangyé yoga school teacher training 2017
4 days/3nights: kagyu samye ling monastery 
booking form - here
flyer front - here
flyer back - here
http://www.samyeling.org/about/
each participant must book their own accommodations directly with samye ling suggestion for modern single rooms: retreat house http://www.samyeling.org/webbooking
FB updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1715859365333556/

20th – 24th September 2017

santorini (thira), greece

5th santorini, greece: sunsets and yoga retreat with cat & phil

THIS RETREAT ALWAYS GETS FULL TO CAPACITY EARLY ON...book in advance.
20-24 september (5 days & 4 nights)
santorini (thira), greece 
5TH EDITION
5 days/4nights: rocabella santorini - deluxe suites and spa
booking form here
flyer front here/coming soon!
flyer back here/coming soon!
www.rocabella-hotel-santorini.com/en/home

6th – 11th November 2017

nicaragua - central america

nicaragua retreat with cat & phil

it's happening...lush! http://www.morgansrock.com/the...

this retreat (all payments/bookings) will be handled by ximena - founder/director of buen karma yoga in managua, nicaragua

booking form here
front of flyer here
back of flyer here

further questions: [email protected] http://www.buenkarma.net

or [email protected]

4th – 11th March 2018

siem reap/angkor wat, cambodia

9th angkor wat - jivamukti karma yoga retreat: yogeswari & cat

4-11 march 2018 (8 days & 7 nights)
9th ANNUAL ANGKOR WAT KARMA YOGA RETREAT with yogeswari & cat
advanced certified jivamukti teachers
siem reap, cambodia
angkor village resort - http://www.angkorvillageresort...

booking form here
faq here
flyer front here
flyer back here

30th April 2018 – 5th May 2018

paro and thimpu, BHUTAN

YEAR 2: Bhutan Retreat

£2300 for early bird = paid in full by 30 OCTOBER
still interested? drop me an email to receive the booking form and more details: [email protected]

THIS RETREAT FILLS TO CAPACITY FAST...LESS SPACE THIS YEAR.
itinerary available one month prior to retreat
example sites: tiger's nest and paro dzong, more to come

front of flyer: here

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