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Cat O'Connor

Cat O'Connor - Student of Yoga, writing, motherhood, and life. Cat says 'Some say, the best way to learn, is to teach and so I'm also dipping my toes into the yoga instructor experience, hoping to make yoga accessible to everyone that I can. Namaste.'
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05.18.12 05:10 PM
The Light That Guides Me Home

I sometimes ask myself, ‘Why do I write; what’s the point? Is it simply a self-indulgent past time that I should put aside for...More»

05.13.12 05:00 PM
Motherhood

Words cannot do justice to motherhood; to the trials and tribulations, the joy and heart expansion that comes with...More»

05.03.12 03:20 PM
A Lesson on Letting Go

We flow and grow through life; offering, receiving, learning and growing as we go. Chapters end and new ones...More»

04.26.12 06:55 PM
Paying Homage to Friendship

I have a friend. In fact, I have many, each serving and nurturing me in different ways. Friendship is such a...More»

04.12.12 06:00 PM
Pay No Mind to Chaos & Embrace the Present

Much of life is spent, as though looking through a rain, snow or fog covered windshield. The REAL world blurred, out of focus...More»

04.06.12 12:15 PM
Stop Shoulding on Yourself!

Most of us are guilty of this in one form or another; I should be better, richer, thinner, faster, stronger, funnier, happier, more...More»

03.29.12 02:05 PM
7 Intentions to Ground, Balance & Inspire You!

At the beginning of each practice I like to set an intention, encouraging people to carry this with them throughout the class and...More»

03.26.12 02:20 PM
7 Lessons From The Bhagavad Gita

"Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an...More»

03.06.12 11:50 AM
Don't Wait Until Death to Celebrate Life

My Grandma died last week, February 29th, leap year day. She was 86-years-old and a beautiful woman. You will often hear...More»

02.28.12 03:10 PM
10 Tips to Let Go of the Past & Embrace the Future

"Two monks were on a pilgrimage. One day, they came to a deep river. At the edge of the river, a young woman sat weeping because...More»

02.21.12 01:00 PM
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It

I recently wrote that 'Life doesn't give you anything you can't handle' -- at that time, I was referring to challenges and struggles thrown in...More»

02.14.12 04:00 PM
Creating a Culture Built on Kindness

Imagine a world, where the currency was kindness, rather than dollar bills. Imagine that we rewarded people with acts of kindness and...More»

02.09.12 10:45 AM
Music & Yoga: A Perfect Pairing

I LOVE music. And, if you've read anything else that I've written, or know...More»

02.06.12 01:00 PM
When Sh#t Gets Thrown At You, Shake it Off and Get Growing!

I have a beautiful friend struggling right now over some heavy choices. He's facing one of those moments that will alter the direction of his life...More»

02.01.12 11:55 AM
We Are All One: When In Doubt Connect with Your Mat

There is a level of understanding, of knowingness in all of us. An understanding, albeit often subconscious, that there is a connection to something bigger than ourselves. I have come to...More»

01.23.12 03:10 PM
Learning to Embrace the Messiness of Life

We're all a little bit messed up and that's OK. In fact, maybe that's the whole point...More»

01.16.12 01:45 PM
Why You Should Slow Down, Stop & Breathe

Start by stopping. Take a breath. Consider the wonder of it. Consider the gift of silence and stillness...More»

01.09.12 02:10 PM
Let Your Yoga Practice Give You Courage

It takes courage to show up in this life, to show up to yourself and all of your crap. Yet, this is what we need to do if we're going to be able to serve others in any authentic type of way; to come face to face with our baggage and plow through it in order to heal, to...More»

12.27.11 12:00 PM
Give Yourself the Gift of Yoga in 2012: All You Need to Do Is Breathe!

The gift of yoga has allowed me to strive to live in the moment; healthy, active and inspired. Yoga is how I connect with my true self, allowing me to connect with those around me in a more...More»

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