alleyCat Yoga

09/07/2025

Restorative Monday — rest in the fullness of the season. Rest in the fullness of the moon. Rest in presence, soft and open.

08/18/2025

**IMPORTANT ACCOUNCEMENT--COMING HOME**

As summer comes to an end, I am reminded of a key teaching from yogic wisdom: all things shift, and all things transform. Yoga has taught me that nothing is fixed; life is a continuous unfolding journey, a series of arrivals and departures. Seasons change, breath moves, bodies evolve, and we, too, are always in motion.

The past two and a half years have allowed me to explore many wonderful opportunities, learn difficult lessons, and face physical challenges. While I will miss much of what I leave behind in University City, I am returning home to Columbia in late September.

As I step back into my familiar community with new eyes and a fresh perspective, I carry with me gratitude for my journey and an openness to what lies ahead. Just as the sun sets a little earlier each evening, we can embrace change with steadiness and mindful breath. In this spirit of transition, I invite you to join me for this week’s special practices, TONIGHT'S Restorative Yoga and Sunday's Weekend Unwind, where we will soften into presence, breathe into the now, and rest in the understanding that impermanence can be a gentle teacher.

Jai Bhagwan,
Susan

PS alleyCat Online will continue after I move. I love our online sangha, and I enjoy teaching from home, reaching students coast to coast. I have made no decision about teaching in person, and plan to take time to land, ground myself, and rest before I make any additional teaching plans. When I do, I will let you know.

07/06/2025

There's no better time for rest and renewal than now. Set aside time for deep rest and restoration tomorrow at 7p, live online with Susan.

Give yourself the gift of rest and self-care.

Learn more and sign up at https://alleycatyoga.com/event/restorative-yoga-2024/

06/19/2025

Ahhhh, Summer arrived tomorrow, bringing with her long days with endless twilight. Come in from the heat this Sunday at 4p and unwind your week at Weekend Unwind. This grounded, floor-based session combines gentle movement, soothing breathwork, and the mindful elements of Kripalu Yoga. Center yourself and bring awareness to your body through gentle postures that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Nurture a deeper sense of focus and leave feeling balanced, centered, and renewed.

Signing up is easy! Visit our website at alleyCatYoga.com/schedule and access the class through the "View Broadcast Link" on the schedule page. Joining our online studio class is that simple!

05/25/2025

Kathleen Knipp is offering a meditation retreat in St. Louis in November. Here is a short video link with more information

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FH1ntMNMs/

You are warmly invited to attend! Watch a short video about the retreat to get a taste of our collaboration. Hope to see you in November! https://www.pathlessyoga.com/shared-yearnings-cross-fertilizing-non-dual-practices/

05/17/2025

Hi Yogis, I appreciate all the texts and emails from everyone. UCity and Clayton were hard hit by the storm, but Leo and I are ok. We have power and our neighborhood saw little damage. The area around us is a disaster area.

We will have Weekend Unwind tomorrow at 4p. I’ve not had time to post much due to EVERYTHING. Thank you for your concern.

Please consider how you can help the St Louis neighborhoods that were hard hit. I am working on a way to get needed supplies here that are now hard to come by. Will post more soon.

Much Love,
Susan

05/12/2025

Give yourself the gift of rest and renewal. Join us at Restorative Yoga, Monday at 7p.

Learn more and sign up at
https://alleycatyoga.com/event/restorative-yoga-2024/

04/21/2025

Come home to yourself, come home to your breath. Join us for practice this week.

www.alleycatyoga.com/schedule

04/20/2025

Hi Yogis! We've tweaked the schedule, and Restorative Yoga now meets monthly on MONDAYS at 7p. That means tomorrow night you can join us for deep restoration and rest! Find some pillows, roll at your mat and join us online at 7p.

Learn more and sign up at https://alleycatyoga.com/event/restorative-yoga-2024/

03/26/2025

Unwind you body and soul this Sunday at 4p. Join us for a grounded practice of gentle stretch paired with breath and movement.

Learn more and sign up at https://alleycatyoga.com/event/weekend-unwind/

03/18/2025

Yay--RESTORATIVE FRIDAY is this week at 5:45p. Grab a few cozy things and meet us on the mat.

Sign up for class at www.alleycatyoga.com/schedule

03/02/2025

Join us this week for our regular practice schedule and our FREE Deep Rest Mini-Practice (sign up to receive a daily ten-minute rest practice) in your inbox.

Join special guest teacher Felicia Rateliff Thursday. She is filling in for me this Thursday while I care for Leo as he recovers from minor surgery.

Sign up for practice at www.alleycatyoga.com/schedule