Welcome to the Bending Tree Mewsletter! In this RENMEOWSSANCE edition you will find re-invention and refreshment in our services that we hope will provide a lasting inspurration in your life. Plus we’ve added some extra fun with 2 meowlarious videos. Enjoy!💫😸🐾 Sign up to receive it in your inbox here.

Yoga Cats Purrsonality of the Meowth

Mellow aka Mellow Yellow

Mellow, otherwise known as Mellow Yellow, is currently our eldest cat at 14. You wouldn’t meow she is 14, going on 15 in February, by looking at her. She still goes on the jazz and behaves very kitten-like, which is ameowzing considering her beginning.

We got word that the vet in town had a few kittens up for adoption. We were looking for a playmate for our other cat at the time so we went over and one look at those big eyes, we brought her home. She probably should have been bottle fed for a week or two, but we didn’t really meow what we were doing and so just gave her juice from the Whiskas packets several times a day until she was ready to eat solid foods. And, in the end, it didn’t make a difference one bit in her health and energy level, which leads me to believe that love and care goes a long way.

From the beginning, Mellow loved resting on my chest and neck whenever I was laying in bed. She also nuzzled her nose in my face and to this day she still does all of the above (you can see her in the photo below). Another one of her trademarks is that she sits herself right next to me whenever we eat, patiently waiting for a morsel (which I always give her)😸. You can see her along with Hermes in the top photo.

Mellow went through her adventure years going out for most of the day and sometimes nights. But meow she loves being inside hanging out on our bed, when she’s not on the jazz. She is a solid presence among the Yoga Cats, healthy, happy and responds to a delicate meow when called.

You are an inspurration Mellow Yellow!💛😽🙏

Meowtastic Videos

What is Yoga Toolbox?

A Yoga Toolbox goes beyond the physical practice. It’s a way to find resources that are unique to you that help shift your way of living to a more elevated version that includes more joy, abundance, health and fun. Examples of your Yoga Toolbox include things like going to your favorite coffee shop; taking a walk in nature; listening to a few favorite songs or snuggling with your Yoga Cat. It’s a way to shift your mindset and change your frequency so you become more open to inspurration and divine guidance.

Look for Yoga Toolbox classes coming your way as a part of the regular meow mix of services here at Bending Tree Yoga. In the meantime, you can schedule an intro session for only $15, a significant discount from the $35 regular private session price. Available for a limited time.

Contact Karen with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Watch the intro video here. Or listen to a Yoga Toolbox sample Podcast here!

All views support the Bending Tree Animal Health and Wellness Fund.

Meowtastic Videos

Put Your Thinking Cat On

We love it when a Yoga Cat meowlaxes on our mat, but how do we go about our practice? See some helpful mewves and tips here with Yoga Cat T.C.🐾👍🏻😻

All views support the Bending Tree Animal Health and Wellness Fund.

For Your BODY, MIND and SPIRIT

Mews and Services

WAYS TO GET MEOWTIVATED IN YOUR PRACTICE

Living your yoga is about creating your own practice and comes from the inside — finding stillness, kindness, heart-centered living and peace. So what can help you get there? Maybe you need to burn some energy and running, spin class or YogaStrong are the ways to go. Maybe you just need to slow down and a gentle yoga class; walking at lunchtime; or even just taking 10 minutes to yourself is the answer.

There is an infinite amount of forms that your “yoga” practice can take and therefore living your yoga more fully, happily and freely. Take the time to find one or several and change it up as needed (it is natural to outgrow an activity or practice).

Over the years there have been different types of classes here from yogapilates to gentle yoga but I wanted to get to the heart of the matter. And this is the basis for Yoga for Life, our mew class concept going on meow.

Yoga for Life is a class built on fun and freedom in your body, mind and spirit. Through physical postures and creative sequences; petting yoga cats (or witnessing yoga can shenanigans); breathing techniques; and a meditative savasana will bring you to a mew level of being. How does this work? There will be strength and flow and gentle in a combination that you can get something out of it for yourself (sometimes without even meowing) that stays and sticks with you and that helps you in your life journey, wherever you are in that. Learn meowre about Yoga for Life sessions in this video.

Click here for Yoga with Cats Schedule and class pricing.

YOGA WITH CATS — We encourage you to enjoy your pet energy with your class. Ever since I started this studio here in 2011, cats have attended and this purrfect fit soon became known as Yoga with Cats.

Our pets provide a powerful energy to our lives, constantly teaching us to be better people in every way. Even when we feel frustrated by our pet’s behavior, this is a valuable lesson and insight into ourselves. Our animals tend to reflect our energy. If you’re stressed, they’re stressed. They live from the heart space always and they are just trying to help us. They force us to look within, even when it is uncomfortable.

I encourage you to practice with your pets, whether it is yoga at home, play time or snuggle time. Your practice is enhanced every time you interact with your animals. I’m not kitten you, this is living your yoga.

MEOW MIX OF OFFERINGS

The Bending Tree Menmew of Services includes studio and zoom sessions so you can participate even if you are not in La Manzanilla. Services include Yoga, ThetaHealing, Meditation, Reflexology.

ADDED BONUS — When you purchase any one of our services you are automatically making a difference as a portion of each paid service goes to our YogaScholarship, YogaCommunity programs and our Animal Health and Wellness Fund.

BE A PART OF THE COMMEWNITY OF INSPURRATION TODAY. Read about our Bending Tree Expansion Project here.

Podcasts: Another MEW Podcast has been added to the Podcast Menmew featuring John Becker on guitar. Enjoy a meowtastic practice with a pawsome Yoga Soundtrack, that also includes some neighborhood standby’s — the bolillo guy; gas guy; parrots and other bird songs. Practice with this podcast here.

More pawsibilities: Did you meow you can work on Continuing Education Credits with Bending Tree? We have several classes that you can take as self-study for free or receive personal guidance and feedback with Karen starting at $20 USD. Currently classes available are Yoga Focus (how to find peace and stillness within) and Just Breathe (explore the power of breathing, the most important part of your yoga practice).

WAYS TO PRACTICE WITH YOGA CATS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE:
The Podcast menu here on our site includes a variety of practices from gentle to flow to half-hour of power to meditation. These podcasts are also available to download for free to you don’t need the internet to practice with them.

BendingTreeYoga Channel on YouTube offers several playlists with a mix of yoga and meditation in Yoga with Cats Create Your Own Practice. These playlists include several short practice segments from 4 to 9 minutes for a total of a 1.5 hour practice (that you can shorten on your own) or 30 minutes in the REMIX version.

Animal Health and Wellness Fund

Bending Tree Animal Health and Wellness Fund was established to help bring health and happiness to our animal friends. Anytime you purchase a Bending Tree class or service; or watch one of the many videos on BendingTreeYoga Channel you make a contribution to this fund. Monies go to a variety of venues to help with sterilization clinics; rescuing; and adoption services. Donations to this fund are also welcome at any time. Thank you.