Purr Yoga
More than a novelty, yoga with cats is about joy, mixing energy, and making it easier to light the fire of compassion.  During each session the asana, or active part of practice, will span one hour.  The remaining 30 minutes of class will allow practitioners to find their meditative seat and/or spend time to simply enjoy sharing space and playing with the cats.  Class is open to beginners and more advanced practitioners, as instructors will always format class so that it is accessible and enjoyable for all.

Children under the age of 15 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Alicia Johnson

Alicia’s yogic studies began 15 years ago,  and it provides her a source of balance and inspiration during phases of change, challenge and self study. To her, yoga is an earnest companion for growth that is both physical and mental – both are pathways for an initiation to openness, compassion, and mindfulness.  Alicia’s experiences and practice have brought her to many types of yoga, and from those she bases her teaching on an intelligent alignment flow that is influenced as much by her students as the surrounding environment (and in some cases an array of curious cats).  The practice she teaches makes use of creativity, humor, and mindfulness, all with a foundation based on the study of anatomy and the ashtanga lineage.  She uses the awareness of breath as a guide in telling us how far to safely go, and how far we can go.

Heather Klawender

My love affair with movement began at age 3 when I started dancing. I have a profound appreciation for the self awareness, connectedness, spaciousness, and peace which physical practice brings to each individual. I have been practicing yoga for over 14 years and am honored to have been certified in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga under the tutelage of Sarah Trelease. I am personally committed to yoga asana as a form of moving meditation on a daily basis as a way of staying mindful, centered and whole. My teaching focuses on alignment, strength, connection to the breath, presence, compassion and awareness. I aim to help my students build confidence in their abilities and loving kindness toward themselves. I strive to create an environment in which all feel completely welcome and accepted regardless of where they are at in their practice; a positive space from which to learn, grow and thrive. I am humbled with gratitude at the opportunity to share presence, space, and breath with Purrington’s community.