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Unroll the Mat offers fun yoga classes and events, yoga training and beautiful retreats ~ Cat Doyle

02/23/2026

Some weekends aren’t meant to be productive.

Next month, gather with us in Merrickville for a slow, intentional yoga retreat designed to help you soften, exhale, and come back to yourself.

Think:
🌿 Gentle yoga
🌿 Meditation and intentional breathing
🌿 Downtime to rejuvenate yourself
🌿 Guided journaling

If your body’s been asking for rest, this might be your sign.

Details + registration at the link:
https://unrollthemat.ca/merrickville

02/22/2026

Yin & Massage remains one of the most deeply restorative offerings I hold. The kind people talk about afterwards… and then book again.

This is for the nervous system that’s been running a little too long.
For the body that’s holding more than it needs to.
For anyone craving care that feels personal and intentional.

✨ Early Bird Deadline is TODAY!
Join us:
https://unrollthemat.ca/yinmassage

02/18/2026

If you've been craving an escape from winter but a retreat isn't in the cards for you right now, a yin & massage experience may be exactly what you're looking for!

Give yourself 90 minutes to escape into a calm oasis in nature with nurturing touch and restorative yin yoga.

Throughout the session, I will guide you through a slow, accessible yin practice while offering massage and gentle hands-on support during the poses. The massage is calming and intentional; designed to help you settle more deeply, feel supported, and fully relax into each shape.

Expect a steady pace, a calm environment, subtle use of essential oils, and a small group setting that allows for individual attention. Many participants leave feeling lighter, less stressed, and more at ease in both body and mind.

This session is well suited for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, stiff, or in need of a true reset. No prior yin experience is required.

Early Bird Deadline is February 22.

Save your spot and get ready to feel rested and restored:
https://unrollthemat.ca/yinmassage

02/17/2026

This Yoga Nidra training is often assumed to be only for yoga teachers, but in truth, many of our past participants joined for a very different reason.

They wanted to:
✨ deepen their personal practice
✨ understand rest on a nervous-system level
✨ experience meditation that actually lands
✨ build a relationship with stillness they could return to again and again

Yes, this training can be used professionally, but it’s equally powerful if you’re simply feeling called to go deeper in your own yoga practice, too.

After running this training twice a year for a long time, this will be the last one for the foreseeable future.

So if Yoga Nidra has been quietly tapping you on the shoulder, this might be your moment.

🤍 Learn more via the link: unrollthemat.ca/yntraining

02/16/2026

If you’re the one who’s always holding it together…
This weekend is for you.

Our Merrickville retreat is a gentle invitation to step out of "doing" mode and into deep, supported rest.

Every detail is intentionally crafted, from the yoga practices and aromatherapy, and guided meditations to unstructured time to wander, nap, or journal.

You don’t need to fix anything.
You don’t need to arrive “calm.”
You just need to arrive as you are, and soak in the magic that is this time of year. You'll feel it all around you during Return to Light ✨

Join us in Merrickville March 13-15, 2026
Spaces are limited.
Learn more:
https://unrollthemat.ca/merrickville

02/14/2026

Wellness doesn’t always smell like lavender 🪻

Did you know I don’t use scented candles, and for a good reason?

They seem relaxing… but most scented candles are actually releasing toxins into your space 😬

Most are made with synthetic fragrance oils (aka lab-made scents like “Palo Santo” or “Oud”)

Even “natural” or “essential oil” candles aren’t safe; burning oils at high heat denatures them

You’re essentially polluting your indoor air while trying to unwind!

I always tell my students: essential oils are powerful, but they’re temperature sensitive. Cold car in winter? Fine. But oils sitting in the heat of your mailbox in July? Not so fine.

Wellness isn’t just about the vibe.

It’s about understanding the tools we use to care for ourselves.
And sometimes that means letting go of something that smells good, but isn’t good for us.

Stick to diffusers, room sprays, or just open a window, your body (and lungs) will thank you.

12/20/2025

It always starts within. 🌿

When you take time to care for ourselves, the ripple effects reach far beyond the mat.

Your wellness isn’t selfish. It can literally change the world. ✨

How are you nurturing yourself this week?

12/18/2025

Give the gift of grounded mornings, peaceful evenings, and a stronger, more mobile body.

My livestream yoga series makes the perfect holiday gift, whether it's for your partner, your best friend, or yourself! (no judgement here).

You’ll get:
✅ 3 unique weekly classes
✅ Replays until April 15, 2026
✅ A 1:1 with Cat
✅ All the structure (and softness) you need this season

36 classes for just $297.
That's self-care, not a splurge.

Don’t wait for January - sign up today at the link:

https://unrollthemat.ca/livestream

12/16/2025

La vita bella awaits in Puglia 🌿

Slow down, breathe deep, and hit reset on our 6‑night yoga & wellness retreat (May 16–22, 2026) at a restored farmhouse in southern Italy.

Expect olive groves, plant‑based feasts, daily yoga & meditation, local explorations, and the kind of soul‑nourishing connection we all dream about.

We're already 50% sold out! If you're ready to join this little slice of magic, save your spot today at the link:

https://unrollthemat.ca/italy

12/14/2025

You don't have to figure it out alone 💚

Teaching yoga is about so much more than cueing poses. It’s about holding space, building confidence, finding your voice — and creating something that feels authentic to you.

Whether you’re planning your first class, dreaming of hosting a retreat, or wanting to feel more confident sharing your gifts, I’m here to guide you.

Together, we’ll bring clarity to your ideas, strengthen your teaching, and help you grow in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

Let's have a chat and see if we're the right fit for each other - book your call at the link.

https://unrollthemat.ca/cat-doyle

12/13/2025

If you missed the magic of our Back to Balance retreat this fall, don’t worry, another cozy escape is waiting for you. ❄️

This February, join us in the peaceful beauty of the Laurentians for a Snowshoe + Yoga Retreat designed to nourish your body and calm your mind.

Think: mindful movement, daily yoga, forest walks on sparkling snow, nourishing meals, and the kind of stillness that only winter can bring.

February 2026 - spaces are limited.
Learn more and save your spot at the link:

https://unrollthemat.ca/snowshoe

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Hi, I’m Cat!

Cat's extensive teaching experience and happy joie de vivre offer students mental clarity, physical wellness and an enhanced, joyful practice. Having taught full-time for over seven years, she's exceeded 4,000 teaching hours in studios in Canada and abroad. Her expertise includes hot yoga, vinyasa, yin, chakras and ayurveda and she has regularly taught workshops, trainings and Lululemon's Parliament Hill Yoga. Cat’s an excellent connector and enjoys learning about her students, from their practice to their lives. She blossoms in yoga communities. Having completed her 500 hour teacher training in Brazil, Cat is a globetrotter who loves people and places far more than "stuff"; she’s been to over 30 countries. She credits her personal growth to the teachings of her mother, Ted Grand, Jessica Robertson, Ryan Leier, Seane Corn, Maria Garre, Anodea Judith and Eoin Finn. A lifelong learner and expert in anatomy, she holds a BSc in biology and psychology. Outside of yoga, Cat shares passions for reading, running, scuba diving and leading a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.