The Journey from Condé to Sangyé

20+ YEARS AGO...

From the fashion floors of Condé Nast in New York to the wooden floors of Sangyé Yoga School in London, cat had officially traded in her Manolo Blahniks for a more 'grounded' approach to life...in bare feet. 

cat is originally from New York City and has been calling London home since spring 2004. She is beyond grateful to have been involved with the previous incarnation of Sangyé Yoga School from its inception (formerly Jivamukti Yoga London) and as it continues in its current reincarnation with a more Buddhist influence. "Ownership" of the space changed hands  May 2011. Since then and despite covid, multiple lockdowns, brexit, economic downturn and changes in the infrastructure that tested its resilience...the most loyal community still gets together and makes it what it is. It is undoubtedly unlike any other yoga studio in London.

If the titles collected along the way bear significance or interest (in no particular/special order): Advanced Certified Teacher (Jivamukti), Senior Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance UK) and Co-Director of Sangyé Yoga School in London.

LOVE & GRATITUDE: to all the versions of family, teachers, loyal friends – every single one of them and in their many forms. Massive respect for the students who willingly show up (and come back) every single time, especially when it's easier to simply give up. Much love to the notorious biggie smalls the sausage dog & oscar wilde the wiener for helping her see all sentient beings with indiscriminate eyes. Lastly, this precious human life for all it has revealed thus far.

relax...
"Impermanence makes all things possible." TNH

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Schedule

2025 SCHEDULE

sangyé yoga school in person + virtual classes (ongoing)

in person + virtual classes exclusively for sangyé yoga school
tuesday & thursday
10am/75mins & 6:30pm/75mins
friday
10am/75mins
saturday & sunday 
11am/90mins

format (for both live & virtual versions): more listening, less looking. minimal music, less entertainment. breath is always the best soundtrack!

sangyé yoga school ALL TIMES GMT.

SUBSTACK: the cat-alyst

G&C: GUIDANCE & COUNSEL - an integrated and mindfully curated healing approach to yoga that may, if you wish, extend beyond the asana practice emphasis (or fixation:).
If you know, you know: [email protected]

You don’t have to do anything with your mind,
just let it naturally rest in its essential nature.

Your own mind, un-agitated, is reality.
Meditate on this without distraction.
Know the Truth beyond all opposites.

Thoughts are like bubbles that form and dissolve in clear water.
Thoughts are not distinct from the absolute Reality, so relax;
there is no need to be critical.
Whatever arises, whatever occurs,
simply don’t cling to it, but immediately let it go.

What you see, hear, and touch is your own mind.
There is nothing but mind.
Mind transcends birth and death.
The essence of mind is pure Consciousness that never leaves reality,
even though it experiences the things of the senses.

In the equanimity of the Absolute, there is nothing to renounce or attain.

Dakini Niguma

cat's london class schedule
Date Location class details

2nd – 6th July 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 1st module

includes: thursday & friday evening teachings with chamtrul rinpoche

25th – 27th July 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 2nd module

15th – 17th August 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 3rd module

3rd September 2025 – 8th October 2025

VIRTUAL

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025 - VIRTUAL MODULES (4th)

3, 10, 17, 24 september
1, 8 october
8-9:30pm

5th – 7th September 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 5th module

14th – 18th September 2025

trás-os-montes region portugal

into the wilderness northern portugal retreat

ONE SHARED (female) SPACE AVAILABLE!

full to capacity - 12 spaces only.
wait list: kindly email if interested.
[email protected]

26th – 28th September 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 6th module

22nd – 26th October 2025

london, uk

sangyé yoga school teacher training 2025: 7th module

final module.

23rd – 26th April 2026

kent, uk

uk weekend retreat

due to limited space - starting with invite only approach from previous retreats...so if i've missed you in the email alert, set me straight!:)

15th – 16th May 2026

stuttgart, germany

sangyé workshops

sys workshops at the new Jivamukti Yoga Stuttgart...more details soon.

13th – 17th September 2026

trás-os-montes region portugal

2026: into the wilderness...northern portugal retreat

invite only retreat/small capacity.
can enquire about availability if you've attended previous retreats.
[email protected]

27th – 29th November 2026

zurich, switzerland

workshops (yogalives tt module...and then some!)

more information to follow...continuing ed workshops.

sangyé yoga school
awakening student teacher training
with cat alip-douglas

Sangyé Yoga School: Awakening Student Teacher Training
10th EDITION

2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
Module 1 – 2-6 July (5 days)
Module 2 – 25-27 July (3 days)
Module 3 – 15-17 August (3 days)
Module 4 - virtual (3 sep- 8 oct/6x wednesday eve's)
Module 5 – 5-7 September (3 days)
Module 6 – 26-28 September (3 days)
Module 7 – 22-26 October (5 days)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1st – Review all requirements to ensure eligibility is met and that course dates work with your 2025 availability (no more than 3 days during the entire course can be missed)
2nd – Request the application/reference forms. Confirm that the required number of exploratory classes attended have been met (if not a regular student at SYS/cat) before submitting completed forms.
3rd – Submit all forms and while awaiting practice assessment/interview date, we strongly advise interviewing past teacher trainees about their experience. We can provide introductions and contact information, if needed.

contact: [email protected]

If you are keen, SYS strongly suggests that applicants avoid waiting until the last minute to enquire about requirements and perhaps even get a head start on reading materials/essay. Time to prepare is extremely valuable and would enhance the learning experience.

All dates will be held at Sangyé Yoga School, 300 Kensal Rd, London, W10 5BE.

Sangyé Yoga School will endeavour to deliver all modules in person.

Fore more information on the programme, Sangyé Yoga School Awakening Student Teacher Training.

Retreats

...inward and outward exploration...
previous retreats:
angkor wat, cambodia*
hokkaido, japan*
maui, hawaii*
paro and thimpu, bhutan*
santorini, greece*
morgan's rock, nicaragua
the farm - san benito, philippines
mauritius, east africa
ibiza, spain
côte d'azur, france
istanbul, turkey
marrakech, morroco
lourinha, portugal*
kagyu samye ling, scotland*
oxon hoath, kent, england*
tilton house, south downs, england*
* multiple

Date Location Retreat details

23rd – 26th April 2026

kent, uk

uk weekend retreat

due to limited space - starting with invite only approach from previous retreats...so if i've missed you in the email alert, set me straight!:)

13th – 17th September 2026

trás-os-montes region portugal

2026: into the wilderness...northern portugal retreat

invite only retreat.
[email protected]