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Yoga with cats
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downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… 
I’d buy a copy!! ROFL
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LOL – two cats are bad enough. I can’t imagine *seven*. I sense a wonderful business opportunity for you – I’d buy a copy of your video! My mat and props are all covered with chew and claw marks. Of course, much of my yoga clothing is black so, say no more about what its covered with … Otis gets under me in downward dog pose and right where I need to land when I’m doing hand balance, headstand or any inversions. They both sat down under me during big bridge. It makes it harder to focus on the poses. That’s right – they were sent to me as a gift to enhance concentration ?!??? Meditation is horrible. I can observe with detatchment the sound of cats walking on the carpet. It’s harder to observe with detatchment the firm application of claw to bare skin. Let the fun continue … Susan M Otis and Chester
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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I’d love to see that, Victor, it must have been hilarious! But I think your kitties are only trying to show you how to do yoga correctly 
Best wishes, — Polonca & Soncek
Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. <snip I
should videotape this and sell it on the internet… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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I can just imagine Otis and Chester while you’re trying to do yoga (or is "yoga" a verb, too?). Anyway, they are both big enough to be objects to be reckoned with. I wonder what they think you’re doing? : LOL – two cats are bad enough. I can’t imagine *seven*. I sense a : wonderful business opportunity for you – I’d buy a copy of your video! : : My mat and props are all covered with chew and claw marks. Of course, much : of my yoga clothing is black so, say no more about what its covered with … : : Otis gets under me in downward dog pose and right where I need to land when : I’m doing hand balance, headstand or any inversions. They both sat down : under me during big bridge. It makes it harder to focus on the poses. : That’s right – they were sent to me as a gift to enhance concentration ?!??? : : Meditation is horrible. I can observe with detatchment the sound of cats : walking on the carpet. It’s harder to observe with detatchment the firm : application of claw to bare skin. : : Let the fun continue … : : Susan M : Otis and Chester : : : Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the : teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, : put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. : Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very : curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a : few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward : dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a : cat’s butt on your face? : I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… : : — : Victor Martinez : Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) : :
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I’d love to see that, Victor, it must have been hilarious! But I think your kitties are only trying to show you how to do yoga correctly
Probably! One thing’s for sure, they’re significantly more flexible than I am! — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you.
Have they helped you master the full-body-cat-stretch-move yet Victor?! Helen M — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG
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Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet…
You should not give yogart to a cat. Milk products can upset their stomach. What? What’s that you say? Yoga, not yogart. "Oh…that’s very differnt….Never mind" Emily Latilla. In that case, as another reply said, how about selling the video. You could call it "Cats gone wild." You might have to certify that the cats are over 18 though. —-== Posted via Newsfeed.Com – Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==—- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups —= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers – Total Privacy via Encryption =—
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Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet…
I know. Mine have *finally* ceased to find it fascinating but for a long time, I was constantly moving them. There was once a calendar called Yoga with Cats. I sure wish they’d do another. It was very cool. The woman did different poses with a cat on or next to her. Karen
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Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a cat’s butt on your face? I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… — Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
lol Victor. My DH does yoga, and Sabra has gotten into a routine of doing it *with* him. Seriously. Sabra will lay near him, and do stretches. Too funny Ginger-lyn
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Your kitty yoga videos should be at least as worthwhile saleable items as that dude with the peanut-butter-lined tinfoil kitty hats…..
: Wednesday is my yoga class. Yesterday’s class was cancelled because the : teacher was sick, so I decided I’d try a yoga DVD I bought. I got home, : put on my workout clothes and cleared an area in front of the TV. : Yoga is challenging in itself, but try doing it with a handful of very : curious cats wanting to be right next to you. I almost stepped on Issa a : few times, and Rufous tried to climb my back when I was doing downward : dog! How can you possibly concentrate on your breathing when you have a : cat’s butt on your face? : I should videotape this and sell it on the internet… : : — : Victor Martinez : Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats? Today, this is how Chester participated: 1. Sat on my lap during my pre-yoga meditation. Since he only sits on my lap once a year, I could hardly get rid of him. 2. Moved over to sharpen his claws on my pressed foam blocks, removing some of the foam from said new blocks. I had to break a pose to stop that one. 3. Grabbed my timer and dragged it across the basement 4. Sat on my page of poses so I couldn’t see what I was supposed to do next 5. While I was lying on my back, came and sat down by my head and grabbed all my hair with his claws. He reeled me in so tightly that I couldn’t move my head to do the pose. 6. Just to show off, he sat in front of me, lifted one leg behind his head and started grooming his inner thighs. I was impressed and disheartened. I think he was laughing. Susan M. wearing a black yoga suit covered with cat hair
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Maybe he was trying to teach you how to do it the right way? Hazel Az – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats? Today, this is how Chester participated: 1. Sat on my lap during my pre-yoga meditation. Since he only sits on my lap once a year, I could hardly get rid of him. 2. Moved over to sharpen his claws on my pressed foam blocks, removing some of the foam from said new blocks. I had to break a pose to stop that one. 3. Grabbed my timer and dragged it across the basement 4. Sat on my page of poses so I couldn’t see what I was supposed to do next 5. While I was lying on my back, came and sat down by my head and grabbed all my hair with his claws. He reeled me in so tightly that I couldn’t move my head to do the pose. 6. Just to show off, he sat in front of me, lifted one leg behind his head and started grooming his inner thighs. I was impressed and disheartened. I think he was laughing. Susan M. wearing a black yoga suit covered with cat hair
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Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats? Today, this is how Chester participated:
You were so kind to offer Chester a new form of entertainment. That was so considerate of you. I used to get Buddyied when I would meditate. He’d curl up and lay against my legs as I crossed them in indian fashion. The other cats like to walk in, look for a while then leave. PC, however, likes to climb the meowmie mountain when I try to meditate, so instead of meditating has now become a contact sport. I can only suggest that you accept that the cat is a show-off and go on from there. Chester is going to want to be a part of your routine and you may need to incorporate him into the act. Pam S.
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I was told once that the reason the cats clambered all over me when I tried to meditate was that they were drawn to the "stillness" in me at that time. I don’t know if it is true, but I think it is a lovely idea! Renee in CA USA "Time spent with cats is never wasted." Colette
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Oh yeah. Sugar LOOOOOVES it when it’s yoga time. She especially loves anything I bendover in so she can jump on me. Any extensions on the floor is a cue to flop over onto my hand. She’s quite good at it ! karen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats? Today, this is how Chester participated: 1. Sat on my lap during my pre-yoga meditation. Since he only sits on my lap once a year, I could hardly get rid of him. 2. Moved over to sharpen his claws on my pressed foam blocks, removing some of the foam from said new blocks. I had to break a pose to stop that one. 3. Grabbed my timer and dragged it across the basement 4. Sat on my page of poses so I couldn’t see what I was supposed to do next 5. While I was lying on my back, came and sat down by my head and grabbed all my hair with his claws. He reeled me in so tightly that I couldn’t move my head to do the pose. 6. Just to show off, he sat in front of me, lifted one leg behind his head and started grooming his inner thighs. I was impressed and disheartened. I think he was laughing. Susan M. wearing a black yoga suit covered with cat hair
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Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats? Today, this is how Chester participated:
<snipped Chester yoga LOL! The few times I have tried to do some exercises at home, my cats get worried and circle around me meowing, because why is Meowmie lying on the floor? — Marina
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6. Just to show off, he sat in front of me, lifted one leg behind his head and started grooming his inner thighs. I was impressed and disheartened. I think he was laughing. LOL!!! The whole story was funny, but this was the best one. And here, you thought you were making progress, and really getting flexible! Joyce
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Hawk used to complain about having to do his daily hundred push-ups with a cat happily perched on his shoulders. And trying to do crunches with her ensconced on his stomach. And leglifts with her draped over his feet. I didn’t give him much sympathy — hey, on a good day she only weighed five pounds! <g I think it was the claws she used to maintain her perch(es) that really bothered him, rather than the "extra weight". I just told him he should put on clothes to exercise if he didn’t want to be punctured. He claimed that I was heartless, and that someday he’d be maimed for life, and then I’d be sorry. I told him that’d depend on when/where she maimed him. If she ever felt the need to grab hold of something while she was on his stomach, say, and overreached a bit… <EG That *could’ve* been a disaster! JEM I don’t suffer from insanity……I’m enjoying every minute of it!
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I can only suggest that you accept that the cat is a show-off and go on from there. Chester is going to want to be a part of your routine and you may need to incorporate him into the act.
excellent idea! I will write an instruction book about it & add it to the books on yoga that are proliferating the shelves these days. later, there can be a picture book & calendar like the "dancing with cats" ones alas, there won’t be much yoga for a while since I fractured my shoulder in a simulated attack by a padded attacker in the self defence course i took yesterday. … & i was so excited about about the first inverted shoulder stand i did in class last week 
susan m typing with one hand – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Pam S.
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alas, there won’t be much yoga for a while since I fractured my shoulder in a simulated attack by a padded attacker in the self defence course i took yesterday. … & i was so excited about about the first inverted shoulder stand i did in class last week
OUCH!!! Sorry about the shoulder, it sounds much much worse than my sprained foot. We’re beginning to sound like an orthopedics ward around here. I hope it heals soon and you can write that "Yoga With Cats" book, I don’t do yoga, but I’d buy that just for the pictures. Pam S.
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Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats?
I haven’t tried yoga, but I have 403 different types of leg lifts to do (well, really it’s only 6) as part of my physical therapy (recovering from falling off a stepladder and tearing ligaments in my right knee…strangely enough, this accident involved a cat but it wasn’t one of my cats!). Anyway, the minute I lay down on the floor, I have help. Way too much help. Kitzi is trying to dig under the comforter that I lay down on, sure that there are vicious bed mice under there and Silver is positive I’m down there to more easily pay attention to her. The more I try to push her away, the more insistent she becomes: "Yes, YES! YES! Push me away some more!" It’s really bad when I need to lay on my stomach to do those leg lifts because then I have them walking all over my back. I know…they’re just helping, right? ;) Tiffany — Cat Mania — a Kitty Pot-purr-oui! http://cat_mania.tripod.com
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When I was in my teens (I’m 63 now), I learned to relax watching our cat go through all her Yoga stretches. My life was quite tense at that time due to family problems but I stretched with my Princess & relaxed so I could sleep instantly. The current one (Teigr) doesn’t seem to stretch very often – she is so laid back anyway Elaine – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone else have problems practicing yoga because of their cats?
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