Cats N' Mats Yoga Night - September 2025

As you may know, anywhere from three to twenty cats and kittens reside at Tenth Life's home-like storefront while they await their forever homes. Curious cats and kittens make for a fun yoga experience and a fundraiser like this one not only introduces more people to the work of Tenth Life while directly supporting it, it helps to socialize the cats who live there, as well.

ABOUT THE CLASS...

We love how our community rises to the occasion but we realize that helping others and caring a great deal can be just as exhausting as it is exhilarating and fulfilling. Cats n' Mats Yoga at Tenth Life is a friendly, non-judgmental environment where anyone at any level can join in to relax and balance your passions with your human need for self-care, down-time, laughter, friendship, and a sense of community. Wear what you want. Work at your own pace. Just breathe.

This is a completely open-level yoga class. You only need a mat and a love of cats to participate! And we have a couple of mats if you don't have one. Curious kitties will be meandering about whilst we get our stretch on. This class is meant to be fun and nourishing to our bodies and souls while helping Tenth Life give cats the lives they deserve!

Tickets are available for just $15 each and because our instructors have generously donated their time, 100% of the proceeds help cats in need!

*$15 of every ticket purchased goes directly to Tenth Life. There may also be a small processing fee incurred during checkout.

Because this is a fundraiser for Tenth Life and our instructors graciously donate their time to make this event possible, we do not offer refunds but you can feel good about doing good for cats and the community while also doing something good for yourself. If you cannot attend for any reason, you may gift your spot to a friend or a stranger by emailing [email protected].

Thank you for your generous support!

To prepare you for a fun experience, here are a few important things to remember:

• Class begins at 6:00PM and will run until 7:00PM.
• Doors open 15 minutes before the event at 5:45PM.
• Please try to arrive early to secure your spot on the floor ... and hang out with kitties!
• Please note that doors will close at 6:00PM. Stragglers will not be admitted once class begins so don't dawdle!
• If you're allergic to cats, please remember to take your meds because kitties may be all up in your grill.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR EMMA...

Emma Swinford (RYT-200, MSW, MPH) took her first yoga class in high school, and she's been benefiting from her practice ever since! As both a former collegiate athlete and lover of mindfulness, Emma enjoys creating environments that celebrate the wisdom in both movement and stillness, challenge, and rest. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2017 in Chicago, IL, where she had the privilege of learning from a fantastic team of teachers. Emma completed an apprenticeship with Rhiannon Kirby, ERYT-500, and is also a certified Yoga Nidra instructor.In Emma's classes, there's always space to get creative and dive into self-exploration through movement and meditation. She strives to make space for personal attunement, experimentation, and rest in her practices and she's passionate about making yoga an inclusive and joyful experience! Between monthly Cats N’ Mats sessions, you can catch Emma teaching at Shanti Yoga, reading, and loosely following recipes in her kitchen.

MORE ABOUT TENTH LIFE...

Tenth Life has been giving cats the lives they deserve since January of 2009. Tenth Life provides veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement to stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs and injuries. We work to end unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.

Want to find out more about Tenth Life Cat Rescue? Visit us online at tenthlifecats.org!

EVENT FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

Plenty of street parking is available nearby, metered and un-metered.

What should I bring to the event?

Your yoga mat, a love of cats, a water bottle, and a sense of humor!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

There is no need to print or bring your ticket. We will look you up by name upon arrival.

What is the refund policy?

Because this is a fundraiser, there are no refunds and all ticket sales are final. We hope you'll make it to class but if you're called away on business or something else, we don't mind if you transfer your ticket to a friend. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you'd like to do so. Thank you for supporting Tenth Life!

Is this event family-friendly?

This event is intended for adults 18 and older only. We will not have childcare available.

Is this event accessible?

If there's ever any assistance you need to feel supported, please let us know. If you would like to request an assistant, sign language interpreter, or any other type of individual support, please give us two weeks of notice to search for a volunteer to assist you. If you have a caregiver or an assistant you'd like to attend alongside you, please let us know in advance so that we can be sure to accommodate you properly.

If you have any specific needs, concerns, injuries, or limitations, please let us know either via email in advance, or connect with the teacher directly before the class begins. Doing so via email in advance will allow us to ensure that you have what you need.

Accessibility Notes for This Series*ADA Compliant *Events are indoors*Wheelchair Accessible*Near public transit (our secondary doorstep is a bus stop)*Chairs are available

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected] or call us at (314) 808-2454 anytime.

PLEASE NOTE:

Tenth Life yoga night events may occasionally be professionally photographed and photos may be used for Tenth Life marketing purposes.

All Tenth Life visitors will be asked to sign a visitor waiver upon arrival.

Host or Publisher Tenth Life Cat Rescue