Cat Valadez Yoga

$110/session

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Introduction

My goal is to help you get stronger, more flexible, and teach you how to connect with your body and mind through an intelligent yoga practice. I’ve taught for over 10 years, focusing on building strength, range of motion, self-compassion and mindfulness. I’m known for my ability to break down postures and movements in an accessible and relatable way, for optimal understanding. Whether a beginner or seasoned practitioner, injured or energized, young or old, flexible or not... I have experience teaching yoga to people of all walks of life and am here to help!

Overview

Hired 4 times

Serves Carlsbad, CA

Background checked

1 employee

11 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Thumbtack U.

May 12, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

Cat is amazing! She REALLY knows what she is doing! She is very conscientious of posture, form and all that one is in need of to accommodate previous injuries and the like. She does amazing adjustments during the practice. It is very apparent that Cat is a highly skilled yoga instructor and is well invested into her work as a practitioner. I highly recommend her!

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 41 - 50 years old • No yoga preference • Intermediate • Increased flexibility • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • My home, venue, etc.

Cat Valadez Yoga's reply

Thank you so very much, Valorie! It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to future sessions together. 🙏🏼

Private Yoga Instruction

Kathryn L.

Oct 16, 2019

Hired on Thumbtack

She was seriously amazing!!! We had the best time with cat. She catered to everyone’s skill level and was very professional. We hired her for a bachelorette party and made our morning yoga session very enjoyable. Highly recommend Cat.

Details: 12 students • 23 - 30 years old • 31 - 40 years old • No yoga preference • Beginner • Increased flexibility • Help with injury/pain • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • Relaxation • Meditation • My home, venue, etc.

Private Yoga Instruction

Jenny D.

Jan 25, 2020

I've been doing yoga since 2015 and definitely am not a pro. I love it, and the more I do it, the more I want to learn! I usually go to classes, which are so much a part of my life, but what lacks in classes is the 1:1 attention. I took a workshop with Cat and loved her teaching style SO much that I hired her to do 1:1 sessions. She's very down to earth and genuine with her approach, making it easy for anyone to understand. I appreciate her attention to helping poses fit for YOUR body. I learned so much more in two sessions with her than I have doing classes and am so grateful for her guidance!

Cat Valadez Yoga's reply

Thank you so much Jenny! It was a genuine pleasure to work with you and I’m sooo happy to hear you got a lot out of your two sessions. Let me know if you need anything in the future!

Feruza A.

Feb 3, 2019

Cat is an amazing teacher! I really appreciate her smooth, clear guidence, attention to detail and individual pose adjustments she makes sure to provide. Her classes are the ones I try to not miss, since they are a perfect balance of a strong, mindfull, safe yoga practice for me. Cat has aldo been my 11 year old daughter’s yoga teacher on a private basis and my daughter loved her. In addition to being an absolute professional, Cat is also a very nice person-kind, hard working, inspiring. Can’t say enough good things about her and highly recommend!

Gary T.

Dec 13, 2018

Cat Valadez is an excellent teacher. I say this for many reasons, but to name a few, she is kind, attentive, knowledgeable and really clear in her instruction. These qualities benefit all kinds of students, but are especially important for someone like me who is new to yoga. When I first joined a yoga studio, it was a little overwhelming to figure out what classes to take and which teachers to follow. However, it became clear to me early on that Cat had a great blend of professionalism, expertise, humor and humility. When working with Cat in class and individually, I feel guided and supported in the most positive way. She is so encouraging. And while Cat honors the traditions of yoga practice, she has set my mind at ease that there is no perfect way to do it. This has allowed me to explore yoga without the constraints of unrealistic expectations. In the short time I have worked with Cat, I can see positive changes in my yoga confidence and practice, and I am truly grateful to her for this. Simply put, Cat is awesome!

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Catherine Valadez

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My sessions are purchased in packages, with 4 minimum to start, going as far as 8 sessions. Each session is one hour. Learning takes time, as does progress! Packages are purchased in advance via PayPal or Venmo and then scheduled out once we agree on what works. I always send over a receipt of payment once received, before our first session. Rescheduling sessions is flexible, within reason. I do charge a $50 travel fee per package for clients outside a 20 mile radius of Carlsbad.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once you contact me with interest, I will ask to set up an intake call to find out more about your goals, lifestyle, and experience with yoga. During that conversation I will also ask about how many sessions you're interested in booking, and we can discuss scheduling and payment before wrapping up. I will follow up our call with an email recapping the points we made clear such as: goals, number of sessions, price and payment terms, and preliminary scheduling. The email will also include policy and waiver attachments for you to sign and return to me before our first session. In some cases, I will want to meet publicly for a cup of coffee or tea to discuss all of this in person.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been teaching 12 years with over 4,000 hours of teaching experience, in addition to 500+ hours of training and 18 years of personal practice experience. I've taught just about everywhere: yoga studios, gyms, client homes, parks, festivals, retreats and corporate offices. I am trained, equipped and comfortable teaching all walks of life! I’m registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500HR level). My teaching focuses on safe biomechanics in yoga postures to set the groundwork for a sustainable physical practice. I also aim to teach simple, accessible aspects of the practice beyond poses as tools to use in your daily life off the mat.

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