Catie Sebesta

-Your purpose is greater than
the fear that limits you -
 

Born in beautiful British Columbia and raised in Owen Sound Ontario,  I have now found myself rooted to the Bruce Peninsula where I am raising my 3 boys with my husband, dog, cat and a few dozen chickens.  

Starting my working career in healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist I first began practicing yoga in college and discovered the power that yoga has to shift my energy towards feeling more aligned in my body, mind and within  my overall health. 

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After moving back close to home and having many shifts and changes take place in my life, I found that I was struggling with my mental health. Anxiety had taken over and I felt completely lost! My body didn't feel like my own, my mind was plagued with worries, my early traumas were suddenly resurfacing and I when I turned to the healthcare system for help I was let down. But shortly after my suffering began, my gut intuition got very loud! I had an overwhelming sense that what was causing my illness or dis-ease, was of a spiritual nature. My heart hurt and my mind was confused and it caused my nervous system to go haywire! There is no pill to fix that!

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I already knew the power of Yoga and understood it was more complex than just exercise and stretching. But I needed to know more of what was available to me through this ancient practice. So I signed up for a Yoga Teacher Training with  the Deva Tree School of Yoga and dove deep into this wisdom that has been used for over 5000 years. I met the most incredible people. I was inspired to live with an open heart. I discovered our own ability to heal ourselves. I learned all this with the intention of helping myself get better. I never imagined I would be using my training to teach others! That seemed too scary. I couldn't do that! 

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But when I was asked to teach a class for the first time, the studio owner said to me "just jump in with two feet and then you will know if you can teach" . So I did. And I LOVED it! And I was GOOD at it! To be able to not only guide people towards the embodiment of peace, self-observation and self-realization, to discover the power of breath and the delight of feeling good in your body; but I also learned so much about who I am and the impact and purpose I have.  

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5 years later I decided that purpose exists outside of the traditional healthcare system and so I created The Kula Cave. Even though it seemed difficult and nonsensical at times (thank you Covid) my gut once again was loud and clear! This was the right path!

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I intended to make The Kula Cave a place for community to be created. For people to discover what self-care is to them. To create the opportunity to learn and grow through shared knowledge and guided practice. To have a multidisciplinary and alternative approach to health. I hope this place, the people you meet here and the experiences you have with us are profoundly nourishing to your body, mind and spirit!