Subtle Body Healing with Cator Shachoy

Anytime Anywhere Meditation Class 6 week series
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE
Anywhere Anytime Meditation course ONLINE via zoom
6 Mondays 10-11:15am PACIFIC TIME
May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2026
$75-150 sliding scale. NOTAFLOF. Open to all
Email catorshachoy@gmail.com to register and receive link
Curious about meditation? Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM) is a new course designed to introduce you to the benefits of meditation. This secular course offers a unique approach, combining the latest science of the mind with time tested Buddhist practices. Through short periods of meditation and discussion, you will learn to apply a meditative awareness to daily life. Developed by renowned meditation teacher Mingyur Rinpoche, author of, “The Joy of Living.” Class time includes guided meditations, discussion, movement practice and videos of Mingyur Rinpoche. Open to all. No previous experience with meditation required. Contact Cator with questions.

The Vagus - Cultivating Calm & Balance through Yoga
2026-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | California Yoga Center, 1776 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA, 94040, United States
The latest research shows the vagus nerve is essential for regulating the nervous system. We’ll explore what this means and how yoga can help.
Stress-related health concerns are at an all-time high. Understanding and working with the vagus nerve can support how you manage stress. This workshop introduces the role of the vagus nerve in regulating the nervous system and supporting relaxation, resilience, and emotional balance.
Practice includes yoga postures, mindfulness, and breathing techniques to balance vagal activity. You will learn to recognize transitions between nervous system states, activation (fight/flight), freeze (shutdown), and relaxation (rest/digest).
You will Learn:
A foundational understanding of the nervous system
Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic response
How stress is stored and expressed in the body
The role of the vagus nerve and its influence on breath, digestion, and mood
Tools to shift from stress into calm through breath and awareness
Yoga postures to support regulation and reduce tension
How to recognize signs of nervous system activation in real time
This workshop is it for:
Individuals looking to manage stress and improve emotional resilience
Yoga practitioners and teachers interested in nervous system regulation
Those seeking practical tools for self-regulation
Anyone interested in the vagus nerve and its impact on well-being
This workshop combines clear understanding with practical tools to help you support your nervous system and develop greater awareness and regulation.

Cranial Touch Workshop Series
2026-07-18 12:30 - 18:00, 2026-09-26 12:30 - 18:00, 2026-11-07 12:30 - 18:00 | The Root & The Branch, 2409 Sacramento Street SUITE 2, San Francisco, CA, 94115, United States
A series of workshops exploring relevant subjects in Craniosacral Therapy
Saturday afternoons 12:30-5:30/ 6pm
Open to all. Limited to 10 participants
$175
Register for individual classes or the whole series
Workshop dates:
March 21 – Perceptual Skills: 6 layers, 6 elements
May 16 – Mid-line
July 18 – Sacrum
September 26 – TMJ/TMD
November 7 – Cranial Touch Intro
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on healing modality. Through deep listening, restrictions in body and mind are released, resulting in greater health and well-being. Cator Shachoy, author of The TMJ Handbook: A Therapeutic Guide to Relieving Jaw Tension and Pain with Yoga and Mindfulness is a master practitioner, with over 35 years training and clinical experience. You are invited to join this special course exploring a variety of topics in Craniosacral Therapy.
