I attended my first yoga class in 2003 and I knew something in me shifted. After years of trying different asana styles while living a toxic urban lifestyle, I made a choice in 2012 and began a disciplined Vinyasa practice. During the next several months, my entire being drastically shifted as I soon discovered that yoga was well beyond a physical practice. After releasing a 15 year relationship with alcohol, and shedding self-loathing and limiting beliefs, I was ready to live a life with purpose. With a yearning to learn more about my truth, I sold everything, quit my job, and left the United States to embark upon a spiritual journey throughout Southeast Asia that lasted over 5 years.
Within this time, I received a 200-hr Hatha yoga certification from Wise Living Yoga Academy in Thailand, 100-hr Yin yoga certification from Shanti Atma Yoga on Bali, and Reiki Level 2 certification from Marina Yoga in Thailand. I had the opportunity to learn from various teachers and hold space for students from around the world in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Spain, China, and United States. In 2018, I led my first yoga retreat in Spain. Another in Sri Lanka was supposed to happen in June 2020, but was canceled due to the world shutting down. I love the immersive quality of retreats and the deep connections with others...I look forward to offering more in the future!
In 2018, I returned to the United States and taught classes and workshops throughout Chicago for almost 2 years. The challenging transition from teaching in the East to the West only rooted me more deeply in my truth as a student and teacher. and I'm humbled to share my authentic, from-the heart teaching. My blend of spiritual and practical teachings safely invites you to dive into deeper layers of your being. In my classes, you’ll be met where you’re at through mindful sequences focused on breath and adapted for specific needs.
Following the path of yoga continues to inform my life and teaching. I'm grateful to share the limitless gifts of this wisdom and honored to witness your growth and transformation.
TESTIMONIALS
"A powerful yoga teacher! I had the opportunity to join Catherine's classes: Yoga Nidra, Hatha and Meditation, and always there were something to learn from her practice and her passion for yoga. In her Hatha classes you will experience a complete sequence in a gentle way, that makes you to improve your own practice. Yoga Nidra class was super and Meditation, I will always remember the class, the day of the Big Moon, powerful!!! She loves yoga and that it is what you will feel in her classes." -Monica | Peru
"Best yoga teacher I have ever had! Either you are a beginner or an advanced yoga practitioner you will benefit from Catherine's class. Her teaching will teach you how to practice yoga for life. The right positions, breathing and spiritual aspects of yoga. Her enthusiasm for yoga is contagious and you will love to practice yoga, learning the benefits of each practice. I was so grateful to have the chance to take her class!" -Maria | USA
"She is a passionate and responsible teacher with a high degree of integrity. Students really enjoyed her classes and appreciated Catherine's positive vibes...Catherine burns with enthusiasm for her art and is able to inspire her students with her knowledge and passion." -Apneista Freediving & Yoga | Bali
"Teaching yoga is Catherine's dharma. Along with her infectious passion for life Catherine is devoted, intelligent, and compassionate. She is the kind of person and teacher who has unwavering integrity and character. A true example of living yoga, Catherine has opened herself to the evolution of her yoga practice informing her life off the mat." -Amber | USA
"Catherine is incredibly special - she brought something new to every class and taught with unparalleled integrity, honesty and enthusiasm. She’s a seven star yoga teacher and an effective and intutitive Reiki practitioner as well. Her wisdom and guidance will stay with me forever. Truly a beautiful, rare and precious gem!" -Siobhan | Ireland
"I’m a beginner in practicing yoga. I started my one on one yoga training with Catherine on every Monday morning. Catherine is a very friendly yoga trainer with lots of patience towards to inexperience yoga student like me. This made me feel very relax and comfortable. Besides, she used demonstrating and explanation to show me the right way to do the right thing. As using English as my second language, I think her way of teaching is easy to understand." -Jason | China