Catie received her 200-hour certification from the Integral Yoga Institute in 2005 while residing at the Satchidananda Ashram (Yogaville) in Buckingham, VA. She has taught over 3,000 hours of yoga earning her the designation of E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). Catie is a Certified Personal Trainer and also holds the designation of RCYT (Children's Yoga Teacher) and is a trainer for Kidding Around Yoga. Catie was first introduced to yoga as a teenager, but began practicing regularly while on a backpacking trip through New Zealand. While living at Yogaville from 2004 - 2005, she immersed herself in yoga, meditation, and seva (service), and had the honor of serving at the LOTUS (Light of Truth Universal Shrine). Catie's passion for all forms of movement create a unique blend of strength, conciousness, and creativity in her classes. Her teaching style combines mindful and artistic exploration of asana (poses) while incorporating the eight limbs of yoga in each practice. Most of all, Catie enjoys making yoga accesible to all and helping each student to nurture a healthy relationship with their body, mind, and spirit.
