CATHY CASSETTA
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
Energy Medicine Professional Association
E-RYT200 • RYT500 • MFRT • YACEP • Certified Yoga Teacher • Myofascial Release Therapist Certified Reiki Practitioner - Level 1 & Level 2 • Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner • Sound Healer
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
Energy Medicine Professional Association
E-RYT200 • RYT500 • MFRT • YACEP • Certified Yoga Teacher • Myofascial Release Therapist Certified Reiki Practitioner - Level 1 & Level 2 • Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner • Sound Healer
Cathy Cassetta, 500-RYT, created My Yoga Place Palm Springs to continue to make the inspiring
physical space created by Peace Love Yoga Palm Springs available to the many local and visiting
yogis who loved practicing in that unique space. July 1, 2023, that physical space became the
home of another health and wellness studio, The Sukha Life. For in-person classes at that studio,
please check their website:The Sukha Life. For in-person classes at that studio, please check their website: thesukhalife.com
Prior to creating My Yoga Place Palm Springs, Cathy founded The Tabard Theatre Company in
downtown San Jose in 2001; she retired as executive artistic director from Tabard in June 2020. Building on her many years in the Hollywood television industry, Cathy created, produced, and
co-hosted the weekly Northern California South Bay television program Theatre This Week in the mid-1990s. A theatre artist who has worked both on- and off-stage, she has taught dance as
well as theatre and playwriting to every grade from junior kindergarten through college. A produced playwright, of her many works, she is especially proud of Tabard’s 2015 production of Homeward Bound: An Orphan Train Journey.
Her journey with yoga began as a result of a personal quest to regain balance, health, and peace
after a series of family losses and career stress catapulted by a diagnosis of osteoporosis in 2011.
A professional theatre director, playwright, teacher, actor and former dancer, Cathy was drawn to
yoga as a way to combat the condition of her bones in a healthy way. Yoga offered a physical
workout her dancer’s body yearned for with the introspective calm her soul embraced. As a
result of her yoga practice, in addition to stronger bones, muscles, and balance, she has regained
some of the height she lost through improper bone alignment and diminished disc space. A life-
long teacher, with well over 1,000 hours in teacher trainingand nearly 2,000 hours of
teaching yoga, she is excited to share with others what she’s learned as a yoga practitioner and
teacher.
A primary focus of her teaching is yoga for older bodies, including addressing osteoporosis,
scoliosis, and limited flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance and a host of other issues older
bodies experience. Workshops she’s offered include Yoga and Creativity and The Art of Bone
Health through Yoga.
"I started training as a dancer when I was a toddler. That training continued for decades. I started
teaching dance when I was in my teens. One thing led to another, and I went from dancer to
choreographer to actor, director, playwright, you name it. The key piece of info here is that I was
someone accustomed to moving her body. I am excited to share with others what I've learned as a
yoga practitioner and teacher to keep an aging body fluid and as pain-free as possible."
Her yoga journey has evolved to include embracing vibration to assist the body, mind, and spirit
to heal through tuning forks, hands (Reiki), breath and meditation. She and her clients have had
incredibly amazing results through this very natural, non-invasive, gentle healing modality about
which she is excited to share with others.
Cathy is available for private sessions for yoga as well as sound/energy healing.
Cathy also teaches at: YOGA AT MIZELL CENTER
Live long and be happy, healthy and strong with a regular yoga practice!
★ 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
★ PH: 760.323.5689
★ AVAILABLE AT: Mizell.org If you're in or near Palm Springs, CA, I teach several classes each week at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs, CA -- including Yoga for Healthy Aging, Chair Yoga and Musical Theater Dance/Movement for Seniors. Please visit the Mizell Center's website at mizell.org to view the schedule and sign up for Cathy's class.
YOGA AT THE SEA RANCH
Refresh your body, mind and spirit with a yoga class in beautiful Sea Ranch, CA!
★ Del Mar Recreation Center
★ 40600 Leeward Rd., Sea Ranch, CA 95497
★ PH: 707-785-2444
If you'd like information about classes at Sea Ranch, please email Cathy at: CathyCassettaYoga@gmail.com for details.
Cathy also teaches at: YOGA AT MIZELL CENTER
Live long and be happy, healthy and strong with a regular yoga practice!
★ 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
★ PH: 760.323.5689
★ AVAILABLE AT: Mizell.org If you're in or near Palm Springs, CA, I teach several classes each week at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs, CA -- including Yoga for Healthy Aging, Chair Yoga and Musical Theater Dance/Movement for Seniors. Please visit the Mizell Center's website at mizell.org to view the schedule and sign up for Cathy's class.
YOGA AT THE SEA RANCH
Refresh your body, mind and spirit with a yoga class in beautiful Sea Ranch, CA!
★ Del Mar Recreation Center
★ 40600 Leeward Rd., Sea Ranch, CA 95497
★ PH: 707-785-2444
Training & Certifications*
200-hour certification
Almaden Yoga, San Jose
500-hour certification
Breathe Together Yoga, Los Gatos
Joy of Flight certification
Breathe Together Yoga, Los Gatos
Additional Aerial Teacher Training
Bliss Yoga, Palm Springs CA
Yoga for Osteoporosis Certification
Dr. Loren Fishman, leading expert in the field
Yoga for Scoliosis Training
Elise Miller, leading expert in the field
Sound Healing Certification (100 hrs)
Catina Topash, YogaFit
Expanding Consciousness Certification
Kristy Manuel, YogaFit
Working with the Chakras Certification
Tom Simota, YogaFit
The Tuning Forks Therapy Course Certification
Himalayan Academy of Sound Healing
Yin Yoga Certification
Misako Matsuoka
Yoga Tune-Up & Yoga Balls (50+ hours)
Yoga Tune-Up, Palo Alto
Myofascial Release Therapy (60+ hrs)
Certificates in MFR 1, MFR 2, Fascial Pelvis
Additional training:
Subtle Energy Healing Seminar (John F. Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB, leading expert in MFR)
Facilitating Lifelong Mobility: Keys to Keeping the Fascia Youthful and Supple (4 hrs)
Tom Myers, integrative manual therapist, author of Anatomy Trains, founder of International Association of Structural Integrators
Anatomy 101 with focus on Fascia (20 hrs)
Tom Myers, integrative manual therapist, author of Anatomy Trains, founder of International Association of Structural Integrators
Subtle Energy Healing Seminar (John F. Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB, leading expert in MFR)
Facilitating Lifelong Mobility: Keys to Keeping the Fascia Youthful and Supple (4 hrs)
Tom Myers, integrative manual therapist, author of Anatomy Trains, founder of International Association of Structural Integrators
Anatomy 101 with focus on Fascia (20 hrs)
Tom Myers, integrative manual therapist, author of Anatomy Trains, founder of International Association of Structural Integrators
*Please email Cathy at CathyCassettaYoga@gmail.com for a full list of trainings and certifications, which she continues to accrue.
What students are saying about Cathy's classes:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy is an excellent Yoga instructor.
She is careful to make sure everything is lined up correctly so we get the most benefit from the Defying Gravity Yoga Classes."
Irene T.
Defying Gravity: Yoga For Healthy Aging
"Cathy is an excellent Yoga instructor.
She is careful to make sure everything is lined up correctly so we get the most benefit from the Defying Gravity Yoga Classes."
Irene T.
Defying Gravity: Yoga For Healthy Aging
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"It is phenomenal the way Cathy is able to lead
an individualized yoga class via zoom.
She somehow manages to teach and direct us via the screen. I honestly don’t know how she does it but it is like she is right there with each of us"
H.J.
Yoga for Bone Health & Bone Density
"It is phenomenal the way Cathy is able to lead
an individualized yoga class via zoom.
She somehow manages to teach and direct us via the screen. I honestly don’t know how she does it but it is like she is right there with each of us"
H.J.
Yoga for Bone Health & Bone Density
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy Cassetta by far is the best Yoga teacher
you will ever encounter.
She is upbeat and professional. Her classes are great and so beneficial.
She not only works every inch of your body but she adjusts the Yoga poses to fit your needs and ability. Cathy takes on the whole you. She cares about you and she finds ways of improving not only your body but your health as well. She is amazing! I feel so fortunate to know Cathy."
Judy C.
San Jose, CA (via Zoom)
"Cathy Cassetta by far is the best Yoga teacher
you will ever encounter.
She is upbeat and professional. Her classes are great and so beneficial.
She not only works every inch of your body but she adjusts the Yoga poses to fit your needs and ability. Cathy takes on the whole you. She cares about you and she finds ways of improving not only your body but your health as well. She is amazing! I feel so fortunate to know Cathy."
Judy C.
San Jose, CA (via Zoom)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy is encouraging, supportive, and I also love the way she understands that everyone’s body is different and will be able to do the different exercises to their own unique ability. She helps us to accept our limits but also to push us to be stronger each day."
H.J.
Chair Yoga: Take a Seat!
"Cathy is encouraging, supportive, and I also love the way she understands that everyone’s body is different and will be able to do the different exercises to their own unique ability. She helps us to accept our limits but also to push us to be stronger each day."
H.J.
Chair Yoga: Take a Seat!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I am so grateful for each and every opportunity to learn from, practice with, and grow alongside the incredible Cathy Cassetta,whose experienced support, and mindful intuition, has proven to be a tremendously savored blessing! "
Jeffrey @GoodEarthYoga Paynton
Palm Springs, CA
"I am so grateful for each and every opportunity to learn from, practice with, and grow alongside the incredible Cathy Cassetta,whose experienced support, and mindful intuition, has proven to be a tremendously savored blessing! "
Jeffrey @GoodEarthYoga Paynton
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy Cassetta is an awesome teacher! Her knowledge, compassion and sense of humor are top notch. I have enjoyed her classes for a few years and I always feel so good after our session. She is wonderful with our group of seniors. Four out of four stars for Cathy!"
Berlynn S.
Palm Springs, CA
"Cathy Cassetta is an awesome teacher! Her knowledge, compassion and sense of humor are top notch. I have enjoyed her classes for a few years and I always feel so good after our session. She is wonderful with our group of seniors. Four out of four stars for Cathy!"
Berlynn S.
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I highly recommend Cathy’s Bone Health Class. I took it via zoom and was skeptical as to how that would work but Cathy has an amazing way of teaching, seeing and directing online. My oncologist was so impressed with what she was doing he wrote me a prescription for her class so I could use my HSA account to pay for it!"
S.H.
Gualala, CA
"I highly recommend Cathy’s Bone Health Class. I took it via zoom and was skeptical as to how that would work but Cathy has an amazing way of teaching, seeing and directing online. My oncologist was so impressed with what she was doing he wrote me a prescription for her class so I could use my HSA account to pay for it!"
S.H.
Gualala, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"So happy my friend invited me to class. You made me feel as if I belonged from the moment class began. It was easy to catch on right away. I appreciate your dialog as well. These exercises are very similar to those recommended by my physical therapist and I’m excited to work on improving myself. "
Bonnie R.
Palm Springs, CA
"So happy my friend invited me to class. You made me feel as if I belonged from the moment class began. It was easy to catch on right away. I appreciate your dialog as well. These exercises are very similar to those recommended by my physical therapist and I’m excited to work on improving myself. "
Bonnie R.
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy is a terrific yoga teacher. Very knowledgeable about yoga & the human body. Well qualified to work with all bodies, all ages, any challenges. Most importantly, always teaching in a supportive & encouraging way."
Lori A.
Palm Springs, CA
"Cathy is a terrific yoga teacher. Very knowledgeable about yoga & the human body. Well qualified to work with all bodies, all ages, any challenges. Most importantly, always teaching in a supportive & encouraging way."
Lori A.
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Although I am not new to yoga, I am new to enjoying it. My body gained strength and increased precision under Cathy's tutelage, it's like having a personal coach. I recommend her classes to anyone wanting to try yoga for the first time or improve their understanding of their yoga practice.
Barb L.
The Sea Ranch, CA
"Although I am not new to yoga, I am new to enjoying it. My body gained strength and increased precision under Cathy's tutelage, it's like having a personal coach. I recommend her classes to anyone wanting to try yoga for the first time or improve their understanding of their yoga practice.
Barb L.
The Sea Ranch, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I really like how Cathy is attuned to all of us and what our physical limitations are. She is always ready to give us a modification on a pose if she thinks it might be uncomfortable for any one of us, but we still get the benefit of the pose/stretch even with a modification. And she makes us laugh!"
Carol H.
San Jose, CA (via Zoom)
"I really like how Cathy is attuned to all of us and what our physical limitations are. She is always ready to give us a modification on a pose if she thinks it might be uncomfortable for any one of us, but we still get the benefit of the pose/stretch even with a modification. And she makes us laugh!"
Carol H.
San Jose, CA (via Zoom)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I admire your dedication to yoga. Cathy, you are a great yoga teacher and feel like a friend. I am very happy that you are teaching us yoga here at the Mizell Senior center in Palm Springs.
Mary C.
Palm Springs, CA
"I admire your dedication to yoga. Cathy, you are a great yoga teacher and feel like a friend. I am very happy that you are teaching us yoga here at the Mizell Senior center in Palm Springs.
Mary C.
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy is an excellent teacher with a deep knowledge of yoga and other mind body practices. She genuinely wants to share what is good for each of us. I always look forward to her classes!
Arleigh A.
Calgary, Alberta | Palm Springs, CA
"Cathy is an excellent teacher with a deep knowledge of yoga and other mind body practices. She genuinely wants to share what is good for each of us. I always look forward to her classes!
Arleigh A.
Calgary, Alberta | Palm Springs, CA
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"Cathy’s nurturing & gentle yoga practice has been healing & rejuvenating. Her emphasis on Yoga for Healthy Aging gives me confidence & hope as I embrace my retirement life style. Thank you, Cathy!
Michael S.
Palm Springs, CA
"Cathy’s nurturing & gentle yoga practice has been healing & rejuvenating. Her emphasis on Yoga for Healthy Aging gives me confidence & hope as I embrace my retirement life style. Thank you, Cathy!
Michael S.
Palm Springs, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Cathy is a caring and perceptive teacher, always attuned to those around her. I benefit from her tips, her nurturing and the varied themes to her classes. I also love her wry humor! Practicing yoga with Cathy enhances my wellbeing and helps me start the day with a positive outlook. I can’t wait to return to the desert and yoga with Cathy.
Mary H.
Massachusetts (via Zoom) | Palm Springs, CA (in-person)
"Cathy is a caring and perceptive teacher, always attuned to those around her. I benefit from her tips, her nurturing and the varied themes to her classes. I also love her wry humor! Practicing yoga with Cathy enhances my wellbeing and helps me start the day with a positive outlook. I can’t wait to return to the desert and yoga with Cathy.
Mary H.
Massachusetts (via Zoom) | Palm Springs, CA (in-person)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"It is great having Cathy as our yoga instructor. She always teaches us something, and I learn from her. Cathy provides a welcoming atmosphere to share with each other, and her feedback is positive and encouraging.
J.W.
Palm Springs, CA
"It is great having Cathy as our yoga instructor. She always teaches us something, and I learn from her. Cathy provides a welcoming atmosphere to share with each other, and her feedback is positive and encouraging.
J.W.
Palm Springs, CA
