
Timeline
About me
Intuitive Coach & Yoga Instructor at YOGA avec CATHY Awaken your passion, Follow your vision!
Education

Laughing lotus yoga school
2018 - 201850 hr fly training • inversion intensive inversions & arm balances
Ishta yoga
2017 - 2017Yoga nidra level 2 yoga nidra and the chakras
Ishta yoga
2015 - 2015Yoga nidra level 1 with mona anandThe course consisted of:Study the science behind yoga nidra and look more deeply into the nine steps of yoga nidra developed by Mona and Alan. Participants will experience, design, discuss and practice teaching each of the nine steps.Learn how to integrate yoga nidra into asana and restorative classes.Briefly discuss how yoga nidra can be used to help balance pitta, kappa and Vata conditions,Design short and long yoga nidra practices for stress management, depression, anxiety… Show more The course consisted of:Study the science behind yoga nidra and look more deeply into the nine steps of yoga nidra developed by Mona and Alan. Participants will experience, design, discuss and practice teaching each of the nine steps.Learn how to integrate yoga nidra into asana and restorative classes.Briefly discuss how yoga nidra can be used to help balance pitta, kappa and Vata conditions,Design short and long yoga nidra practices for stress management, depression, anxiety and insomnia.Delve deeper into how yoga nidra can be used for pain management and healing. Show less

Laughing lotus yoga center yoga school
2015 - 201550 hour energy and subtle body trainingCurriculum included:Energetic Anatomy and AlignmentHeartmath – The Science of EnergyDoshas and Gunas – Finding BalanceThe Polarity of Masculine and FeminineKundalini Yoga and Qi GongEnergetic Reading and Prescriptive Private Lessons

Laughing lotus yoga school
2013 - 201325 hours intensive study restorative yogaPrinciples and tools on how to teach a primary series of 10 basic Restorative PosesHow to sequence a basic class and modificationsFundamentals of props, environment and themesGuiding students with verbal direction and hands-on touchLearn the Koshic model of body/mind relaxation

Laughing lotus yoga school
2013 - 201350 hours intensive study ayurveda & healingIn Depth Introduction to AyurvedaLotus Flow Dosha DancingPuja: Creating Daily RitualAyurvedic Cooking and Cleansing PracticesKundalini Kriyas by DoshaPranayama and MeditationSub-Doshas and DhatusMusic, Sound and Healing Prayers

Laughing lotus yoga school
2012 - 2012500hr ryt yoga teacher trainingActivities and Societies: Study of Dance Flow - Lotus style, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Chants, Meditation, Anatomy, Mahabharata (intro to), study of advanced poses, Pranayama, Restorative...

American power yoga
2009 - 2009200hr ryt yoga teacher trainingActivities and Societies: Vinyasa Flow, Standard Yoga Poses, Anatomy,Sequencing yoga classes

Isea-itl - ecole des cadres
1986 - 1988Bts tourism
Lycée privé charles de foucauld - paris xviii
1983 - 1986Baccalauréat languages and phylosophy
Experience

Adventure tours
Jan 1989 - Jan 1991Leisure agentBooked vacation travel including cruise, package tours and independent travel (FIT).

Business travel concept
Jan 1995 - Jan 1999Corporate travel agentBooked and assisted client with their travel arrangements including air, hotel, train and cars

Trg
Jan 1999 - Jan 2008TravelBooked travel for photo shoots, client meetings including air, hotel, train, cars. Blocked hotel rooms for group travel (usually photo shoots). Negotiated hotel and ground transportation contracts.
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Travel solutions international (tsi)
Jun 2009 - Aug 2013Corporate travel consultantIn charge of booking VIP and corporate travelers all over the world.

Yoga instructor
Dec 2009 - nowCertified yoga instructor, e-500 ryt, yacepCompleted 300 hr certification at Laughing Lotus Yoga Skool. Studied Dance Flow - Lotus style, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Chants, Meditation, Anatomy, Mahabharata (intro to), study of advanced poses, Pranayama, Restorative, Subtle Body and Energy...and much more. Also earned the American Power Yoga (APY) Instructor Certification Course. Over 200 hours of training learning the diverse tools, philosophies, and knowledge that APY offers through its yoga practice. 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance.Available for Group and Private Yoga classes. Show less

Yoga unity
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010Yoga instructorDonation based yoga studio. Taught primarily Vinyasa flow, all level classes in a lightly heatedroom.

Apy rockwall/my yoga escape, rockwall tx
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010Yoga instructorPower/Vinyasa flow yoga in a heated (85ºF) environment. Taught 2 weekly classes and subbedwhen needed. Led students safely through poses and movements while demonstrating andguiding each student to achieve their goal while in a safe environment.

La fitness
Mar 2010 - Dec 2010Yoga instructorGroup Exercise Instructor teaching weekly Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes

The mat yoga studio
Jun 2010 - Dec 2010Yoga instructorLed Vinyasa Open Flow 60 minutes classes during which the practitioner moved through the posessafely. The emphasis was on the alignment and the breath while practicing in a heated (85º F)studio.
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Ymca of the usa (national resource office)
Sept 2010 - Dec 2010Yoga instructorVinyasa Open Flow classes. Led students in a 60 minutes class linking breath and movementswhile offering modifications as appropriate for the different body types/student level.

Laughing lotus yoga center
Apr 2012 - Sept 2020Yoga instructorTeaching Restorative & Vinyasa Yoga Lotus style!+ Yoga Nidra Workshop+ Mentor

Park slope yoga
May 2012 - nowYoga instructor (sub)Subbing classes whenever needed for Vinyasa Flow and basic classes.

Body reserve
May 2012 - Mar 2018Yoga instructorInstructing 3 weekly power vinyasa flow classes.

Yoga sole
Sept 2012 - nowYoga instructor (sub)Teaching an invigorating, upbeat, strength-based class which focuses on postures which build strength and endurance deep in the core of the body. Encouraging practitioner to sweat and have fun! And to practice at their own level of ability, fitness level and circumstance. Currently subbing classes.

Yogatees-nyc
Sept 2013 - Jun 2017Co-ownerYOGATEES-NYC is a Brooklyn-based online store specializing in one-of-a-kind designs printed on quality clothing - for everywhere you yoga & everywhere you go.http://www.yogatees-nyc.com

House of jai yoga
Mar 2014 - Dec 2020Yoga instructorWeekly classes + Subbing yoga classes whenever needed.

Town sports international
Mar 2014 - Dec 2019Yoga instructorLeading 6 weekly vinyasa classes and subbing whenever needed

Boom fitness park avenue
May 2014 - nowYoga instructorSubbing yoga classes whenever needed.

Doterra international llc
Apr 2017 - nowIndependent wellness advocateGiving a little scent to everyone's life.https://www.mydoterra.com/cathydirkx

Yoga avec cathy
Jan 2018 - nowLeading 25hr Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Yoga Nidra, translated as "Yogic Sleep", is a guided meditation method known to deeply relax the body and mind. It releases the negative effect that stress has on the body, helps with insomnia, anxiety and so much more.Next training is FEB 2019 at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. Weekly Classes + Monthly Workshop OfferedPrivate Sessions available
Intuitive Life Coach
Jan 2021 - nowYoga Nidra Teacher Training
Jan 2018 - nowYoga Nidra Instructor
Jan 2018 - now

Ny loves yoga
May 2018 - Jan 2021Yoga instructorLeading Weekly VInyasa Flow Class • Subbing Vinyasa & Gentle classes as needed

Wellable
Jan 2021 - nowYoga instructor
Licenses & Certifications
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E-ryt 500 & yacep
Yoga alliance
Languages
- frFrench
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