Courtney lives to inspire others to realize their full potential and to be better than they were yesterday! She discovered yoga in college, as an avid long distance runner, weight lifter and gym enthusiast but regularly suffered from hip injury & pain. She was recommended yoga to not only heal her injuries, but also as a means to manage her stress levels during college. Being that she had no background in dance, ballet or gymnastics, the physical practice of yoga did not come easily to her. However; it was that afterglow effect that yoga has to release emotional, mental and physical sources of self-limitation that kept her regularly returning to the mat.
Courtney's yoga practice began elegantly showing her that a change of perspective “on her mat”, whether physical or mental, becomes a change of perspective “off of her mat” and into her world. This subtle shift made her realize that we are all capable of limitless possibilities!
As her love and dedication to yoga grew, so did her desire to share it with others. She completed her 200 hour Hatha Vinyasa certification through the yoga alliance that transformed her life deeply. It strengthened her confidence in the potential that yoga has to support life “off the mat” - in daily activities, in work as well as in relationships with people in your life! Courtney not only continues her cross-training (and is injury free) but she remains extremely dedicated to her yoga practice & continuing education; she is currently in her 500 hour Yoga & Ayurevda training with Kripalu. In her classes she strives to provide a safe, creative & fun experience “on the mat” that opens the doors for transformation “off the mat”.
Her passion for sharing her love of yoga and inspiring students to feel empowered most definitely shines through in each one of her classes.

 

The physical benefits of yoga lured her to the mat in 1999 Not only did yoga transform her body; it transformed her mind and spirit. Little did she know that her yoga practice would play a huge part in her journey through breast cancer and into survivorship. Her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible and fearless - both on and off her mat.

Kathy is a graduate of the Verge Yoga teacher training. She has also trained with Erica Bleznak, Simon Park, Rolf Gates and Ed Harrold. Healthy breathing, alignment, and balanced energy flow are the focus in her classes. Her teaching style brings humor, support and a non-judgmental attitude to her class.

Kathy lives in Havertown with her husband Steve, sons Steven and Michael.