Meet Cathy Nityatara Prescott
Cathy’s knowledge and experience in a variety of lifestyle modalities has spanned more than 45 years. Not only has she integrated these tools into her own life, she has also helped countless others pursue their dreams, customizing and adapting these techniques to meet their personal needs as they navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life. Her passion is working with individuals to support optimal well-being in body, mind, and spirit which positively impacts all aspects of life.
For over 20 years, Cathy worked with the [Kripalu School of] Integrative Yoga Therapy in Stockbridge, MA as senior faculty, mentor, and historian. She retired in 2021 and was honored to support over a thousand practitioners on this path as they developed their skills to bring yoga therapy to their communities.
In 2012, Cathy received formal initiation into a traditional yoga lineage and was given the name Nityatara, which means “eternal star” or “always shining.” While her yoga home is with Integrative Yoga Therapy, she has also studied in India and Great Britain, as well as with other organizations in the U.S.
Cathy holds certifications in:
Yoga: Yoga Teaching (eRYT-500 with Yoga Alliance) & Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with International Association of Yoga Therapists), Ayurvedic Yoga, Energy Medicine Yoga®
Coaching & Counseling: Ayurvedic Health, Vedic Lifestyle, Wellness, Wealth & Abundance
Energy Work: EFT/TFT, Biofield Tuning, Reiki
Massage: Therapeutic, Aromatherapy
She also holds a B.A. in French and Spanish Literature from Grinnell College and a certificate in Financial Management from General Electric. Cathy spent 10 years in finance with G.E. and Combustion Engineering before raising three children and dedicating her work to helping others through yoga and other holistic practices.