About
Catherine J. Rush
Education
I recently completed the two year New England Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement (ATM) teacher training program in Brattleboro, VT.
My training as a Yoga Therapist and Yoga teacher was done at Yoga Life Institute in Wayne, PA.
I have a Bachelors in Music Ed. from
SUNY Potsdam and a Masters in Music Ed. from Ithaca College, both with a vocal pedagogy concentration.
Certifications & Memberships
Feldenkrais® Guild of North America- Certified Awareness Through Movement Teacher (CFATMT)
Certified Yoga Therapist & member C-IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists)
Certified 500RYT Yoga Teacher and member of Yoga Alliance
NYS certifications in music and theater
Member of NATS
(National Assoc. of Teachers of Singing)
Member of NYSTEA
(NYS Theater Educators' Association)
Work Experience
I currently teach private voice & acting, and I work as a yoga therapist. I also present workshops for various organizations.
Regular workshop presenter for NYSTEA:
Yoga for Performance Anxiety, Awareness
Yoga & Movement Awareness for Performers
Yoga Life Institute: Yoga & Voice for Yoga Teachers, Beginner & Gentle Yoga classes
Taught theater and music in NYS public schools & private voice for over 30 years.
Hobbies & Leisure
I love the theater, history, cooking & gardening.
I make time to read, bike, walk/hike, travel & visit family & friends.
I continue on a lifelong pathway of learning, meeting new people & finding gratitude for all that life has to offer.