Cathy Woods is a longtime horsewoman, author, yoga teacher, international retreat leader/presenter, and creator of Body, Mind, Equine®, who focuses on overall equestrian wellness.

Cathy aims to impart a practical approach to authentic yoga and mindful horsemanship, making it accessible to everyone regardless of what that looks like for the individual. She’s passionate about supporting equestrians in their wellness journey, promoting a more enriched and skillful life.

She began leading programs in 1991. Cathy enjoys combining and sharing her passions of yoga, horses, travel, and women’s empowerment in creative ways and finds great joy in helping people handcraft their lives and their horsemanship.

Her programs have been offered at distinguished locations such as The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Yogaville Ashram, and Mount Madonna Center. On the equine front, Cathy has partnered with amazing venues such as Equitana, Liberty Festival, Equine Affaire, Warwick Schiller's Journey on Summit, Tryon International Equestrian Center, White Stallion Ranch, and C Lazy U Ranch, to name a few. She also shares her work through her book Yoga for Riders, published by Trafalgar Square Books, and writes for publications such as Horse Illustrated Magazine and others. She’s been featured in Forbes, Yoga Digest, Horse and Rider Magazine, and many other publications. Cathy is currently working on a second book to publish in 2026, titled Riding Through Change.

Cathy is an avid equine enthusiast and longtime backcountry trail rider who loves exploring the natural world from the back of a horse. She remains passionate and dedicated to sharing authentic yoga and wellness, and how it enhances life and mindful horsemanship! She is based in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Find out more at cathywoodsyoga.com.