Cassidy (she/her) is a yoga instructor currently based in Astoria, Queens. She began practicing yoga during her time in college to cope with stress and anxiety, fell in love with it, and has now been practicing for over a decade. After receiving a PhD in Social Psychology in 2022 and moving to NYC to work for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Cassidy sought to use her experience teaching college courses to teach yoga, completing her training with The Yoga Common in 2023. She has taught in a variety of different settings, including university psychology and research courses, as well as kayaking, rock climbing, and outdoor recreation classes. In addition to teaching and practicing yoga, Cassidy loves spending time outside, riding her bike around the city, traveling, cooking extravagant meals for herself, and drinking lots of coffee.