Kathryn Downing began practicing the Siddha Yoga teachings in 1995 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a friend invited her to participate in an introductory Siddha Yoga satsang. Since 1997, she has been serving on staff in the SYDA Foundation, contributing her skills in documentation, education, and writing.

Kathryn has a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD in adult learning from Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to serving in the SYDA Foundation, she worked as a family therapist and an entrepreneur creating innovative learning tools for children and adults.