Cathy Ireland

Director

Cathy Ireland is a dedicated mindfulness practitioner and advocate based in Brighton, Ontario. As a Board Member of the Mindfulness Council of Canada, Cathy brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to promoting mindfulness practices that are accessible and inclusive.With a background in international business development roles, Cathy has been instrumental in developing and implementing growth strategies and managing business acceleration teams. Her current work focuses on urban and rural ecosystem development, driving entrepreneurship impact, and technology innovation integration to advance economic outcomes and resilience in Eastern Ontario communities. Cathy’s journey into mindfulness began in 2015 when she became a certified yoga trainer, which led her to eventually complete her Yoga Therapist Certification in 2023 in the tradition and teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya. Her facilitators studied directly with his son and successor, T.K.V. Desikachar. She fulfilled certification requirements with the International Association of Yoga Therapists that same year. In 2024, Cathy also completed an introductory Transcendental Meditation (TM) course to deepen her meditation practice. At MCC, Cathy plays a key role in guiding our mission to create a vibrant community of mindfulness-focused professionals, committed to advancing mindfulness offerings, raising awareness of evidence-based interventions, and ensuring ease of access to meaningful connections and resources—all designed to promote quality, inclusivity, and sustainability of practice for individuals.