Hometown: Here now. Born in Fort Campbell, Ky., but moved after nine days and continued living the the life of an army brat until college.
Sun Sign: Pisces
Favorite Food: veggie chili for sustenance; also very fond of coconut cake.
I am Thankful for: family, community, life, love
Why Yoga: It is a centering aspect of my life; a way to keep things in perspective so I can observe and be amused by the facets of my life.
3 words to describe you: adventurous, caring, mother
Favorite Pose and why: Some postures just address perfectly what you need right then. This changes. Right now I am enjoying Uttanasana and its variations. Arm balances are fun and I always enjoy them as well.
First Yoga Class: Flagstaff, Arizona in 1997 with my wonderful teacher and friend, Ulla Lundgren
Hobbies beside yoga: being a mom, art and graphic design, outdoors, gardening, traveling
Kim encourages her students to use yoga as a means of experiencing personal acceptance and joy. She began her yoga training in 1997 and taught her first classes at the YMCA in 2006. Erich Schiffman and Doug Keller are the two teachers who have had the greatest influence on Kim's yoga teaching and practice. Kim completed a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification and a Level 2 Certified Yoga Therapist certification through Yoga Alliance in October 2009. Because of her interest in therapeutic yoga, Kim especially enjoys the opportunity to work one-on-one with private clients. Whether teaching a class or private client, Kim's style emphasizes inner awareness and keeping mediatation with the breath.
