CONTRIBUTORS
Dr . Kimberly Martin
On page 10
Dr . Kimberly M . Martin , Kimberly is a licensed clinical psychologist with additional certifications in 200 hour yoga training , cognitive and behavioral therapy , and mind body medicine . Dr . Martin was trained in Adlerian Psychology , a branch of psychology which examines the individual from a holistic perspective and assists individuals with understanding the root of their difficulties .
Ellen O ' Connor
On page 6
Ellen M . O ’ Connor , “ The Yogarazzi ,” is a local Indy yoga enthusiast . Yoga is her passion , community , and world view which dovetails well with her hobbies of iPhone yoga photography , social commentary , accessorizing , and chatting up yogis at various Starbucks locales . Roll out your mat next to hers . Hit her up on social media . Namaste .
Melissa Moran
On page 20
Melissa Moran is Community Outreach Coordinator for The Nature Conservancy , and her yoga home is at Santosha Yoga School . She has always experienced nature as wonder : a place to be inquisitive , a place to let mysteries be , and a place to realize that she is part of a creation much bigger than herself .
Alyssa Pfennig
On page 54
Alyssa is the owner of Embarque Yoga Therapy + Wellness and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists ( IAYT ). For the past two years , she has assisted in research studies using yoga to manage chronic pain and PTSD with veterans in conjunction with the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis .
Danielle Wolter Nolan
On page 57
Danielle is a yogi adventure guide and wilderness leader . A former Division I collegiate athlete and coach , Danielle especially enjoys working with women and athletes on advancing their true self and potential through adventure retreats and yoga . Along with her adventureracing wife , Kate , she founded outdoor adventure company , DNK Presents . They focus on getting individuals to step outside their comfort zones , try something for the first time , and in turn gain confidence and empowerment through experiential learning .
Kristina Sands
On page 9
Kristina is a yogi , wife and full-time working mama . An Indiana native , Kristina grew up on her family ’ s farm and now lives in downtown Indianapolis with her husband and daughter , Emerson . Kristina began practicing yoga in college and recently became certified as a RYT-200 . Kristina teaches yoga at Balance Yoga in Carmel and recently began teaching at Fleece Fitness in Pittsboro .
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