![]() Her philosophy is "you are already whole" and believes that stress, anxiety, and trauma come to us all as messengers but they do not have to define who we are.ĭiana has worked in the fitness and wellness industry for 26 years and began her experience with fitness as a 2-sport all-state athlete at Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio. Bessel van der Kolk and Yoga Nidra expert Richard Miller, Ph.D.Īlexa's teaching focus is female survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, victims of human trafficking, and those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (such as veterans) and populations dealing with grief. The EMBER program allowed her to dive deep into the world of trauma, identifying with extensive research from world renowned Psychotherapist Dr. In September, 2017 she received her certification for the 100-hour EMBER Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training from mentors Michele Vinbury and Marybeth Hamilton in Columbus, Ohio. She believes that building a mind/body connection can lead to healing on both the physical and mental levels. In addition to all things yoga, you can find Katie enjoying the outdoors, working on her own art projects, making and eating good food with family and friends, and dreaming of the mountains.Īlexa Smith is a certified yoga instructor through the International Yoga Alliance and is based in Columbus, Ohio. Katie holds a BA in Studio Art from Hanover College and has melded her art and yoga lineages, using art and meditation as mediums for exploring breath, energy, Reiki and the beauty offered by nature. She completed her 100 hour EMBER™ trauma sensitive yoga program and is honored to be apart of the Karma Yoga Foundation and the profound work that they do through serving on its advisory board and teaching trauma informed yoga classes. ![]() She is passionate about sharing yoga with youth, special populations and adults seeking to find ease and wholeness through meditation, movement and art. She is a 200 RYT yoga instructor, iRest ® Yoga Nidra level 1 meditation teacher, Reiki practitioner and certified Sekoia™ teacher. Katie is an artist, nature lover and joy seeker. Having experienced first hand the kindness and support of the yoga community as well as the healing ability of yoga, Katie is inspired to share yoga and its powerful capacity to transform with others. Katie’s personal journey led her to the study of yoga and meditation after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder.
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