A native of California, Kim has been teaching yoga and meditation for over twenty years in places like Hawai’i, the Swiss Alps, the High Rockies of Colorado, and Vermont. She is trained in Iyengar and Ashtanga styles of yoga, and she leans toward a vinyasa flow in her personal practice. She is the creator and voice of Lotus Wheel: Guided Meditations for Relaxation and Healing, and she is the author of novels, stageplays, and poetry. With a background in education, having developed and delivered curriculum for at-risk youth, as well as higher level International Baccalaureate students, Kim is now working on a PhD in English Literature with a critical/creative thesis. She teaches creative writing courses for the University of Otago and runs creative writing workshops for various groups, including corporate teams, educators, and community circles. Kim is a seeker, surfer, and healing arts practitioner. She is the mother of two grown children and a lover of nature, food, and music/dance.