Today Kim and Tonya are so excited to share this discussion with  Amy Wheeler, PhD! This "getting dirty & growing strong"  interview covers, stepping up and speaking truth, the role of diversity in leadership, and some very exciting advancements in the Optimal State Programs and the future of Yoga Therapy.

Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. is a Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino for 20+ years. Amy's degrees include a B.A. and M.A. in Health Promotion and a Ph.D. in Education and Psychology.  Amy has travelled to India many times and was certified to teach Yoga/ Yoga Therapy in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya.  Before that, she was certified by several other internationally recognized Yoga and Yoga Therapy Training Programs. Amy also helped the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) set standards for Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.  Amy is the Founder and Director of Optimal State of Living Programs, which provides both Yoga and Yoga Therapy Training Programs.  She served as the President of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Yoga Therapist (2018-2020).    See www.AmyWheeler.com for details.