​Whitney is a Peace Seeker exploring the gift of God's peace with her whole self. She lives with her family just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Whitney loves a nice cup of hot tea and spends her down time with good books. She began practicing yoga as part of her recovery after stroke and brain surgery in 2005. Whitney was hesitant a yoga practice could ease her chronic pain. Needless to say, she was wrong. Embracing the practices of yoga and meditation have been foundational for her healing journey and her work today.

Prior to completing her first yoga teacher training, Whitney pursued graduate work at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Professional Certificate in Spiritual Formation (CSF) focusing on retreats and spiritual direction. She recently published a devotional with Upper Room Books and you can follow her blog at Exploring Peace. Whitney is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) and Christian Yoga Association Master Trainer (R-CYAMT). She hosts a weekly meditation podcast, contemplative retreats, and offers ecumenical spiritual direction sessions for individuals and groups both online and in person.

Whitney is a Deaconess in the United Methodist Church and is an advocate for peace and human equality. She is passionate about her embodied work with survivors of trafficking, longing to create safe space for all. Whitney is the founder and director of Exploring Peace Ministries and co-owner at Bloom Yoga Studio in Lebanon, Tennessee. Pull up a chair and find out more of her work and story here.