Chris Gibowicz earned her Master’s in Education from Youngstown State University. Currently a district level administrator, she was formerly a teacher, and an inner-city school principal for many years. In her ladder capacity, she implemented a mindfulness curriculum for students. On September 11, 2001, she attended her first yoga class, and in 2012, completed a year-long yoga teacher training program. She continues to deepen her yoga and mediation practice through workshops and retreats. She draws inspiration for her writing from her self care practices, leadership, love and life. She lives in Salem, Ohio with her partner, Mike.