Meet Kendi

Hi there!

Like so many folks, I came to yoga for a nice workout. It felt great to move, breath and see how my body could develop strength, balance and even get into some funky pretzel-ish shapes.

Shortly after walking into my first yoga class, my husband began to refer to my Saturday morning yoga routine as my β€œcalm blue ocean.”

It turns out there was way more than a work out happening!

That weekly class helped me balance the stress of returning to college while working full-time in the medical field and carried me through graduate training in mental health counseling.

In 2018, I stepped away from corporate work to open Ananda Counseling + Wellness, where I could bring all of myself to work every day. And more importantly, blend the ancient wisdom of Yoga with modern neuroscience to support YOU, in all of your fullness, complexity and uniqueness.

My approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity to find balance and joy within their lives and I’m PUMPED to support you on your path.

I’m so glad you’re here

β€œI AM A CREATIVE PERSON WHO VALUES LEARNING, TEACHING, MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION.”

MY HEARTFELT CALLING

i’m ALWAYS down for…

Snuggling my 2 pups - Chuck & Mila

Visiting Botanic Gardens

hammocks + crafting (especially knitting)

Education & Certifications

  • 100 hour Core Specialty Module - LYT Yoga Method - Lara Heimann - 2023

  • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training - LYT Yoga Method - Lara Heimann - 2022

  • Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor - Kerala Ayurveda - 2020-2021

  • iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 & 2 - Stephanie Lopez - 2019

  • Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy Certificate - Sundara Yoga Therapy - 2016

  • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training - Everyone Yoga School, Tulsa, OK - 2015

  • Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology

  • Bachelors of Science in Sociology

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma

One can remain alive… If one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things and happy in small ways.

-Edith Wharton

 There are several ways to work with me, let’s see which is best for you