Whitney began practicing yoga as part of her recovery after stroke and brain surgery in 2005. She 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. Whitney recently published the devotional, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit, with Upper Room Books. She is founder of Exploring Peace Ministries (www.ExploringPeace.com) and co-owner of Bloom Yoga Studio (www.BloomYoga.Studio) offering soul care through yoga, meditation, spiritual direction, and contemplative retreats. Whitney is a Deaconess in the United Methodist Church and is an advocate for peace and human equality, longing to create safe space for all people.

Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation (CSF) at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Registered Christian Yoga Association Master Trainer (RCYA-MT), Deaconess