Kessler, Christine Lily: - "Christine Lily Kessler is an Educational Specialist, master Yoga teacher, global retreat leader, and author dedicated to preserving and sharing the ancient and living traditions of Yoga. She is the creator of the 4-book series, The Art of Living Yoga: A Foundational Guidebook for Both Students and Teachers. This comprehensive collection includes Honoring Yoga's Roots, Embracing Yoga's Heritage, Crafting and Teaching Holistic Classes, and Embodying Mindfulness Practices. With 27 years of teaching experience, spanning primary education and university-level instruction, Lily integrates her passion of culture, history, and psychology with the transformative practices of Yoga. As an adjunct professor of Yoga Philosophy and Methodology at Butler University, she bridges the depth of Yoga's roots with its practical applications in contemporary life. Lily is the founder of two International Yoga Alliance Certified Schools, offering 200-hour foundational and 300-hour advanced teacher certifications. She has presented at over 30 certified Yoga programs and schools worldwide. Since 2014, she has also founded Blooming Life Yoga Studio and School, and Nourished Heart Yoga Training and Travel, cultivating spaces for meaningful and transformative experiences. As a global retreat leader since 2015, Lily has led spiritual and cultural journeys to India, Peru, Costa Rica, and Spain, creating opportunities for self-discovery and mutual understanding. Her retreats are a peace effort, encouraging participants to recognize shared humanity. Beyond her work in Yoga, Lily is a dedicated gardener and artist. She devotes time volunteering with theHumane Society and sharing her home with rescued animals. Through her teaching, writing, and travels, she empowers others to critically examine belief systems and rediscover lives rooted in clarity, compassion - and therefore, freedom. The Art of Living Yoga Collection offers an informed entry point into the Yoga Tradition, presenting concepts and practices that have proven transformative in Lily's journey. Lily invites readers to question, engage with, and thoughtfully integrate Yogic tools into their own lives, becoming torchbearers of the tradition and stewards of Yoga's lineage. Lily considers herself a lifelong student, and approaches this work with the understanding that Yoga's path is both timeless, vast, and evolving. She hopes this book will provide a framework to uphold its integrity while ensuring its intricate traditions are both accessible and meaningful for future generations."