Kim Amlong has a Masters of Physical Therapy degree and practiced physical therapy for five years. A devoted practitioner of yoga since 1997, she completed the Iyengar yoga teacher-training program with Patricia Walden (her primary teacher) and assisted Patricia Walden in her classes for 2 and a half years. Kim has been an avid practitioner of xi gong since 1999 and completed advanced courses in Kripalu yoga giving her a keen interest in energy awareness and its health benefits. Kim served as the Director of Teachers for five years at Karma Yoga Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During that time, she studied with Jesse Winder (owner of Karma Yoga Studio), and acted as a consultant, as he developed his own style of yoga, PhysioYoga. Kim teaches an eclectic style that emphasizes proper body mechanics, anatomical alignment, safety and body awareness in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. Kim encourages students to question everything and to feel confident in exploring postures best-suited to their individual needs and goals. Kim enjoys sharing the transformative benefits of yoga and xi gong with everyone she meets, and follows a vegan diet for her health, the animals and the planet.