I’M KIMMY

Writer. Yoga Teacher. Reiki Practitioner. Storyteller. Helping you develop courageous presence.

My journey has been shaped by my love for words and the grounding practice of yoga. Writing was my first passion—I even dreamed of being an author like J.K. Rowling at age 11. But as I grew older, external pressures began to dim my light.

I've struggled with anxiety and depression since my teens, but yoga has been a profound source of clarity and joy. A 30-day yoga challenge in 2017 was a turning point; by the end, I realized this powerful practice shouldn't be just an afterthought in my day. I decided to become a yoga teacher and commit to following my inner guidance towards a life that fits my values. Now, I'm passionate about helping others discover courage, presence, and authenticity.

How Courage Led Me to Authentic Teaching

Driven by my dream of teaching yoga after my first training, I started with free park classes, eventually teaching in popular studios and launching an online platform—all while juggling an office job.

Despite this outward success, I struggled with constant anxiety and a need for external validation. My life felt at odds with the philosophies I was teaching, leaving me with a growing sense of cognitive dissonance and the unsettling feeling of being a fraud.

I came to realize that true peace isn’t waiting for some future accomplishment; it’s here, in the moment, in showing up with courageous presence.

BE COURAGEOUS

COURAGE, CHANGE & SELF-DISCOVERY

Following My Heart

Clarity came through my practices, showing me the courage to live authentically rather than following a path others set for me. This journey meant letting go of external pressures, tuning into my own heart, and choosing success on my own terms.

In 2023, I embraced a new chapter—leaving my job, my long term relationship, reconnecting with family in New Zealand’s Far North, and finding inspiration in nature. This space of surrender brought truly aligned people and experiences into my life.

I’ve moved to Tākaka, Golden Bay where I’ve been falling in love with the creative community, and thriving spaces where poets, musicians, and artists can connect. I recently started sharing intuitively written poems at the weekly Saturday market, which has been filling me with such joy.

I’ve learned that true honesty with myself and others, attracts the right people. My goal is to help other women choose themselves, and find their path to courageous presence.