Betsy Rippentrop, PhD is a licensed psychologist and certified yoga and meditation teacher who uniquely blends science, psychology, mysticism and spirituality into her classes. She courageously guides people into deeper awareness of their body and mind, and is especially adept at translating psycho-emotional concepts into somatic experiences in the body. She has been in clinical practice for nearly 20 years and has owned Heartland Yoga for 14 years. She has authored numerous academic papers on the mind-body connection and is author of Chakra Healing: Renew Your LifeForce. She teaches courses and retreats nationally and internationally and can be found weekly at her popular podcast Tend Her Wild. For more info on Dr Rippentrop, visit www.dryogamomma.com.