She has completed two 500-hour teacher certification courses for general Yoga, and one course for Prenatal Yoga. She also has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University, and is very interested in the interplay of mind and body. Over the past 12 years, she has taught a variety of classes, among them Yoga for Seniors at the Carolina Meadows Retirement Community in Chapel Hill. Her intention, as a teacher, is to guide students through gentle exploration of movement, sensation, attention, and breath; teach them tools for restoring physical health; and help them to take the practice of yoga “off the mat” and into their lives. She is a proud servant of three beautiful cats. She can be reached at Jean.Mckinney@unchealth.unc.edu