ABOUT: A SNAPSHOT
260 South 1st Street #7, Zionsville, Indiana
All genders, races, abilities, religions, countries of origin, and sexual orientations are welcome.
We acknowledge with respect the Miami Nation on whose traditional territory this building stands.
Lily and Michael are stewards of Nourished Heart, a nest-of-a-shala in old town Zionsville which explores the roots of yoga, honoring diversity of people and perspectives. Our monthly gatherings and accredited workshops honor a wide range of specific teachings explored within the ancient yoga lineage, based on Lily’s text book The Art of living Yoga: Honoring Yoga’s Roots in Philosophy & Practice.
FOUNDERS
Christine Lily Kessler, Ed.S., E-RYT 500, is adjunct professor of Yoga Philosophy & Methodology at Butler University, and is author of The Art of Living Yoga: Honoring Yoga's Roots in Philosophy & Practice and The Art of Teaching Yoga: Supporting a Holistic Practice for Both Teachers & Students. Through the lens of Yoga, Lily guides us to bravely examine, question, and dissolve labels and belief systems to claim a life rooted in authenticity and freedom. Founder of both Nourished Heart Yoga & Training and Blooming Life Yoga Studio & School, she has developed and led Yoga Alliance Certified 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. In addition to her own schools, Lily has been a guest presenter for over 30 certified Yoga programs within the United States and worldwide. Lily is an LGBTQIA+ ally. She has been welcomed to participate in Vedic pujas, invited to private ceremony with the Lakota Sioux, has been initiated within Mystic Orders, and continues to learn from other cultures and traditions, which directly inspire her teachings. Lily is an Energy Codes® Master Trainer, Reiki Master, B.E.S.T. and Spiritual B.E.S.T. Practitioner, Relax & Renew® Certified, YoKid® Certified, and Yoga Nidra Certified. Lily is an artist and global retreat leader, focusing on spiritual journeys to India, Peru, Bali, Costa Rica, and Spain as a peace effort so people may see themselves in others.
Michael Kessler, E-RYT 200, E-RYT 500, JD, founder of Nourished Heart Yoga & Training, founder of Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School. Michael's introduction to yoga began as physical therapy following back surgery. Since that practical beginning, he has come to appreciate the many physical and spiritual aspects of yoga, both on and off the mat. Michael is honored to share his yogic passion and knowledge of the Tradition with all people, and is an LGBTQIA+ ally.
Michael is a B.E.S.T Practitioner®, Reiki Master, Yoga Nidra practitioner, global retreat leader. He has led spiritual trips with Lily to spiritual journeys to India, Peru, Costa Rica, and Spain. Since 2015, Michael has co-led all of Blooming Life’s 200 and 300-hour teacher trainings, teaches in The Hot Room’s 200-hour program, and co-leads Nourished Heart’s 200-hour program. Michael’s grounded insights, bridging ancient Yoga to the modern world, offer peace and insight. He hopes to inspire his students to bring their yoga off the mat in a manner that will help enrich both their daily lives, and will help them bring awareness to others.
Guest Teachers with the following schools:
BodyAwake Yoga School, Virtual Global
Sterling Hot Yoga Works, Mexico
Passion Yoga School, Costa Rica
Common Ground Yoga, Indianapolis
The Hot Room, Indianapolis