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greetings from kimWhen I began practicing yoga in 1994, I was the classic type-A personality: overly-ambitious and always driven to succeed. Between my full-time job as a graphic designer and my commitment to running marathons, I was in constant motion. I had no understanding of how to take care of myself emotionally or physically. I was anxious and depressed, constantly stressed-out, and exhausted. I didn't know who I was, what I wanted, or where I wanted to go with my life. At nearly the moment I was ready to give up on living, I met a psychiatrist who encouraged holistic healing. He suggested I try yoga, and it changed my life. With consistent practice, dedication, and a little faith thrown to the Universe, my negative view of both my body and my existence slowly transformed. The principles learned on the mat opened windows to the closed parts of my being. Over time, my emotions became more consistent. The ever-present hyper-vigilance towards everything and anything slowly dissolved. And at some point along the way I came to the big realization that life's circumstances hadn't really changed. Rather, my response to them did. Yoga was the one piece I had been missing. To this day, (and even on the hardest of days) I know that I can step onto my mat and find peace and acceptance. On that mat, I am not judged or competing, and I am always amazed at how I somehow discover a little bit more about myself. My best yoga teachers have gently provided guidance by creating a safe and nurturing environment. As a teacher, I strive to encourage the same opportunities, and feel honored when a student finds a piece of themselves that may have been missing. For me, yoga is essential. I hope that my words and the other information I have placed here provide you with the inspiration you need to make the first step toward changing your life. Jai Bhagwan (I honor the light within you.) Kim Mollo philosophyKim designs her classes to work with all levels of experience and ability by catering to her students' specific needs and capabilities. Kim encourages self-exploration and the opportunity to move beyond perceived limitations by providing a safe and nurturing environment that expands upon each individual's innate talents and strengths. Her goal is to always to provide the just-right challenge, thus facilitating a sense of increased self-confidence and self-esteem for all her clients. Though the Kripalu and Ashtanga styles are very different, she often combines principles from both traditions to create a fun and accessible experience for all of her students. training and experienceKim has been a long-distance runner and yoga practitioner since 1994. In 2005, she became a triathlete. Kim explores her personal yoga practice through both the Kripalu and Ashtanga styles. Formerly employed as a graphic designer for over a decade, she is now a registered and licensed occupational therapist and certified yoga instructor. Kim obtained her master's degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She now serves as an adjunct faculty member at Jefferson in the occupational therapy department. Her clinical work in the field utilizes a sensory integrative approach along with yoga to treat children and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders in various settings. Kim conducted her graduate research through Thomas Jefferson's Sensory Integration laboratory. Her study evaluated the efficacy of Kripalu yoga in managing sensory reactivity in adults with sensory defensiveness. She presented her findings at the American Occupational Therapy Association's Annual Conference in April, 2007 and 2008. Her initial findings are scheduled to be published in AOTA's Sensory Integration Special Interest Section Newsletter in mid-2008.
Yoga certifications include:
She is currently pursuing her 500-hour Advanced Teacher Certification through Yoganand Michael Carroll's Pranakryia Yoga Program. Kim also takes classes and workshops regularly and considers herself an eternal student of yoga.
Kripalu Center workshops attended include:
Occupational Therapy workshops attended include:
affiliationsKim is a registered member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA), the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and the Yoga Alliance (YA). She is also a member of the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the |