About Kim

Kim Orr, M.A., E-RYT 500

Kim Orr holds an E-RYT-500, the highest level of accreditation with Yoga Alliance, the National Accrediting agency. E-RYT-500 signifies qualification at a high enough level to train others to become yoga teachers. Kim served as a trainer of yoga teachers for an accredited Yoga school in the USA for several years. She resigned from these duties in order to devote more time to her own students and therapy patients. She continues to teach weekend workshops around the country.

Kim did post graduate work on the Philosophy of Beauty while teaching at a University. She left the classroom and her doctoral dissertation undefended upon passing the Foreign Service Exam. She subsequently worked for both government and private sector international corporations. Kim returned to the classroom after a 3,000 hour intensive course of study and practicum as one of only eight certified advanced yoga therapists in the USA. She has provided yoga therapy services and taught meditation and philosophy at wellness centers, hospitals, and cancer support centers. She has over 5,000 hours of training, teaching, and therapy experience.

Kim has done groundbreaking work in Yoga Therapy for children with Asperger's syndrome and Autism. She published her first case study in a professional journal for international yoga therapists in 2009.