2025 Presenters

Molly Schreiber is the Founder and CEO of Challenge to Change Inc., a mindful education company dedicated to empowering individuals with proactive and preventative mindfulness strategies. As a former elementary teacher, working with students and school personnel is at the heart of Molly’s mission of inspiring people of all ages to cultivate happy and healthy lifestyles. After being widowed at the age of 30 with three young children, Molly had a choice to make and decided to turn her loss into an opportunity.

Challenge to Change was created from a love of teaching and a deep understanding that the power to thrive and live a good life is in each of us. This belief inspired Molly to design programming such as the Mindful Education in Schools curriculum, Kids and Adult Yoga Teacher Trainings, online learning resources for schools and families, numerous children’s books, and countless other Mindfulness resources. She believes that we can change the world by empowering children with skills that foster positive thinking and compassion for self and others.

Molly holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Western Illinois University, is an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher, and a certified sound healer.

mother, wife, mentor, energy worker, business owner, yogi and educator. 

Graduate of Carlson College of Massage, licensed in the State of Iowa, and American Massage Therapy Association member since 2000.  Owner of Hands in Harmony, a full-service spa, and Managing Partner of Empowered Healing Institute, a continuing education platform located in Iowa.

My massage therapy practice includes lymphatic, cranial sacral therapy, vibrational medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. My Yoga Practice includes the Bikram based 26x2 Hot Series and Ashtanga. I practice yoga and meditation daily as it makes me a better person.

The Gar Den Boi sound is inspired by YEARS OF yoga and meditation while building immersive worlds in a DANCE music landscape. A project steered by Tyler Manning, who fuses a love for all instruments & electronic music production to meld organic play with the healing power of low end frequencies. He uses DJ sets and live production as the vehicle and can often be found holding space in his “Instrument Garden” Studio workshops & installations.

The Gar Den Boi music project was officially launched in Detroit in May of 2023 with “The Sound of a Tree Growing: Root Tape” and has seen those roots spread wide since getting planted for the forthcoming “Fruit Tape” as well as an ambient bass meditation album in collaboration with The Sound Medicine Collective called Frequency Medicine.
 

He now resides in Detroit in search of a property for the instrument garden music discovery center.
• featured as aN Official DJ for the reggae queen Sister Nancy & 4x for the Mendo Dope Boys. 

• Played a 2023 sold-out run in Spain, Michigan, and New York as part of The Organic Cup 
• produced 2 sold-out tours through Colorado's Front Range in 2024
• Co-founded MorFlo Records, Boredomfighters, Forward Momentum, & Big Cloud.
• Curated 250+ events worldwide

Janel is a Sound Healing Practitioner certified through the Sound Healing Academy. She has taught yoga and meditation for 20 years, and is a Reiki Master. 

She and her husband own Hound Dog Rock Shop. 

Janel has a never ending thirst for learning and expanding her mind. She is always ready to explore new things, and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone who is willing to listen.

In her free time she enjoys nature walks with her grandkids,  cuddling with her cats, crocheting and crafting jewelry.

@andrea_lynn_taylor is the owner of Black Dog Healing Arts (@blackdoghealingarts) in Cedar Rpaids, Iowa. She offers group & private sessions, at her studio location, in the community and private events. Andrea has a special interest in weaving together yoga & sound. She has 23 years of allopathic medial experience to her holistic practice and advocates for the use of sound to help her clients with chronic pain, anxiety & depression.

Sarah Michelle is an Identity Strategist with 15 years in brand and messaging roles across creative agency, entrepreneurial, and global internal communications. She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and is a certified instructor through Yoga Alliance and The American Council for Exercise. Sarah is the founder and CEO of HoneyMAP, host of the Successful(ish) podcast, and consults globally with business leaders looking to move their bodies, their minds, and their businesses. 

Lovar Davis Kidd (he/him/they), a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an interdisciplinary performer, a dance researcher focused on the black dancing body, musician, poet, and dance maker. He is an MFA Candidate in Choreography at the University of Iowa. L.D. engages in choreographic research that is grounded in the intersection of contemporary movement practices with black vernacular aesthetics. Through studying African American secular dance, percussion, and Orthopraxy of the 21st century, seeking a deeper understanding of how the dancing body is a vessel for spiritual communication. Dance is a powerful explorative practice; therefore, intertwining percussion, dance, and spirituality is a tool for revolutionary freedom. His art-making process reflects his black heritage and is rooted in social justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (EDIAB), work through his company, 100% OVER RACISM. L.D. has performed extensively in dance and musical theatre productions throughout the US. Most notably, Kidd performed in the 2011-2012 2nd National Tour of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, Tim Rice & Elton John’s Aida at Sacramento Music Circus, Disney California Adventure Park's Aladdin "A Musical Spectacular" and with the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. L.D. has also danced for Helanius J. Wilkins’ EDGEWORKS Dance Theater and Los Angeles-based dance companies Word In Motion and Urban Poets.

As an educator, L.D. has taught in various capacities. He is a teaching artist with Throughline Arts, specializing in arts integration with K-8 students. L.D. also worked as an adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa for ten years, teaching jazz, tap, hip-hop, and dance for musical theatre. In addition, L.D. is the founder of MOvMNT Dance Company (MDC), a non-profit contemporary & hip-hop dance company in Cedar Rapids, IA, that had the privilege of providing hundreds of under-served students with affordable dance classes and performance opportunities for 13 years. L.D. is an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and licensed massage therapist (LMT) in Cedar Rapids, IA,

Dentist, 200 certified yoga teacher and Reiki Master Kirk Hansen has been studying and sharing sound healing for over 3 years, trained by Natalie Brown through the Sound Healing Academy. He discovered magic and power of Sound Healing and Vibrational Therapy while navigating loss - and was so astonished by its potency and potential for individual and collective healing, that he was inspired to study and share it.  

Kirk uses his life experience, different instruments, frequencies, and rhythms to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and meditation - where you can reconnect with yourself, rediscover homeostasis, and continue on your healing journey.

Born in Nicaragua and from the Nahuatl tribe, Ingrid Hobmeier is a Cedar Rapids native who serves her community at Mercy Medical Center, offering monthly sound healing sessions and helping patients navigate insurance options. She has practiced hot yoga for over 25 years, has completed 400 hours of yoga teacher training, and spends her time practicing at Heat Yoga. She has been studying and sharing sound healing for over three years, trained by Natalie Brown through the Sound Healing Academy.

Ingrid discovered sound healing therapy while exploring holistic healing methods and processing the loss of her spouse. She is inspired to share love with the community through sound healing and to help others experience relaxation, meditation, and relief from common ailments. She channels her loving gratitude for life through her instruments and frequencies to provide a unique sound healing experience.

Composer, educator, sound healer and multi-instrumentalist, Natalie Brown, has travelled the world performing, recording and teaching music. She was trained classically, starting violin at age 4 and has taught high school orchestra for 14 years.

She is the founder and operator of Sounds Heal Studio, providing one-on-one and group sound healing sessions and workshops as well as practitioner training through the International Sound Healing Academy.

She completed Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She also has training and certifications in Reiki, craniosacral therapy, Qigong, acupressure and is an Advanced Level Certified Bio-Well Practitioner. Natalie's podcast, Sounds Heal Podcast, explores using sound for health and wellness with interviews of top innovators & practitioners in the field. It has been recognized as the #1 music therapy/sound therapy podcast on the web.

Natalie’s goal is to share the benefits of sound healing and help others use sound for self-care, personal growth and to heal.

Director, Ageless Art Inc and creator of Project Create Peace

Our nonprofit has a mission to help the world re-imagine peace. We seek to get people creating a new symbol that represents creation and life itself. The project is multidimensional in approach, as we envision humanity finding more peace through art, but we also hope to see this symbol unite people in a manner that we can stand behind a new vision for peace in the world. 

The concept is simple, we offer a stencil for the base of the symbol and people infuse the symbol with their peaceful thoughts and creativity. In this way, we create Peace together. The resulting artwork is a reminder of the dedication to create more peaceful thoughts/energy in the world, to not live in fear, and to have hope for a better future. 

My intention in every class is to help the Sarah Thompson is the owner of Starlight Yoga in Lisbon, Iowa. Sarah is a passionate RYT 500 accredited yoga instructor and Reiki Master, dedicated to making the transformative practice of yoga accessible to every body. She offers group and private yoga sessions, intuitive card readings, and Reiki to help nurture your well-being.Sarah Thompson is the owner of Starlight Yoga in Lisbon, Iowa. Sarah is a passionate RYT 500 accredited yoga instructor and Reiki Master, dedicated to making the transformative practice of yoga accessible to every body. She offers group and private yoga sessions, intuitive card readings, and Reiki to help nurture your well-being.

Sarah's specialty is guiding beginners, individuals in larger bodies, and anyone who's felt excluded or intimidated by traditional yoga culture to find their strength and peace on the mat. You don't need to be flexible or "fit enough"—her mission is to help you connect deeply with your own body, exactly as it is, no matter your size or experience. 

Sarah's specialty is guiding beginners, individuals in larger bodies, and anyone who's felt excluded or intimidated by traditional yoga culture to find their strength and peace on the mat. You don't need to be flexible or "fit enough"—her mission is to help you connect deeply with your own body, exactly as it is, no matter your size or experience. impacted my life and I am honored to guide others in discovering their own practice.

Native Iowan, Emily Ann Qual (Mz Kval) has dedicated the last 20 years to crafting unique experiences in the event and restaurant industry. She now brings this hospitality to every single one of her classes. Emily leads creative and personable classes for all bodies. She encourages attendees to explore embodiment through intuitive movement and proper alignment. Emily is passionate about bridging yogic traditions with contemporary culture and finding ways to bring yoga ‘off the mat’, including through the creation of ‘Metal Yoga’. She earned her 200hr RYT with Foundation (Alliance Certified) at Breathing Room Studio. Find Emily teaching high energy and restorative classes in the Cedar Rapids area.

Owner of Breathing Room Yoga Studio, Sarah Cram Driscoll has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. Her musical career includes solo work, the Diplomats of Solid Sound, the Aweful Purdies and guest appearances on various musical projects.

MSYT, MSES, ACSM-CEP, RYT

I have been practicing yoga for 3/4 of my life. In the beginning I just wanted to sleep better, but through the practice of yoga, I eventually discovered other benefits. With increased strength, stamina and serenity, I came to understand the holistic union of mind, body and spirit. Join a group Yoga Therapy session, where breath is emphasized to move the body, hone in on the heart and steer the mind back to spirit.

Sarah Van Cleve is a somatic wellness practitioner, death doula, activist and owner of Soul House Wellness, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  

As a practitioner, she is passionate about helping students find restoration, stillness and safety in ones’ body, and navigating release through the practices of yoga and sound healing.  

Sarah’s commitment to social justice is an integral part of her identity. In her role in activism, Sarah actively supports causes related to equality, human rights and community empowerment. Monthly, she facilitates Breathing Room Yoga’s “Yoga for People of Color,” a donation- based yoga class, aimed at building community and mindfulness in the black and brown community. Through the thought-provoking podcast ‘Othered,’ Sarah works to create a platform dedicated to celebrating the stories and experiences of those who have often been overlooked or misunderstood in society. The podcast’s mission is to amplify local voices and center the narratives of marginalized communities. 

As a death doula, Sarah is passionate about advocating for the necessity of end-of-life preparedness. Through education and compassionate end-of-life support, she empowers individuals to approach the experiences of life and death with knowledge, curiosity and love. 

500 E-RYT, owner of Latitude Yoga and Fitness LLC

Lynn has over 25 years’ experience teaching across the education and fitness industries. Known for her inclusive style, Lynn has been instructing yoga since 2005. She completed her 200-hour RYT in 2017, and her 500-hour RYT in 2020. She hosts yoga workshops and retreats throughout the year and has regular yoga classes during the week.  Specialty classes include: Somatic Yoga, Badass (swearing) yoga, and stand-up paddle board yoga.

Certifications/Specialty training:

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga

Trauma Informed Yoga (300 hour)

Women’s Mind/Body Health Yoga (100 hour)

Yoga for Brain Health (100 hour)

Holistic Whole-Body Health Yoga (100 hour)

Yoga for Active Adult Health (100 hour)

Yoga for Athletes (100 hour)

Warrior Kids Yoga (100 hour)

Wellness yoga (100 hour)

American Council on Exercise (ACE):

•Group Exercise Instructor

•Certified Health Coach

•Personal Trainer

American Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Instructor

Certified Pilates Instructor

Raelene Swore is a dedicated yoga teacher weaving together movement, music, and plant wisdom. With over eight years of yoga teaching, she leads classes that honor tradition while inviting personal expression. Raelene is the creator of House Yoga—a high-vibe fusion of yoga asana, dance, and house music—designed to offer a playful, embodied experience on and off the mat.

In addition to her movement practice, Raelene holds a certificate in Herbal Medicine from the Rocky Mountain Center of Botanical Studies. She is also the founder of Hoth Herbals, a line of small-batch, home-brewed tinctures and salves crafted to support nervous system balance and natural body care. At Harmony Fest, she’s excited to share her deep love for one of her favorite plant allies: Kava.

Raelene currently teaches at Toula, a studio known for its family-friendly classes and vibrant community. Whether through music, movement, or medicine, she holds space for presence, play, and deep connection.

Jaclyn's yoga teachings and studying began in Thailand in 2017. Her teachings are a collaboration of her practice with great tribute to her many teachers from all over the world. She has well over 1,000 hours of trainings including styles of kundalini, hatha, vinyasa, meditation, sound healing and pranayama. Jaclyn studied SATTVA yoga in India where she learned to implement Himalayan kriya kundalini into her practices. Jaclyn's teaching style is creative, challenging and empowering. You will leave the yoga journey feeling connected to self and others around you. She keeps the tradition of yoga alive by effortlessly weaving in hidden nuggets of philosophy, great emphasis on many different breathing techniques, and potent intentional movement.

"It's one thing to know something, think it with my mind. Sattva Yoga brings me to experiencing truth in my body and being.

Native Cedar Rapidian, Ken Appley (they/them, he/him) 200 RYT, has taught yoga for over 10 years in the Eastern Iowa area.

Trained in Power and Hatha, Ken enjoys exploring yogic philosophy & new approaches to deepen their practice. They are inspired to teach classes that invite students to explore their inner stillness with mindful movement. 

Off the mat, they enjoy quality time with their fur babies, mushroom hunting, gardening and attending live music. 

Find Ken teaching classes at Breathing Room Yoga Studio, hosting private retreats and farming with Echollective organic vegetable farm.

Kimberly was certified in 2016, taught by Heartland Yoga owner Betsy Rippentrop and Fusion Yoga owner Marsha Nieland. She continues to study with and learn from teachers/facilitators; Fannie Hungerford (Para Yoga), Chanti Tacoronte-Perez (Creative Expressionist), ShawnT Stone (Movement Therapy), Tracee Stanley (Yoga Nidra), Michelle C. Johnson (Social Justice & Yoga), Tricia Hersey (Radical Rest) and Jivana Heyman (Accessible Yoga).

Kimberly guides an intuitive and organic based movement flow focusing on alignment, space, and breath. She continues to grow as an ambassador with the Accessible Yoga community to carry equitability and create spaces for the practice to unfold. Kimberly supports restorative justice by teaching at the state penitentiary and the Juvenile Detention Center.

Kimberly learns most from her children, students, and nature. She praises the vulnerability and transparency that yoga attributes and she believes that blessings come in the form of people while we building this conscious community. She recently became a death doula, supporting folks in end of life care and spiritual counsel.  Kimberly hopes to always be of service and to grow in love while continuing to stay playful.

Ellen Reynolds is a school teacher and yoga teacher. This summer at Peace Camp, Ellen taught a yoga class centered around Ahimsa. Presently, Ellen leads Queer Yoga Club, a donation based class, in Cedar Rapids at the Breathing Room. In the future look for Ellen’s Yoga Nidra classes.