Business & Marketing Coach
The Yoga Expo Co-Owner
Founder of Evolved Wellness CEO + Ariise Marketing
You may know me from my work helping wellness professionals turn their passion into profitable, scalable businesses—without burnout.
In my 15+ years of experience, I have…
✨ Built a six-figure wellness business from the ground up, going from weekend yoga teacher to international retreat leader and studio owner
✨ Co-owned and expanded The Yoga Expo, a national event bringing together thousands in the wellness space
✨ Created sold-out group programs, leading hundreds of wellness entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses
✨ Blended digital marketing, automation, and coaching to help wellness professionals scale without trading all their time for money
✨ Led workshops, masterminds, and mentorship programs that have helped countless wellness experts grow their brand and income
I know firsthand that when wellness entrepreneurs have the right strategy and systems, they can create massive impact while living in alignment with their values.
And I’m here to help you do exactly that.
co-founder and co-CEO of Inner Dimension
Lauren Eckstrom is the co-founder and co-CEO of Inner Dimension. She is an E-RYT Yoga Alliance-certified teacher, certified mindfulness meditation instructor, and has trained extensively in somatic trauma therapy, relational mindfulness, Buddhist contemplative psychotherapy, mindfulness of race, holistic health coaching, and somatic experiencing.
Lauren has guided high-profile musicians, filmmakers, executives, and Fortune 500 companies in both yoga and meditation. She is the creator of holistic programs like The Power to Live, The Complete Practice, Journey to Yoga, and Initiating the Mother: A 40-week Prenatal Yoga Program. She also co-created Yoga 30 for 30, Yoga 45 for 45, and Yoga Detox 30, and co-authored Holistic Yoga Flow: The Path of Practice.
Lauren was associate producer of the award-winning DVD series The Ultimate Yogi and has contributed to Yoga Journal, MindBodyGreen, LA YOGA, Mantra Magazine, and The Huffington Post. She has appeared on the cover of Yoga Journal and was named one of their top 15 teachers to study with.
co-founder and co-CEO of Inner Dimension
World Yoga Federation
Yogiraj Utkarsh a dedicated leader in the global wellness, yoga and mindfulness space. He has been actively working on impactful programs through the World Yoga Federation and Meditation Alliance International, aiming to bring Yoga, meditation and wellness initiatives to communities worldwide, in impactful scenarios such as Stanford University, Special Education scenarios, Los Angeles Yoga Expo and beyond.
A direct disciple of Swami Vidyanand, Utkarsh teachings are deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, enriched by insights from masters and monks of various traditions. As a Master of Yoga & Meditation, he has dedicated his life to sharing this knowledge with individuals and groups across the globe, including corporate leaders, celebrities, the Indian Armed Forces, and the New Zealand Police. Since leaving the corporate world in 2008 to fully embrace yoga as both a discipline and a way of life, he has been instrumental in training and guiding students, studios, and advanced practitioners, making yoga not just a practice but a transformative journey.
With Utkarsh, you will experience yoga as more than a practice; it becomes a way of life.
Three Seasons Ayurveda
Jeff studied nutrition before attending the Cordon Bleu and worked as a chef for 18 years. He shifted his attention to holistic medicine and is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Panchakarma Specialist, Clinical AHG Herbalist, a Certified Aroma and Marma Therapist, Iyengar Yoga Instructor and is certified as a Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.
Retreat Ranch
Shannon Jamail is a best-selling author, retreat leader, and business mentor who has hosted over 100 retreats worldwide. She is the owner of a 46-acre retreat center in Texas, where she coaches leaders on creating profitable, transformative retreat experiences. Through her book The Retreat Leaders Playbook, podcast, and workshops, Shannon blends strategy, marketing expertise, and real-world experience to help others turn their passion into a sustainable business. Known for her down-to-earth approach, she empowers wellness professionals to design retreats that create both deep impact and lasting income.
The Free Spirit Yogi
Rooted in love, Moni guides you to inner peace. Her practice allows you to connect, transform and thrive. Gentle flows to ease the mind and relax the body.
Wellbalanced
Kristen Hustead is a level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist, Reiki master, medical intuitive, grief and trauma holistic counselor, Pilates instructor, author, and mediation enthusiast. She runs a wellness practice called Wellbalanced Farm, in Camp Verde, Arizona and has a unique approached to healing called “Integrative Holistic Therapy”. Her clients range from people who have physical or emotional issues to chronic illness or disease.
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MeriYoga
Dr. Meredith Calvert is a neuroscientist turned yoga and breathwork instructor who blends ancient yoga traditions with modern brain science to create practices that are both accessible and deeply transformative. With over 1,000 hours of teaching experience across Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and pranayama, she specializes in helping people regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and reconnect with joy. Meredith also leads immersive yoga and adventure retreats that weave movement, breath, and awe-inspiring nature experiences to spark lasting inner calm. Her approach is both grounded in research and infused with heart, guiding students to find balance, clarity, and wonder on and off the mat.
Nicole Turner, Meghan Hynson, Megan Oberle, Camille Sikorsky, Ben Diamond, Jim Robinson, Christa Hernandez
Meghan Hynson – PhD in Ethnomusicology and Assistant Professor at USD, yoga teacher, mother, sound healing facilitator, and Bali specialist. She received a B.M. in Music Education from Boston University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA. Dr. Hynson spent over a decade living and studying in Southeast Asia, where she has conducted extensive research on religious and gender politics in the performing arts of Bali and West Java, Indonesia. Her dissertation examines ideological, political, and economic trends in post-independence Indonesia to reveal how they have affected female participation, ritual efficacy, and musical development in Balinese shadow theater. She actively leads study abroad programs, directs a Balinese gamelan ensemble, and gives pre-concert lectures for the San Diego Symphony and the La Jolla Music Society. She has completed Module 1 and 2 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. IG: @meghanhynson
Camille Sikorsky – An intuitive empath who has a private Reiki and sound healing practice in Carlsbad. After witnessing the personal transformation possible with 1-2-1 energy therapy and sound healing, she felt compelled to branch out with group sound baths in 2023. She has a passion for helping people evolve through energy therapy and for music. A self-taught pianist who also played flute in the high school band, Camille brings her musical talents into her healing practice. In each sound bath, Camille responds to the energy of the participants, creating an atmosphere of love, light and delight. She has also completed Module 1 and 2 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. IG: @camilleraysky
Nicole Turner – Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider – YACEP – & E-RYT 500 with 2000+ hrs of teaching and 1000+ hours of trainings from the US, Australia and Indonesia that is deeply passionate about helping people feel better. When this happens, she believes all living things, including this planet will benefit. She has spent the last 20 years studying, practicing, and embodying what she’s learned, and now teaches primarily yin yoga, sound healing, chanting, breathwork, philosophy, and meditation. She offers in-person private and corporate wellness classes, workshops, trainings, events, and retreats for individuals or groups through her business Nicole Turner Yoga and continuing education credits towards trainings for Yoga Alliance. She also offers online and virtual offerings on Zoom to join wider audiences globally and loves to create partnerships with other experts and organizations that are on a mission to make this world a better place. Nicole has always been deeply in love with music and is fascinated how sound has the ability to transport you to other dimensions. While at the same time inviting you to be present, feel all the feels, and to stay curious and enthusiastic about what comes up. It might be insights, feelings of deep emotion, or stuff to let go of. She grew up playing instruments in school bands which has fueled her multi-year training as an intuitive, multi-instrumentalist sound practitioner. She has completed Module 1 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. Contact: www.nicoleturneryoga.com. IG: @nicole_turner_yoga
Megan Oberle – EEMCP, is a certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner and facilitator of retreats and classes as well as her own private practice where she works one-on-one with clients to re-pattern and heal the subtle energy body/biofield. Megan facilitates a weekly movement/Energy Medicine Connection Circle for the non-profit: We Are Brave Together. “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of ENERGY, FREQUENCY and VIBRATION.” Nikola Tesla “Everything is Energy.” Donna Eden. She has completed Module 1 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. IG: @meganaustinoberle
Ben Diamond – A multi-instrumental sound practitioner and student, exploring the intersections of science, spirit and energy to heal and bring our bodies into a natural state of ease and wellbeing. He has completed Module 1 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali, is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective, as well as co-founder of Mother Earth Sound Collective. IG: @bendiamond.co
Jim Robinson – A lifelong spiritual explorer and storyteller who has found his calling in sound healing and as a student of Kundalini yoga for the past 10 years. He has traveled all over the country exploring his interests including Native American culture, music, spiritual teachings, history, and being in nature. Jim enjoys organizing spiritual events and concerts that bring people joy and peace, and is the co-founder of Embrace Life Community. He has completed Module 1 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. IG: @jim80256
Christa Hernandez – Herbalist, mother, passionate holistic health practitioner, sound healing facilitator. With over two decades as an herbalist, practicing and studying holistic health, she has dedicated herself to empowering individuals to achieve well-being and unlock their infinite potential. Her own profound healing journey has led her to explore various wellness modalities that strengthen and regulate the nervous system. She has completed Module 1 with Shervin Boloorian and Sound Healing Bali and is a member of the San Diego Voice and Sound Collective. IG: @being_christaclear
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