Hailey Kinter (she/her)

“No mud, no lotus”

Similar to the lotus flower, which blooms in muck, Hailey’s yoga journey began with tragedy. At 13 years old, her health rapidly deteriorated due to a rare disease, and Hailey has been fighting for her life ever since. Hailey credits her yoga practice and Buddhism for making her life livable. 

From all the mud, a beautiful lotus arose. As getting sick, injured, and aging is a natural part of life, Hailey strives to bring representation to yoga for all bodies. As Krishnamacharya said, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.”

Hailey is a Santa Cruz native and calls both Santa Cruz and Fresno home, spending time with family and friends. Hailey loves soaking up nature and going on adventures. 

Hailey has earned the following credentials: 200-hour and 300-hour Teacher Training; Accessible Yoga Teacher Training; Accessible Yoga Ambassador; Yoga Therapist C-IAYT (in training)