Founder of Body Mind Gifts, Vanessa Kudrat Weinberg, is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, ARCB certified Reflexologist, and AEA certified Aquatics Instructor. Since 1999 she has lead workshops and retreats providing wellness teachings to householders and corporations alike. Her workshops fuse technologies from many traditions, drawing from her fortunate time spent with master teachers: Yogi Bhajan, Sri Pattabhi Jois, Martha Yoshida, Nicki Doane, Eddie Modestini, Geshe Michael Roach, and Gurmukh Kaur, to name a few.

Vanessa has been a student of Yoga for over 25 years, having first been introduced to Yoga through the California public school system. She finds that having a regular practice creates a clear connection to the mystery and beauty of nature and synchronicity, and enjoys turning people on to the path of living in their highest potential.