kimberly wilson is a teacher, author, activist, entrepreneur and designer. she is the creative director and founder of tranquil space yoga which started in her fourth-floor walk-up apartment in 1999 and has since grown into a socially conscious studio with three locations to offer washingtonians tranquility. inspiring women to lead a chic, creative, and conscious life is close to her heart. she holds a masters degree in women's studies, penned hip tranquil chick: a guide to life on and off the yoga mat, serves as a mentor to college girls, and, with the help of a phenomenal board, launched the tranquil space foundation which assists girls in finding their inner voice through yoga, creativity, and leadership.

she has produced three yoga cds, launched tranquil space bethesda with siobhan troy in 2004, and designs the TranquiliT luxe lifestyle collection using eco-friendly fabrics. her work has been featured in washington post, daily candy, washingtonian, fit yoga, and yoga journal. kimberly enjoys musing through her blog and podcast, designing the tranquilista gems jewelry line, and serving on board of the mid-atlantic yoga association. kimberly lives in a cozy raspberry and leopard-print embellished flat in washington, dc with two black felines named after french impressionists, a beau, and a black pug named louis.