About Us
Read, Write, Yoga is a concept born from a desire to create spaces where individuals can connect to deep levels of care, within community and self, by engaging with the the powers of quiet, stillness, stories, written release, and an integration with the physical body.
Our retreats weave these modalities together intentionally, thematically, and lovingly with gratitude towards our clients.
Our
Founders
Diane Schroeder, MA, EFO
FounderAfter a 24-year career in the fire service, Diane left at the rank of Battalion Chief to start a new life chapter.
During her fire service career, she traveled the country speaking about ethics and building personal capacity, and she delivered a TEDx talk on the value of authenticity.
Her writing journey led her to Gateless writing, and she became a Gateless-trained teacher. Today she hosts virtual and in-person writing salons, writes copy for small businesses, and continues to speak about leadership and your value.
When Diane isn't working with others, you can find her chasing live music, laughing, moving her body, getting lost in a good book, exploring, and spending time with her friends and family.
FounderJennifer Kirkpatrick, E-RYT 500, YACEP, AYS
Jenn became a yoga teacher in 2008 and is credentialed at the E-RYT 500 and YACEP levels. Her style is thoughtful, grounding, wise, and physically attuned.
Specialized yoga trainings include the following: Yoga Nidra (Levels I and II), Yin Yoga, Alignment-Based Practices, Power/Vinyasa Practices, Restorative Practices, and Prenatal Yoga. Jenn completed training in 2022 to be an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist (AYS), and is also a Reiki Practitioner trained at Levels I and II.
In addition to teaching yoga, Jenn is also a parent, an outdoor enthusiast, a bookworm, and a mental health counselor (MA, LAC, LPCC). While Read, Write, Yoga is NOT a counseling offering, Jenn believes in the connection between mind, body, emotion, and spirit and weaves this belief through her yoga classes and retreat offerings.
