Monique Schubert, MFA, is a lead Kripalu faculty member and the founder of OM Society, a lifestyle wellness company that expands the reach of yoga and mindfulness through workshops, classes, and special events. For almost 20 years, Monique has taught yoga and mindfulness in NYC and the surrounding area. She weaves her background in visual arts into her teachings that often brings yoga into cultural spaces. Monique joined Kripalu as a RISE^TM facilitator in 2018. In this role she collaborates with non-profits, museums, and public schools to create programs for both adults and younger individuals. A member of the Resistance Revival Chorus, Monique believes that joy is a necessary element in spiritual practice.