Melissa Russo, founder and Yoga Journeys facilitator, is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. Her studies in BioBehavioral Health created a strong foundation for an Integrative approach to Health and Wellness. Her continued studies and certifications in Hatha Yoga Instruction from the Himalayan Institute; YogaEd Certification for both the Yoga Ed Curriculum and Tools for Teachers; and Somatic Body Therapies Study with The Upledger Institute and Kundalini Yoga Teachers certification from Golden Bridge NY combined with her experience and inspiration for a more Peaceful World has evolved into Yoga Journeys, an educational program for children and adults.

Melissa teaches workshops, classes and programs that empower those of all ages, abilities and needs to develop a deeper relationship with themselves- the first step, she believes, in creating positive effects in their life and the World.

Indra Lahiri, Ph.D. is an organizational psychologist, industrial anthropologist and founder of Global Inclusion Strategies. Indra holds a PhD in organizational psychology, and holds all but Dissertation status for a second doctorate in anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. She holds graduate certificates in Human Resource Management from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Women's Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Developmental Psychology and English Literature from Catholic University of America. In addition to her successful consulting practice, Indra is a published book author, contributing writer of magazines and Journals and has published numerous articles on the topic of cultural diversity that have been required reading in university classes across the country. She has been a featured speaker at numerous venues, from talk shows and conferences to major universities across the United States. Indra is also the founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, a rescue organization that provides lifetime, compassionate care for animals and is a place for rescue groups to turn when they are faced with un-adoptable animals that would otherwise have to be euthanized. Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is named after the Sanskrit “heaven for the gods”, and is based on the principles that all life is sacred and that we are all related. Learn more at www.Indraloka.org.

Terra McAulliffe is an artist, educator and all-around “girl who gets stuff done.” She received her Associates of Fine Arts at Keystone College, and her BA in Art History and minor in World Religion from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She currently resides in Dunmore, PA and spends much of her time entrenched in the local arts, culture & wellness communities. In addition to creating her own artwork, Terra teaches in the Art Department at Keystone College, works at ProActive Family Chiropractic with her husband and is a Master Instructor of Tang Soo Do karate at UTA Dalton. She has a background in educational programming and has been working with, and hoping to inspire, students of all ages for most of her life – whether in karate, art or wellness (and sometimes all three). Terra also volunteers regularly with AFA Gallery, The Junior League of Scranton, and YogaJourneys.

Currently, Terra’s life is evolving in new and exciting ways as she is preparing to be a mother. Last year she became a wife and a step-mom – this year everyone is excited for this addition to their family. Terra looks forward to raising this baby with the same health, wellness and loving principles that YogaJourney’s promotes. She is also working on a new blog that will allow her to reach many more people who are interested in a happier & healthier life. Terra believes that wellness is a never-ending and expanding journey – you can tune in to that journey starting in June 2012 at www.happierhealthierblog.wordpress.org.

Terra has been involved with YogaJourneys since its inception – sometimes merely as a sounding board, sometimes as support and occasionally helping with content. YogaJourneys is a project and program that brings all of her loves together, and in so doing has the potential to impact and change many lives, which is what excites her most about being involved and on the Board. Terra looks forward to seeing and being a part of helping YogaJourneys expand and grow, as it continues to bring so much good to the world.