Pleasance Silicki, M.S.ED., is an author, speaker, podcaster, mentor, health coach, and magic-maker. She teaches from the foundations of evidence based, Positive Psychology integrating with the Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom traditions. She is the founder of THRIVE, an online self-care class and community. She owned lil omm yoga studios from 2008-2015. Pleasance is the author of Delight: 8 Principles for Living with Joy And Ease, published in 2016 and the host of the Soulful Self-Care Sessions Podcast. As the Co- Founder of The National Kids Yoga Conference and Septima Clark Public Charter School, Pleasance is passionate about bringing well being into a variety of communities. She is on the board of Tenleytown Main Street and Fitscene. She has been a teacher for over 17 years and was privileged to teach Mindful Explorations classes at The George Mason University and The American University. She facilitates Stress Management and Self-Care workshops and retreats to a variety of groups and organizations. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two children.
