Kimberly Searl came all the way to Alaska from Monroe, Michigan to teach Petersburg residents about yoga and understanding emotions. She’ll host a four-part class involving mindfulness, meditation, watercolor journaling, yoga and more.

Abbey Collins spoke with Searl about her own motivation for doing yoga, the Petersburg workshop, and the emotions that she’ll work through with members of the community.

Yoga instructor Kimberly Searl is visiting Petersburg from Mind, Body, Balance – a fitness company in Monroe, Michigan. Her workshop at the Petersburg Public Library costs $60 and will be held Monday through Thursday from 6-7:25pm.