The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 57 - Talking Dance, Yoga, & Wellness with Jillian Ricks

In Episode 57 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Jillian Ricks, a legally blind certified yoga instructor, massage therapist, dance instructor and enthusiast, and wellness advocate from Tennessee. Ricks discussed:

• Her early life and learning of her visual impairment at a young age
• Getting into dance and how she has made it accessible for herself and her students
• Her college education and numerous certifications in health and wellness
• How she got into yoga and the yoga courses she teaches on Zoom benefiting National Braille Press
• The importance of physical activity and movement for people with disabilities
• The services she offers through Jillian’s Healing Arts Center in Tennessee

Learn more about her center and how to get involved in her virtual yoga classes for the blind and visually impaired at http://jillianshealingartscenter.com. Contact Jillian directly at jillianshealingartscenter@gmail.com.