our intention...
is to support our community in living a fulfilled life of holistic wellness.
What they’re saying...
Nia Vargas
Brandy Robbins
Brandy Robbins
“Attending Organic Roots has been a transformational experience. My intention for attending YTT was to become whole within my mind, body, and soul. Words could never match the experience “Eye” had. Thank you Organic Roots!“
Brandy Robbins
Brandy Robbins
Brandy Robbins
“Coaching with Selena is life changing! Selena provides you with tools that will completely change your mindset to a positive one. This experience ignited belief in myself to face fears and go after my dreams! Today is the day to take action toward this commitment to yourself. You are worth it!”
Beverly Bales
Cynthia Corliss
Cynthia Corliss
Our 10-year-old grandson has been attending Organic Roots Nature Camps for the past two years – and he has loved every minute of it – everything from nature hikes to food gathering/preparation, i.e, which berries, roots are edible, and which should be avoided.
Organic Roots Farm Nature Camp is truly a wonderful, enlightening experience fo
Our 10-year-old grandson has been attending Organic Roots Nature Camps for the past two years – and he has loved every minute of it – everything from nature hikes to food gathering/preparation, i.e, which berries, roots are edible, and which should be avoided.
Organic Roots Farm Nature Camp is truly a wonderful, enlightening experience for our children. They develop survival skills,
communication skills and mindfulness as they learn the importance of taking care of the planet, being kind and helpful to one another.
Cynthia Corliss
Cynthia Corliss
Cynthia Corliss
“Go, go, go. Make the world a better place. Join the Organic Roots Family and let the effects of yoga ripple out into your family, community, and world. Peace, flexibility, friendship, love, support, clarity, focus, intention-PEACE!“
Team
Selena Kipnis, Cofounder
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Tzvi "Kipi" Kipnis, Cofounder
After working in corporate America, Selena decided to move on from the office environment to pursue a new career. She moved to Hawaii to study massage therapy and bodywork at The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. The healing power of bodywork became her passion and led her on a four-year journey around the world; living, studying and wo
After working in corporate America, Selena decided to move on from the office environment to pursue a new career. She moved to Hawaii to study massage therapy and bodywork at The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. The healing power of bodywork became her passion and led her on a four-year journey around the world; living, studying and working with different teachers, masters, and gurus on topics of bodywork, natural health practices, yoga, and vegan cooking and nutrition. In India she studied at the Sivananda Ashram and later completed Yoga Teacher Training with Chaitanya Das in Peru. In 2014 Selena and Kipi combined their passions of yoga and wilderness therapy to create Wild Yoga Retreats, facilitating Yogic Lifestyle Retreats in Israel. Selena is a certified Achology Life Coach and is passionate about supporting women to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Tzvi "Kipi" Kipnis, Cofounder
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Tzvi "Kipi" Kipnis, Cofounder
Upon completing five years of military service, Kipi went on to study Wilderness Therapy. He worked with juvenile delinquents in Israel using sea and wilderness therapy as a treatment for a variety of issues, including substance abuse/addictions, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, and motivation issues. His love and skill for working with
Upon completing five years of military service, Kipi went on to study Wilderness Therapy. He worked with juvenile delinquents in Israel using sea and wilderness therapy as a treatment for a variety of issues, including substance abuse/addictions, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, and motivation issues. His love and skill for working with youth grew and he went on to work with some of the world's leading youth empowerment programs in the US. Kipi also completed the Living Yoga Training program at the Satchitananda Ashram in Yogaville and Is a certified Warriors at Ease Yoga Instructor, supporting the health, resiliency, post-traumatic growth, and connection of service members, veterans, and their families. He is passionate about holistic education for children and regenerative farming.
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Mischelle graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS and a major in biomechanics. She obtained her graduate degree in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She is a Physical Therapist with over 20 years experience treating the orthopedic population, has taught hands on anatomy in our Yoga Teacher Training, and is
Mischelle graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS and a major in biomechanics. She obtained her graduate degree in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She is a Physical Therapist with over 20 years experience treating the orthopedic population, has taught hands on anatomy in our Yoga Teacher Training, and is now branching out into the plant population :) Mischelle loves the peacefulness of the natural world and is initiating a brand new Organic Roots Community Garden and Yoga Program.
Dara Dunn, Studio Manager Intern
Kristine Smith, Studio Director Intern
Mischelle Jackson, Community Garden Initiator
Dara came to Organic Roots Summer of 2022 seeking support from like-minded souls in her community and joined our Yoga for the Intentional Women's group. She found this experience to be transformational not only in her yoga practice, but also in guiding her towards a truer purpose in life. Dara brings 22 years of client support combined wi
Dara came to Organic Roots Summer of 2022 seeking support from like-minded souls in her community and joined our Yoga for the Intentional Women's group. She found this experience to be transformational not only in her yoga practice, but also in guiding her towards a truer purpose in life. Dara brings 22 years of client support combined with administration and leadership experience with her. This combined with the benefits of the internship will assist her in the journey to live in her higher self and potential. She is honored to join the Organic Roots team as the Studio Manager Intern for 2023!
Kristine Smith, Studio Director Intern
Kristine Smith, Studio Director Intern
Kristine Smith, Studio Director Intern
Starting in the pharmaceutical sector, she made significant contributions to research and operations management for renowned companies like Schering Plough, Merck, and Jones Lang LaSalle. Her expertise extended to clinical research, collaborating with esteemed institutions like Flatley Discover Lab and MIT.
While living in Maryland, Krist
Starting in the pharmaceutical sector, she made significant contributions to research and operations management for renowned companies like Schering Plough, Merck, and Jones Lang LaSalle. Her expertise extended to clinical research, collaborating with esteemed institutions like Flatley Discover Lab and MIT.
While living in Maryland, Kristine explored her creative side with ceramics, glasswork, and metal casting while attending multiple colleges for Agriculture, Botany, Business management, and accounting.
She settled in Virginia after her husband's retirement, and her passion for beekeeping thrived. As a certified Virginia Master Beekeeper, she is currently president of the Tidewater Beekeepers Association and actively volunteering for the Virginia State Beekeepers Association as their webmaster.
A new turning point in her journey emerged when she discovered yoga at Organic Roots. Fuelled by a deep determination to embrace a yogic lifestyle and share its profound transformative benefits, she is eagerly looking forward to embarking on yoga teacher training in 2024.