Lorena Saavedra Smith

Lorena Saavedra Smith is a seasoned wellness professional with extensive experience in mindfulness, yoga, and holistic health. Currently serving as a Mindfulness and Movement Facilitator at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lorena develops wellness programs focused on stress reduction and burnout prevention. Additional roles include Content Contributor for Health & Wellness at El Comercio and Senior Yoga Educator and Content Contributor at Yoga International, where bilingual classes and original content for the Hispanic community are emphasized. As the Founder and Program Director of Transform Integrated School of Yoga & Mindfulness, Lorena designs curricula aligned with Yoga Alliance standards. Other notable positions include Yoga Therapist and Eco Somatic Specialist at Coaching Holistico, Senior Mindfulness Educator at Minds Incorporated, and Senior Mindfulness and Sound Therapy Facilitator at recharj®. Noteworthy contributions to the field also include serving as an Expert Advisor for the Standard Review Project at Yoga Alliance and leading mindful movement sessions at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington.