Lourdes Paredes is the founder and publisher of ILLUMINE. She has taught yoga since 1999 at Chicago yoga centers, citywide and national events, and has led international retreats and workshops. Her passion for teaching yoga as an authentic way of life and her passion for learning fuels her constant willingness to evolve, recreate, and be creative in her life. She is married to her soulmate and they love to travel and explore the world together.