Today we’d like to introduce you to Kimberly Evering.
Hi Kimberly, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I used to play records. Now I play bowls.
Music came first. As an only child, I filled the quiet with a little record player, and it became my whole world. I went on to be an alt-rock DJ, worked at record stores and interned at PolyGram Records. Those years taught me rhythm, seamless transitions and how to read the energy of a room.
Yoga turned that pulse inward. I completed my 500-hour teacher training through the Spiritual Warrior program at Yoga Farm Ithaca, with a trauma-informed Kundalini focus. I also hold a CYT-L2 designation from the American Yoga Council. Before that, I became a certified sound practitioner in crystal singing bowls, crystal singing pyramids, and tuning forks. Today, I weave these precise sonic tools together to help clients shift out of stress and return to a state of natural harmony.
In 2018, I launched Rock N Flow Yoga to blend everything I love: movement, frequency and a playlist that grooves just right.
In 2019, I became the first yoga instructor permitted by the National Park Service to lead classes at the Lincoln Memorial. My debut festival booking came through Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac’s Music Is Art festival in Buffalo. I went on to present at the Telluride Yoga Festival, Love Shine Play and Zenathon.
Turns out I never stopped DJing. I simply traded the mixer and microphone for circles of bowls. Whether it’s a corporate retreat, a bridal weekend or a keynote stage, I still read the crowd, find the right tone and keep everyone in sync until the last note fades.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not always, and I’m grateful for every bump.
Early on, I booked public events at stunning, high-end venues because I wanted every gathering to feel special. What I didn’t realize was that I couldn’t pass those venue costs on through ticket prices without pricing out my community. More than once, I absorbed the difference and took a loss. That lesson reshaped my business model. Now I partner with venues and planners who already have the space, so I can pour everything into the experience itself.
Collaborations taught me just as much. I’ve teamed up with creatives, small-business owners and wellness pros at every stage, and each one showed me something new. Some partnerships flowed effortlessly. Others reminded me to agree on roles, revenue splits and goals before anything goes on the calendar. The smooth ones and the tough ones both made me a sharper partner, and those lessons became the foundation of Play Nice, a workshop I created on collaborator etiquette.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I create sound-led wellness experiences for private celebrations, corporate retreats, bridal weekends and festival stages. Each event blends rhythm-driven yoga flows, crystal sound bowl immersions and guided meditation designed to settle the nervous system and bring people together. I also speak at events and offer skills-based workshops on topics like playlist curation and collaborator etiquette.
My specialty is sensory wellness. I layer movement and sound so guests feel every beat, not just hear it. People know me for the vibe. Every flow moves to a set I build from scratch, and I read the group in real time, just like I did behind the mic. As a trauma-informed instructor, I keep things approachable: no rigid rules, no perfect poses, just space for every body to move its own way.
I’m proudest of the trust others have placed in me. I’ve returned to the Telluride Yoga Festival two years running, I’m an official studio partner of the Berkshire Yoga Festival 2027 and I serve as resident wellness partner at Goodstone Inn. Virginia Weddings Magazine even featured my curated bridal services.
What sets me apart is that the music always comes first. Most instructors add songs to a class. I build the entire session around the soundtrack, and, like a favorite song, it moves you in the moment and stays with you long after the final note.
What matters most to you? Why?
Connection matters most to me. Life moves fast, and most of us spend our days glued to screens, running on autopilot. When a group settles into the same sound and breath, something shifts. Strangers relax, coworkers soften, bridal parties laugh, and for a little while, everyone is fully present. I live for that.
Real connection starts within. When your nervous system finally exhales, you show up better for the people around you. Everyone arrives looking for something different, whether it’s calm, clarity, energy or simply a break from the noise. My hope is that each person walks away with exactly what they came for and has a positive experience they can carry forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.rocknflowyoga.com
- Instagram: @rocknflowyoga
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-evering
