Cynthia McCarthy is a spiritual seeker with over 20 years of practicing and teaching Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga. She has retired from her 35 year career as a health inspector and project manager, and now works part-time leading her own consulting firm. Cynthia has a B.S. in pre-veterinary science from the University of Illinois; graduate studies in animal genetics from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; and, graduate studies in Ethical Leadership from Thomas More University. She is a published industry expert in lead poisoning prevention and mitigation. Cynthia creates and presents programs to diverse audiences. She has served on the Ohio Governor’s Task Force to set priorities and budget for state spending. Ipsalu Tantra has been instrumental in creating a beautiful balance between life in the three-dimensional world and living in the mystery. She brings this balance into her teaching, creating a safe container for movement and exploration. She has three grown sons, loves play, animals, and the outdoors.