Kori Jones grew up in California and relocated to Texas in 1992 to pursue a Bachelors in Fine Art from the University of Texas San Antonio. In 2001 she met her husband who served in the Texas Army National Guard and deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Kori made a decision to get her yoga teacher’s certification followed by gaining specialized training in leading yoga classes for military personnel and veterans and rest and relaxation techniques for stress and trauma. In 2013 she reached out to the American Widow Project and from that an instant connection with its founder Taryn Davis grew into a friendship and an opportunity to teach yoga and stress management strategies to military widows.