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About
Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, PhD, MPH is a seasoned public health professional with 28 years of experience dedicated to addressing tobacco-related health disparities and advancing cancer prevention. Her career has been rooted in improving wellness within communities that have historically been underserved, advocating for equitable access to tobacco cessation resources, policy protections, and health education.
With Soul Serenity, Dr. Dee brings her deep commitment to public health into a new, healing space — one that centers rest, stillness, and restorative movement. This nervous-system-led yoga practice is designed to support individuals navigating life’s transitions, including retirement, career shifts, burnout recovery, and emotional healing.
Grounded in public health principles, Soul Serenity emphasizes the transformative power of breath, rest, and gentle movement as essential components of well-being. Dr. Dee’s work continues to bridge the gap in care by addressing a critical yet often overlooked need: the importance of rest, sleep, and emotional renewal — especially in communities where these practices have not always been accessible.
Through Soul Serenity, Dr. Dee invites you to reclaim your health, reconnect with your body, and rediscover the healing potential of simply being.
Mission
At Soul Serenity, LLC our mission is to create a welcoming space where rest becomes a radical act of healing. We offer restorative yoga rooted in public health principles, designed for people navigating life transitions — from retirement and career shifts to emotional recovery and burnout. We center people of color, beginners, and all body types in a practice that honors stillness, breath, and the wisdom of slowing down. Through gentle movement and intentional pause, we help individuals calm their nervous system and reconnect with their inner strength.
Business Summary
Restorative yoga is a gentle and calming style of yoga that uses props and long-held poses to support the body in complete relaxation. This practice encourages stillness, mindful breathing, and deep rest—helping to release physical tension, quiet the mind, and restore a sense of balance. It’s especially beneficial for stress relief, recovery, and reconnecting with your inner calm.
Founded by public health expert, Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, PhD, MPH, Soul Serenity offers inclusive, nervous-system-led sessions designed especially for people of color, beginners, and those recovering from burnout, retirement, or career shifts.
