OUR TEAM

“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

— Mary Oliver

  • McKenzie Payne

    Founder

    McKenzie is a “family first” Mama and everything else comes next. She leads with an attitude that we are responsible for our lives, everything is an opportunity, and a little grace takes us a long way. McKenzie believes in the importance of self evolution in order to show up and serve the world better.

    McKenzie has lived a life free from alcohol for 20 years. She’s taken her sober life seriously, no mind altering or escaping substances. Living a sober life has offered many opportunities for healing and pure fun! Yoga asana and meditation were monumental in freeing McKenzie from intense anxiety. The impact of this lifestyle has been so significant that she felt called to put the gift of yoga back out into her community. She has led programs at addiction recovery centers, in the school system leading teachers and students, and initiated corporate Yoga experiences. McKenzie has spent hundreds of hours in teacher trainings, continuing education programs, workshops and retreats to curate her craft of teaching and self exploration. Her business mind and recovering perfectionism helps when planning festivals, retreats, fundraisers and community events.

    McKenzie’s offerings represent a brave space for cultivating awareness and getting in touch with ones power. NO judgement. NO comparison. Just love.

    200hr Certified Yoga Teacher 2019

    200hr Certified Yoga Teacher 2021

    Peer to Peer Certified Recovery Coach

  • Daniel Payne

    Founder

    Husband, father of 3 boys, Virginia Military Institute graduate, founder/owner Widespread Solutions LLC and Clean Livin LLC, recovered person as of September 9, 2002.

    Daniel is dedicated to his wife and children first. He navigates life at a relentless, tenacious pace seeking to be a resilient and versatile man. Daniel leads with humor and excitement, exemplifying a healthy and adventurous path, including trips and falls along the way.

    Daniel leads yoga and performance breathing at a recovery center and in the corporate environment. Daniel has volunteered his time helping men in the recovery community for 20 years which includes his current mission to provide healing within the prison system. You really can’t find a better man who is the definition of resilience.

    Certified Performance Breathing Coach

    Wim Hoff Fundamentals 

    XPT Breathing Certified

    Shift/Adapt Art of Breath 101 Certified

    Peer to Peer Certified Recovery Coach 

    Recovery Peer Coaching Manual, Co-author w/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    Cert. Kettlebell Trainer Level 1 IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation)

    200hr Certified Yoga Teacher