Daniel Blackburn is an author, speaker, executive coach, and yoga therapist. He was an award-winning leader and executive in the natural foods industry for 28 years. Blackburn brings a wealth of experience to all aspects of his work. He grew up in the resort/restaurant industry, worked in the trades, served four years in the Marine Corps, and practiced chronic and acute pain relief as a massage therapist. He left his executive job in the corporate world to work for himself. He loves reading, cooking, hiking, fishing, bicycling, traveling, and exploring museums and art. He lives in St. Paul, MN with his wife Ann. They have three children and two grandchildren.