Zena el Khalil believes in the positive impact that art can have on the world. Born year of the Dragon, she is a visual artist, writer and Nāda yoga instructor based in Beirut. Her work includes mixed media paintings, installations and performance that focus on creating a culture of peace through love, compassion, forgiveness and empathy. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, a Bachelor of Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut. Zena has also completed two yoga teacher trainings certified by the International Yoga Alliance; Nāda Yoga (Heart of Sound 200hr RYT) in Rishikesh, India and Hatha Yoga (Indea Yoga 250+hr RYT) in Mysore, India. El Khalil exhibits internationally, including New York, San Francisco, Miami, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai. She has also held solo exhibitions in Lagos, London, Munich, Turin and Beirut.