My path to mindfulness began in Duluth at the University of Minnesota. Finding healthier ways to peace, while completing a BA in Communication and Art. Movement and nature were key tools & teachers. I feel so fortunate to have discovered how yoga and meditation connect us, challenge us and help us grow. 

MEDITATION 

I am a qualified MBSR teacher, Level 2. Grateful for teachers over the recent years, Eve Ekman and Matthew Brensilver. I have Jack Kornfield to thank for inspiring me to sit (somewhat still). I appreciate the lessons learned from Mushim at East Bay Meditation Center. I am thankful for continued learning from the teachings and teachers of MBSR & Jon Kabat-Zinn.

YOGA

I have received certification at Piedmont advanced studies program & Yoga for Healthy Aging, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics & youth yoga dharma. Thankful for influence from Baxter Bell, Bessel van der Kolk Debbie Gilman, Rajashree Choudhury & Patricia Nolan. 

ACTIVISM

Appreciation to the students, survivors and staff of non profits whose teachings continue to connect leaders in advocacy and social justice, Malia Everette at Altruvistas, Nola Brantley and all who have been connected with misssey.org . 

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