Influences

Ok, so the first step is done. That always seems to be the hardest, showing up to a yearning or longing from Spirit. A voice so easily ignored but impossible to escape. Now a little about me to give some context to this space for Spiritual sharing.

I walk this earth in a female form that has been here for 34 years. I live in North Carolina but grew up in upstate New York. I am a married certified yoga instructor that is the book keeper for my husbands company. I've taught yoga for about 4 years and am preparing to open my own yoga and shamanic education school out of my home in 2011. But for the purposes of this blog the most important thing you need to know about me is that I have a burning desire to help people through the use of Spiritual and Energetic education. As with all things in my life this blog is a co-creation of my desire and free will to share fueled by God (or what ever other name you wish to replace God with, Spirit, Great Mystery, Energy, Buddha....it all works.) I believe that with out Spirit there is nothing, that also translates to my belief that God is everywhere and everything. I have listed below the organizations that have been the biggest influencing factors in my Spiritual education. These influences range from Christianity, Buddhism, Yoga and Shamanism. I’ve also included links to blogs and websites that I have found inspiring. If you come across others that you would like to share please post!



The North Carolina School of Yoga
An amazing yoga school founded by my beloved teacher Chandra Om, where I did all my formal yogic training.
http://www.ncschoolofyoga.com/

Adyshanti
An amazing Buddhist teacher that takes a beautifully simple and straight forward approach to teaching Truth.
http://www.adyashanti.org/
http://www.adyashanti.org/cafedharma/

Green for Life
Book about eating raw and incorporating green smoothies into your diet
http://www.greenforlife.com/

Black Mountain Yoga
The school that learned and taught for almost a year when I lived in Asheville. Amazing teachers and wonderful experience.
http://www.blackmountainyoga.com/

Asheville Yoga Center
http://www.youryoga.com/

Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts
The home of Shamanic Breath Work, an incredibly transformative and healing technique for tapping into our inner guidance and transformation healing energy.
http://shamanicbreathwork.org/

Flower Eagle Medicine Lodge
Founder Robin Lynn Rainbow Feather offers traditional teachings from the 13 Original Clan Mothers. Beautiful community of Shamanic education.
http://www.flowereagle.com/

Why Shamanism Now? with Christina Pratt
Great podcast for those interested in learning more about Shamanism, energy and healing.
http://whyshamanismnow.com/

Rather than write a long drawn out summery of my experience, background and influences you can explore them on your own.