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ROBIN BOURJAILY.
In her Yoga as Muse events, Robin helps writers, aspiring writers, and creatives of all kinds honor their inner vision. She has the spirit, know-how, and creds: Author of the blog blog OverneathItAll: Living the questions in poses & prose. MA in Nonfiction from the University of Iowa. Former professor of English at Suffolk County Community College and American University, and also has taught at the esteemed Iowa Summer Writing Festival. Owner of Radiant OM Yoga with yoga teacher training at Sun Moon Yoga in Mankato, MN. In 2012, Robin is leading Yoga As Muse programs at the Iowa Bread Loaf Writers Conference, at Radiant OM Yoga, & elsewhere. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa with her two charming children.
DAWN CURTIS.
Dawn’s graceful presence instantly puts people at ease. A keen mind, quiet wit, and warm heart combine to make a powerful Yoga As Muse facilitator. With writing published in Orion, WOW! Women on Writing, and elsewhere, this playwright, fiction writer, and essayist also co-owns Sundog Yoga Studio in Canada and is certified in the Sivananda tradition. She has a Specialized Honours BA in French Translation from York University in Toronto, which we think is pretty cool and must reflect her love of language. The long, dark winters in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada where she lives with her daughter are perfect for delving into the creative realm. Dawn Curtis is available to offer Yoga as Muse workshops throughout Canada and the United States.
DAVE DEGOLYER
Dave DeGolyer brings to the YAM tribe an incurably youthful exuberance as well as creds in education, creative writing, and yoga. An award-winning poet with an MFA from Spalding University, he has over 90 poems published online and in print and loves writing fiction and poetry for young adults (novel on the way!). Dave savors helping other creatives discover what’s best about their gifts to the world. He lives in the charming village of Clarkston, Michigan, and received his yoga teacher training at Ethos Yoga in nearby Holly. We love his witty wisdom.
MICHELLE FAJKUS.
Michelle Fajkus brings her calm loving-kindness to Yoga As Muse. She stumbled upon her now-adored yoga practice in a paperback book in 1993, started practicing, finished training, and in 2001 established her creative empire, Yoga Freedom. She blogs on yoga & creativity for Elephant Journal. A native of Austin where she was an advertising copywriter-cum-bilingual elementary school teacher, Michelle now lives, writes and teaches in Guatemala. With a diverse background, Michelle's versatility lets her meet a creative face-on with the Yoga As Muse tools to thrive.
CAT HOLM.
This award-winning writer and author of the short story collection My Heart is a Mountain: Tales of Magic and the Land (Holy Cow! Press, 2010) loves the imagination's shadows and quiet places. With her sensibility of how place works in creative writing combined with her knowledge gleaned from 500 hours of yoga teacher training plus her facilitator training, it’s no wonder Cat’s a formidable guide in offering transformational Yoga As Muse workshops. And don’t let that calm demeanor fool you. Put on some music, and this cat will dance the night away. She lives in rural northern Minnesota with her husband Chris on 10 acres in the boreal forest.
www.catherineholm.com/pages/workshops.html
HEIDI JOHNSON, DPT.
knows what it takes to persevere in a creative quest. With both a keen intellect and radiant hope, Heidi thrives on helping people find the social and personal resources they need to flourish on their creative path. She has trained with the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and is currently working towards her Certified Journal Facilitator through the Center for Therapeutic Writing in Colorado. As a physical therapist in a fast-pace healthcare system, Heidi has worked with caregivers across the lifespan incorporating stress resiliency, yoga techniques, and now Yoga As Muse tools for wellness.
DARLENE "BHAVI" RIVAIS.
Darlene's mischievous giggle might disarm you, but don't let it fool you. She means business, business of the heart, soul, and imagination. A Master's of Fine Arts from the University of Maine-Stonecoast, a MS in Education from SUNY New Paltz, and a BA in English from SUNY Brockport, Darlene also has yoga teacher training certification both from Dharma Mittra in Manhattan and from Satya Yoga in Rhinebeck, New York. She has taught at-risk teenagers for over twenty years, has facilitated writing and yoga workshops since 2004, and currently offers Writing With a Twist: Yoga As Muse workshops from coast to coast including at the Silver Age Yoga Retreat at California's Joshua Tree Center. Her open heart and primed mind will facilitate any muse, young or old. She lives in Salt Point, New York.
TANYA ROBIE.
Tanya is a blast of brilliant cheer. Her degrees bespeak her expert background: an undergraduate degree in Writing for Social Change from Prescott College, a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Spalding University, and yoga teacher training certification from Kripalu Centre. A writer with wits for environmental education, writing craft, and the science of yoga, Tanya offers the perfect combination for Yoga As Muse facilitation for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and children. She mentors locally, and across state lines, individually, and in workshop and/or classroom settings. Tanya lives and practices in Rosendale, New York. Visit TanyaRobie.com to connect.
CATHY SHAP.
Cathy Shap brings to Yoga As Muse a robust curiosity, a passion for holistic creativity, and a yearning for connecting to the natural world. With a versatile combo of poet + health counselor + instructor + yoga teacher, Cathy is inspired to help creatives craft a productive life that weaves healthy lifestyle, yoga, & creativity. Founding partner in the start-up biz Living the Best Me Now, LLC www.facebook.com/LivingTheBestMeNow with fellow YAM Facilitator Dave DeGolyer, she earned a B.A. in English & Education from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and an MFA in Poetry from Spalding University. She is taking YOGA AS MUSE to college faculty, classrooms, and private clients. Her poetry appears in several journals, and she was recently nominated to Best New Poets 2011. She lives in the downtown village of Clarkston, Michigan. We think she’s a dynamo.
TESTIMONIALS:
Yoga as Muse Facilitator Training was the best training I’ve ever taken. It is comprehensive and included plenty of hands-on component (i.e., actual workshop development and facilitation) as well as a very practical entrepreneurial component. I feel supported and ready to give workshops, which is no small transformation for me. Jeffrey is a highly skilled and innovative teacher, and has created a unique offering that I’m excited to be part of.
– Cat Holm
Taos, Lifebridge Sanctuary, Block Island, WEN Barn -- I keep the taste of Jeffrey’s YAM on the tongue of my writing at every opportunity. What an honor to have been a participant in Jeffrey’s inaugural YAM Facilitator Training in August of 2010. That experience forever changed my relationship with my writing, and added the irrepressible joy of deep connection with a YAM-minded community — the Keepers of YAM Tribe.
– Darlene Rivais
Practicing Yoga As Muse gave me the skillful means to hone both craft and perseverance; it guided me through writing and completing my first novel. Becoming a YAM facilitator—completing the outstanding training with Jeffrey— was a life-awakening opportunity to grow. It gave me learning tools to facilitate creative empowerment, mine and others. Life changing? Yes. In my center, and on the page.
– Tanya Robie
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