I am Danielle Heller. I have a background in the arts, education and archetypal mythology. I love people and I want to see them self-actualize. We all tell stories about who we are and how we define ourselves. These stories influence the choices that we make and the dreams that we allow ourselves to hold. By learning the told and untold stories of your life, you can rewrite your feelings of the past and the direction of your future. I have a BA in German, an MA in Education, teaching certificates in German, English and Dance and a Type D Administration License for K-12. I am currently writing my Ph.D. dissertation at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Mythology as it applies to archetypal energies in the field of dance.

Richard Ball is a retired, veteran special education teacher and instructional coach. He is a pioneer of a number of instructional philosophies, including mindfulness and movement, restorative practices, adventure/outdoor experiential education, collaborative problem solving, and problem-based learning. In addition, he is a musician and composer with over 100 albums to his name; and has been a teacher of ashtanga yoga, meditation and mantra practice. He has a certificate in vibrational sound healing from traditional healing college of The Intercultural University of Mexico. He values cultivating students into creative, critical thinkers who can probe the functioning of their own minds and processes.

Travis wears a multitude of hats, but the thing that binds them all together into a unified whole, is his passion for experiencing, exploring, and articulating the ways in which we connect with ourselves, on another, and with the Universe. his academic journey saw him dabble in philosophy, social psychology, and sociology before culminating with a B.A. and B.F.A. in Film Critical Studies and Film Production. He spent the following several years working actively in the television industry before retiring from production. Travis remains profound passionate about film as one of the primary mechanisms we have of constructing and evolving our collective social reality - our internalized value systems, the goals we strive for, the monsters in the deep we fear, all of these things we explore and discuss in the great forum that is cinema. He is a dedicated teacher, excited about the opportunity of helping film viewers of all ages learn the keys of cinematic discourse so they may experience, understand, and discuss cinema in a deeper and even more rewarding manner.

Becky is in the trenches, doing the work of mindfulness and contentment in a world that often seems to value busyness and overwhelm instead. Becky is mom to three teenagers and wife to Richard. She works as a teacher at West Jefferson Middle School. And she is an experienced teacher of yoga movement and philosophy. Her wonderfully full life gives her lots of opportunities to practice mindfulness, lots of opportunities to stray from the practice, and just as many opportunities to return to practice. She brings humor, humility, and storytelling to each class to illustrate the ways that ancient philosophy can be relevant in today's world, helping us return to contentment time after time.

Tara has a B.A. in Psychology, a M.S. in Education, and several certifications and credentials in yoga, mindfulness, life coaching, and creative problem solving. After 18 years of experience working in various public and private educational settings with children, adolescents, and adults focusing on the development of cognitive, social, and emotional life skills, Tara decided to dedicate her full attention on mindfulness coaching as an avenue for wellness and created Root to Rise Wellness LLC where she helps individuals and groups develop self-awareness, self-regulation and coping, and self-empowerment. Using an integration of yoga, art, and nature-based activities, Tara helps others safely explore their inner landscape and develop internal resources so that no matter the circumstances, individuals can feel safe, secure, and confident to live a peaceful, empowered life!

Beth is a mom, educator and coach, who values community. Her master’s degree is in Mental Health and Wellness, with specializations in Life Coaching and Family Dynamics. With 20 years of experience in alternative education, she loves helping people of all ages understand who they are and create a space to uncover their next steps. She does this through reflection and questions. Inspired by navigating her own twists, turns, and transitions, she is here to help you gather tools to manage your unique challenges with love and grace.