Crazy Wisdom Community Journal

Aaron is a discarnate spirit and teacher from a realm beyond the Earth plane. He has lived many lifetimes, expressing great love, compassion, wisdom, and humor.

Joy Aleccia has a MS in Public Health, CYT, and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She has been working with families and youth for seven years.

George Balarezo is an author, podcast host, and professor living in Seoul, South Korea, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has cycled over 20,000 kilometers around the world.

Paola Bardell, LMT graduated from AASM and is scholar of Thai Bodywork and Lymphatic Massage. She has a private practice in the Ann Arbor metro area.

Deanne Bednar has an MA Social Ecology and trained with Cob Cottage Co. Since 2003, she is the Coordinator/ Instructor at Strawbale Studio.

Marilyn Beker, long time Kriyaban of Self-Realization Fellowship, is a film maker, writer, and professor at the Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television.

David Black was trained by the Sivananda Yoga Organization and meditation training experience.

Carol Blotter has been teaching meditation for over 25 years and leads the Chelsea Meditation Group. Her practice and study blends Buddhism and Non-Duality teachings.

Barbara Brodsky, founder and guiding teacher of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry, teaches Vipassana meditation and non-dual awareness from the Dzogchen traditions.

Suzanne Willets Brooks earned her BS in dance and education. She is a CMT certified in Pilates, GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, and a is a level four Franklin Method® therapist.

Catherine Carr author, priestess, transformation coach, studied neuroscience and political science at U of M; After, she studied at The Village Mystery School and Dream Temple.

Dr. Kapila Castoldi is a physics professor. She has studied meditation under the guidance of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy for nearly 40 years.

Dr. Monalise Chinn has a background in mental health with 25+ years’ experience and is passionate in helping others liberate their self-expression and live more authentically. 

Jean Chorazyczewski has been leading community music events with Lori Fithian since 2002. Their philosophy: no rehearsals, no reading music, no pressure, no experienced required.

Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, also known as “the Pope’s Astronomer,” is the Director of the Vatican Observatory.

Maum Gloria Cox is an ordained Buddhist priest with 20 years of experience.

Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle is a writers group based at Crazy Wisdom.

Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry is a non-profit 501(c)3 guided by wisdom teachings from multiple traditions. Our loving community commits to spiritual practices of wisdom, compassion, and an open heart.

Durga Devi has been a yoga teacher for 21 years and a wellness coach for 15, has a holistic approach to health and healing.

Tarianne DeYonker, OP, MSW, is a Certified Amherst Writers and Artists Facilitator.

The Diamond Approach is a method of spiritual growth and unfoldment; it utilizes inquiry, a moment-to-moment exploration into what’s true in our immediate experience.

The Dying Year leads education in dvance Care Planning,  Home Funeral, and Green Burial as well as hosts the Death Café.

Elaine Economou is the CEO and Co-Founder of MOVE Wellness.

The Enlightened Soul Center & Shop aims to spread the light to Southeast Michigan and beyond.

Mara Evenstar Ceremonialist, Educator, Mentor, Healer, Guide, MTP, and M.Ed., is a certified teacher of Realization Process and an Usui / Karuna / Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher.

Marylin Feingold began training in Tai Chi Chuan as a way to help control pain and maintain mobility after being diagnosed with health problems.

Lori Fithian has been leading drumming events since 1998 and welcomes any and all to join in the fun of Drummunity: people getting together to jam in all kinds of rhythmic ways.

Courtney Fitzpatrick, MA, E-RYT-500, YACEP, and Reiki Master is the founder of Verapose Yoga.

John Friedlander is an internationally acclaimed psychic, author, and teacher with degrees from Duke University and Harvard Law School.

Jesse Geary and Maria Princen founded Geddi Capital, a registered investment adviser firm, to put their finance and investing experience to use for everyday people.

Curtis Glatter is a percussionist/ improviser/ composer since the age of 15. He has performed on dozens of live and studio recordings all over America.

Robin Lily Goldberg, MFA, RYT, is an Ecological Artist, Organic Intelligence® Coach, and Healing-Centered Educator.

Peter D. Harper and Bobbi Llewellyn- Harper are award winning Australian musicians and sound healers. They have presented their workshops worldwide in the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and China.

Lynnea Harris is the owner of Pulse Nutrition.

Patricia Harvat, OP, is a member of the Adrian Dominican sisters. She earned a master’s degree in theological studies from CTU in Chicago.

Craig Harvey has been facilitating the Peace Generator event since 2001.

Gloria Hemsher is a psychic, author, teacher, and author of the book Psychic Psychology.

The Huron River Mindfulness Community is a peer-led group that practices meditation, discussing the Buddha's teachings as conveyed through the written and recorded words of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Elizabeth Hurwitz has practiced meditation 1970s. She began studying Buddhism in 2006, completing residential teacher trainings in yoga, Buddhist philosophy, and meditation.

Jewel Heart Instructors lead participants in meditation and are available to answer participants’ questions.

Denise Held, RN and foot reflexologist, has been at the Natural Healing Center in Ann Arbor since 2007. Previously, she was a nurse at U of M for 20 years.

Katy Held is a licensed Brain Gym® and Bal-A-VIs-X instructor. She took her first Brain Gym course in 2001 to help her son, who has a disability.  

David Jibson is a poet, editor, blogmaster, and former social worker.

Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, is a widely translated author, editor, mentor, and professor emerita of theology at Fordham University in New York.

Penni Jones is the owner of HIIT Happy.

Karuna Buddhist Center is an independent nonprofit with a strong background in Tibetan Buddhism and a nonsectarian emphasis.

Esther Kennedy, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, retreat leader, and spiritual director. She conducts a monthly Day of Mindfulness at Weber Center.

Rev. Annie Kopko strives to help people to become more comfortable about the topic of death.

Yulia Koval is an advocate for integrative wellness, empowering individuals to forge a connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Sarah Kreiner has been teaching strength training for 15 years. She is a ACSM certified personal trainer and lover of all things movement

Laney Lane has taught dance and group fitness for over eight years. She is high energy and hopes to bounce and answer all your questions soon.

Leif Laufeyjarsen has over three decades of experience and connection to Tarot’s rich symbolism, bringing a compassionate and empathetic approach to his readings and teaching.

Joseph Leary is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor with a love of running and Yoga.

Samantha Lieberman has been practicing yoga since 1988. She received teacher trainings in Yoga Fit and Yoga Medics, a model approach emphasizing alignment and therapeutic needs.

Mary Light, ND, MH, LMT, founded NSAA and Gaia Center for Herbal Studies, a community learning center. She trained extensively from 1991 through 1999, and beyond.

Judy Liu Ramsey is a shamanic practitioner, animal chaplain and communicator with over 20 years of experience.

John Madison has been teaching meditation for over 25 years. He is the Principal Violist of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. 

The Magical Education Council works to bring people together from mystical and esoteric paths.

The Michigan Friends Center is a non-profit promoting social, environmental, and spiritual awareness.

Jackie Miller is a Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner; trained with Transformative Education International and is certified by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance.

The Mix Studios offers fitness classes, personal and small group training, and massage.

Edward Morin is a writer, editor, and former university teacher.

The Mother is one who gives birth to, supports, and cherishes, and then releases out into the universe, with love, always ready to hold and support.

MOVE Wellness is a Pilates and GYROTONIC® studio located just outside of downtown Ann Arbor.

Glenn Mullin studied philosophy, literature, meditation, yoga, and the enlightenment culture under 35 of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dr. Katherine Munter, LCP and RAT, is the founder of Creative Life Therapy and has over 20 years of experience working in academic and professional settings.

Nikki Nanos is mindful meditation teacher and coach trained and certified by the School of Positive Transformation, The Mindful Coach Method, and Mindful Attentionist program.

John Orr, retired faculty of Duke University, received Theravada Buddhist training for eight years as a monk. He is the guiding teacher of New Hope Sangha.

Lissa Perrin is a poet and former clinical social worker.

Maureen Pizzuti is a painter and illustrator, influenced by and certified to teach the “Art of Allowing” with Flora Aube.

Recentered Pilates is a local studio specializing in Pilates, GYROTONIC®, and Franklin Method®.

Demo Rinpoche is Jewel Heart’s Resident Spiritual Advisor. He studied under the supervision of the Dalai Lama and holds the highest monastic degree of Geshe Lharampa.

Gelek Rimpoche was the Founder and Spiritual Director of Jewel Heart. Rimpoche’s command of western culture allowed him to convey the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with wisdom and kindness.

Cat Robinette is a Celtic Water Priestess, Pagan, and Witch, and author of Heal the Water. She’s a Registered Metaphysician, blending spirituality with activism to combat pollution.

Merilynne Rush, MSHP, BSN, former birth midwife and hospice nurse, provides comprehensive natural death care consulting and EOL doula education.

Hartmut Sagolla has been studying Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years. Since 2002, he has served as a Program Director at Jewel Heart.

Janet Schaeffler, OP, former director of adult faith formation for the archdiocese of Detroit, leads days of reflection/retreats, parish missions, workshops and facilitates on-line courses.

Naren K. Schreiner is a long-time disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, who resided in the SRF Ashram for 14 years, he continued his vocation as an ordained Hindu priest.

Susan Slack has been leading the Dances of Universal Peace for over four decades in local circles in Buffalo, NY, her hometown, Sarasota, FL, and international camps.

Song of the Morning Ranch est. 1970, welcomes spiritual seekers to enjoy spiritual renewal.

Colette Simone has served as a psychologist, educator, and musician. She serves as channel for Yeshua, Mary Magdalene, Anna, grandmother of Yeshua, and I AM that I AM.

Patti Stephen, LMT, graduated from AASM, and is transitioning from a 23 year-career as a Dental Hygienist; She acts as a mentor for developing hands-on massage styles.  

Haju Sunim is the venerable founder of the Ann Arbor Zen Temple. She has 40 years of experience as a Zen practitioner and teacher.

Theatre NOVA is celebrating 10 years promoting the value and excitement of new plays and new playwrights in the Ann Arbor community.

Khenpo Tschering Chophel is an experienced Buddhist teacher based in Ann Arbor with a Ph.D in Buddhist Studies following traditional monk's training in India.

Rory Walsh has eight years of experience and is a certified Qigong instructor trained by Master Wasentha Young of the Peaceful Dragon School.

Joe Walters is a 30-year practitioner of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan.

Wasentha Young, MS in Transpersonal Studies, has practiced Tai Chi and Qigong since 1968. She trained in Buddhist and Taoist meditation, Acupressure, and Five Element Practice.

Wendy Weiner has practiced Buddhism for 15 years and serves as the Jewel Heart-Ann Arbor Sangha President and on the Jewel Heart Board.

Lou Weir is a founding teacher of Insight Meditation Ann Arbor and a certified Diamond Approach teacher. 

Suzy Wienckowski, Reiki Master and member of the Reiki Alliance has studied with several masters and been teaching Reiki for 30 years.

Rev. Eve Wilson, Master Healer, World Healing and Ascension Worker is an award-winning Blogger and Author of Riding the Wave of Change.

Yulia’s Naturals specializes in essential oils, energetic healing, Reiki, meditation, and holistic wellness.

Zen Temple Ordained Dharma Teachers are ordained in the Maitreya Buddhist Seminary.