Teachers

Dr. Wang grew up in China and later earned her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Canada and the US. Raised in a family devoted to traditional Chinese medicine, she received QiGong attunements as a child and has been practicing ever since. With over 20 years of experience as a dedicated energy healing practitioner, teacher and a healer, Z. Maria is a certified Reiki Master Teacher (trained under Libby Barnett), a Yoga teacher and an adjunct professor in universities. What truly give her life depth and meaning, in her belief, are her experiences & abilities to apply mind-body practices and energy healing to support herself and others, especially in times of stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Her mission is to help enhance the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of others, and to contribute to a higher quality of life for as many people as possible.

I am a human, a woman, a scientist, a yogini, a dancer. I am a Forever Student and an Occasional Teacher... Through my decades of life experience in many different places on earth, in different cultures, I believe we are all connected. We share a profound connection to one another through our thoughts and actions. I, Cherish the past, Live in the present, Embrace the future. At the same time, I enjoy life with an open heart and a curious mind. I am here to share my experience about how you can find your Inner Wisdom, Inner Joy and eventually have your Inner Peace.

Mitch Hall, PhD (h.c.) (Alternative Medicines), MA (Sociology), BA (Religion)

During his career, Mitch has worked in diverse roles, including service as a Peace Corps volunteer teacher in Africa; a Fellowship of Reconciliation peace and environmental movement organizer in Europe; a professor, international student adviser, program director, and academic dean in higher education; a French-English interpreter for African refugees; a published writer, translator, and book editor; and a wellness counselor in behavioral health clinics serving disadvantaged, traumatized youth and adults.

He currently teaches qigong, taijiquan, meditation, and yoga--practices he began cultivating over 50 years ago. With warmth and humor, he teaches these paths for cultivating wellness, relaxation, heart-centeredness, compassion, presence, a healing flow of vital energy, naturalness, and spiritual awareness. His writings are in such fields as indigenous healing practices, counseling psychology, peace psychology, natural health, wellness cultivation, and poetry.