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Sangeeta
Bansal Ph.D, is the founder of Rooted Minds, an organization dedicated to
bringing enhanced levels of self-awareness within the educational and business
community through the practice of mindfulness and meditation. She has
taught for the last three years at various institutions such as Hong KongInternational
School and Princeton
University, and is a Guest Speaker at Columbia Business School.
In 2016 she is scheduled to offer workshops at the Stern School of Business and
Rye Country Day School.
She volunteers her time time teaching mindfulness to an under-privileged
charter school in Stamford,
CT, in addition to teaching
several private groups and individuals with specific needs.
Sangeeta is
certified as a Mindfulness Teacher from .b in Oxford (UK), and KORU, offered
through the University of California in San Diego
(School of Medicine). In addition Sangeeta has
completed courses and workshops in the Mindfulness in Education Program at Omega
Institute, (Rhinebeck, NY),
the Mindfulness for Health Professionals in Hong Kong offered by Thich Nhat
Hanh, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offered through University of Massachusetts, and the Search Inside
Yourself Program, a mindfulness based program created by Google for leadership
development. Sangeeta holds an MBA degree from IESE, Spain
and a Ph.D from Rutgers
University.
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Psychic and Medium, grew up in a metaphysical family. Her father had an occult library and her
mother and aunt were highly intuitive, so psychic phenomena was natural and not
supernatural. Joan’s spiritual
counseling is recognized in six books including the first edition of The 100
Top Psychics in America
and The Rational Psychic. She has been
interviewed in WAG Magazine, The Wall St. Journal and The Daily News. |
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a prize-winning
speaker and a member of the National Council of Geocosmic Research
(NCGR), the
International Society of Astrological Research (ISAR) and the
Association of
Astrological Networkers (AFAN). She holds NCGR PAA certification for
consulting. Pamela is a 7th generation Reiki Master of the Usui
System of Natural Healing with lineage linked to Hawayo Takata. Pamela
is Wainwright
House’s resident astrologer. |
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Janice Matturro is a NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist since
1994, Hypnosis Instructor, and Certified Teacher of Active Dreaming. Janice is
the owner of The Inner Workshop, LLC, specializing in creative solutions for
personal success through the art and science of Hypnotism and Active Dreaming
-- for both adults and children. She has studied extensively with pioneering
scientists and physicians, scholars and educators, religious and cultural
leaders in the field of human consciousness, such as Rabbi Joseph Gelberman,
Dr. Raymond Moody, Dr. Masaru Emoto, Maria Gomori, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Dr.
Bruce Lipton, Robert Moss. Janice is also a Wainwright House practitioner where
you can learn more about her on the practitioner
page of our website |
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Dana McAvity
has been practicing and studying Qi Gong for 5 years. She received her teaching
certification under Lee Holden and has also studied with various masters,
including Yang Yang and Kenneth Cohen. She has a private Jin Shin Jyutsu
pressure point therapy practice in Greenwich, CT, is a member of the Healing
Touch team at Greenwich Hospital, and is on the board of the Global Lyme
Alliance and Hyde School. |
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Kelly McGovern’s yoga journey began 19 years ago
as a much needed outlet during graduate school and her career in psychology.
The physical and emotional benefits of her practice were immediately apparent,
and yoga has remained a grounding force in all aspects of her adult life. She
is passionate about sharing this gift of mindfulness with others in a safe and
compassionate atmosphere, encouraging self awareness and self acceptance. |
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Stuart
Reis is a
certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor by the Tai Chi for Health Institute,
assists the more experienced Tai Chi students at the Rye Y, and also serves as
substitute instructor for a Tai Chi program in White Plains, NY. Stu has been
involved with Tai Chi for over 10 years, and continues his studies with
Grandmaster William C.C. Chen in Manhattan.
He has also completed the American Red Cross Adult First Aid and CPR/AED
course. |
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Sonya Sanmateu is
a 500-hour registered yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance and
certified in Therapetuic and Restorative yoga as well as
Trauma-informed yoga. Her style is to teach a slow flow asana class
with emphasis on the breath, mindfulness and tools towards meditation
that are in alignment with the flow of the seasons to supportt harmony
and ease in the body, mind and breath as one integrative whole.
Currently, Sonya teaches yoga in a residential treatment facility that
specializes in eating disorders and at Purchase College, teaching yoga
as a Somatic credit . She also teaches group classes in local studios
and private sessions with a Therapeutic application both in Westchester
County and New York City. |
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Susan J. Wright, LMT,LCSW-R, created and directs the Birth of
Venus Center for Yoga and Healing. She is a certified Kripalu Yoga
teacher (over 25 years), Gestalt Psychotherapist and Reflexologist. She
is also a licensed Massage Therapist and Clinical Social Worker with
over 30 years of experience in the body/mind/spirit healing professions
and the author of the book, The Chakras in Shamanic Practice: Eight
Stages of Healing and Transformation, published by Inner Traditions
books. |
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