I am a dreamer, dancer, artist, teacher, lifelong student, and researcher.
What I do: My big goal is to support self-discovery in a creative way, to empower people to tap into their inner artist self, and to make the world a bit more colorful. Since 2020 I work with and teach the Neurographica® Method. I offer various workshops and programs that are based on this method, and I teach the original 9 Neurographica Algorithms as they were created by Pavel Piskarev, the founder of the method. I also combine this method with other practices like Meditation, Writing, Breathwork, Movement, or Shamanic practices and Ceremonies. In addition I offer 1-on-1 coaching/ creative guidance with the Neurographica Method for adults, as well as teens.
My certifications, skills, and experiences:
I am a Neurographica Instructor, Neurographica Specialist for Children and Youth, and Neurographica Coach/ Aesthetic Coach, certified by the Psychology of Creativity Institute
I am a certified QiGong and Meditation teacher with Long White Cloud Qigong
I have an Academic background in Education and Cultural Anthropology, in 2012, I received my degree M.A. (Magistra Artium) from the University of Hamburg, Germany
Before I came to the USA in 2015, I worked as a lecturer at Universities in Germany and Finland, teaching Visual Anthropology and Artistic Research
Based on my knowledge and many years of experiences with dance and movement practices, I offer movement and dance workshops since 2016
Since 2017 I also facilitate Women Circles (in person and online)
I have worked with children and young people of all ages in different scenarios, have taught art, media (film), movement/dance, and have guided people through ceremony and group processes
Who I am:
I'm a Cancer Sun, with Leo Rising and Moon in Sagittarius - a sometimes complicated mix
I'm also a 1/4 Mental Projector Human Design Type
I like Astrology :) and identify as a "Spiritual Person"
I am mother to a Starchild, my son Lukas Vincent who was born still on Feb 6th 2022
I am wife to the most wonderful man - my husband Jay
I love all arts, and I enjoy singing, dancing, gardening, and watching sunsets
This is my personal healing story...
I was born, and grew up in Berlin, Germany, the big city, and I always longed for a close connection to nature. On my search I traveled to the remotest and wildest places I could find. I started dancing when I was 5, and I was always an artist, though it took me many years to express myself freely. I had this idea that someone else needed to make me an artist, that I needed the right diploma, and essentially that I wasn't good enough.
When I was 19 years old, I was hit by a car. With that accident, my life suddenly changed, and my personal healing journey began. I became interested in Eastern philosophies, medicine, and movement practices. I have been practicing Yoga and Meditation for over 20 years, was initiated as a Reiki Healer, and practice daily Qi Gong. I have always loved to learn new things and have spent many years studying academically and spiritually.
Then, in 2015, I came to California, met the love of my life, got married, and life completely changed for me. We spent the first years living very isolated in the forest, without electricity, running water, internet, or even phone service. It allowed me to get in touch with my inner wisdom. I rediscovered my creativity, and developed an even deeper relationship with nature. Now, we live in a small rural community in Northern California, where I guide Women's Circles, occasionally teach dance, movement & art, and enjoy gardening. I finally feel free to express myself in many different ways through visual arts, photography, sculpture, making jewellery, crafting, dancing, and singing.
In 2021 I got pregnant which was a great wish and dream. My husband and I were really happy, and excited and everything went well until after 31 weeks, my baby suddenly stopped moving and we found out that he had unexpectedly died. It was the most terrible, traumatic, sad experience of my life. After 3 days in the hospital I finally birthed my son and found out that his death was caused by a cord accident. Since then I am on a new healing path, diving deep into grief, and trying to find a new purpose and meaning in my life.
Naturally, all these experiences have a great impact on my work. I have found great comfort and healing in my art, and am slowly beginning to share my insights and experiences of living with grief and healing from trauma. I believe that there is space for creativity in all of life's experiences, and especially the "bad" moments carry an enormous potential. When we step forward and embark on our own healing journey, when we share from those most challenging and vulnerable places, then we automatically participate in and bring forth the healing of the collective humanity.
My goal is to create and strengthen Your connection to Your Self and to the world around You; to allow, enable, and support creative expression; and to help You open up and access Your inner guidance and inate wisdom.
Here are some interviews and Podcasts where I share more about my own story and healing journey
Sama Morningstar aka Jessica Huckabay interviewed me for her Womb Centered Healing Podcast.
Emmi Mutale interviewed me for her Sacred Feminine Power Podcast.
