American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Roseville, MN A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website.
American Institution of Vedic Studies. The designation Ayurvedic Educator/Lifestyle Consultant is granted by Ayurvedic institutions to those having completed a comprehensive course encompassing Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, individual constitutions, diagnosis, nutrition, herbs, aromas, yoga, psychology, spiritual development and more.
The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, India. Modern postural yoga, with it's focus on achieving flexibility and strength as a means to health and to destress has become a global phenomenon. However, in it's original context, Yoga is defined as the cessation of the "whirlings of the mind". Physical practice was designed to support the long hours a yogi would spend in meditation training the mind. Yoga without meditation becomes simply another form of exercise. Without downplaying it's benefits as a physical exercise, a comprehensive approach to yoga includes a sound ethical base, breathing exercises, purifying techniques and meditation. My foundational yoga teacher training comes from the oldest Yoga institute in India focusing on self-knowledge through meditation techniques as well as modern postural yoga.
Spiritual direction is the heart-led process of exploring and uncovering where and how the Divine is being revealed in a person’s life through prayerful listening of his or her spiritual journey.
The role of spiritual director is to accompany you and support your discovery and growth on the spiritual journey, to help direct you to the Divine Indwelling, your ultimate guide, who invites you into a deeper relationship and growth in faith and service.