Claire Bidwell Smith

Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC, is a therapist specializing in grief and the author of three nonfiction books. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Goop, Oprah Magazine, Psychology Today, and more.

Diane Malaspina

Diane Malaspina is a psychologist, former university educator, and experienced yoga teacher. She is a regular contributor in publications such as Yoga International, Yoga Journal, and Thrive Global.

Kristine Hill

Kristine Hill, a member of the Beaver Clan, Tuscarora Nation, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy, works to prevent and address harms occurring within significant institutions of higher education, international spiritual communities, legal networks, and other institutions.

Heather Bruegl

Heather Bruegl is a public historian, activist, and decolonial education consultant who works with institutions and organizations for Indigenous sovereignty and collective liberation.

Jacoby Ballard

Jacoby Ballard (he/they) is the author of A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation and a social justice educator and yoga teacher who leads workshops and trainings around the country.

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