Each month, we invite the teachers at WITHIN to offer wisdom and inspiration around a particular topic. In October, we’re talking about movement. This encompasses so much! There’s being aware of what's coming up when you meditate, and moving with it. There’s recognizing it’s time to move out of meditation if you encounter overwhelm. There’s also simply noticing the movement of the breath, or using physical movement to help you anchor to the present moment. And so much more.
On October 14th, three of our teachers will get together for an informal conversation on Zoom exploring this month’s theme: Namaste J, Kelsey Lettko, and Susana Cardenas. Whether you join them live 1pm-2pm PDT / 4-5pm EDT, or listen to the recording afterwards, you’re sure to get a variety of perspectives and ideas to nourish your meditation practice.
Anyone can submit a question ahead of time for the teachers - just fill out this quick form. We also welcome your questions live! Please note, during the conversation we will record both the questions submitted and the responses from the teachers. If you’d prefer that we not mention your name, be sure to indicate that on the form or when you type your question in the Zoom chat.
This conversation will be held online via Zoom; the link will be provided to you via email when you register. Registration is $10.
If you’re a WITHIN Member, this is included in your membership - email us for the promo code!
Namaste J
Namaste J is a corporate professional turned certified yoga instructor and meditation coach based in Atlanta, GA.
She began practicing yoga and meditation in 2004 after the passing of her father. During that difficult time, mindfulness meditation and yoga helped heal her mind, body, and spirit. She fell in love with the overwhelming gratitude and acceptance meditation provided. Mediation invites us to channel our emotions in a positive way, and by utilizing this practice she was able to journey through depression and grief to become a healthier and happier person.
As a passionate believer that self-care is a form of self-love, Namaste J feels that meditation is a means of loving your body, your mind, and what they’re both capable of. Her philosophy is that meditation is therapy for the body and soul. There is power within the breath. There is healing within the breath. There is peace within the breath. She inspires people to try and create a habit of doing meditation to become healthier, emotionally and physically. Through meditation she will lead you on your own personal journey that deepens the connection between your mind, body, & spirit. She’ll guide you on the path towards living a high vibrational life that impacts not only you, but your community, and the world at large.
Namaste J teaches from the heart, and guided by compassion, kindness, and positivity. Whether you’re experienced or brand new, her goal is to spread the joy, positivity, love, acceptance, and gratitude that is meditation to everyone.
Kelsey Lettko
Kelsey Lettko is a certified Co-Active Coach working with people ready to make meaningful change in their lives—personal, professional, and in relationships. Her purpose is to connect others back to their own strength and power to find fulfillment, and she is a big believer in tuning into the wisdom of our highest selves to design authentic lives and strong communities. Her coaching strategy is a holistic approach to your overall wellbeing.
She's combined her background working in tech with high-performers, spiritual practices drawn from yoga and reiki, and training in the co-active coaching model to design a method that is meant to guide you through the learning that needs to happen in order for you to create the life you want. She speaks the languages of a traditional workplace as well as an unconventional lifestyle fueled by purpose and intuition. If you're ready to take the leap and make meaningful, lasting change in your life, she's the partner you want by your side.
Susana Cardenas
Susana Cardenas is a certified yoga and dynamic mindfulness instructor through Niroga Institute. Since 2015 she has been offering classes to a great variety of groups. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Susana remembers finding in meditation and yoga, a practice to support her youth and the transition to a new country. A long-time mindfulness practitioner, Susana is currently going through the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with world-renowned mindfulness teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. The program is certified by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and the Awareness Training Institute.
As a first-generation immigrant and advocate for justice, she hopes to positively impact people's lives and the planet through movement, meditation, reflection, compassion, and self-care. Susana is currently based in Oakland, Huichin territory.