The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • May through August 2022 • Page 118
Artwork by Logynn Hailey
Teachers, Lecturers, Workshop Leaders, and the Centers Aaron is a discarnate entity channeled through Barbara Brodsky, founder and guiding teacher of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry. Aaron offers wisdom and teaches us that we are all beings of light. Adrian Dominican Sisters have long been engaged individually and communally, in efforts to protect the integrity of creation and bring about a more just, peaceful, and compassionate world. The Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation coordinates these efforts. Ann Arbor Black Belt Academy uses the latest training methods approved by the National Academy of Sport Medicine blending tradition with science. We adhere to the Kukkiwon and World Tae Kwon Do Federation regulations while edifying tenants of Tae Kwon Do. The Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Choling was founded in 1978 by Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, former abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, seat of HH 17th Karmapa in North America. Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation provides quality, affordable enrichment and recreational opportunities to Ann Arbor and surrounding communities, and they have done so for almost 100 years. They serve about 19,000 youth and 18,500 adults annually. Ann Arbor Tae Kwon Do follows Ji Do Kwan Association and World Tae Kwon Do Federation rules and regulations. They are an authentic Licensed Korean Taekwondo in Ann Arbor, MI. The Ann Arbor YMCA is a charitable association of adults and children joined by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and supporting our neighbors.
Beth Ashcraft, LMT is a massage therapist who also creates aromatherapy products. She manages the Student Massage Clinic and School Store at Irene’s. Her massage work is a combination of therapeutic and relaxation techniques, energy work, and Myofascial Release. Asian Martial Arts Studio is the oldest full-time martial arts school in Ann Arbor; they offer unparalleled opportunities for self-development through training in the traditional martial arts. Imam Kamau Ayubbi received his religious and spiritual training under the Islamic Supreme Council of America. Marcia Bailey, M.A., PhD, is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner (1999) and Kripalu Yoga Teacher, teaching connected breathing for 30+ years as a Certified Transformational Breath Facilitator (2004) and a Senior Trainer with the Transformational Breath Foundation (2006). Judith Bemis, MA, was a clinical social worker who retired and started a second life with art. She studied with Detroit artists, Amy Foster and Todd Burroughs at The Atelier in Royal Oak. Rita Benn, PhD is a psychologist and instructor of mindfulness meditation with over 30 years of experience in teaching mind-body practices. She is a co-founder of the Michigan Collaborative for Mindfulness in Education (MC4ME). David Black is a certified Sivananda Yoga Instructor. Darryl Barking Dog Brown - Medidigwe Animush is an Indigenous Odawan Elder, painter, activist, SunDancer, Pow-Wow coordinator, and grandfather. Michele Bond has an extensive background in martial arts, dance, competitive synchronized swimming, gymnastics, stunt fighting, and swordplay, as well as over 800 hours of training in yoga, yoga therapeutics, and meditation.
Laurie Brink, O.P., is an author, a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, a professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and an associate editor of The Bible Today. Barbara Brodsky is the founder and guiding teacher for Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry and a channel for Aaron. Rooted in the Buddhist and Quaker traditions, her teaching reflects this balance. Alicia Clark-Teper is a Sacred Ceremony Guide, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master, Intuitive Astrologer, and Moonologist. Shaila Catherine is a Buddhist meditation teacher, author on concentration and insight meditation, and meditation retreat teacher. She founded Bodhi courses online and is the principal teacher for Insight Meditation South Bay. Rev. Dr. Sannyu Cawarrie, founder of the 8Ws Joy Healing ministry, is a playwright, a former therapeutic drug counselor for The Parker Coltraine Center, a Family Living Certified Instructor of infant massage, and creator of Atticizing. Close Quarters Combat Academy is Ann Arbor’s premiere reality-based Self-Defense school which prides themselves on reality-based curriculum. They also believe in character development through martial arts training starting with a positive, confident attitude. Cohousing Tours are an effort of the residents of Touchstone Cohousing, a neighborhood of 46 households on six acres in Scio Township. One of only 15 worldwide. Supa (Greg) Corner was ordained in the Chogye order of Korean Zen Buddhism. He studied Tibetan Buddhism with late master Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche and is currently a Jewel Heart instructor, community chaplain, and Director of Jewel Heart’s West Michigan chapter.
