MIA MATTHEWS
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Mia Matthews
RYT 200, Web Weaver She brings an open heart and mind to the practice. Her offerings reflect a playful devotion to authenticity, acceptance, and presence. Her primary objective is feeling good... Mia's relaxed approach on and off the mat will leave you feeling uplifted and reconnected to Love Source. Lover of Love & Liver of Life. She is the weaver of the web, the Great Mystery itSelf! Anything is possible...
Expect the Unexpected
...Enjoy! Mia's "spiritual journey" in linear time...
She is a dedicated student of Now joyously unlearning and relearning in perpetuity. Mia was raised up in a Christian/Catholic household. *where ideas of "God" (judgemental, invisible, sky-father) and "prayer" (divine wish lists) saturated her youth. Yoga found Mia in 2010, as her dance with organized religion came to a close... In 2012, Mia was introduced to the wise teachings of A Course in Miracles. *Now she is a devoted student of the course. This same year, she helped to produce retreats with Healing Hearts Yoga & Adventures in Sedona, AZ. *Mia has since helped to produce several retreats in Arizona & Mexico with various hosts... In 2014, Mia began teaching Yoga classes to the special education students at her high-school. This same year, she would embark on her first extended backcountry wilderness expedition in British Columbia. *where she Truly came to Know & Love "Pachamama" (Earth Mother, Mother World, Fertility Goddess). She navigated her time as a student with the help of routine daily Yoga practice... In 2018, Mia graduated with cum laude honors from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Science degree. *she studied Parks & Recreation Mgmt., Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt., Psychology, and Sociology. *she also served as studio manager at Northern Arizona Yoga Center during her time at NAU. This same year, flying by the seat of One's pants, Mia traveled far and wide with her trusty backpack... *she's been blessed with colorful life experiences in 11 of the United States, and 8 other Countries thus far. In 2019, after nearly a decade of regular yoga practice, she completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Vertical Soul Yoga. *studying with incredible teachers: Melissa Bobbitt, Joseph Lang, Jeff Masters, Keelyn Riley, Bruce Bowditch, and Maggie Hopson. This same year, she sat in sacred ceremony with master plant & animal medicine teachers Psilocybin, Kambo, Hapé, and Bufo Alvarious. In 2020, Mia spun up her position as Gilbert Yoga's "Web Weaver". *where she artfully weaves the multi-dimensional threads of GY into the greater commUNITY. In 2021, she opened herSelf to new "realities"... Training as an Astrologer with Debra Silverman Astrology *studying with incredible teachers Ezgi Fisher and Debra Silverman. Participating in the Year of Miracles program & daily A Course in Miracles lessons every day of 2021. *studying with incredible teachers Marianne Williamson, Marci Shimoff, Dr. Sue Morter, and Lisa Garr. Picking up Quantum Practices and experimenting with Quantum Physics & Metaphysics... *studying with incredible guides Dr. Brand Fortner & Denise Linn In 2022, Mia will begin her 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Gilbert Yoga. *studying with the incredible Heather Promise and more... |
