I was not sure what to expect but knew I needed to regain focus/vision to forge ahead in my PhD program.
The theme I went in with was a need for balance in my life, and Gretchen totally facilitated my ability to clearly see what I need to do to accomplish this balance in all areas.
- Pam R.
Gretchen Lakshmi
Survivor, Self-Healer, and Guide
Gretchen's expertise spans various trauma-based healing modalities, including mindfulness, trauma recovery yoga, and energy healing. Her dedication to healing extends beyond her personal journey, as evidenced by the transformative experiences shared by her clients. With a compassionate heart and profound insight, she guides others on their unique paths to healing, fostering personal growth, and soul-level transformation.
814-515-9642
gretchen.lakshmi@gmail.com
In 2015, she courageously left an abusive relationship with two babies
Having personally navigated over a decade of intimate partner violence, betrayal trauma, and challenging co-parenting dynamics, Gretchen intimately understands the journey through adversity.
Through the transformative insights and practices that she shares, Gretchen has experienced profound levels of healing.
Now, she extends her guidance to others, providing compassionate support and empowering insights through her work with The Healing Project and Underground Moves.
Congratulations to Underground Moves for the well-deserved recognition from DomesticShelters.Org as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Multi-Agency Partnership Award.
Underground Moves is more than just an employee assistance program—it's a lifeline created by survivors, for survivors.
Professional Training
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMASS Medical Center
Healing Trauma Through Yoga
Center for Trauma and Embodiment
Trauma Recovery: Techniques and Perspectives from the Yoga Tradition
Embodied Philosophy
Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) Training
Parkside Psychological Associates
Yoga Teachers Master Summit
Yoga International
Certifications
200-hr YTT
Sampoorna Hatha Yoga
Yoga Alliance approved yoga teacher training with Sri Guru Leela Mata at the Peaceful Valley Ashram.
150-hr YTT
Kundalini Prenatal Yoga
Yoga Alliance approved pre- and postnatal yoga teacher training as taught by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa.
Level III
Usui Reiki Master
Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) approved program by the International Center for Reiki Training.
Education
2019
Allegheny College
BA in Environmental Studies and Art & the Environment
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