Heather is a teacher, facilitator, mentor, writer, and holistic healing guide. She is  professor emerita of Portland State University, where she taught graduate courses on topics of eco-spiritual teaching and learning,  sustainability education, and spiritual leadership. She designs and facilitates transformative experiences that invite whole person learning, authentic relationships, and real connection with each other and the living earth. Heather is also a certified forest therapy guide, reiki master,  and the creator of Alderroot Healing and Renewal.

You can read more about Heather here.

Nora Stoelting is a runner, gardener, connector of friends, planner, lover of shared experience, facilitator, reflector, mover, biker, dog-mom. Nora completed her RYT-200 yoga teacher training in 2017 at the Grinning Yogi. In 2021, Nora completed a Restorative Yoga Teacher training and then in 2023 began teaching monthly restorative classes that combine meditation, breathing exercises, restorative yoga, and gentle movement. Nora is passionate about moving slowly and intentionally, incorporating mindfulness and rest into daily life within capitalism. Nora writes a seasonal substack newsletter, “The Slow Down” which explores themes of self-care, seasonal connection, personal reflection, and inspiration.