Naraya Stein

About Naraya

I am a Healer, Yogi, Coach, Consultant and the founder of Journey Mapping.™

Journey Mapping is a synthesis of knowledge that comes from my 35+ years as a Life and Leadership Coach, Massage Therapist, wellness professional, organizational consultant and passionate truth seeker.

I embrace an integrative approach to coaching and healing that meets my client right where they are. In massage we release your tension and sooth your body, mind and spirit. By creating flow of energy and circulation your body is able to do it’s own magic in freeing up it’s natural healing energy.

In coaching we work together to clarify what it is you really want and what the blocks are to getting there. We’ll use both talk as well as experiential techniques. You’ll be supported with clear, do-able action steps or practices to do between sessions.

Evolving one’s life is a journey that takes courage, vulnerability, self-awareness and dedication. We humans are complex, and this only increases as we age, given all our diverse life experiences. I approach each individual with curiosity so I can learn what you need, what you want and what makes you tick.

My Story

There is no doubt my approach to healing and facilitation have been shaped by my own life experiences and experiments.

I lived in a yoga center, Kripalu, for 10 years beginning in 1983, age 20. I worked as a manager and learned the organizational side of running a large holistic program center. At Kripalu I gained holistic lifestyle practices that continue to be the foundation of my life today including yoga, pranayama (breathing),  meditation, healthy diet, self-care practices and listening to my heart.

As a passionate truth-seeker, I have firsthand experience with many approaches to personal development, healing and spirituality including workshops, retreats, psychotherapy, leadership trainings, wilderness immersions, medicine journies, ecstatic dance and world travel.

Core issues in my life included anxiety and imposter syndrome. Even after all the healing work I did, there was no magic bullet to moving past these, but rather learning to be skillful in daily life such as speaking up my needs, having good boundaries, catching myself when critical voices arose, along with a strong self-care routine. I think mastery lies in one’s ability to be responsive and resilient to whatever life throws our way. 

I step-parenting 3 wonderful kids who have grown up into creative, generous and loving adults.

I love being with friends, nature, gardens, local organic food and the simpler things in life. I lived in Santa Fe, NM for 27 years and have recently moved north to Taos. I am loving this small mountain town rich in cutlure, Spirit and good people. I take daily hikes in the mountains with my dog.

My Education & Training

I have a BA in pre-medical studies and a certificate in Hakomi Integrative Somatics with a specialty in trauma. I have facilited thousands and thousands of client sessions as a Life Coach, Massage and Hakomi therapist. I also worked as an Organizational Consultant faciliting Leadership Development, Strategic Planning and collaborative approaches to change.

I am trained in Organizational Learning and Systems Thinking, Theory U, Appreciative Inquiry, World Café, Mindful Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion and Nonviolent Communication. I also studied at the Coaches Training Institutute.

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist LMT #7717, and Kripalu Yoga teacher. Additionally I have studied Ayurveda, medicine journey integration and Buddhist philosophy and meditation.