Naraya Stein

My Passion

JourneyMapping® life design framework is a synthesis of knowledge that comes from my 35+ years as a wellness professional, organizational consultant and passionate truth seeker. My intention is to provide a thoughtful, fun, creative and intelligent framework for life design.

Evolving one’s life is a journey that takes courage, vulnerability, self-awareness and dedication. We humans are complex, and this only increases by midlife 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 life design and coaching 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.

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.

I’ve climbed many a big mountain and have prayed and chanted in many traditions and locations including MA, CA, HI, Brazil, India and my beloved NM. 

It’s been a long road for me to find inner peace and there has been no magic bullet (that’s been lasting). What has been effective is a holistic, integrative approach. As a sensitive person who is a survivor of early trauma, I continue to do a lot of self-care to stay balanced. I have a lot to say on this topic!

One important chapter of my life focused on cultural sensitivity and diversity. I learned just how much I don’t know! I have come to value conversations with people who are different from me, and the ways we can grow each other, if we are willing to listen.

I love nature, gardens, local organic food and the simpler things in life. My partner and I usually trail run, hike or mountain bike on our weekends.

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 of client sessions as a life coach and 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 an LMT and Kripalu Yoga teacher. Additionally I have studied Ayurveda, medicine journey integration and Buddhist philosophy and meditation.