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Sandy's ruby velvetine undulations conjure up the elegant grace of luminescent sea anemones that respond to and participate in the powerful tides of the ocean. Jeni W.


Biography

Healing the Goddess was founded by Sandy Wold, yoga/anatomy instructor, math/science teacher, and environmental activist. Practicing Hatha yoga since she was thirteen years old, Sandy was trained in the SvaroopaTM style of yoga with Rama Berch and “attuned” to work in chakra healing in 2002 by Barbara Baker through the Center of Being, founded by Stevan Thayer. Sandy has also studied with Kali Ray (TriYogaR), Angela Farmer and Victor van Kooten (Unfolding the Feminine), Rick Jarow (Creating the Work You Love), Claude Stein (The Natural Singer), Carla Kimball (Speaking Circles, authentic speaking), and has taken advanced training with Landmark Education (www.landmarkeducation.com).

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Personal
Statement

While going through major life changes in 2002 and 2003, I discovered numerous tools to accelerate emotional, mental, and physical self-healing. I have a unique perspective to offer that blends my scientific background with my spiritual experiences, and I want to share them with you for your empowerment and self-realization and, ultimately, planetary healing. I do this through energy healing, workshops, dance performance, and writing.

As a result of my inner journey, I have been miraculously transformed. The armor I used to carry in my body continues to melt away. I have a growing sense of trust that everything will work out for the highest good, that everything happens for a reason, that there is inner guidance available at every moment, that I belong, people want to help me, no one can "mess" with me, .... I still regress now and then, but I see "regression" is necessary in order to master spiritual lessons.

As a result of this healing work, my dancing and singing have opened tremendously. I once considered my dancing a hobby and my singing a lost cause. Thanks to self-awareness gained via SvaroopaTM yoga, I became aware of my self-defeating internal dialogue and simply chose to create a new affirming dialogue. Within a very short time, I have reclaimed my full self-expression through singing and dancing. I have since danced in front of 250+ people and sung to an audience of 400+ people.


Dance
Performances

When I watched Sandy dance, I felt delighted, inspired, and moved because my need for beauty, authenticity, sensuality, expressiveness, and woman power was being met. Becca H.

The photo above is from the Sacred Priestess Dance invoking the goddess at the See Spot Community Arts Center. The photos below are from the Water Goddess Dance performed for the Ithaca Festival in 2005.


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Mission Statement
  • My life and my work is dedicated to the transformation and inner peace of all people and ultimately world peace.
Healing Arts Training
  • Yoga from the Inner Body, w/Victor van Kooten, 2004
  • Creating Experiential Workshops, Kripalu w/Ken Nelson, 2004
  • The Landmark Forum, 2005 and Advanced Courses, 2006
  • SvaroopaTM Teacher Training, 200hrs, Master Yoga, 2003
  • Integrated Energy Therapy, Advanced, Center for Being w/Barbara Baker, 2003
  • Yoga Teacher "Un"Training, w/Angela Farmer and Victor van Kooten, 2003
  • Reiki, First Degree w/Diane Hecht, 2003
  • Exploring Who You Are w/Tom Toomey, 2003
  • The Natural Singer, Kripalu Workshop w/Claude Stein; 2002
  • Speaking Circles, Kripalu Workshop w/Carla Kimball; 2002
  • Meditation Made Easy, Master Yoga w/Rama Berch, 2002
  • EmbodymentTM Yoga Therapy, Master Yoga, 2002
  • Creating the Work You Love, Omega w/Rick Jarow, 2001
  • TriYogaR and Pranayama w/Kali Ray; 1989-1991
Education
  • M.S. in Science Education, 2001, SUNY Cortland, NY
  • Teaching Credentials, 1992-94; University of California at Santa Cruz, CA
  • Graduate Courses, 1989, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • B.S., Chemistry/PreMed, 1986, University of Florida
Professional Experience
  • Ithaca College, Department of Health Promotion, 2006
  • Island Health and Fitness, Ithaca, 2005 and 2006
  • Fall Creek Elementary, Kids Yoga, 2004 and 2005
  • Dryden After School Yoga, 2004
  • City Health Club, Yoga Instructor, 2002-2003
  • Cornell Wellness Program, Yoga Instructor, 2002
  • Finger Lakes Yoga & Wellness Center, 2002
  • Belle Sherman Elementary, 2002. Kids Yoga
  • Spencer-Van Etten High, Spencer, NY. Biology Teacher
Community Activities
  • Center for Environmental Sustainability, Cofounder/President, 1997-2004
  • EcoVillage at Ithaca, Cofounding Resident, 1996-2003
  • Cayuga Basin Bioregion Map Project, Coordinator, 2001
  • Ithaca Earth Day Celebration, Coordinator, 1996-99
  • Ithaca Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Council, Chair 1995-99
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