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Jennie Lee is a multi award-winning author of three books, including the prestigious Nautilus Book Award for her most recent SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution. A recognized expert in the fields of yoga therapy and spiritual living, her other books are TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. Jennie is a certified yoga therapist, spiritual coach, and creativity coach, who has counseled individuals seeking soulful self-expression and wellbeing for the past 25 years. Additionally, Jennie is the Founder and Director of the Essere Writer & Artist Residency in Italy. When she is not writing or coaching, you will find her practicing her Italian or surfing with her husband near their home in Hawai’i. 

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Key Points
  • 26 years practicing and teaching yoga, meditation, and creative, spiritual living
  • Certified Yoga Therapist – C-IAYT International Association of Yoga Therapists
  • Specializes in spiritually focused counsel for personal development, self-expression, life-transitions, creative process and more
  • Therapy model is a combination of: Classical Yoga Philosophy, Spiritual Psychology, Traditional Psychology, and Somatic/Process Therapy
  • Clients range in age from 6–94, including Celebrities, CEOs, Doctors, Writers, Psychologists, Financial Analysts, Educators, Military Officers and more
  • Leads workshops, retreats, educational lectures, and international creative residencies
  • 26 years as a professional film, television and stage actor & member of Screen Actor’s Guild
"Jennie’s ability to take this spiritual practice and make it practical – something one can apply to daily life situations – is very unique and is what makes this type of collaboration powerful."
Esmeralda C
Director of Literacy D.O.E. HI
“In more than 25 years of experience as a student and teacher in the field of personal growth, I have never found anyone as gifted as Jennie Lee. Her unique blend of talk therapy, yoga and meditation helped me make rapid progress on my journey of self-understanding, emotional wholeness and peace. If you are serious about the process of self-discovery and awareness—I know of no one I would recommend more highly.”
Art Dwight
President, One Decision
“Jennie has been a remarkable source of inspiration and strength to me.”
Jeff W.
Surgeon
“I have worked very closely with Jennie Lee for over ten years. Jennie’s patience, encouragement and ability to demonstrate the practical application of Yoga Sutras and principles have helped me to deepen my practice to reach levels of understanding I’d not be capable or ready to reach on my own. She is truly a gifted teacher – a gem!”
Nancy J.
Human Resources Director
“Jennie is an amazing teacher and gifted soul. She is patient and kind, intuitive and helped me identify areas of my life where I was holding myself back. I highly recommend Jennie to anyone who wants to utilize yoga in your own personal growth and expansion & make life changing results in a positive direction!”
Jenny Kerr
Financial Coach
“Jennie possesses an unusually acute insight and the empathy to instruct clients in the Yoga Sutras in a way that resonates with each individual client. Flexible, spontaneous, creative and kind, Jennie brings a mix of delight in movement, reverence for the natural world and deep knowledge of yoga philosophy to her practice and her teaching.”
Julia Purinton
Artist
“Jennie’s depth of experience, knowledge, wisdom and compassion create a sacred space where you can truly transform your life.”
Kathleen Batcheller
Marketing Director
“With Jennie, I have learned so many things that are uplifting and spiritual.”
Paulette Theriault
Professional Pianist
Jennie is very candid. She does not pretend that yoga, or anything for that matter, is easy. She admits that things are rough sometimes and that yoga is a way to work with that rough stuff.”
Katie Bouton
President/ CEO Koya Consulting
“Jennie has been an incredible support and teacher for me. I am so grateful to have met her and had the opportunity to work with her.”
Frances McLaughlin
Nonprofit President
“Jennie is a fabulous teacher and facilitator!”
M. Sheehan
Financial Adviser

Jennie Lee is a multi-award-winning author, teacher and speaker specializing in yoga therapy, meditation and creative self-expression. For over 26 years, she has bridged the universal ideals and practices of Eastern philosophy with the needs and challenges of modern Western living. Her most recent book, Spark Change: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution is a Nautilus Book Award winner. In it, Jennie takes  readers on a deep dive into the practice of introspection as a tool for personal growth and the discovery of purposeful self-expression. Her book  TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness and Spiritual Fulfillment offers practitioners tangible strategies to apply yogic science to daily life. It is used in Yoga Teacher Training programs worldwide. And her book, Breathing Love: Meditation in Action delivers a powerful message about loving as an essential and universal spiritual practice.

Known for living what she teaches, Lee’s counsel is based on studies in Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Spiritual Psychology, Yoga Philosophy and Kriya Yoga Meditation. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists as well as a Certified Process Therapist. A recognized expert on yoga and spiritual living, Lee’s writing has been featured in numerous magazines and online sites, and she has been a contributor to several other books on Yoga Therapy. With over 60, 000 teaching and counseling hours under her belt, and 26 years of personal practice of these teachings, she is a testament to the fact that it is possible to get through difficult times and emerge in joy and ever expanding creativity.

The diversity of people who have entrusted Lee with their personal growth speaks to her ability to effectively touch a wide range of individuals. From celebrities to CEOs, military officers to housewives, all have experienced positive change through working with her. In addition to individual coaching, Lee has worked with professional groups, yoga teacher trainings, schools and nonprofits organizations internationally. 

Having explored numerous forms of creative self-expression, including running 17 international retreats with uniquely themed curriculum,  Jennie is now dedicated to uplifting the creative process for other writers and artists through her newly founded Essere Writer & Artist Residency in Tuscany, Italy. This bi-annual program hosts 20+ creatives for a 2-week immersion in artistic pursuits and brings together the best of Jennie’s work in personal wellness and spiritual evolution.

Testimonials
“In more than 25 years of experience as a student and teacher in the field of personal growth, I have never found anyone as gifted as Jennie Lee. Her unique blend of talk therapy, yoga and meditation helped me make rapid progress on my journey of self-understanding, emotional wholeness and peace. If you are serious about the process of self-discovery and awareness—I know of no one I would recommend more highly.”
Art Dwight
President, One Decision
“Jennie’s ability to take spiritual practice and make it practical – something one can apply to daily life situations – is very unique and is what makes this type of collaboration powerful.”
Esmeralda C
Director of Literacy D.O.E. HI
“Jennie’s depth of experience, knowledge, wisdom and compassion create a sacred space where you can truly transform your life.”
Kathleen Batcheller
Marketing Director

Books

Spark Change book cover
Sounds True Publisher

Hardback, E-book, Audio: Creativity/ Personal Transformation/ Self-Help
ISBN: 9781683644583

Spark Change

108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution
  • Nautilus Book Award Winner: Silver Gift & Specialty
  • Best Book Award Winner: Spirituality & Inspirational American Book Fest
  • Mind & Spirit Book Award Winner Spirituality & Enlightenment Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards
  • Book of the Year Award Finalist: Spiritual & Inspirational International Authors Network
  • Top 10 Inspiring Books Aspire Magazine

Attain greater self-awareness and orient toward your highest potential through a process of engaged, incisive questioning. In Spark Change, Lee shows you how to identify your most important personal questions and explore how they can redefine the trajectory of your life.

Highlights:
  • Reflect on 12 themes with 9 questions per theme
  • Implement conscious change now
  • Learn to self-reflect without self-judgment
  • Have truly meaningful conversations that will deepen your relationships
  • Get inspired to think in new ways
  • Get control over your power to change
  • Identify your authentic purpose
  • Ignite creative solutions to your problems and goals
  • Move through challenge with intention and grace
  • Develop greater clarity, courage, and authentic joy
More about Spark Change
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Llewellyn Worldwide Publisher

Paperback, E-book, Audio: Body, Mind, Spirit / Yoga / Happiness Self-Help
ISBN: 9780738746258

  • USA Best Book Awards Finalist: Spirituality / Inspirational

True Yoga

Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment

True Yoga is an exploration of both inner and outer practices of yoga (the ‘Eight Limbs’) applying them to modern life for peace, balance and joy. Reaching beyond the popular physical practice of yoga to the timeless wisdom and universal spirituality of the ancient yogis, this inspirational guide through the Yoga Sutras, gives readers daily exercises, reflections and affirmations to create enduring happiness. Unlike other complex and esoteric translations of the Yoga Sutras, TRUE YOGA makes the classical teachings tangible for all ages and skill levels. It is perfect for newcomers to yoga, teachers in training, and long time practitioners who want to be spiritually focused while still grounded in modern life.

Highlights:
  • What yoga is beyond the popular physical practice
  • What the Eight Limbs of Yoga have to do with everyday life
  • What yoga practices reduce stress and foster peace
  • How yoga philosophy makes life more harmonious
  • How to establish a deep meditation practice
  • How to increase focus, intuition and mental clarity
  • How to find meaning and purpose, spiritually & materially
More about True Yoga
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Second Edition Paperback, E-book: Spiritual Self-Help/ Meditation/ Spirituality
ISBN: 9780738752099

  • Best Book Award Winner: Self Help/Motivational - American Book Fest
  • Book of the Year Award Finalist: Spirituality/ Inspirational - International Author's Network
  • Instructional & Insightful Nonfiction Semi-Finalist Award - CIBA
  • Top 10 Inspiring Books Aspire Magazine

Breathing Love

Meditation in Action

Offering hope to a world in turmoil, Breathing Love is a guide to practicing love even when it’s not easy and even when you don’t know how. Get inspired with simple daily ways to live love and increase your inner peace and outer harmony. Learn to embody the Love that is your true nature today!

Llewellyn Worldwide Publisher

First Edition Audio: Spiritual Self-Help/ Meditation/ Spirituality

Highlights:
  • Learn to live fearlessly and practice love in daily life
  • Discover to love beyond current limitations
  • Find out how to have a deeper relationship with the Source of all love
  • Become receptive to divine love through meditation
  • Access soul level love for greater peace
  • Spiritualize relationships through more unconditioned love
  • Experience non-personal love for all beings
  • Find ultimate purpose in living a love directed life
More about Breathing Love
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Suggested Interview Questions

  • What do you think is the most important factor for someone to successfully “Spark Change” in their life?
  • What keeps people from making the changes they know they need to make?
  • Why are people afraid to change?
  • In what way is self-reflection a spiritual practice?
  • What does introspection have to do with yoga or meditation?
  • What’s your favorite question?
  • What’s the best way for someone to use Spark Change?
  • What inspired you to write Spark Change?
  • What do you love most about questions?
  • What does it mean to ‘breathe love'?
  • What is ‘meditation in action'?
  • Can anyone meditate? What are the benefits of meditating?
  • What does meditation have to do with love?
  • How can we choose love ‘anyway, always, and no matter what'?
  • Why do you call love “the most universal spiritual practice"?
  • How can meditation/yoga improve someone’s relationship to himself and others?
  • Does meditation help with anxiety and fear?
  • You write about “lasting happiness” and “real love.” How do you define these?
  • What inspired you to write your books?
  • What are some common misconceptions about meditation/yoga?
  • How are yoga and meditation related?
  • What is Yoga Therapy and how does it differ from a yoga class?
  • What do you hope people take away from your books?