From the confines of an apocalyptic sect to spiritual seeking in India, my life has been about breaking free from cults, conventions, and the cages we build in our minds. I am an artist, writer and mystic, shaped by a unique path. As a child, my talents led me to a school for gifted kids, where I thrived in art and writing. Though an honor student, even academic success couldn’t free me from the cult’s restrictions. At 17, I chose early marriage as my escape route. Life then spiraled through unexpected turns. I explored music in Los Angeles, collaborating with award-winning musicians before my path veered again and I ended up in India where I planned to settle. After returning to America, I met and married Bhagavan Das, the renowned American sadhu from Ram Dass’s Be Here Now. We were married for 12 years, traveling the world, leading kirtans, yoga retreats and teaching tantra. During this time, I produced, sang and played percussion on three albums: Love Songs to the Dark Lord, The Howler at Dawn, and Mother Light. My experiences at various ashrams profoundly influenced my understanding, sparking a process of inclusion that led me to weave their teachings into my approach yet understanding that religion is not necessary to know God. Today, I believe creative artistic expression is the highest form of yoga.
