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Explore advaya's faculty of teachers, scientists, practitioners, philosophers and storytellers, 
who share multidimensional, local and diverse 
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Bayo Akomolafe

5 courses
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Sophie Strand

3 courses
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Satish Kumar

1 courses
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Vandana Shiva

6 courses
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Veronica Strang

1 courses
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Manda Scott

2 courses
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Beloved Sara Zaltash

1 courses
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David Abram

2 courses
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Dr Andreas Weber

5 courses
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David Whyte

1 courses
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Helena Norberg-Hodge

2 courses
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Dr. Predrag Slijepcevic

1 courses
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Charles Eisenstein

3 courses
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Aisha Paris Smith

2 courses
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Brontë Velez

3 courses

Helene Lindmark

Lindmark is a guardian of Sápmi's timeless traditions, intricately weaving it into the tapestry of modern society by guiding people home to their own origin.

Helene Lindmark lineage holder of the Noaidi from the northern Sweden Sápmi. She is a mentor, wisdom keeper, bridge builder, and global representative of her tradition and community. Born and raised in Liikavaara, Sweden, she carries the Shamanic tradition of her Sapmi, Sweden, Russia, and Finland heritage. She brings the voice of Mother Earth, the voice of the indigenous knowledge out in the world. Through this she co-creates the bridge between ancestral wisdom and the science of modern society. She brings the voice of indigenous knowledge to corporate and government forums, and shares the wisdom of the land through dialogue, ceremonies, rituals, and prayers. As a guardian of Sápmi's timeless traditions, she works with helping people through the insights these traditions bring to develop their contact with and understanding of nature, others, and ultimately, themselves and their own human nature.

Helene's professional journey reflects her commitment to holistic healing and social welfare. From her tenure in healthcare services to her role as an educator in psychiatry, trauma, and neuropsychiatry, she has tirelessly advocated for the well-being of others. As a global spokesperson and advisor, she lends her voice to conservation efforts and climate initiatives, bridging divides and fostering understanding across diverse landscapes.

Helene's expertise spans both the physical and spiritual realms. Her tireless dedication to environmental stewardship and indigenous wisdom serves as a guiding light in an ever-changing world. She plays a leadership role in the Kiva Family and Roots of Earth, Wisdom Keepers Delegation, Earthrise Collective, PWCDF, Lionbergs, One Degree Network, One Thousand Suns Network, Sami Nission Forum and the FIMI.