The Path of Gold
Seasonally Featured Guest Teachers
Yunxiang Zhang
has been deeply involved in martial arts health education for seven years, specializing in Shaolin martial arts and health-preserving exercise, providing professional guidance to youth and adults.
My connection with Shaolin martial arts began in 2009, when I entered the Shaolin Temple to practice martial arts. In 2012, I became a disciple of Venerable Master Yong Xin Shi and was selected to join the Shaolin Temple's martial arts monastic group for further training, laying a solid foundation in martial arts. During this time, I won first place in the "Shaolin Bodhidharma Staff" competition at the 2015 Dengfeng National Shaolin Martial Arts Competition and second place in the Zen Bow competition at the inaugural Shaolin "Wuzhe Conference" in 2017.
From 2016 to 2018, as a martial monk, I represented the Shaolin Temple in kung fu performances and cultural exchanges both domestically and internationally. At the end of 2017, I also appeared on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, performing in the segment "Meeting of Two Heroes." In 2018, I traveled with the Shaolin monks to Qatar to support cultural exchanges commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tajikistan. That same year, I began teaching at the Shaolin Friendship School, affiliated with the Shaolin Temple martial arts monastic group. From 2019 to 2023, I studied calligraphy, painting, and Zen Buddhist theory at the Hangzhou Buddhist Academy, further exploring the integration of martial arts and Zen. At the end of 2023, I once again appeared on CCTV, performing in the segment "Martial Arts Performance" for the Spring Festival Gala, also in 2024. Since then, I have been dedicated to martial arts health education, striving to share the power and health-preserving wisdom of Shaolin martial arts with more people.
His guest teacher class will be an immersion into the Shaolin 8 Brocades.
Caroline de Lisser
is a spiritual elder, visionary guide, and midwife for alchemical transformation. She sees her purpose as helping others reconnect with their true essence, she offers a sacred container for healing, clearing, and profound inner shift.
Her multidimensional work includes past life therapy, intuitive soul readings with sacred stones and oracle cards and shamanic healing rooted in communion with nature. A certified yoga teacher, Caroline weaves sound healing and creative expression into her practices, supporting holistic realignment of body, mind, and spirit. She is also an inspirational writer and wisdom keeper.
Caroline is the co-creator and facilitator of The Goddess Reunion Retreat, a sanctuary of empowerment for women through the embodiment of the Divine Feminine. For over 24 years, she and her sister Nicola have annually held this sacred space together at their retreat center in Jamaica where she resides.
Caroline's guest teacher class will invite you to step into the sacred current of time and memory as you journey through the veils of your soul’s past through a guided past life regression utilizing a hypnotic induction. This will be an experiential workshop where you will become aware of a relevant past lifetime, a lifetime where you once embodied profound healing, wisdom, or sacred skill. The intention for this experience is for you to rediscover and reclaim forgotten gifts and receive the guidance of your higher self. This journey also offers the opportunity to dissolve old soul contracts, vows, or energetic blocks that have limited your access to these gifts in this lifetime.
Leonard Shen
DCEM, BL, CMP, JD
Los Gatos, CA and Highlands Ranch, CO
As a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, Buddhist Lama (from the 1,800 year old lineage of the Zhengyi Celestial-Master sect of Longhu Shan in China), ordained Christian Mystical Priest, Associate of Daoist Healing Studies, and Reiki Level 1 and 2 therapist, Len has practiced and taught some of the most sophisticated medical Qi Gong techniques available.
While he began training in energy practices over 40 years ago, in parallel he pursued a conventional career as a Harvard-trained environmental litigator, Fortune 500 chief compliance and ethics officer, Board member of three nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Chairman of the Board of two financial services companies in the US and Canada.
For the last 5 years, Len has focused on bringing the benefits of Qi Gong to those who can least afford it, teaching at homeless shelters, veterans and dementia care facilities, as well as offering online and in person classes to the general public. Len is married with three grown daughters and two granddaughters, and divides his time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Denver, Colorado.
Len's guest teacher classes will be focusing on intermediate/advanced level Neigong ("internal energy”) techniques of posture, visualization and breathing developed over centuries in China to maximize the absorption and utilization of chi. These will provide a powerful engine and battery for students’ energetic and mystical abilities.
Learn more or connect with Len here.
Dr. Katherine Lawson
is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. Recognised as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lawson blends modern psychology, ancient traditions, and personal insight to create holistic frameworks for healing.
Motivated by her own life experiences as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated early childhood trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. Lawson founded 'The School of Psychedelics' to empower others with the tools needed to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences safely and ethically. Her mission is to make psychedelic healing accessible and transformative for practitioners, clients, and communities alike.
Dr. Katherine's guest teacher class will be a guided journey into the Embodied Imagination method of exploring the symbology of your dreams.
Connect with Dr. Katherine here.
Mahina Alexander
is a mother, mystic, and devoted student of Life.
She is a Native Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian & Māori) Polynesian woman with Filipino, Greek, Italian, African, Mesopotamian/Iranian, German, French, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.
For over a decade, Mahina has immersed herself in the indigenous wisdom of her ancestors, symbolism, and ancient mythology. She has guided men and women across the world to see themselves more deeply and reconnect with their innate childlike genius through guided meditations and healing transmissions she calls GaiaLogue .:. a conversational dialogue with the Higher Self.
Her conscious connection with the unseen world began in childhood. The challenges she faced at a young age led to out-of-body and near-death experiences that became initiations, shaping her path of self-discovery, radical healing, authenticity, and spiritual growth.
Mahina is passionate about helping others expand their awareness of the unseen, embrace their own expression of truth, and live in harmony with the greater symphony of life. As a writer, speaker, artist, and guide, she shares her work with people of all ages through media, one-on-one sessions, and immersive retreats. She also leads an online women’s group of 50 women, who gather bi-weekly for 13 months to explore the cycles of the divine feminine within both body and nature.
Her life’s work is a testament to the transformative power of aligning with the unseen world and stepping fully into one’s true potential, guided by the Most High. Mahina hopes to be a beacon of light and wisdom, walking with others on their path of healing and transformation.
You can connect with her on Instagram or book a session through the Calendly link in her bio: instagram.com/
Laird Scranton
Explore Laird's publications here.
Dr. Ariana Gonzalez, DCEM
is a Psychic Intuitive who has built a thriving practice centered around holistic healing and personal transformation. Drawing on her extensive educational background, including a priestly Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine from Bian Hua Gong (The Temple of Change and Transformation) under the tutelage of Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, Ariana is devoted to empowering her clients to achieve optimal health and well-being in person and remotely.
With over a decade of experience in Metaphysical Intuitive work and a remarkable 2,000(+) hours of clinical work in Medical Qigong Therapy, Ariana possesses a wealth of expertise she brings to every session. Her unwavering commitment to her clients' journey and her deep desire to help them rediscover their true radiance is inspiring. Through her compassionate and intuitive approach, Ariana creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
Ariana's guest teacher classes on Psychic Development include:
Introduction to Divination
• Developing a Code of Conduct
* Spiritual Psychosis
* Energetic Hygiene
* Staying On Track As A Lightworker
* Innate Intuitive Skills
* Entering the Void (spirit world)
* Elements of Divination
* Tools for Divination
* Dimensions of Divination
* Divination Games
* Deciphering Vision
* Safe Practicing
* Leaking Qi
* Refining Your Skills
Connect with Ariana here.
Dragana Gobic
is a multifaceted international healing arts teacher with over 20 years
of experience offering one-on-one sessions and workshops in a variety of
healing modalities. This includes Spiritual life-coach, Reiki Master Teacher,
Sound Therapy, Nutritional coach, certified IEMT trauma healing, and personal
home and business energy clearing.
Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to creating a sacred and safe space
where her students and clients can tap into their own innate wisdom to heal
and reconnect with their soul’s guidance. Each session is a personalized
experience for you to open your heart and body to greater happiness, joy, and
fulfillment. Her approach is holistic, blending intuitive insights with powerful
healing practices to empower her clients on their journey of self-discovery and
self actualization.
Born and raised in Croatia before moving to New York City at the age of five,
Dragana’s diverse cultural heritage has profoundly shaped her approach to
healing. Her love for the sea, nature, and ancient healing traditions stems from
her cultural roots, igniting a lifelong passion for wellness and holistic
practices. With a deep understanding of both the physical and emotional
aspects of healing, Dragana is dedicated to guiding others toward achieving
balance, health, and inner peace.
Dr. Jose Mendoza, DCEM
is a doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, well versed in physical culture and wellness. He set out to understand more of the world and that lead him to the mystical arts of eastern medicine and alchemical lore. Jose has studied different traditions from Western to Eastern and seeks to bridge ancient wisdom through modern understanding. He carries a decade of experience in meditation, energywork and breathwork.
Classes on Alchemy:
In this class students will be introduced to the fundamental principles and understandings of Alchemy. Through the course the students will have an understanding of the history, lore and tradition culminating in physical alchemical work. This is a hands-on class and the student will walk away with more than an understanding, but also a proper alchemical creation made by their own hands. To study the cycles and rhythms of the Earth is to study Alchemy.
Classes on Qabalah:
In this brief overview, students are introduced to an understanding of the Qabalah from a variety of viewpoints. Hermetic Qabalah, being the main method, is introduced alongside practical uses. Qabalah is the study of the intercommunication and transformation of the heavens to the Earth and vice versa. Students will have a firm understanding of what Qabalah is, the traditions that share in Qabalah, the tree of life and much more.
Learn more about Jose here.
Paulina Melissas
is a native Greek decolonial mystic based in her homeland of Crete.
She is a student in the first cohort of the 3 year Priest/ess Training with Dee, and has been deepening her studies and ministry of remembering our ancient blueprint and supporting others in reconnecting to their inherent gifts, authentic voice and personal mission.
For the past decade she has been studying various modalities of astrology, elemental ceremony, sound alchemy, yoga, spirit world communication and the Minoan & Egyptian mysteries. Paulina is passionate about the revival of ancient traditions and crafts that connect us into the timeless thread of ancestral memory as tribal people reverently devoted to mother earth and our cosmic ancestry.
She guides pilgrimages in Crete, honouring the Matriarchal traditions and Atlantean wisdom, teaches online courses, offers 1-1 online sessions and is the founder of Conservation Crete- a non profit organisation dedicated to transforming extractive tourism into preservation of that which is sacred.
Her guest teacher class in the Path of Gold explores the intricacies of astrology, and how our cosmic blueprint supports our recognition and deeper learning of ourselves, our relations and environment. Connect directly or learn more here.
Amy Madrid
Over a decade ago, I answered the call of the Goddess Isis, embarking on a transformative journey of learning and self-discovery. My dedication led me to study within an Iseum, where I became an Ordained Priestess of Isis, Sekhmet, and Hathor, ultimately receiving my certification as an Ordained Priestess of Isis through the Temple of Isis. As a member of the Fellowship of Isis, I now have my own Iseum, where I offer a Priestess of Isis training program, guiding others on their spiritual paths of devotion to the Goddess.
In addition to my priestess training, I pursued studies in plant medicine and aromatherapy, earning a certification as a Master Clinical Aromatherapist. I am also a Reiki Master trained in both traditional Reiki and Sekhmet Reiki.
All this extensive training has complemented my 28 years of experience in the beauty industry as an Esthetician, enabling me to integrate some of these practices into my professional work, for which I am deeply grateful.
The knowledge and experience gained throughout this spiritual journey led me to establish my own small business, Inner Goddess Apothecary, where I create, bless, and infuse Sekhmet Reiki into ritual oils and candles in honor of the Neteru. Through this business, I combine my expertise in aromatherapy, energy healing, and spiritual practice to serve others on their paths of transformation and devotion.
What I’ll share in the class:
The class will explore the ancient history of aromatherapy and explain how essential oils interact with the body. Key topics will cover oil safety, scared oils, the basics of blending oils, and the energetic aspects of using essential oils in meditation, rituals and anointing practices.
Website: iseumofthesacredgoddess.com