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New Earth Stewardship Network (NESN)
These are the Temple teachers and guides—Our vetted collective of spiritual leaders, teachers, creatives, and healers of various modalities dedicated to collective wellness, personal healing, and working in right relationship with the Earth and our Ancestors.Â
Become a MoN Member access our to intentionally curated, expansive, and joyful containers for healing, collective liberation work, spirituality, nature, and connection.
Washington, D.C.
Holistic Wellness Coach | Meditation Instructor | Master Herbalist
Abhayam Kalu, known as Aku (he/him), is a Washington, D.C.-based multidisciplinary healing artist devoted to holistic wellness, herbalism, and spiritual transformation. With over two decades of training under masters across Africa, Asia, India, and the Americas, he integrates ancient healing arts with modern therapeutic practices. His...
Washington, D.C.
Henna Artist | Painter | Kathak Dancer
Amad Mahbub (she/they) is a Bangladeshi artist, neuroscientist, and dancer based in Washington, D.C., whose creative expression is deeply rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Amad uses henna as a sacred and healing art, honoring the plant ally's ancestral significance while sharing her meditative and transformative power...
New York
Community Herbalist | Flower Essence Practitioner | Outdoor Educator
Arvolyn Hill (she/her) is a Harlem-based herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and environmental educator committed to reconnecting communities—especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—to the healing power of plants. Inspired by personal loss due to preventable environmental illnesses, she studied at Twin...
Washington, D.C.
Yoga Instructor | Naturopathic Doula | Holy Fire Reiki Practitioner
Makayla “Empress Ka Ma’at” (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based holistic wellness practitioner specializing in meditation, yoga, and naturopathic doula services. Originally from Landover, Maryland, she has traveled to Atlanta, Little Haiti, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia, sharing knowledge on natural living and holistic...
Washington, D.C.
Holistic Wellness Educator| Yoga Instructor | Social Justice Advocate
Gigi (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based holistic wellness educator and certified vinyasa yoga teacher dedicated to creating spaces of empowerment, reflection, and healing. Through her wellness platform, Liminal Grace, she supports individuals navigating transitional life phases by integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork...
Tacoma, Washington
Vedic Spiritual Practitioner | Energy Healer | Elemental Guide
Jahnavi (they/them) is a spiritual practitioner based in Tacoma, Washington, deeply guided by Vedic wisdom, Earth-based spirituality, and ancestral reverence. Rooted in a vision of restoring harmony between humans and the natural world, they help individuals cultivate right relationship with the elements and their own inner wisdom. Their work...
Washington, D.C.
Holistic Health Coach | Womb Wellness Practitioner | Meditation Guide
Kaylee "Lady Kay" Lambert (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based integrative health coach, meditation instructor, and retreat curator specializing in womb wellness and feminine spirituality. As the founder of SunSoulistic, she has dedicated her practice to helping women cultivate peace and harmony through mindful menstruation, meditation,...
Washington D.C.
Holistic Health Practitioner | Reiki & Sound Therapy Specialist | Herbalist
Khetnu Nefer (she/her) is a Gullah Geechee holistic health practitioner, sound therapist, and herbalist originally from Johns Island, SC. An Army veteran and uterine cancer survivor, she has dedicated nearly two decades to fusing traditional African healing practices with modern wellness modalities. As the founder of A Soulful...
Washington, D.C.
Yoga Instructor | Community Cultivator | Plant Medicine Advocate
Linnan Lin (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based yoga instructor and holistic wellness advocate passionate about community building and healing arts. A co-founder of Jícara Ancestral Remedies, she merges her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, plant medicine, and somatic healing to guide others in their self-care...
Washington, D.C.
Community Organizer | Acupuncture Apprentice | Martial Arts Instructors
Luz Rodriguez (they/them) is a Washington, D.C.-based community organizer, healer, and martial arts instructor committed to liberation and wellness. As an acupuncture apprentice and Muay Thai instructor at Highstyle Club, they integrate martial arts with healing modalities to empower individuals physically and spiritually. A...
Washington, D.C.
Holistic Wellness Educator | Energy Worker | Wellness Experience Curators
Melan (she/her) is a holistic wellness educator and energy worker, guiding individuals toward self-empowerment through plant-based education, aura cleansing, and curated healing experiences. As the founder of Earth Being Alchemy, she creates tools and practices that support holistic well-being, spiritual alignment, and personal...
Washington, D.C.
MoN Photographer | Visual Storyteller
Moe (he/him) is a Washington, D.C.-based visual storyteller and creative director passionate about crafting narratives that inspire and challenge. As a photographer for the Ministry of Neteru, Moe merges contemporary storytelling with ancient wisdom, capturing the delicate balance between nature, community, and modern life. His work invites audiences to explore a...
Washington, D.C.
Peace Consultant | Fine Art Photographer | Meditation Guide
Nicholson Porter (he/him) is a Washington, D.C.-based peace consultant and fine art photographer dedicated to guiding others into deeper serenity and self-awareness. With over a decade of experience in meditative living and visual storytelling, he helps individuals navigate their inner landscapes, cultivating a sense of tranquility and...
International
Ceremonial Facilitator | Tattoo Ritualist | Spiritual Healer
Rima Haile (they/them) is a nomadic healer who creates sacred spaces for deep soul connection through ancestral rituals and Earth-based ceremonies. With a practice centered on tattoo ceremonies, soul cleansing, and cacao rituals, they help individuals access healing through embodied spiritual experiences. Their ceremonies, held across the world,...
San Diego, California
Herbalist | Poet | POC Writing Circle Facilitator
Shel (they/them) is a Black and Chinese gender-expansive writer, healer, and herbalist based on Kumeyaay land (San Diego) with deep community ties to Piscataway land (D.C.). Their work explores themes of ancestry, chosen family, and embodied dreaming through poetry and plant medicine. In 2021, they founded the Dream Seeding Writing Circle, a space...
Baltimore, Maryland
Plant-Based Chefs | Herbalists | Wellness Educators
Empress Woo and Jackie Threeman (they/them) are a husband-and-wife vegan chef duo based in Baltimore, MD, specializing in whole-food, plant-based cuisine inspired by Indigenous Black culinary traditions. Their work, rooted in the wisdom of their ancestors, transforms food into a source of healing and balance. Through The Ma’at Kitchen, they offer...
Washington, D.C.
Body Adornment Artist | Spiritual Tool Curator | Healer
Yana (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based artisan and healer who crafts intentional jewelry and spiritual tools that serve as vessels for self-expression and empowerment. Her work, deeply influenced by ancient traditions and the natural world, includes intricate body adornments, altar tools, and holistic ritual items.
Through MoN, Yana shares the...