Hi and thanks for stopping in! My name is Mary Jane and I am the director and instructor for the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui. Here's a little bit of information about my education and background. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from Skidmore College and an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences from Union College. My studies also include a Certification from the D’Amicis School of Western Feng Shui, Flying Star compass School methods from the New York School of Feng Shui under the direction of world- renowned master Roger Green, Certification in Advance Theories of Four Pillars Eastern Astrology with the New York School of Feng Shui under the tutelage of Yasha Jampolsky, a Certificate in Western Astrology 101 & 102 from CCA School of Astrology in Oregon, Certification in Key Concepts of Feng Shui, Business Feng Shui, Earth Acupuncture, Dowsing, 9 Star Ki, 4 Pillars, Flying Star, & I Ching from the Feng Shui Institute in London under the direction of Alan Stirling. I also trained in space clearing, land ceremonies, and I am Nationally certified in Hatha Yoga.
I've been covered by the media for my work including the Associated Press, local NJ TV and radio. I have authored 4 books and co-authored 5, with 3 more in the works. I also published 15 feng shui training programs, and a feng shui DIY design E -program. I am the owner of Body Space Alignment, a feng shui and yoga consulting company. I've worked with really awesome clients including a few famous people residing in Manhattan.
Fun Facts About Me!
- I was a tomboy as a kid with four brothers who taughter me how to play any sport
- I loved my rock collection as a kid, and still love my stones today
- I drew a picture of my dream home in 8th grade from a photo in Architectural Digest
- I love being on a swing and staring up at the sky
- I loved rearranging our family room as a kid, and still love to rearrange rooms as an adult
- Outdoor living is my idea of heaven on earth
- I belonged to a star gazing group for yearsand used to take my daughter to star parties
- I have a love/hate relationship with my golf game
- I roll out my yoga mat anywhere, and I mean anywhere
- I can't help myself from mentally rearranging any environment
Yoga Training:
- 200 Hr. Teacher Training Center for Health & Healing Yoga Alliance Certified
- Personal Revolution Baron Baptiste 90 Program
- 30 Hr. TT Anusara Yoga
- ERYT - YCEP - Yoga Alliance
- Meditation Teacher
- Certified Chakras
- TT Yin Yoga Immersions
Affiliations - Accolades - Positions Held:
- Red Ribbon Professional ISG
- IFSG Jersey Shore Director 2009-2011
- Manchester's Who's Who
- Member of Off the Mat Into The World Seva Uganda Challenge with Sean Corn
- Director Teaching Toriotse School of Feng Shui
- Yoga Instructor Thompson Park
- Yoga Instructor Atlantic Highlands School District
- Guest Host Television Talk Show One-on-One with Steve Adubado
- Guest Host Television Talk Show Lasting Lifestyles
- Professional Biographies Who's Who 2011