Hi, I'm Rhonda Mills,
an experienced trauma-informed facilitator, teacher, trainer, and embodiment coach: I explore what’s deeply essential, and share what I've learned to facilitate wholeness, discovery, and embodied connection.
Training & Experience
Transformational Coaching
* Developed Facilitator of Embodied Transformation Training in St. Louis, Missouri, and trained coaches 2015-2018
* Certified Hendricks Institute Big Leap Coach, 2009-present
* Hendricks Institute Transformational Leader Graduate (2-year program), 2010 and ongoing training
* Facilitated dozens of Learning Playshops since 2010
Yoga & Yoga Teacher Training
* Led Shanti Vision Yoga 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training at La Sportheque in Gatineau Quebec 2017-2018
* Co-led Roca Yoga 200 hr Teacher Training at Corps Esprit in Gatineau Quebec 2016-2017
* Assisted Todd Norian Founder of Ashaya Yoga, at Toronto Yoga Conference April, 2016, New Year's Retreat, December, 2016 and Tantra Conference at Kripalu April, 2017
* Co-led Yoga Teacher Trainings (200 hr & 300 hr) at Studio Gaia in Illinois 2014-2016
* Co-led Yoga Teacher Trainings (200 hr & 300 hr) at Agape Yoga in St. Louis, Missouri in 2015
* Yearly presentation to Washington University graduating physical therapy class on "The Scope of Yoga" 2010-2015
* Published book, "The Heart's Gift" in 2012
* Completed Living Tantra yearlong program led by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait in 2011
* Licensed ParaYoga Teacher Level II 2009-2011
* Led Celebrate Life Yoga Teacher Training Program (200 hr) in St. Louis, Missouri 2010
* Successfully completed the ParaYoga Master Training at the 500 hour level in 2009
* Led advanced Yoga and meditation workshops since 2009
* Assisted ParaYoga Founder Yogarupa Rod Stryker in his Master Training Program 2006-2009
* Created five (5) Yoga-related audio CD's since 2007
* Initiated into the tradition of the Himalayan Institute by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait in 2003
* Completed first 200 hour YTT Certification in 2002
* Began teaching Yoga in 2001
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
* Licensed Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication 2009-2010
* Facilitated dozens of NVC workshops in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Oklahoma from 2006-2009
* Mediated conflicts in personal and business environments
* Taught NVC at Shining Rivers Waldorf School St. Louis, Missouri to faculty
* Presented three (3) Sunday morning talks at Ethical Society St. Louis, Ethical Society of St. Peters, and Unity of Medina, Ohio
* Facilitated weekly mindfulness groups for adults and teens at McCallem Place, a treatment center for people with eating disorders from 2010-2013
Dance & Movement
* Began dancing and performing at five years of age, including ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, modern dance (Horton, Graham, Luigi, Dunham), African, Latin, and Cuban techniques
* Performed internationally including stage, musical theater, amusement park, video, and television productions beginning in 1980
* Taught movement and technique classes from 1980's through 2000
* Choreography in the 1980's and 1995-2000 in St. Louis, Missouri
* Competed nationally in American Rhythm and American Smooth (Ballroom) in the pro-am division in 1999
* First created my own movement modality in 2002 called Transformation Dance
* Created, choreographed and taught a weekly Cardio Strip-Fit class in 2006
* Became Certified to teach Nia at the Blue Belt Level (2nd level) at around 2005 and taught several classes weekly for two years
* Facilitated weekly Expressive Movement groups for adults and young adults at McCallem Place, a treatment center for people with eating disorders from 2010-2013
* Created Transformation Playground Dance in 2010, and led weekly classes and playshops in St. Louis, MO
* Offered Transformation Playground Dance in Gatineau, Qc and Ottawa, On in 2017 and 2018.
Influences
My work is especially influenced by the following teachers and studies:
* Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks mentorship through her Transformational Leadership advanced studies program (2008-2010) and ongoing
* Hendricks Institute Quantum Coaching System
* Conscious Living & Loving based on the work of The Hendricks Institute
* Thomas Huebl's online programs: meditation, Transparent Communication, trauma-informed embodiment and spiritual development, Mystic Cafe (beginning early 2018)
* the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process (completed a 2 year certification process to become a certified trainer)
* Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute
* Yogarupa Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga
* The Four Desires Process - Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom, created by Rod Stryker
* Meditation and Relaxation practices in the lineage of ParaYoga and The Himalayan Institute.
* Ashaya Yoga with Todd Norian.
* Ayurvedic physician Dr. Partap Chahaun
* Yoga Teacher Training with Erich Schiffmann
* Transformational dance guides Gabrielle Roth and Ya'Acov Khan
* Nia (which integrates nine movement forms from dance arts, healing arts, and martial arts)
* The Work of Byron Katie
* Judith Blackstone
Transformational Coaching
* Developed Facilitator of Embodied Transformation Training in St. Louis, Missouri, and trained coaches 2015-2018
* Certified Hendricks Institute Big Leap Coach, 2009-present
* Hendricks Institute Transformational Leader Graduate (2-year program), 2010 and ongoing training
* Facilitated dozens of Learning Playshops since 2010
Yoga & Yoga Teacher Training
* Led Shanti Vision Yoga 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training at La Sportheque in Gatineau Quebec 2017-2018
* Co-led Roca Yoga 200 hr Teacher Training at Corps Esprit in Gatineau Quebec 2016-2017
* Assisted Todd Norian Founder of Ashaya Yoga, at Toronto Yoga Conference April, 2016, New Year's Retreat, December, 2016 and Tantra Conference at Kripalu April, 2017
* Co-led Yoga Teacher Trainings (200 hr & 300 hr) at Studio Gaia in Illinois 2014-2016
* Co-led Yoga Teacher Trainings (200 hr & 300 hr) at Agape Yoga in St. Louis, Missouri in 2015
* Yearly presentation to Washington University graduating physical therapy class on "The Scope of Yoga" 2010-2015
* Published book, "The Heart's Gift" in 2012
* Completed Living Tantra yearlong program led by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait in 2011
* Licensed ParaYoga Teacher Level II 2009-2011
* Led Celebrate Life Yoga Teacher Training Program (200 hr) in St. Louis, Missouri 2010
* Successfully completed the ParaYoga Master Training at the 500 hour level in 2009
* Led advanced Yoga and meditation workshops since 2009
* Assisted ParaYoga Founder Yogarupa Rod Stryker in his Master Training Program 2006-2009
* Created five (5) Yoga-related audio CD's since 2007
* Initiated into the tradition of the Himalayan Institute by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait in 2003
* Completed first 200 hour YTT Certification in 2002
* Began teaching Yoga in 2001
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
* Licensed Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication 2009-2010
* Facilitated dozens of NVC workshops in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Oklahoma from 2006-2009
* Mediated conflicts in personal and business environments
* Taught NVC at Shining Rivers Waldorf School St. Louis, Missouri to faculty
* Presented three (3) Sunday morning talks at Ethical Society St. Louis, Ethical Society of St. Peters, and Unity of Medina, Ohio
* Facilitated weekly mindfulness groups for adults and teens at McCallem Place, a treatment center for people with eating disorders from 2010-2013
Dance & Movement
* Began dancing and performing at five years of age, including ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, modern dance (Horton, Graham, Luigi, Dunham), African, Latin, and Cuban techniques
* Performed internationally including stage, musical theater, amusement park, video, and television productions beginning in 1980
* Taught movement and technique classes from 1980's through 2000
* Choreography in the 1980's and 1995-2000 in St. Louis, Missouri
* Competed nationally in American Rhythm and American Smooth (Ballroom) in the pro-am division in 1999
* First created my own movement modality in 2002 called Transformation Dance
* Created, choreographed and taught a weekly Cardio Strip-Fit class in 2006
* Became Certified to teach Nia at the Blue Belt Level (2nd level) at around 2005 and taught several classes weekly for two years
* Facilitated weekly Expressive Movement groups for adults and young adults at McCallem Place, a treatment center for people with eating disorders from 2010-2013
* Created Transformation Playground Dance in 2010, and led weekly classes and playshops in St. Louis, MO
* Offered Transformation Playground Dance in Gatineau, Qc and Ottawa, On in 2017 and 2018.
Influences
My work is especially influenced by the following teachers and studies:
* Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks mentorship through her Transformational Leadership advanced studies program (2008-2010) and ongoing
* Hendricks Institute Quantum Coaching System
* Conscious Living & Loving based on the work of The Hendricks Institute
* Thomas Huebl's online programs: meditation, Transparent Communication, trauma-informed embodiment and spiritual development, Mystic Cafe (beginning early 2018)
* the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process (completed a 2 year certification process to become a certified trainer)
* Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute
* Yogarupa Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga
* The Four Desires Process - Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom, created by Rod Stryker
* Meditation and Relaxation practices in the lineage of ParaYoga and The Himalayan Institute.
* Ashaya Yoga with Todd Norian.
* Ayurvedic physician Dr. Partap Chahaun
* Yoga Teacher Training with Erich Schiffmann
* Transformational dance guides Gabrielle Roth and Ya'Acov Khan
* Nia (which integrates nine movement forms from dance arts, healing arts, and martial arts)
* The Work of Byron Katie
* Judith Blackstone
"If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments."
-- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
-- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
