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Lea Bayles, M.A.

Holistic Life Coach
Catalyst for Transformation
and Creativity

"The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within our reach, is joy.
Take joy! Life is so full of meaning and purpose, so full of beauty . . .
Courage then to claim it, that is all!" ~ Fra Giovanni, 1513

"The body is a sacred garment." ~ Martha Graham

     

 

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Lea and the River Otter … Delighting in the Dao

Ten years ago at the beginning of October a river otter came to me in a dream and then, a few weeks later, began showing up in my waking life.

The dream began with a voice saying, “The wonderful thing about otters is the way they move.” And there was a sleek, shiny otter, rolling, swimming, and cavorting in the currents of a sparkling river.

I became this otter and was simultaneously being and seeing this gorgeous, sensual creature, reveling in the sensation of the cool, silky water, delighting and feeling absolutely at one with the flow. As the river otter I was dancing in the Dao, delighting in the Dao: reveling in the very river of life.

Then the very last day of October, standing at my kitchen window, washing dishes, I saw a ripple in the pond. It was my river otter. Now, I had been looking out this very window at this very pond for ten years and never before had I or anyone else seen a river otter. Yet there she was.

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Lea Bayles, M.A. (formerly Lea Houston)

Thousands of people ages 8- 96 and from many walks of life have learned from Lea to transform tension, pain, anxiety, struggle and stress into ease, vitality, inner peace, creativity, health and happiness.

Since she was a teenager, Lea has been an avid student of meditation, yoga, energy healing and other mind-body-spiritual practices. These were invaluable in helping her heal her own host of stress-related symptoms such as eating disorders, migraines, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

Learning to access the healing power within has given her great insight and compassion for helping others find natural, holistic methods for increasing health, wellbeing and a sense of delight in living in a body. Combining her personal experience with years of spiritual and professional training allows Lea to offer a unique and powerful blend of healing and transformational practices.

Dealing with her own midlife challenges including divorce, loss of loved ones, chaotic hormones, insomnia, career change and empty nest and being happily surprised by the gifts of midlife such as freedom of time and choice, post-menopausal zestiness and heightened intuition and courage has inspired her to become a champion for the magic and magnificence of midlife.

Since turning fifty Lea has passionately committed to her own flow of creativity and to supporting others in activating their Creative Magic Power for personal delight and for the collective creation of a new story for this sweet and sacred planet we share.

Educational Background

  • Master’s degree in psychology with the emphasis in mind-body healing
  • Studies in theater, psychology, education and the healing arts
  • Certification in Integrative Yoga Therapy, Chi-kung, Reiki, Interactive Guided Imagery, Interior Alignment, Instinctive Feng Shui, Speaking Circles International.
  • Extensive training and experience in quantum healing, dreamwork, process psychology, energy practices, shamanic healing, somatic (body-centered) therapy, healing dance and movement, sacred psychology.

Professional Experience

  • Body-Mind Wellness Consultant and Transformational Coach
  • Inspirational Speaker, Presenter, Facilitator and Workshop Leader
  • Energy Healer
  • Author and co- author of publications, articles, CDs and videos
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Mother to three amazing daughters
  • Director of master’s branch of an international training program for yoga therapists
  • Yoga Teacher and Therapist
  • Chi-Kung Teacher
  • Creator and Coordinator of Employee Wellness Program for a large hospital system
Dreaming Forest Farm is the home of Lea and her husband, acclaimed photographer David Paul Bayles. It is nestled in the foothills of the Oregon coast range at the edge of the lush Willamette Valley. The abundant land, which has a barn renovated as a dance and photography studio - Kindred Wind Studio, a large vegetable garden, fruit trees, forest trails, a singing creek and two ponds, is also the home to many wild animals.

Lea Bayles, M. A. ~ Holistic Life Coach ~ Transformational Speaker ~ Catalyst for Healing and Creativity

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