Bio
Crystal Dawn Morris is the founder of Tantra for Awakening. She is a Certified SkyDancing Tantra Teacher, intimacy coach and on the faculty of the International School of Temple Arts. Her mission is to be a catalyst for global transformation- to create a world based on love, respect and compassion for all beings. She is dedicated to guiding people to live a more conscious, connected and juicy life that celebrates love and freedom.
Crystal offers coaching and healing sessions in-person, over the phone and via Skype. She will soon be releasing her first book called, Awakening Your Inner Goddess, How to be a Juicy Women in 30 Days or Less. Crystal teaches internationally and speaks regularly at conferences.
Crystal Dawn has developed a certification course called, The Art and Business of Teaching Tantra which she currently teaches in the US. She will be bringing it to Europe and Australia in 2012. This is the only tantra teacher training program that offers a mentoring program with monthly coaching calls. The calls help students navigate the terrain of teaching and creating a new business with grace and joy.
Her classes, workshops and private coaching sessions give people practical tools for creating an ecstatic life. She is known for her warmth, enthusiasm and ability to create a safe space where magic unfolds. Crystal Dawn’s humor and playfulness create an enjoyable learning environment. She is passionate about sharing Tantra with the world because it transforms suffering with love and compassion.
“”Tantra,” means to weave. Tantric practices help you to recognize the Divine in yourself and every aspect of life, from the mundane to the mystical. As you embody this “knowing,” you learn to be present and in the flow. Awakening to your true nature and accessing more passion, abundance and joy in your life.
Crystal Dawn’s Tantra studies began in 1989 when she had a spontaneous kundalini awakening that changed her life. Her formal SkyDancing Tantra training started in 2003 with Margot Anand, best-selling author of The Art of Sexual Ecstasy. Crystal Dawn was certified as a SkyDancing Tantra Teacher by Margot Anand in 2007.
Crystal Dawn is a Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator. Her shamanic path began as a child who connected to Spirit through the natural world around her. She began studying shamanism for her personal healing in 1985. She has had a shamanic healing practice since 1995. She has studied with Venus Rising Institute, The Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Sandra Ingerman and numerous Native Medicine People since 1992.
She draws on a diverse background of experience; as an RN, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner and minister. Her ministry began in 1995, it is committed to planetary awakening through meditation, self-inquiry, Tantra, shamanic healing, breath work, sacred sexuality, spiritual coaching and the arts. Ceremonies of initiation and transformation are available for her congregation.
Crystal Dawn has over 20 years experience as a healer and teacher. She is well versed in internet marketing and social networking. She offers business coaching in these areas as well. Find her on FaceBook and Twitter. She lives in Sedona, Arizona where she practices yoga, meditates, and celebrates an ecstatic life. Crystal is committed to creating Tantra community. Please contact her if you are interested in taking a course, sponsoring a workshop in your area, desire private coaching sessions or would like her to speak at an event. She is also happy to be a resource if you have questions about living an Bliss-filled life.
Curriculum Vitae for Crystal Dawn Morris RN, CNM
Professional Experience
2011- Venus Rising Association for Transformation, Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator and Shamanic Minister
2010- ISTA Training, Certified as a Sacred Sexual Shamanic Practitioner and Facilitator.
2007- Present Certified SkyDancing Tantra Teacher and Coach in Sedona, AZ
2003- Present Focused practice and study of Tantra, mediation and self-inquiry.
2000- 2005 Facilitated several on-going healing groups, shamanic groups and women’s circles.
1997- 2000 Studied with Michael Harner, completing the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, 2 Week Intensive and Advanced 3 Year Training for Shamanic Practitioners.
1993-1997 Completed 4 year training with Ellen Fishburn called, Giving Spirit Form including monthly sweat lodges and annual vision quests.
1995- 2005 Wise Ways Healing, shamanic healing and spiritual consulting practice.
1995- Soul Retrieval training with Sandra Ingerman. Became a minister with the Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards Congregation.
1994- Reiki Master Level training and Initiation
1992- Basic Shamanic Journey workshop with Michael Harner
1991- 1995 Founded the Wolf Lodge a shamanic drumming, journey and sacred art circle that met twice a month in Sonoma County for personal and community healing.
1991- 2007 Worked as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in a variety of settings.
1989-1990 Had a homebirth practice in San Francisco,CA.
1988 Became a Certified Nurse-Midwife.
1988- Spontaneous kundalini awakening. Began reading and learning about Tantra.
1986- UCLA Certified Lactation Educator.
1984-1989 Worked as a RN in Labor and Delivery.
1972-1990 Personal study of Earth-based, Body-based and Goddess Spirituality.
1971 At the age of sixteen I had my first Samadhi experience which lasted for 7 days.
1966-1971 Explored meditation, yoga, Eastern religion and a variety of spiritual interests.
1958-1971 Attended a variety of churches, Sunday schools and Bible camps.
Educational Background
Masters Degree -Shamanic Intuitional Practices (2011) Venus Rising University
Bachelor of Arts-Humanities (2000) New College of California, Santa Rosa Campus
Certificate of Nurse-Midwifery (1987) UCSF/SFGH, San Francisco, CA
Associate of Science in Nursing, (1984) College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA