About the Author

Joann Calabrese is a skilled wellness, mindfulness, and recovery educator. She is a lifelong organic gardener and herbalist, experienced in meditation, ritual work, qigong, and tai chi. Her passion is sharing how these intersecting practices can lead to more connectedness and healing in the world through workshops and coaching. Joann co-creates an urban backyard sanctuary for humans and other critters in Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her dog, Luna. She blogs at www.mindfulnessgardengames.com and posts on Instagram @mindfulnessgardengames.