Living Maps Alchemical Yoga is a system developed by interdisciplinary artist, curator, senior yoga teacher and former professional acupuncturist Julie Gladstone with over 20 years teaching experience and a commitment to ongoing learning. Living Maps offers a unique system of practice that integrates the energetic and spiritual maps offered by various traditional holistic and wisdom traditions. Julie has taught yoga at the McGill Medical School and was the personal trainer for the McGill Woman’s rugby team in 2007. She also taught yoga to youth at risk and to teachers through the Montreal School Board. In 2010 Julie founded Starving Artist Yoga and established her commitment to offering affordable PWYC classes to Toronto’s creative community in various studios in the GTA. In 2017, Julie opened Gallery 555 a multidisciplinary art gallery, yoga studio and healing arts centre in the Annex. Julie holds certification in Yoga Teacher Training from the Chakra Yoga Centre, Victoria, BC, 2001, received her diploma of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine from Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Academy in 2012 and is a registered (Inactive) member of the CTCMPO. Julie is also a Reiki practitioner who incorporates essential oils, flower essences, dream work and acupressure massage into her sessions. Julie is a member of the alchemical healing community A New Possibility and continues ongoing mentorship in Alchemical Healing with Lorie Dechar. She has studied Mindfulness Meditation with Sarah and Ty Powers, Michael Stone and Vipasana. Julie is currently a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Art, Media and Design program at OCAD University. Her research explores the intersections of art, ceremony and healing. Mindfulness Meditation, earth based spirituality, Jewish ritual, feminism and a commitment to decolonization also inform her work. Julie is based in Toronto, Canada with her 1 year old daughter Skye Rose and partner Chris.