Anodea Judith, Ph.D. is a best-selling author, international workshop presenter, psychologist, yoga teacher, philosopher, and evolutionary activist, whose passion is awakening humanity to its amazing potential before we throw it all away. Ordained as a priestess in 1985, she served in the Church of All Worlds for 20 years, as president and founder of its teaching organization, Lifeways, which led to her research in ancient history, mythology, and Goddess traditions. Since her first book on the chakras (Wheels of Life, 1987) became a classic, her many books have been translated into 16 languages and spawned the birth of her current organization, Sacred Centers. Having spent two decades as a somatic psychotherapist working with individuals, she left her practice to teach worldwide and address the issues that affect us all. Her latest book, Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love charts our social evolution to the current time and won two literary awards for best book on social change and mind-body-spirit. She also produced an award-winning DVD, The Illuminated Chakras, which has traveled the world in 7 languages, delighting audiences everywhere.