namuna
namuna is a 501c3 nonprofit religion weaving ancient wisdom traditions and modern practices in harmony with Nature.
We support individuals who lead unique lives in connection to the sacred to connect with community, resources, and tools.
Our Values
REVERENCE FOR NATURE
We hold deep respect for Nature weaving an invisible line connecting everything together. Whether you call it Mother Nature, God, the Tao, the Universe, Great Mystery or something else — our philosophy, approach, and offerings are shaped by the objective and observable natural rhythms of nature that connect everything.
FREE FROM DOGMA
Every person should be free to design their life, relationships, and practice in their own unique way. All belief systems and ways of life can peacefully co-exist, as long as they do no harm to others.
GOLDEN RULE
Our individual freedom only comes from collective freedom. Everyone - without exception - is expected to treat each other as they wish to be treated themselves, with respect, grace, and gratitude.
SERVICE
Everything works when we are in service of each other, the collective, and our community. Our community is inclusive and supportive as we inspire each other to explore, adventure, and walk a path towards our highest selves to experience connection beyond our individual selves and in service to the future generations.
Advisory Board
We’ve assembled a lineage diverse group of leaders from different traditions to help shape the culture in grounded and authentic way.We are grateful to our incredible advisory board, for their guidance and support.
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Ellen Watson
Esalen Institute, Bodywork
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Charles Stang
Harvard Divinity School
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Erika Gagnon
Ceremonial Leader and Wisdom Carrior
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Tony Cho
ChoZen, Metro1
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Dr. David Kittay
Columbia University & Tibet House
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Charlie Knoles
The Veda Center, The Path
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Dr. Erika Matluck
Seven Senses
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Ryan Weiss
Sanctuary
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Paul Kuhn
Seven Senses
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Jess Hundley
Library of Esoterica, TASCHEN
Co-founders
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Executive DirectorElyse brings 10+ years of experience advising philanthropists, nonprofits, and research institutions on evaluating and driving social impact. She most recently left leading the impact measurement initiative at Stanford University’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, to serve as the Executive Director of namūna. As a millennial, third culture kid, and student of the Vipassana and Cha Dao traditions— Elyse’s personal experience navigating identity and purpose drives her work.
You can learn more about Elyse at www.elyse.io
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A serial entrepreneur and philosopher, Zach is extraordinarily optimistic about the future. He’s spent the last 20 years exploring the world’s most diverse ideas around community, meaning and purpose to help others find connection and community. He’s been traveling, hosting, and collaborating with the most disruptive leaders in technology, spirituality, and counterculture to help bring about a world we all know is possible. Learn more here.