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.

  • Ellen Watson

    Esalen Institute, Bodywork

  • Charles Stang

    Harvard Divinity School

  • Erika Gagnon

    Ceremonial Leader and Wisdom Carrior

  • Tony Cho

    ChoZen, Metro1

  • Dr. David Kittay

    Columbia University & Tibet House

  • Charlie Knoles

    The Veda Center, The Path

  • Dr. Erika Matluck

    Seven Senses

  • Ryan Weiss

    Sanctuary

  • Paul Kuhn

    Seven Senses

  • Jess Hundley

    Library of Esoterica, TASCHEN

Co-founders


  • Executive Director

    Elyse 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

  • 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.