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ABOUT
Alyssa Abrantes Chase (She/Her) is a mindfulness guide, a performing artist, and a communications educator based in New York City. She is here to facilitate connection: to ourselves, with each other, and across communities. Her intention in any offering is to hold space to affirm, to educate, to inspire, to uplift. She found her practice in Vipassana/Insight meditation in 2014. She has studied extensively with both Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. She is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher through MMTCP--the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, accredited by UC Berkeley. She has deepened her practice in community with NY Insight Meditation Center, Insight LA, and Pushing Beauty’s Breathwork programs. As a mindfulness guide, Alyssa is particularly drawn to embodied practices, metta (lovingkindness), and how the teachings can deepen our ability to adapt and transform. She is inspired to build classes that are inclusive, collaborative, and spark imagination.

Alyssa holds a B.A. in English Language and Literature and another B.A. in Theatre, both from Smith College. During her time at Smith, she studied abroad at Royal Holloway-University of London, and interned with New York Stage and Film as a Production and Acting Apprentice. In NYC, Alyssa trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, earning a conservatory certificate in Music Theatre. Subsequently, she has worked as an actor/singer on both stage and screen, and is a member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. Alyssa also has extensive experience in project management for non-profit arts and educational organizations, with a focus on Audience Outreach & Program Development. Her interest in leadership brought Alyssa to Columbia University’s Teachers College, where she earned her M.A. in Adult Learning and Leadership. 

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you for the session this evening, it was a lovely, gentle container that you created and a pleasure to make space for reflection, connection and meditation." - Rebecca

"What a wonderful experience with you facilitating all of us. Your mantras were very helpful."- Joyce

"I appreciated you taking the time for silence, speaking slowly, and allowing us time to digest information and ask questions." - Chris

"You were welcoming and cared about everyone's needs." - Sharon

"I love that you allow space for exploration and provide many alternatives within the practice so people
can engage in ways that are meaningful and supportive." - Helen

CONTRIBUTE
Dana / Payments: Any offerings will directly support my continued practice to serve the future classes I build. Follow the "suggested donation" per offering, or you may give whatever feels supportive to you, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Venmo: @alyssahchase
Zelle: alyssahchase@hotmail.com
PayPal:@alyssahchase or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/alyssahchase

 
CONNECT
Thanks for your interest! For questions on offerings, bookings for private coaching, group inquiries, special events, etc. please use the Contact form on the left and I will follow-up with you soon!


 

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