Luisah Teish, a writer, performance artist and ritual design consultant, is the author of several books addressing spirituality, culture, and ecology, including: Carnival of the Spirit, Jump Up, and Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals, and is co-author with Hawaiian Kahuna Leilani Birely of the recent: On Holy Ground: Commitment and Devotion to Sacred Lands. She currently teaches courses in Ritual Theater, Eco-Mythology, and paper and fiber arts at several Bay Area colleges. (www.luisahteish.com and www.ileorunmilaoshun.org)
