Alberto Villoldo has trained as a psychologist and medical anthropologist, and has studied the healing practices of the Amazon and the Andean shamans. Dr. Villoldo directs the Four Winds Society, where he trains individuals in the U.S. and Europe in the practice of shamanic energy medicine. He is the founder of the Light Body School, which has campuses in New York, California, Miami, and Germany. Dr. Villoldo has written numerous best-selling books, including Shaman, Healer, Sage; Grow a New Body; and Power Up Your Brain.

Patricia Gift is the VP & Publisher of Hay House and brings a blend of cross-cultural insight and practical guidance to her teaching. In addition to immersing herself for over ten years in the shamanic wisdom of Alberto Villoldo, PhD and the medicine people of the Andes and Amazon, she has also studied the ancient practices of Tibet for several decades with Bon Buddhist teacher Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. In her publishing career, she has focused on the self-help, spirituality, and wellness genres, championing voices that give readers the tools to transform their lives. Through her dedication to preserving and sharing these rich wisdom traditions, Patricia serves as a bridge between ancient teachings and the modern seeker.