Dr. Maynard has been delivering inspirational and educational programs since 1997. Inspirational keynotes and interactive workshops based on her book -- When Nature Sings: A Taino Journey -- combine inspirational anecdotes based in Taino spirituality, original photography, and live Taino flute music to share nature's wisdom. Uplifting songs with guitar, participation in music-making, native dance, and role playing share insights, encourage meaningful discussion, and provide "tools" to take home that can be used in everyday life.

Custom workshops for all ages serve the general public and as well as focused programs for leadership training, corporate sector, academic programs, seminars, conferences, associations, networking marketing, team building, and special groups. Focused workshops "for healers" reminds healthcare and helping professionals about the importance of self care. Workshop fees are based on requirements.

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Custom programs include:

• When Nature Sings - Interactive! (Keynote Talks & Custom Workshops)

  Interactive presentations share original photography and inspirational anecdotes based in Taino spirituality, to instill appreciation for nature's ongoing communication with humanity. Uplifting participation in role-playing and music-making -- featuring live Taino flute -- shares insights, encourages meaningful discussion, and provides "tools" that can be used in everyday life. You will never look at a ladybug the same way again.

• When Nature Sings - For the Healer: Workshops & Continuing Education
  Private (1:1) or Group sessions

  Feeling burned out? Learn to re-energize through Nature! Anyone who helps others overcome physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual problems is a healer? Everyone from licensed professionals to family caregivers will be called to this role at some point in their lives. A powerful way for healers to prevent compassion fatigue or burnout is to develop a closer connection with nature.

  This interactive workshop combines inspirational anecdotes based in Taino spirituality, original photography and live Taino flute music to expose the timeless wisdom that nature transmits through the world around us. Uplifting participation in music-making, simple native dances and role-playing reveals insights, encourages meaningful discussion and teaches practices that can be used to refresh your spirit on a regular basis.

  
  

  

• When Nature Sings: Youth & Community Workshops (Custom Workshops)

  Workshops are custom designed to address important themes for youth and community. Examples include: coping with life stress; encouraging positive outlook and self-worth; taking responsibility for actions; and finding patience during self-improvement. Upon request, can include participation in an Areyto (Taino dance), and other activities such as traditional crafts.

• Keynotes and Cultural Workshops

  Tekina-eiru is proud of her Boricua heritage. She enjoys providing education on Puerto Rico's culture and history. Presentations serve companies with cultural competence education, community programs, schools, and more.

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Sponsors

When Nature Sings: A Taino Journey -- The bilingual book and interactive workshops have been developed with funding and support from Humanities Texas, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, with umbrella support from La Pena; and by the National Endowment for the Arts, and Texas Commission on the Arts, through the Mid-America Arts Alliance and other foundations, corporations and individuals throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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Contact Information

      Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard

Email:	amg@flametree.com
Tel:	+1 512 251 8122
US Mail:	Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard Flametree Corporation 15228 Quiet Pond Court Austin, TX 78728-4555

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