Lorraine Alexander
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Lorraine writes as a guest columnist for NorthBay Biz Magazine. Her work includes the Bohemian, the Windsor Times, Homes & Lifestyles, and the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Press Democrat. She is the primary contributor for the DASA Meditation Blog.
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A sampling of articles:
2023 NorthBay biz Forever Young(er)
2022 NorthBay biz Calm is a Superpower
2018 NorthBay biz Ease Chronic Pain: Just Say 'Om'
2017 NorthBay biz Meditation: Sage Principles for Leadership
2016 NorthBay biz Meditation: The New Sustainable Practice
About
Throughout her life, Lorraine embraced natural concepts to support health, wellness, and the human spirit. With evidence-based training and decades practice, she helps others to raise their awareness and transmute stress, so they can live their "best life."
MEDITATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Lorraine was introduced to meditation at the young age of 15 and has since lived a life infused with meditation and mind-body practices. These personal experiences build a strong foundation for instructing others. In 2014, she stepped into the role of executive director to serve DASA Meditation. She leads the annual DASA Teachers' Training Program in California and Pennsylvania. As a second-generation DASA instructor and trainer, she shares this deeply effective stress-reducing technique developed by her mother in 1975 through wellness programs and personal instruction.
MEDITATION FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT
In the summer of 2017, Lorraine designed and launched a six-week meditation program for NCFRP (Northern California Functional Restorative Program). The program targeted pain management for patients suffering from debilitating injuries and chronic pain by delivering a diverse toolbox of life-enhancing skills. She taught the bilingual mindful-based program at the new Rohnert Park, California facility, a division of Pain & Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group, a CARF accredited Center of Excellence.
MIND-BODY RESILIENCE TRAINING
Lorraine joined two "train the trainers" certification courses designed to offer stress and trauma relief to the victims of the North Bay wildfires of California. The Center for Mind-Body Medicine was chosen to facilitate the training of 108 individuals. Combined, the graduates will deliver mind-body healing workshops to over 8,000 people in the coming years. This training is delivered to disaster areas throughout the world. Learn more.
Lorraine is a graduate of the Sonoma Community Resilience Collaborative, which includes the following mindful-based training:
MEDITATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Lorraine was introduced to meditation at the young age of 15 and has since lived a life infused with meditation and mind-body practices. These personal experiences build a strong foundation for instructing others. In 2014, she stepped into the role of executive director to serve DASA Meditation. She leads the annual DASA Teachers' Training Program in California and Pennsylvania. As a second-generation DASA instructor and trainer, she shares this deeply effective stress-reducing technique developed by her mother in 1975 through wellness programs and personal instruction.
MEDITATION FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT
In the summer of 2017, Lorraine designed and launched a six-week meditation program for NCFRP (Northern California Functional Restorative Program). The program targeted pain management for patients suffering from debilitating injuries and chronic pain by delivering a diverse toolbox of life-enhancing skills. She taught the bilingual mindful-based program at the new Rohnert Park, California facility, a division of Pain & Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group, a CARF accredited Center of Excellence.
MIND-BODY RESILIENCE TRAINING
Lorraine joined two "train the trainers" certification courses designed to offer stress and trauma relief to the victims of the North Bay wildfires of California. The Center for Mind-Body Medicine was chosen to facilitate the training of 108 individuals. Combined, the graduates will deliver mind-body healing workshops to over 8,000 people in the coming years. This training is delivered to disaster areas throughout the world. Learn more.
Lorraine is a graduate of the Sonoma Community Resilience Collaborative, which includes the following mindful-based training:
- Certified Fundamental Resilience Training (2018) - The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
- Certified Advanced Professional Training (2019) - The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
Lorraine teaches meditation in Northern California.
PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Department of Health Services, Sonoma County, CA
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, Healdsburg, CA Sonoma County Vet Connect, Santa Rosa, CA NC Functional Restorative Program, Rohnert Park, CA Airport Health Club, Santa Rosa, CA Villa Capri at Varenna, Santa Rosa, CA |
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, Santa Rosa, CA
Town of Windsor Senior Center, Windsor, CA Petaluma Health Care District, Petaluma, CA Sonoma County Library, Windsor, CA Sonoma County Library, Rincon Valley, CA |
Best Practices
The practice of DASA Meditation feels effortless and rejuvenating.
The DASA training technique identifies obstacles while helping individuals transition to a lifestyle of meditation through education and support.
The DASA training technique identifies obstacles while helping individuals transition to a lifestyle of meditation through education and support.
To schedule personal meditation instruction, or to discuss how the DASA Meditation Wellness Program can benefit your organization, contact Lorraine Alexander at info@DASAmeditation.org or call 707. 620. 5070.
Leadership History & Nonprofit Work |
2011 Newsmakers televised interview, at the Pacific Coast Air Museum, aired on CNN: Jack Hanson interviews Lorraine Alexander, USGBC Redwood Empire Regional Representative
Nonprofit Work
In the fall of 2007, Lorraine earned a certification in sustainable practices through the award-winning program at Sonoma State University. This program inspired her to continue to promote education for the environment. She began her volunteer work as an education chair and board member, and then served as chair for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Redwood Empire Chapter, spanning seven counties. From there, she moved up to serve a three-year term as chair for the USGBC Pacific Region, one of seven regions in the United States. The Pacific Region spanned San Diego to Washington, and included Hawaii and Alaska. Lorraine was honored to serve the USGBC as Regional Representative for the Redwood Empire for five consecutive years. With a commitment to sustainable education, she sat on the Santa Rosa Junior College Advisory Committee for the Interior Design Program for over a decade. Lorraine believes that meditation has been the single key element to her success in both business and organizational development. She resides in Northern California, and spends leisure time in British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. |
