Valerie Lorig (Sanford) has been a student of Buddhism since 1973. A degree in
Transpersonal Psychology and training in Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy
influence her work as a teacher and in private therapy practice. She studied extensively
with Naropa’s founder, Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, and continues to explore
contemplative disciplines, directing Buddhist and Shambhala programs in North and
South America. As faculty for Naropa University, she has taught in the Traditional
Eastern Arts and Extended Studies departments and will continue this year in BA
Contemplative Psychology and the Core College. She worked as an art director/designer
at many companies including Rolling Stone Magazine, The Rolf Institute, and Silver
Wave Records, a local Grammy Award winning label.

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