Dakota, the founder of Gaia Wisdom School, is a renowned international teacher, author, speaker, and shaman. With over 25 years of experience as a Shamanic Arts practitioner, Dakota has been trained by esteemed shamans in the United States and Ireland. Certified in Shamanic Breathwork from Venus Rising School and Trance Dance from Ernesto Ortiz, Dakota teaches the Medicine Wheel Teachings, drawing upon Celtic and Druidic beliefs. She is also a certified Celebrant by The Order of Ovates, Bards, and Druids based in Wales, England.

Dakota's teachings and meditations have transformed the lives of countless people worldwide, earning her a reputation as a respected and beloved meditation coach. Her guided meditations and shamanic journeys, which are channeled rather than scripted, have earned her a place among Insight Timer's top 100 meditation teachers.