Although she was accepted into doctoral programs at Emory and Columbia University, she chose CIIS because it is a place where she can take a multidisciplinary approach to research. At CIIS I have found the flexibility and support I need to be able to explore spirituality from an African Diaspora perspective, which I incorporate into my fitness philosophy. Loretta, who won an Auen-Berger Community Service Award at CIIS in 2000, is continuing her volunteer services for the West Bay Regions American Cancer Society as board council member. Kemetic yoga is practiced in a circle, which allows for the participants to feel a sense of community and support. Team building is done by each participating team negotiating how they will sit down together, from a standing position.
Participants are back to back with arm locked.
It's a lot of fun to see the process, and how they must build trust, and understand communication styles in order to complete the task. Loretta, a published author, motivational speaker, and a group exercise and personal trainer instructor within yoga centered practices for twenty years has a background in sociology, women's studies, and ethnic studies. Thomas Marconi completed both the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program and the master's degree program in Philosophy and Religion at CIIS and is currently in the Individual Studies Doctoral Program. This year, he is one of four recipients of the Annual Institute Scholarship. The notion of school, the learning environment, and the impact of pedagogy changed dramatically for Thomas after he experienced the cohort or group model of learning.