
My work invites people into a lifelong practice of mythic weaving: discovering the symbolic patterns that shape our lives and integrating the many archetypal voices within us. Through mythology, ritual, embodied practice, and reflection, we cultivate deeper relationships with ourselves, one another, the natural world, and the mysteries that call us beyond ordinary experience.
Transformation unfolds through both insight and embodiment.
As a lifelong dancer and martial artist, I have experienced movement as a profound source of wisdom, resilience, and self-discovery. The body remembers, communicates, and reveals dimensions of experience that words alone cannot reach. By listening to the body's stories alongside the stories of myth, we awaken a richer, more integrated way of being.
This philosophy extends into my movement teaching as a Nia White Belt instructor. Nia's integration of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness reflects my conviction that intellect, imagination, emotion, and the body flourish together. Whether we encounter an archetype in an ancient myth, a ritual circle, a classroom conversation, or a movement practice, each experience offers another thread in the web of a meaningful life.
Wholeness is not a destination to be reached but an ongoing practice of relationship—relationship with Self, with Others, with Nature, and with the sacred dimensions of existence. Every class, workshop, ritual, and conversation becomes an invitation to weave those relationships with greater awareness, curiosity, and care.
Online, in person, and hybrid.
Somatic movement integrated with rituals, breathing, and academic based study.
Explore how myths and symbols continue to operate in modern life. Apply archetypal psychological principles via ancient myths.
Conduct and consult on research on the persistence of mythological motifs across cultures and eras.
Employ depth psychological techniques along with exploration of myths, symbols, and archetypal patterns for personal development, self-discovery, and transformation.
Contribute articles or blog posts making connections between myths, symbols, dreams, and personal/collective unconscious to offer new insights on motivation, purpose, relationships, self-actualization.
Contributing to conferences and collaborate with other scholars in related fields. Supervise and mentor students; provide dissertation and thesis coaching and act as reader committee member.

Transformation is not only something we understand—it is something we embody. Through Nia-based movement experiences, participants explore the connection between body, imagination, and soul through mindful movement, music, and creative expression.
Drawing upon mythology, archetypal themes, and ritual practice, these offerings invite partic
Transformation is not only something we understand—it is something we embody. Through Nia-based movement experiences, participants explore the connection between body, imagination, and soul through mindful movement, music, and creative expression.
Drawing upon mythology, archetypal themes, and ritual practice, these offerings invite participants to reconnect with the wisdom, joy, and vitality of the body.
Selena is a dedicated mythologist, archetypal educator, and somatic muse. Her profound passion lies in the exploration and integration of diverse archetypes and mythic narratives, unraveling the mysteries of the human psyche.
With reverence for the power of symbolism and ancient wisdom, Selena seeks to cultivate profound relationships and facilitate transformative journeys toward wholeness and fulfillment. Drawing upon her expertise in archetypal psychology, she guides individuals on a profound exploration of the collective unconscious, bridging the realms of myth, symbolism, and personal growth.
Selena's in-depth studies and academic achievements have culminated in a PhD in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, earned from Pacifica Graduate Institute. This scholarly foundation provides her with a rich and nuanced understanding of the archetypal landscape, empowering her to bring forth profound insights and guide others on their own mythic odysseys.
As a skilled practitioner of somatic arts, Selena recognizes the transformative potential of the body-mind connection. Drawing upon her background in dance and martial arts, she weaves together movement, embodiment practices, and archetypal exploration to support individuals in (re)connecting with their inner selves and archetypal energies.
With a reverence for the profound healing and transformative power of mythology, Selena offers workshops, courses, and educational experiences that dive deep into the symbolic realm. She invites you to join her on this sacred journey of discovery, where ancient narratives and archetypal forces converge to illuminate the tapestry of the human experience.
Through her work, Selena embodies the essence of the mythologist, educator, and muse, breathing life into timeless tales and guiding others towards profound self-understanding, growth, and the realization of their own heroic potential.
Selena is also co-founder of the International Society of Mythology. For more information, feel free to check out our website at www.ismythology.com

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