Gabrielle Marie Luo, MA, CMT, E-RYT500

Professional Summary

Innovative and dedicated educator and artist with a strong background in teaching art, creativity, and holistic practices. Currently pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology & Art, with extensive experience in curriculum development, integrating mindfulness and artistic practices into education, and facilitating retreats and workshops. Proven ability to engage and inspire students through a creative and inclusive approach.

Education

  • PhD Student, East-West Psychology & Art
    California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
    Expected Graduation 2026

  • MA in Art, Painting
    California State University, Fresno
    December 2021

  • MA Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Creativity
    California State University, Stanislaus
    July 2020

  • BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    May 2010

    Holistic Education

  • Yogic Exercises for Meridian Therapy Teacher Training
    2022-2023, San Diego & Online

  • Ethnomedicine Immersive Training with Peruvian Medicine Elders
    July-August 2012, Sacred Valley, Peru

  • Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) 500 Hours
    July 2012, Sacred Valley Peru

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Hours
    August 2011, Fort Collins, CO

  • Reflexology Continuing Education 80 hours
    July 2008, St. Louis, MO

  • MT Massage Therapy Certification
    May 2006, Moraine Valley Community College, IL

Teaching Experience

Teaching Faculty
California State University, Stanislaus
2025-Present

Publications

  • Luo, G. & Luo P. (2024). Mysticism and Creativity – Panel Presentation, SOU Creativity Conference Proceedings, Ashland, OR

  • Luo, G. & Luo P. (2023). Access Creativity and Human Potentiality through Shaman Consciousness and Practice – SOU Creativity Conference Proceedings, Ashland, OR

  • Introspective Course in Creativity, MA Thesis – 2020

  • North Coast Open Studios – Guidebook – 2022-24

  • Mystical Mama Yoga: A Journey from Conception, Pregnancy and Postpartum – 2016

  • Mystical Mama Yoga: Postpartum – 2018

Solo and Group Exhibitions

  • North Coast Open Studios, Arcata, CA – 2022-24

  • Weaving with the Pacific Northwest, Moonrise Herbs, Arcata, CA – 2023

  • Liminal Spaces, Bayfront, Eureka  –  2022

  • Between Meditation and Manifestation, Graduate Project Exhibition, Fresno State, CA – 2021

  • Expression of Self, Fresno State University Graduate Group Exhibition – 2020

  • Creative Gateways, California State University, Stanislaus, MA Graduate Exhibition – 2020

  • Mystical Lake, Mystical Yoga Farm, Santiago, Guatemala – 2019

Professional Presentations

  • Luo, G. & Luo P. (2024). Mysticism and Creativity – Panel Presentation, SOU Creativity Conference Proceedings, Ashland, OR

  • Creativity as a Spiritual practice for Healing/Harmonization (2024) – Presentation for Principles of Healing PhD Advanced Seminar, CIIS

  • Luo, G. & Luo P. (2023). Access Creativity and Human Potentiality through Shaman Consciousness and Practice – SOU Creativity Conference Proceedings, Ashland, OR

  • Weaving A World (2023) – Presentation for Ecopsychology Advanced Seminar, CIIS

Artist Apprenticeship

  • Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy – Mount Emei, China – 2024

  • Mayan Weaving – San Lucas, Weaving Women’s Collective, Guatemala – 2023

  • Mayan Natural Plant Dyeing – San Lucas, Guatemala – 2023

  • Traditional Chinese Painting – LeShun, China – 2015

Additional Training

  • Silversmith Jewelry Course – Sacramento, CA – 2018

  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher, RPYT (Yoga Alliance) – 2014

  • Earth Medicine Training with Andean Shamans – Sacred Valley, Peru – 2013

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor, E-RYT (Yoga Alliance) – 2012

  • Registered Massage Therapist, RMT – 2006

  • Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University, Plant Biology Dept. – 2003-4