MEET JORYU MYOSEI

I found my calling a bit later in life.  Following a short career in private equity and then a longer one in product design & development, I finally realized that what I loved most was working with people. So I went back to school to obtain a degree in Integral Psychology, pursued a variety of clinical trainings focused on transformation, developed my gifts as an intuitive healer, and dove deeply into the nondual spiritual teachings and practices that ignited my heart.

For me, it seems that life had to fall apart before I could pause, reflect, and put it back together in a new way. The "me" that emerged from all of the study, meditation, and inquiry, and that continues to unfold daily seems to be a kind of modern-day mystic – equal parts spiritual mentor, teacher, therapist, energy healer, coach, and student of life – all of it in service to listening for and trusting in one's inherent inner wisdom, to following aliveness, and to living life creatively, joyfully, and with intention and purpose.  

Joryu Myosei (JOH-ree-yoo mee-yoh-SAY) is the dharma name given to me by one of my spiritual teachers, the Reverend Daijaku.  It means “quiet dragon, luminous vow,” and I think it captures both my essence and my deep intention simply and profoundly. I received this gift of a dharma name when I took a formal bodhisattva vow in 2011.  I spent seven months in inquiry with Jaku to arrive at my vow and my ceremony, where I dedicated my life to awakening for the benefit of all beings and my work to supporting awakening for all and its expression in daily life.  It’s taken me 12+ years to grow into it.  After practicing quietly for over a decade, I feel called now to take up my dharma name and step into my vow more fully in my teachings, gatherings, and one-to-one inquiry work with clients.

If you'd like to know more about my story or about my process in developing and taking a bodhisattva vow, you can find those reflections here.  I hope that in sharing it, my journey will inspire you to follow your deep knowing and to create your own unique path of heart and purpose in your life and in the world.

With love, gratitude and a deep bow,

PS. Most people call me Myosei or Myo for short.

AWAKENING TOGETHER

Reflections from Students, Collaborators, & Sangha

  • "I have known Joryu Myosei as a friend and colleague for many years and can attest to her wisdom, compassion, and care for the well-being of others. She is a true bodhisattva; one who has dedicated herself to the path of spiritual awakening and its expression in daily life. Myosei is loving and gentle, but also clear and intellectually astute. Her gift for self-inquiry and her way of guiding others helps her clients unfold, both emotionally and spiritually. In short, I love and admire her greatly, and would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone who seeks greater meaning and engagement in life."

    MI K KIM, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

  • "It's been a pleasure to know Joryu Myosei personally and professionally for over 15 years. I continue to be amazed by her capacity to be so spiritually, psychologically, and energetically attuned to the experience of others while simultaneously remaining grounded and present. Amidst the waves of life, her heart stays open, radiating an unconditional love, joy, and humor that is a true gift for those who get to connect with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough regardless of the needs and interests of those who might seek her out."

    DENNIS KILEY

  • "Myosei is a unique being. One who is completely dedicated to living from her essence and to supporting others to live from theirs. As a spiritual guide and healer she brings a vast array of her intuitive and heart-full gifts to those that she serves. If you have had the good fortune to be a client or student of hers you will know just what it is like to be seen and guided by an exquisitely wise and intuitively gifted, deeply loving being. If you get a chance to work with her — jump on it!"

    RIYAZ MOTAN, SPIRITUAL TEACHER

  • “Myosei is kind and gentle while also being strong and practical. She is a source of light in these challenging and dark times. She is deeply committed to her own personal growth and spiritual development which allows her to offer profound wisdom and insight otherwise hard to come by. She weaves her spiritual and intuitive nature into each of her offerings, creating an integrative and holistic approach to healing, growth, and transformation. I trust that all others who work with Myosei in some form or capacity would agree that her healing presence and offerings are impactful, powerful, and profound. I have deep gratitude and appreciation for Myosei and know the lives of others she touches feel the impact of her care.”

    MALAENA GRACE

  • "Working with Joryu Myosei has been a transformative experience. Her deep wisdom, compassionate guidance, and intuitive insight have helped me navigate my life’s journey with greater clarity and deeper trust. I love her engaged, warm presence and supportive style of inquiry and would recommend Myosei to anyone wanting to feel safe, seen, and encouraged to discover and truly express his/her/their authentic self."

    LAURA, MD

  • "Myosei is kind, warm, and generous of spirit. She’s someone who makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. From that place, she welcomes you into your own humanity and what lies beyond. Her poise and grace allow me to visit difficult places with loving kindness. She meets my fears and my moments of openness equally with clarity, compassion, and love. Myosei is at once both powerful and soft in her presence. With her I am able to experience my deepest knowing so that I can see more clearly what I am and what I am not. She inspires me to soften and move toward my truths. I encourage you to spend time in the clarity of her mirroring in the process of becoming your fullest self."

    RYAN CROCHIERE

  • “When the work shows up, as it inevitably does, we are all so lucky to have Myosei. She is an expert witness, healer, and guide that points towards the truth and eternal wisdom that helps us find our way. She shows up with abundant love, and an intuition that penetrates the spiritual, energetic, mental, and physical realms. She has the most noble of intentions and deepest clarity in her work. My relationships have deeper compassion and connection today because of the time I’ve spent with Myosei.

    HEIDI

  • "Myosei, the way you radiate a quality joyful presence and wisdom inspires a field of heartfelt meeting in retreat. Your devotion and service are so natural and generous, inspiring trust and ease. Thank you for showing up the way you do - it opens the field and welcomes all of our Beings."

    LISA

  • “Myosei is a force of nature, in service of truth and wholeness. Along with her warmth and clear mind, she wields an intuitive diamond spearhead that will pierce your heart and liberate a forgotten treasure within yourself. That is what happened to me! It was a profound and powerful experience that continues to reverberate. I experienced firsthand how she elegantly and generously embodies joyful service. Her commitment to the way of the Bodhisattva is palpable and has inspired my own.”

    ALEXANER ZESATI

  • “I was introduced to Joryu Myosei through a past relationship back in 2017. I had always thought of myself as a spiritual person, but I didn't have the tools, nor did I understand what it really meant to be enlightened. Before I began, I felt lost, confused, and misunderstood. I was very open to the process and found it very easy to speak with Myosei. She has helped me grow in ways I never imagined. The last 7 years have been transformative for me, and I owe it to the work we do in our sessions. I am now able to understand what it means to live authentically and to experience myself as a light being. I consider her to be my spiritual mentor. Whether in-person or over the phone, our sessions are ground-breaking. I am truly grateful for having found this journey of self-exploration and light.”

    ANDREAS ANASTASIS, ARTIST

I sincerely appreciate your reflections on my teaching and our work together.  If you feel moved to share, please write to me.

EDUCATION
& TRAINING

MA, Integral Psychology 
California Institute of Integral Studies

MBA
Stanford University  Graduate School of Business

BS, Computer Science, summa cum laude
The University of Alabama

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Lucy Salter, MFC #52083

Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certificate
University of California, Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center
with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach in partnership with Sounds True

Intuition Medicine® Masters Certificate
Academy of Intuition Medicine®

Guided Imagery and Expressive Arts Certificates
California Pacific Medical Center, The Institute for Health and Healing

AEDP Level III Practitioner
AEDP Institute