Hosts

These are the folks hosting the various practice spaces at the Dojo.


being a former academic researcher of management science, Carol has always been fascinated with new ways of organizing people and resources that support regenerative purposes in the world. Her personal experience with work burnout a decade ago turned out to be a great gift that shaped her interest in building regenerative systems that energize and nourish the people who work in them. 

Carol designs and facilitates experiential "containers" that integrate contemplative, creative, and strategic elements into learning for organizational leaders, community stewards, and purpose-driven individuals.


Carol Xu


is just some dude that keeps turning toward what’s unfolding.

James founded Intentional Society and has led a few hundred relational practice sessions.

James Baker


is a group development specialist. Professionally, he facilitates learning & alignment experiences for a range of fields, including healthcare, game development, and education. Specializing in the field of conflict resolution, his work is to honor the humanity and brilliance of others. He coaches, facilitates and trains communication, leadership and well-being skills. Combining design work with use of self, he strives to build containers where people can bring themselves to the forefront. Critical learning happens in the doing.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys playing a motley of games, cooking wholesome foods, reading stimulating books, and exploring the outdoors in all sorts of weather.

Justin Navetski


Sam Hinds is a poet, scholar, psychotherapist, and imaginal practitioner. His core work lies at the intersection between integral philosophy, we-space practices, and the imaginal realm. He is the steward of Communal Reverie, a modality of collective practice designed to support the capacity of collective imaginal attunement.

Sam Hinds