“I believe that the movement of life is towards love and inclusivity; that sacred scripture and self-inquiry are the guides to this journey, and that everything in life is ultimately for us. When we understand the intimate grace that permeates the movement of our lives, they become a generous miracle.” –Deborah
As a child and young adult, I was the one always seeking to be at the top of whatever I was doing; I was seeking to get an A+. Life has mellowed me through the years, but I am still
seeking to get an A+. Now, however, I want to receive it because I lived well, not because I performed well. When I go to bed at night, I want to know that for this day I was kind. For this day, I told myself the truth. For this day, I put courage over fear. For this day, I danced my own dance.
I relish the “ah-hah” moments in life, both my own and witnessing others. For that brief moment the world gets bigger, mystery seems tangible, and life is never quite the same again. When we wrestle with what it means to take spiritual wisdom to the everyday moments of our lives, we become vulnerable to those moments of awakening.
The twists and turns of my life have currently landed me in pursuit of an ever deepening understanding of the yamas and niyamas and the mind and meditation.
My journey has continued to take me to 
India, the land that birthed so much spiritual insight. It is these journeys that teach me the importance of continually putting ourselves in places where we can remain students of life, both challenged and changed, whether in a different country or in our own families and communities at home.
Speaking of home, Minnesota is where I reside with my spouse, a Lutheran minister. I love the simple delights of lively conversations, the rugged beauty of the area I call home, and visits from our 2 children and 7 grandchildren.
I am deeply grateful to the great teachers who have guided, prodded, enriched, and grown me in unfathomable ways. My life is informed and moved by these unselfish beings.
Professional Bio
Deborah Adele holds master’s degrees in both Liberal Studies and Theology & Religion. An ERYT500, she carries yoga certifications in Kundalini yoga, Hatha yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Meditation. She is also trained as a Gestalt practitioner and a Somatics educator. For over 14 years, Deborah brought her combined knowledge of business and her in-depth knowledge of yoga philosophy to build Yoga North, a now thriving international yoga center. Currently she is writing, teaching, and engaging her own personal practice.
Deborah worked for three years as a consultant with a firm out of Boulder, Colorado, where she combined the concept of body and breath with organizational development skills to improve leadership and management in various businesses around the country. Deborah is the author of the groundbreaking book The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice. In addition, she has authored various published articles, two CDs The Art of Relaxation and The Practice of Meditation, and has been sought after as a keynote speaker.
Deborah is a keen and innovative thinker, and, in whatever venue she finds herself, consistently uses her knowledge and training to support others in living a life imbued with balance, clarity, and well-being.
