“I really enjoyed the series. Denina was an exceptional presenter and her authenticity and rich experience was really evident. It was great to take a break out of the week and to focus on de-stressing and being mindful.”

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About Denina

Denina Bautti is a mindfulness teacher, trainer, and facilitator who works to create inviting spaces and practices for learning and growth. She has spent most of her career as a consultant with human service agencies, with experience in cross-system trauma informed approaches and drug and alcohol prevention needs assessment, planning, and evaluation. Denina has practiced mindfulness for over 20 years and works to make mindfulness and other healing-centered approaches accessible to everyone. She believes mindfulness-based embodiment practices, music, expressive arts, and stories shared in supportive settings offer opportunities for healing and recovery.

Denina is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Accessible Yoga Teacher (AYT) and Ambassador, and certified Dancing Mindfulness facilitator. She is also a Family Group Decision Making facilitator and certified in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid. Denina received an MPA from the Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh with a specialization in Public Management and Policy, and graduated cum laude from John Carroll University with a BA in Political Science, minor in French, and concentrations in International Studies, Public Administration, and Policy Studies. She continues to expand her formal education with workshops in the fields of mindfulness, trauma and addiction recovery, polyvagal theory, neuroscience, sound healing, and creative arts expression.

Denina served as mindfulness expert on Governor Tom Wolf’s Trauma Informed PA Think Tank and continues as a member of the HEAL PA Training & Organizational Support Action Team. She is the proud mother of a transgender son who has taught her more about trauma sensitivity than anyone.

Learn more about Denina’s background and experience.

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“I really enjoyed the series. Denina was an exceptional presenter and her authenticity and rich experience was really evident. It was great to take a break out of the week and to focus on de-stressing and being mindful.”

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