Joshua Michael Schrei

Joshua Michael Schrei is a writer, teacher, and a lifelong student of the cosmologies and mythologies of the world — in particular the Indian subcontinent. Throughout a lifetime of teaching, study, meditation and yogic practice, wilderness immersion, art, music, and public speaking, Josh has sought to navigate the living, animate space of the imagination and advocate for a world that prioritizes imaginative vision. Josh has taught intensive courses in cosmology, mythology, and somatic disciplines for 16 years. He has lectured on art, aesthetics, and mythology at museums and contemporary arts centers around the world. His writing has appeared in several books and he is the founder of The Emerald Podcast, featuring interviews with bestselling and award-winning authors and luminaries. He is currently engaged in an ongoing study and documentary project on the animist goddess traditions of the Indian subcontinent and their relevance to understanding embodied landscapes.