Ellie Hadsall is a Vedic fire practitioner, Kriya yoga minister, and author. Introduced to transformational Vedic fire ceremony in 1996, first she privately practiced to prove their potency to herself, and then began teaching it to others. Focused on introducing this ancient practice into western culture, she has taught hundreds of students from the United States and across the globe; many are now fire practitioners in their own communities. She considers herself a work in progress. Her life has been filled with twists and turns that lead her on a wildly imaginative and rewarding journey. She holds life as an assignment to gain insights, expand understanding, and joyfully assist others to forge their own journey. Her life has included ordination in the Kriya Yoga tradition, creating and directing a spiritual center, teaching truth principles from a variety of respected spiritual traditions, and mentoring clients in personal and spiritual self-development. Currently a spiritual mentor and inspirational speaker, she is avidly devoted to her writing.