About Stefanie Maura 

Stefanie Maura, MFA, MLS, E-RYT, is a librarian, poet, and consultant. She has led workshops at Hofstra University, Queens College, NYC Open Center, the Omega Institute and other venues since 2007. Stefanie's original Writing Yoga® workshops have been presented at various schools, libraries and during retreats and conferences. Her yoga and mindfulness studies include certifications and workshops in New York, Los Angeles, and Bali. Her poems have appeared in publications such as Southword, Long Island Quarterly, Big City Lit, and Silver Birch Press. She co-hosts a poetry series at Cedarmere and received a fellowship from the Hemera Foundation to bring mindfulness to schools. Her book, Sit, Write, Move: Simple Ways to Live a Calm, Creative and Compassionate Life, will be released in 2026.