Dr. Naamleela Free Jones is a multi-faceted scholar-practitioner, educator, and musician deeply immersed in the world's religious and spiritual traditions. 

She holds a PhD in the History of Religions and an MA in Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Mysticism from Rice University in Houston, Texas, along with a BA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.  

Introduced to yoga and meditation at an early age by her father, the late philosopher and artist, Adi Da Samraj, Naamleela has cultivated a grounded approach to scholarship that combines critical inquiry with a deep personal connection to spirituality. She brings an authentic voice that balances the analytical with the experiential, making her work both insightful and accessible. As a historian of religions, her research explores contemporary esotericism, gnostic spirituality, the history of yoga and tantra, and emerging paradigms in consciousness studies. 

 A lifelong musical composer, producer, and pianist, Naamleela has performed at prestigious venues such as the Teatro della Pergola and the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy, along with private settings in North America, Europe, and the South Pacific. As an educator, she has taught at institutions such as Naropa University, the University of Houston, and the Jung Center of Houston. Passionate about inspiring others to grow intellectually and personally through education, she imparts knowledge and fosters critical thinking with grace and expertise. Additionally, as an ordained minister, she is honored to officiate weddings and sacred ceremonies, helping people to connect with the transformative power of ritual in their lives.