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Gustavo Monje is a professor of College Writing and Literature at Northern Virginia Community College, where he has taught since 2006. Drawing from many years of teaching purpose-building principles to his students, his book, Stuck in Yesterday will be available as a textbook starting in Spring, 2026.

Recognized by his native Quechua lineage as a Yachacha Pampa Paqo (Shaman of Wisdom), he integrates Andean spirituality with yogic traditions, leading treks and healing journeys in Peru.

Monje coaches individuals and groups in purpose building, meditation, and other Indigenous wellness practices. He is the creator of @GustavoMonjePhD, a Youtube channel with over 20,000 subscribers, and holds a yoga alliance certificate in Tantra Yoga.

Monje is currently a PhD candidate in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership at Southwestern College and the New Earth Institute.

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Certifications and Trainings

• PhD Candidate in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership at Southwestern College and the New Earth Institute – Santa Fe, NM – 2025

• Pampa Paqo (Yachacha) teacher training of Inca Practices – Pumaqanchi, Peru – 2024

• Anishinaabeg Lifeways for Health and Well-being – Santa Fe, NM – 2023

• Quechua Philosophy and Healing: A Spiritual Excursion Through the Andes Mountains – Cusco, Peru – 2023

• Tattvika (Master of Tantric Philosophy) Training – Bokaro, India – 2018

• Life coach training from Leaders of the Heart – Rockville, MD – 2015

• 200 Hr. Tantra Yoga Teacher Training – Visao Futuro, Brazil – Completed in 2014

• Reiki Master Certification – Yellow Springs, OH – Completed in 2004

Academic Education

• Doctoral Degree (PhD) – Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership – Southwestern College and the New Earth Institute – In-progress

• Graduate Certificate – Professional Writing and Rhetoric – George Mason University in Fairfax, VA – Completed in 2015

• Master’s Degree – Elementary Education – Howard University in Washington DC – Completed in 2006

• Bachelor’s Degree – Cultural Interdisciplinary Studies – Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH – Completed in 2005

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