Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties · California
A calm mind.
A courageous life.
Mindfulness, martial arts, and therapeutic support to help people build confidence, connection, and skills for everyday life.

Awareness · Courage · Connection
Find your path
Practice for life.
From the mat to the classroom, our programs connect practical skills with presence, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships.
Mindful Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and martial arts practice that brings together technique, discipline, teamwork, and self-control.
Ask about classes ↗Mindfulness & Yoga
Breathing, awareness, and mindful movement. Build a practice you can bring into school, work, relationships, and daily challenges.
Explore mindfulness ↗Therapeutic Support
Individual, group, and family therapy, alongside parenting support and practical skill building. Start with a conversation about your needs.
Ask about support ↗Equine-Assisted Work
Experiential opportunities with horses that invite presence, communication, trust, and connection. Ask about equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning.
Explore equine programs ↗Youth & Family Programs
Supportive spaces to practice emotional regulation, social skills, leadership, and confidence through engaging, purposeful activities.
Find a youth program ↗Schools & Organizations
School-based services, staff professional development, and leadership experiences shaped around your community’s goals.
Build a partnership ↗For schools & districts
Stronger students.
More connected
school communities.
Bring mindfulness-based, trauma-informed support into the school day, with programs that connect student well-being, leadership, and readiness to learn.
Support across Tiers 1–3
Whole-class learning, focused groups, and individualized therapeutic services tailored with your school.
Skills students can practice
Self-regulation, communication, teamwork, leadership, and preparation for life beyond the classroom.
Support for the adults, too
Professional development for teachers and staff in mindfulness, co-regulation, and trauma-informed practice.
with awareness.
The mindful warrior approach
Rooted in practice.
Centered on people.
Led by J. Owen Lawyer, MFT, Mindful Warrior Academy brings together therapeutic care, mindfulness, and experiential learning. We help people practice how they respond to challenges—with greater awareness, skill, and connection.
Meet the Academy ↗Let’s find your next step.
Interested in classes, therapeutic services, equine work, or a school partnership? Tell us which program you’re exploring and the best way to reach you.
Serving Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties, California.
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