Frequently asked questions
On Collaborating Together
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We do not currently do blog collaborations nor feature other writers on our blog.
On Meditation
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I’m currently co-teaching a Community Meditation Teacher Mentorship Program for True North Insight. Also, although I don’t organize or lead it, I’m a mentor in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.
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Practice, practice, practice! The essence of any teachings are deeply rooted in practice. This doesn’t only mean silent retreat practice, this includes daily practice, weekly sangha gatherings, workshops, daylongs, and self-study with reading. Steep yourself in practice, in addition to learning the basic teachings of Buddhism. You can do that on your own through readings or via this yearlong course I co-lead for True North Insight.
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I can confidently recommend the two trainings I’m involved in (the Community Meditation Teacher Mentorship Program for True North Insight and Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program) because I know the curriculum well. Although I am not involved in any of these trainings, I trust the accreditation of the International Meditation Teachers’ Association, and so you may want to consider them.
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Yes! Take a look at my events page. I look forward to practicing with you.
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I strongly suggest all the retreats organized by True North Insight and Spirit Rock.
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I embarked on the meditation teaching path thanks to my teachers and mentors. I was dedicated to my practice without putting much thought into becoming a teacher. After years of practice, my teachers offered to mentor me and would nominate me for teaching positions and trainings. I would not be on this path if it wasn't for their gentle encouragement and support. I receive many inquiries from meditation enthusiasts who wish to become certified. My suggestion is to find a teacher with whom you can practice regularly and dedicate yourself fully to practice. I was a meditation practitioner for 12 years before teaching, and for many years I would teach for free or on a donation basis.
On Practicing Together
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I teach both online and in person. You can see my teaching schedule here and online practice opportunities here.
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Because I have a full teaching and travel schedule, I use any downtime to turn inwards and continue deepening my own practice and study. When my schedule is more spacious, I see students through meditation practice mentoring, however, I only have a handful of those spots available a month and the folks in my membership community get priority access. To learn more about my membership community, click here.
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I do, and there are two ways in which I do. The first is from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program or the Dharmapāla Training, two 2-year programs I’m involved in. At any given time, I'm mentoring about 50 students.
The second way is through one-on-one mentoring to individuals not in either of those programs. Since I have a full teaching schedule at the best of times, I only have a handful of these spots available on a given month. As a result, those in my paid membership community get priority access. To learn more about my membership community, click here.
On Movement and Yoga
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Oh, it’s been a long time since I’ve taught yoga! My response now is the same as it was then, however. I don't organize or run my own teacher trainings.
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Nope. I've cut back from leading yoga retreats to make room for more meditation teaching and practice. Additionally, with the current climate crisis, I no longer felt comfortable organizing retreats of which the majority of participants would have to fly.