Having come to this moment as both a willing and unwilling disciple of this body for over 60 years now, I am currently dedicated to teaching and mentoring others in the amazing disciplines that have been such a large part of my life. I can’t think of anything better to do than to share ways that allow us to find our purpose, meet our true selves and benefit others.
In practice, I draw from many, many sources of wisdom, but the most long-standing influence in my life remains the Buddhist teachings. These teachings center around cultivating presence and full awareness in every moment of your life. Cultivating your ability to be present in your life will expand your choices, increase your joy and bring new experience into your life!
The essence of what I teach comes from the perspective of classical Chinese medicine, a medicine that sees the body as a living, evolving expression of vital elements and our relationship to our world. I am so excited to share the magic that comes from this poetic and profound view of the body and the health of relating fully to all levels of our being.
Originally certified as a meditation instructor in 1989 through the then organization called Vajradhatu under the direction of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a man I consider my root guru, I continue to have an abiding love and appreciation for sharing the practice of meditation. I received training in teaching through being a Shambhala Training director, leading classes and programs from 1996 through the present. I participated in a 3-year training program for teachers with Ken McLeod from 2006-09. Currently, I offer courses and programs created through the blend of my various trainings and emerging as a creative stream all its own in the last few years.
Additionally, I offer profound gratitude and honor to the teachers who have shown me the way, opening the doors of perception and understanding in innumerable ways. They include but are not limited to the following people: Sharon Weizenbaum who brought the fractured parts of my education into a whole that still shines bright for me, Jeffrey Yuen – the light of all lights, carrying the medicine and the meaning through thick and thin, Ken McLeod – a true pioneer and inspiration for bringing life and practice into glorious partnership.
