Meditation Instruction & Mentorship
“No Ananda,” the Buddha told him, having good friends isn’t half the holy life. Having good friends is the whole of holy life.”
The systems of yoga and meditation are part of a living tradition, passed down from teacher to student and shared in supportive communities (sangha) of others committed to personal and collective transformation. These days, the access to information regarding these practices is abundant, but the personal relationship that forms the cornerstone of their deeper meaning and sustainability can often be lost in the shuffle. It is easy to become overwhelmed, cynical or simply lose momentum. For this reason, it is helpful to have a friend on your path to share the journey.
In Sanskrit, such a person is called a Kalayanimitra, or “spiritual friend.” Not a guru, but an ordinary person who has been down this road themselves, gleaned some wisdom through experience and serves as both companion and guide along your journey. Practice is all about intentional relationships - to your body, your mind and ultimately, the world around you — so as yours deepens, it makes sense to seek out mutually supportive connections. To this end, I (humbly) offer personal meditation instruction and mentorship in the spirit of the kalyanamitra relationship — a model built on trust, ethics, wisdom and attention.
Mentorship is for:
Individuals interested in starting and maintaining a regular meditation practice
Yoga teachers, healers, therapists and space holders who wish to ground their work more firmly in dharma study, philosophy and contemplative science
Anyone interested in deepening their dharma studies and philosophical practice