TEACHERS. APPS. PODCASTS
teachers
thich nhat hanh
with great humor, humility, and simplicity this buddhist zen master poet scholar and peace activist has inspired american transformers since the 1960s. read: peace in every step: the path of mindfulness in everyday life
jack kornfield
a teacher and a buddhist monk who has taught meditation extensively and written many books. read: a path with heart. emphasis on a heartfelt approach to mindfulness.
susan salzberg
her take on metta meditation: of loving yourself first and then extending that love to the least lovable among us offers a radical prescription for our contemporary divisive and alienating rhetoric. read: loving kindness: the revolutionary art of happiness.
jon kabat-zinn
best known for creating the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) curriculum which is taught in medical and trauma centers around the world to create a deeper mind-body connection for healing. while many of his teaching arise from the buddhist dharma they sit squarely in secular and medical realms. read: full catastrophe living
willa blythe baker
an ordained buddhist llama, she teaches embodiment as a pathway to deep self-knowledge and renewal. her understanding of environmental concerns stemming from our inter-being is also profound. read: the wakeful body:somatic mindfulness as a path to freedom.
pema chodran
an buddhist nun with a powerful healing voice, most well known for promoting tonglin, the buddhist practice of taking and receiving. read: when things fall apart: heart advice for difficult times
joan halifax
a fierce eloquent and expansive buddhist teacher and anthropologist she writes on the transformative nature of awe and the necessity of it for human community building. she is the leader of a monastery and ministers to the dying and incarcerated. read: the fruitful darkness.
tara brach
promotes the practice of RAIN (recognize -allow -investigate- nuture) to cultivate self compassion and forgiveness for personal growth and transformation.
glen schneider
a buddhist teacher his book ten breaths to happiness is a simple yet profound breath practice that helps rewires neural pathways for a more lasting calm and sense of fulfillment.
adriene mishler
a teacher for our times... adriene inspired millions to tune in to our own strength and wisdom and tune out fear in the middle of the recent covid epidemic. her approach to yoga is gentle, incremental, and accessible (youtube).
donna farhi
considered a teacher of teachers. donna farhi has a deep passion and knowledge of yoga and has written an extensive library of books on the subject. read: pathways to a centered body.
apps
headspace
a former buddhist monk created this app to demystify the meditation experience. an extensive library of materials for the beginner as well as the experienced meditator with compelling graphics and a welcoming interface.
insight timer
a wonderful introduction to living with mindfulness and calm with a diverse roster of teachers from a variety of wisdom traditions.
calm
offers guided meditations, ambient and soothing soundscapes and sleep stories for rest and rejuvenation.
jkz meditation
drop into awareness with jon kabat-zinn on his meditation app. a master teacher who brings mindfulness to the realm of the now effortlessly.
healthy minds program
a well structured introduction to meditation and mindfulness with clear instructions.based in neuroscience and contemplative traditions with tools that help you cultivate wellbeing in measurable ways.
waking up
with sam harris. the app for the committed and curious meditator with guided meditations and in-depth content on mindfulness and in its applications in real life.
mindfulness
a practical and targeted program of guided meditations to address everyday stress anxiety and sleep through a variety of options including soothing sound.
o-p-e-n
meditate move and breathe with content that emphasizes current societal and digital landscapes. created by manoj dias.
pocket yoga
a simple interface with infographics that support each yoga pose so you can follow at your own pace. learn correct form and alignment with ease.
down dog
highly curatable content that supports your interest and practice level.
soundbath
soundscapes for recovery, deeper sleep and relaxation. also beneficial for slow flow practices.
podcasts
heart wisdom with jack kornfield
a mindful mix of buddhist dharma and wisdom culled from a lifetime of studying other wisdom traditions such as sufism. jack kornfield attempts to make sense of the world around us by addressing the war within each of us with wisdom and compassion.
zen bones with marc lesser
the podcast calls itself ancient wisdom for modern times. featuring conversations with spiritual teachers and activists from a zen buddhist perspective.
unlocking us with brene brown
helping humans live on human scale alongside technology and lead with heart. incredibly timely.
metta hour
a podcast with sharon salzberg brings buddhist ideas and practices to bear on our everyday life. she is inspired by ideas around the potential of loving kindnesss, metta, in buddhism, to address conflicts within ourselves and with others.
tricycle talks
a deep dive into the buddhist dharma and how to incorporate it into your daily life.
tara brach
tara brach is a psychologist and meditation teacher focused on emotional healing through self-compassion. soothing and instructive podcast. each episode begins with a meditation and ends with deep healing and greater self-knowledge.
mind and life
with wendy hasenkamp the director of the life and mind institute it brings science and contemplative wisdom together to explore the possibilities of our minds and how we can affect social justice and change through mindfulness.
on being
thoughtful conversations with today's wisdom leaders on the most important ideas and technologies shaping our social fabric.
the mindfulness podcast
with dr david black. an authority on the field
10% happier with dan harris
brings a science-based and practical approach to solving issues related to stress and building resilience. guests include scientists, researchers, and mindfulness experts.
OUR OFFERINGS
our offerings serve as guide posts along your mindfulness journey. we invite you to be curious and open. find unexpected answers and fresh insight into your motivation to practice.
