Teaching Style...
... combines the clarity and precision (of a scientifically trained mind), with gentleness and warmth (of a Persian cultural upbringing) with experiential meditative depth (from accumulative year+ spent in silence in retreat practice) and doses of enthusiasm and humor (from training in & teaching improv).
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In addition to a wide range of comtemplative practices, which I've found to be both profound and practical, I also take delight in sharing the latest scientific findings on mindfulness, lovingkindness, and compassion research with others in different contexts:
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Beyond Mindfulness
Work & Daily Life
I've enjoyed teaching professionals (e.g., CEOs, non-profit leaders, academics, scientists, engineers, lawyers, doctors, psychologists) mindfulness and heart-fulness. Invited lectures, programs, and classes have included:
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Google
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Genentech
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Facebook
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Stanford University
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International Computer Science Institute
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IEEE
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Estate Planning Council of Canada
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Lupus Foundation
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Jewish Community Center
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California ReLeaf
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Mindful Leadership Training Program
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Depths of Meditative Practice
Contemplative Retreats
I've been inspired and honored to share the depths of meditative practice and experience with people from all walks of life, at centers such as:
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, CA
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Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA
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Insight Meditation Center, Redwood City, CA
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Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz, CA
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The Forest Refuge, Barre, MA
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San Francisco Insight, San Francisco, CA
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Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY
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Global Conference on Buddhism, Berkeley, CA
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Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
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