Workshops
May 8, 2024, 9-11AM PT; 18:00 CET
Invited speaker for Mind and Life Europe “Dialogue on Moving and Improvising” with philosopher Hanne de Jaegher and psychologist Leticia Renault, E-Learning Program on Buddhist thought and the creative process.
One Heart Institute
June 16 - June 18, 2024
Teaching an Integrated 3-Day Mindfulness for Musicians Program, including seminars and experiential workshops. Each day will focus on skills that we cultivate in meditation that are useful in music practice and performance. Neuroscientist Cliff Saron will give related presentations on musicians’ brains and neuroplasticity. Open to students, professionals, and adult amateurs of all instruments and genres.
Day 1, Conscious Practice
Day 2, Focus and Calm
Day 3, Deepening Musical Expression
Esalen Institute
September 16 - 20, 2024
Co-teaching with meditation teacher Nikki Mirghafori and neuroscientist Clifford Saron
“The Buddha, the Brain, and Bach: Exploring Practice in Mind, Music, and Life” represents 3 aspects of being or “ways of knowing” -- contemplative investigation, scientific understanding, and artistic expression.
Taken together, the wisdom from these 3 domains provides insight into who we are as human beings, how to bring compassion and meaning into our lives, connect with others, and find personal happiness and satisfaction.