About Elizabeth

I have been meditating for over 30 years, following the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition. My studies include the Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP5, 2014-16)  at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and the Mindfulness Meditation Certification Program (MMTCP3, 2021-23) with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. In addition, I have studied under former Spirit Rock teacher, Sharda Rogell for over 12 years. 

But in particular, my life experience has given me a kind of compassion and understanding I would not have gained otherwise. My husband died  in 2014 and I cared for him in our home for 8 months while he was on hospice. In 2017, my son had a serious stroke. I have been caring for him for the last 5 years. These experiences have opened me up - opened my heart and mind. 

My studies also include Tai Chi, classes at Spirit Rock on Buddhism, and I am a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR, under Bob Stahl) teacher.  My experience also includes years of  facilitating meditation groups in the Bay Area, as well as in LA.  For years, I have led a meditation group on two Saturdays a month. 

I am currently attending Sharda Rogell’s Inquiry and Presence class.  My personal journey has included the Course in Miracles and dream study with Jeremy Taylor.