ABOUT YOUR GUIDES

Maia is a longtime meditation practitioner, writer, and teacher. From her work with the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, she created the “Tree of Contemplative Practices,” a tool that has helped thousands of people find the practice that works best for them. Maia was the director of the Chaplaincy Training Program at Upaya Zen Center from 2008 to 2014, and received ordination as a lay chaplain from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2012. She takes great joy in supporting people in their spiritual journeys, as well as creating transformative learning experiences.

Lisa is a Playful Photographer and mindful mother, as well as the creator of BeingBreath and #Walk365ish. Through candid and engaging photography, mindfulness instruction, and story-telling, she delights in being a self-awareness instigator - inspiring others into the fullness of who they are. Lisa does this all from Bloomington, Indiana with a cup of coffee never far from hand.