Announcing: The 2021 Meditation Teacher Training Mentors!
When we decided to shift our meditation teacher training from in-person to online, it was key to us that we continue creating a strong, supportive community within the class. The Path prides itself on building community and connecting awesome people on their paths, so we really dug into brainstorming how to do this!
One morning it came to us. We could create small “pods” of students and have them gather each week to practice guiding meditations for each other, discuss the wisdom from that week’s class, and also to become friends, building a nurturing community of peers. We then decided that each pod should have a mentor! Mentors would be past graduates of our teacher training program, who would offer valuable feedback for the student-guided meditations and answer any and all questions about guiding meditations, about wisdom covered in class, or anything at all students might not want, for whatever reason, to bring to the whole class. This mentorship turned out to be far more valuable & important to the students than we could have ever imagined – on surveys from our most recent graduates, students said their pods and mentors were a “WONDERFUL” part of their development as a teacher.
And so … we are SO thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 Meditation Teacher Training Mentors!
Note: We still have two places left for our next Meditation Teacher Training, which begins Sunday. Don’t miss out: click here for more information and to join!
Alex Greene (Executive Director, Business Affairs & Creative Development at Park & Fine Literary and Media) – Alex works at a literary agency (yes so cool!) navigating the book-to-film process, working with authors as an editor and serving as a creative sounding board. She also loves writing as well.
Carolina Avila (Consultant) – Carolina does innovation consulting for different companies and sectors. She also has a wonderful joie de vivre (wrong language, she is from Colombia, but it seems like a fitting term for Carolina)!
Caitlyn Thiele (Holistic Coach and Healer) – Cat helps to connect the mind and body through yoga and meditation. She does a wonderful job incorporating a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, and meditation so students can enjoy practicing asanas unique for them!
Elise Benkard (Founder of Penelope’s Stories) – Elise is an incredible product merchandiser, brand builder, wellness educator, women’s empowerment champion, and founder at Penelope’s Stories, a yoga and jewelry business built on core values of kindness and compassion (she herself beautifully embodies both)!.
Evy Fung (Meditation Facilitator) – Evy began meditating in 2010 and now, as a Meditation Teacher Training graduate herself, she has run sessions for people in Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, Financial Investment Firms and for non-profits as well! She's also the co-founder of Soul Service and Uniformed Meditation, which runs meditations for frontline workers and first responders (so awesome and inspiring).
Jacalyn Kerbeck (Life Coach and TV Show Host) – Dr. Jacalyn is a certified holistic, career and life coach. She also co-hosts an incredible TV show, providing a safe, comfortable and fun atmosphere for guests to share their stories of when and how they overcame adversity. The focus of the show is to help listeners and viewers realize they are not alone and be inspired to move forward in their own lives. She is kindness and inspiration embodied!
Jaclyn Kovalcik (Experiential Automotive Marketer) – Jaclyn works in special events, creating engaging consumer experiences and educating the public on fitting purchases and lifestyles. Jaclyn is also a certified yoga teacher and sound bath ceremonial instructor. She is full of life and an absolute delight!
Kate Stone (Writer) – Kate writes & weaves stories of magic. Prior to her work as a writer, she was a fashion designer for 20 years. Kate is a wonderful, giving member of communities — we loved having her in teacher training and are so proud she is now a mentor!
Michael Arnstein (Founder, MTA Wellness) – Michael offers mindfulness-based integrative health and wellness coaching for digestive imbalances and stress management (um, yes, we all need this) to help people live in a more sustainable and healthy way. He is incredibly thoughtful and insightful, so his group will be so fortunate to have him as a mentor! Michael is also a classical pianist.
Nicole Pucci (Operations, Ralph Pucci International) – Nicole runs operations for a luxury furniture, lighting and mannequin company based in New York City. What began as a family business in the 1950s fabricating mannequins has grown to a gallery and showroom regarded as one of the best in the world, with outposts now in Miami and Los Angeles. We are so proud of Nicole!
Patrice Pinder (High School Teacher) – Patrice is a New York City high school teacher who teaches mindfulness in her classroom. She also taught Middle Eastern Dance for many years. Patrice brings such a warm presence to each gathering she joins - we are so thrilled to have her join this Meditation Teacher Training as a mentor!
Peggy Andrews (Attorney and Candy Maker) – Peggy is a practicing attorney as well as the creator of Dosha Pops, a boutique candy company specializing in handmade lollipops with ingredients that support a healthier lifestyle based on your Ayurvedic dosha. Peggy is a delight, and we could not be happier to welcome her to help us lead this Meditation Teacher Training as a mentor.
Radha Hettiarachchi (Social Worker) – Radha is a New York City social worker who is bringing mindfulness meditation to students — truly one of the most important things to be doing at this time in the world. Radha, we are so humbled and proud to partner with you!
Tatiana Bautista (Finance Director at Thomas Greg & Sons) – Tatiana is the CEO of the US operations as well as the Finance VP for a holding company. She lives in Colombia as well, is an incredible researcher, and we are so happy she is joining as a mentor for our 2021 Spring Meditation Teacher Training.
We feel so grateful to partner with this incredible team for our next online Meditation Teacher Training. Who-hoo, we start this weekend and could not be more excited!