Spring Washam

Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher and author based in California and Peru. Considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities, she is one of the founders and core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center in downtown Oakland, CA. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. A shamanic practitioner, she has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade and founded Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. She teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide. Her writing has appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. Her new book is A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment. Learn more about Spring Washam here.