Sharon in a warm meditation space

Credentials & Experience

Nearly 30 years of mindfulness practice
Mentor, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP)
Founding Advisor & Mindfulness Teacher, Banyan
Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P)
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Retreat teacher and guest speaker for meditation communities across the country
Mentored and coached hundreds of mindfulness practitioners and teachers

About Me

My mindfulness journey began in 1997 during early recovery from alcoholism.

I wasn’t looking for enlightenment.

I was looking for a way to stay sober, be present, and learn how to live my life.

What I discovered was a path that helped me suffer less, relate to myself with greater kindness, and meet life’s challenges with more wisdom and compassion.

Nearly three decades later, those same practices continue to guide my life.

They’ve supported me through recovery, relationships, work, caregiving, grief, aging, and the ordinary joys and heartbreaks of being human.

Today I teach retreats, courses, and meditation groups and mentor people who want to bring more awareness, compassion, and freedom into their everyday lives.

I serve as a mentor in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program founded by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield and as a Founding Advisor and Mindfulness Teacher with Banyan.

Before becoming a full-time teacher and mentor, I spent 20yrs as a certified coach and over 35yrs as a corporate executive. Those experiences help me relate these teachings to the realities of modern life and the challenges many of us face as householders trying to balance work, relationships, family, and practice.

I don’t believe freedom is found somewhere outside of our lives.

I believe it becomes possible when we learn how to meet this life with greater awareness, kindness, and wisdom.

I’d love to practice with you.

My teaching is rooted in the Insight Meditation tradition and shaped by nearly three decades of practice.

I have studied with and been influenced by teachers including Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Ruth King, Tuere Sala, Bhikkhu Analayo, Cheri Maples, Gil Fronsdal, and others whose wisdom continues to guide my path.

“Let me happily recommend Sharon to you. She is a wise, loving and skilled teacher.”

— Jack Kornfield

Practice With Me

Ways We Can Work Together

There is no single right way to practice.Some people benefit from retreat.Others are looking for personal guidance, community, or practical tools for everyday life.Here are a few ways we can work together.

“Sharon has a rare gift for guiding people home to their hearts with wisdom and kindness.”

— Tara Brach

Communities & Organizations

Where Sharon Teaches & Serves

I am grateful to teach with and learn from communities dedicated to mindfulness, compassion, and awakening.

“Even in the most mundane tasks of our ordinary lives, we can access freedom.”

— Tuere Sala

Individual Mentoring

Sometimes a single conversation can change the direction of a life.

Whether you’re deepening your practice, navigating a major transition, facing a difficult decision, or exploring your next chapter, mentoring offers a space for reflection, support, and wise companionship.

✦Deepening meditation & mindfulness practice
✦Aligning life decisions with purpose & core values
✦Working skillfully with difficult emotions
✦Integrating mindfulness practice into the realities of daily life
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Step 1: Schedule

Choose a day and time that works for you.

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Step 2: Offer a Contribution

Contribute an amount that feels supportive and sustainable for you. The suggested contribution is $125.

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Step 3: Connect

Meet with me for a 45-minute mentoring session focused on your practice, your life, and what matters most right now.

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Schedule a Mentoring Session

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Select a Contribution

After scheduling your session, please select a contribution.

Contribution

I offer mentoring on a sliding scale. The suggested contribution is $125, with a sliding scale beginning at $75.

Supported Rate
$75
Sustaining Rate
$125
Generosity Rate
$175
Custom Amount
Custom

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A Note About Generosity

In the Buddhist tradition, teachings are often offered in the spirit of dana, or generosity.

My intention is to make these teachings as accessible as possible while also honoring the time, care, training, and experience that go into offering them.

Thank you for your support.

Upcoming Events

Join a Community of Practice

Join me for retreats, workshops, courses, guest teachings, and community practice opportunities throughout the year.

Voices from the Community

What People Are Saying

Over the years, I have had the privilege of practicing, teaching, mentoring, and learning alongside remarkable people. Their reflections offer a glimpse into what becomes possible when mindfulness is woven into everyday life.

Writing & Reflections

Substack

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