Letting go can bring us to a place where we feel the groundlessness of our being, and this can be terrifying. But from this practice, we can move beyond the fear and see that these feelings are really the precursor to freedom. From this practice, we can know what it feels like to let go.
Carol Cano
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Carol Cano, M.A., began her Dharma practice over 30 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand. A Spirit Rock teacher and graduate of its 2017–2020 training, she co-founded Philippine Insight Meditation Community and is a core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center. Her unique teachings are deeply grounded in Basque, Native American, and Buddhist influences that braid the Dharma along indigenous wisdom and Earth-based practices. With a psychology background, she compassionately supports communities navigating spiritual ideals and modern life.