What qualities of your ancestors have you inherited? What strengths have you inherited? What qualities are flowing through your bloodstream? Take a moment and recall some of these qualities. These are our roots. And no matter how large we become, it’s these roots, our ancestors, these roots that keep us grounded.
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Pawan Bareja
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Pawan Bareja, PhD has practiced Vipassana meditation since 2001. She is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Teacher Training, a Buddhist Ritual Minister and a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock. In her private practice as Trauma Resolution Practitioner, Pawan works with a diverse population of clients using mindfulness practices.