Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is author of "Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication" and "Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love."

Jaya Rudgard began meditating in 1984 and was ordained from 1996 to 2005 as a nun in the Thai Forest Tradition at Amaravati Monastery in England. She trained as an Insight Meditation teacher with Spirit Rock and IMS. Jaya teaches retreats internationally and has extensive experience with MBSR, MBCT, and Mindful Self-Compassion. She also enjoys practicing and teaching Qigong, including for mindfulness teachers in training.