Discovering Joy

Johnny Glover has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2001. He first qualified as a Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Therapy and Training Centre (YTTC) in Northern Ireland where he later qualified as a Yoga Therapist. Wishing to deepen his experiential understanding of yoga he went on to complete a two-year teaching training programme at Mandala Yoga Ashram from 2005 to 2007. Johnny attended Mingyur Rinpoche's Mahamudra course at Samye Ling from 2007 to 2008. In 2009 Johnny completed the One Year Foundation Training in Mindfulness delivered by Rob Nairn. Johnny is a Tergar Certified Anytime Anywhere Meditation Teacher.

I discovered Mingyur Rinpoche's teachings at one of the most difficult times of my life. For me these teachings and his unique way of teaching meditation was an absolute gift and incredibly helpful in shifting my perspective on my situation. There is a saying "happiness is an inside job" and these teachings and practices can really reorientate us to that place of innate well -being in the midst of all of life that is happening. I am delighted to be able to now share these Anytime Anywhere Meditation teachings with others.

I have been interested in Buddhism and meditation for 19 years and have been a student of Mingyur Rinpoche since 2018. I became a qualified AAM teacher in 2024 following an intensive year long meditation teacher programme. I am a retired firefighter and now work as a mental health peer worker. I am passionate in sharing meditation as a method to improve mental health and wellbeing. 

In 1986, I left my teaching profession to fully immerse myself in Buddhist practice/ study and the development of Buddhism in the UK. I was ordained for 19 years. I have been guided primarily by Thrangu Rinpoche. I completed four years in retreat 1989-93, and spend some time in retreat yearly. I have an MAs in Religious & Mystical Experience and The History of Meditation and Yoga Traditions. I’m a humanist counsellor with training in trauma movement. These various trainings I bring with me to communities or individuals. They’ve supported me to bring the challenges of extensive illness onto the path.

My degree is a BA Honours in Fine Art I am a Mizan Therapist, reflexologist, doula and yoga teacher. I have been practicing in this lineage since 2004, my main teachers are Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. I have completed all the foundation practices (in year six of 7 year Mahamudra programme with Tai Situ Rinpoche). I trained with Mindfulness Association . I have been a Tergar practice group leader since 2016. I have travelled to India and Nepal many times over the last twenty years to receive teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and many other teachers.

Jenny brings a blend of mental health expertise and community development experience to her practice, empowering individuals through meditation and holistic wellness. Her personal meditation journey began during workplace burnout, where she discovered the benefits of compassionate awareness in challenging times. Based in Edinburgh, Jenny works as a Shiatsu body therapist and wellness workshop facilitator. Her experience includes managing Holy Isle Centre for World Peace and Health on the West Coast of Scotland. With academic credentials in Communication Studies and Emotional Education, and as a member of Tergar Edinburgh Meditation Community, Jenny helps others discover meditation's benefits in their lives.