Discovering Joy

I ‘ve enjoyed meditating for 20 years, bringing meditation in my daily life. This self discovery journey has been super rich with ups and downs, it benefited all aspect of my life, I ‘ve been profoundly greatful for that and wish to benefit others too in return by teaching and enriching other’s practices. I've been animating meditation groups in Paris for more than 5 years. I also enjoy my work as an engineer and collaboration with colleagues. I enjoy being a mother of my two kids. Aside, I enjoy being in the nature, yoga, dancing, painting, and music.

Kelly has been a student of Mingyur Rinpoche\'s for more than 14 years. She has been a Practice Leader for Tergar Stuart Meditation Community for more than 10 years. With a strong interest in exploring the mind, she appreciates leading meditation and discussion groups around the topics of mind and our true nature. 

I was born in 1985 in a heavy industrial town deep in Russia. I spent my early adult life working in IT but left the job to travel in India and Nepal. I got my BA in History of India and later continued my professional education in psychotherapy. I first learned about Tibetan Buddhism at the age of 18 or so and since then have received teachings from many wonderful teachers, especially from Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. I currently work as a Russian translator for Mingyur Rinpoche. Single mom of a half-Tibetan half-Russian teenager. In love with jiu-jitsu.

Živa was born and raised in Slovenia, where she began exploring her spiritual journey during her teenage years. Her path became more focused after discovering Buddhism, particularly when she met Mingyur Rinpoche in 2007. Since then, she has been deeply committed to the Dharma. In 2019, Živa became a Tergar practice leader in Ljubljana, Slovenia and in 2024, she earned her certification as an MTP meditation teacher. With a lifelong dedication to working with children and teenagers, she now serves as an events coordinator at Tergar International. Outside of meditation, her passions include dancing and immersing herself in nature.

Stephanie Wagner is the Director of Learning and Development at Healthy Minds Innovations and senior facilitator for the Tergar Meditation Community, where she guides meditation programs and supports a Meditation Teacher Program, helping students develop the skills needed to become certified meditation teachers. She is a long-time meditator and student of Tergar Meditation Community founder Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche A National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, she specializes in behavior change, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, and instructional design.

A life long meditator, Juliet has been a member of the Tergar community since 2013. In addition to teaching Tergar’s Anytime Anywhere Meditation workshop, Juliet brings her diverse experience as a former journalist and Chief Learning Officer into her practice, helping individuals develop resilience and well-being in both personal and professional contexts. Her teaching is grounded in awareness, self-compassion, and curiosity, creating accessible pathways for personal growth. She blends decades of meditation practice and study with insights from her broader work in leadership and education to foster kindness, courage and wisdom in everyday life.

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.

Michell Sheya Wong has studied under renowned meditation master Mingyur Rinpoche since 2007. As a dedicated member of Tergar Asia and Tergar Singapore, she has helped guide meditation practices across these communities. Since 2018, Michell has been sharing her passion for mindfulness and meditation with a wide audience, conducting workshops for students, professionals, and the elderly. With a deep commitment to making meditation accessible to all, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her teachings, helping people transform their lives through learning to connect with their inner peace, love, and wisdom.