Discovering Joy

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.

I have been practising meditation for over 40 years and am delighted to be able to share it with other seekers on the path of life. My path has led me to Tibetan Buddhism. I am also a practitioner of Jungian psychotherapy and have been training therapists for many years. Thanks to this journey, I now know that the practice of meditation allows us to connect with consciousness, love, compassion and wisdom, all of our innate qualities.

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.

Jeremy Wortsman is the co-founder and Director of Tergar Australia. He began meditating as a teenager in New York, and later trained under Traleg Rinpoche in Melbourne. A devoted lay practitioner, he has studied with Mingyur Rinpoche and Gebchak Wangdrak Rinpoche and is currently completing his Ngöndro practice. Professionally, Jeremy is the founder of The Jacky Winter Group, a leading visual talent agency with offices in Australia, the US, and UK. He lives in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria with his partner and two children, balancing Dharma practice with his love of ice hockey, golf, and learning piano.

Dr. Kelly Yi, Ph.D. is a professor of Transpersonal and Integral Psychology, licensed Psychologist, and psycho-spiritual guide. He is a former faculty member at Stanford University and Palo Alto University, and current faculty member with Sofia University. He also is the author of the Amazon Best Selling book Multi-Dimensional Psychology that integrates various mindfulness and meditative traditions with psychotherapeutic approaches and wisdom traditions from around the world. You can learn more at https://www.kellyyiphd.com

Graduated from top university in China and having a decent career that I had passion for, I still felt something was missing. Actually my journey to find true happiness started very young, when I was a little girl with death anxiety, self-criticism and over sensitivity. In 2010 I began to meditate, and that really worked. I went to different teachers and retreats, and in 2015 I started following Mingyur Rinpoche's simple, clear, practical teachings. Along my way, Meditation has completely changed me. My fear, my self-criticism, are they still there? Yes, even after 15 years of practice. But my relationship with them transformed. Being able to see clearly that they are not real or at least not solid, makes me so incredibly free. Therefore, I want to bring that freedom, that change to your life, too.