Joanna Williams has been meditating for over 10 years. Her primary studies have been in the Theravada tradition. She enjoys exploring the dhamma through direct experience and appreciates the nuances of deeper understanding that can arise. Joanna is also a Practice Leader for the Aging As A Spiritual Practice Sangha. She has trained with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s two-year program, Mindfulness Meditation Certificate Program, Mindfulness Mentor Program, Dharma Moon Mindfulness Teacher Program, meditation teachers, and monks. She has also completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and is a clinical chaplain, spiritual care provider, and Reiki Practitioner.
She believes that through the heart of the dhamma, our life journeys become supported and cared for. Her experience in a clinical setting has helped her bring the dhamma to daily life. She also enjoys spending time in nature and tending to her garden.