Tara Alain
Tara is a trauma-informed Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Mindfulness Coach, and Co-Founder of ReConnect Groups. She is also a facilitator of the Mindfulness-based Stress Management Program, with additional certification in Eco-psychology- a nature-based approach to wellness.
After experiencing a peak spiritual experience in Peru in 2005, Tara began a dedicated meditation practice that continues today. Her love of the wisdom teachings inspires her to study, practice and teach the gems that she has had the privilege of learning along the way. Along with a deep connection with the natural world, Tara also guides her clients through mindfulness in nature practices.
Tara has brought mindfulness to hundreds of people through individual and group facilitation in her community work and 14 years in residential treatment for addictions , trauma, and mental health issues.
Her inspiration comes from guiding others and seeing the profound effects of slowing down and becoming present to self, others and the natural world.
Interests and Experiences
- Mindfulness Meditation teacher- 2 year teacher training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield – Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkley
- Mindfulness Meditation Mentor – certified – Cloud Sangha
- Facilitator – Mindfulness-based Stress Management – UBC Okanagan Campus
- Completion of 8 week Mindfulness of Self-Compassion course – Vancouver, BC
- Meditation Practitioner – Dedicated practice for over 20 years including supporting others through guided meditation groups
- Eco-psychology Certification, Holos Institute, California. Eco-psychology understands that we are embedded in nature and not separate from it. We have to include nature as part of our health and wellness, for ourselves and for the world.
- Wellness Support Worker, Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center – Offering individual and group support work, education, and guided meditation.
- Awake in the Wild: Vipassana Retreat, Spirit Rock, California
- Falling Awake: Ecology of Wonder with David Abrams (5 day residential)
- BA in Anthropology and Philosophy – University of Western Ontario
- Permaculture Certification – Our Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake, BC
- Avid explorer and traveler