My journey...

 

I am a mindfulness teacher and co-founder of MindfulNest. Originally from Venezuela and trained as an architect, my contemplative path began nearly three decades ago after a transformative six-month journey to India, where I completed my first intensive silent meditation retreat.

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My practice is rooted in the Vipassana tradition of S. N. Goenka, and I have continued my training in Insight Meditation and Mindful Self-Compassion. I am a certified mindfulness teacher through the first cohort of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP, 2017–2019), led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, and a certified facilitator in Positive Neuroplasticity Training (PNT).

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My background includes over 15 years of intensive Vipassana practice, numerous silent retreats, and ongoing study in meditation and Buddhist teachings. I maintain regular mentorship with Oren Jay Soffer and Rick Hanson, and have completed extended training in applied Buddhism and self-compassion with teachers such as Ethan Nichtern, Ruth King, and Kristin Neff, among others. In 2025, I formally took the Five Mindfulness Trainings in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

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My approach integrates contemplative practices from the Theravada tradition with contemporary psychology, compassion, and neuroscience to support emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth. In 2022, together with Eli Bravo, I co-founded MindfulNest, a warm and supportive space where, through courses and workshops, we help cultivate a sustainable mindfulness and compassion practice to navigate everyday challenges with greater clarity, confidence, wisdom, and love.

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I would love to accompany you on your journey and share these practices so you can develop your inner guidance, relate to your vulnerabilities with kindness, and embrace change with a calm mind and an open heart.

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“The goal is not to perfect yourself, but to perfect your love.” — Jack Kornfield

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