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revolution from the inside out

About Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Teachers

About Us

inspiring a revolution from the inside out

We are a community of trained mindfulness teachers working together to bring the practices and attitudes of mindfulness to everyone who feels they might benefit from it. We are made up of folks who lived all our lives in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas, as well as more recent transplants. Some of us were born in the United States and some were born in other countries. We’re made up of native English, Spanish and German speakers as well as folks for whom English is a second language. We are women, men and gender expansive people; queer people and LGBTQIA+ allies. We are adult children, human and pet parents, grandparents, and people who are childless by choice. We are Black, LatinX, and multiracial people as well as white allies. We are sighted and legally blind people. We are Christian, Buddhist, atheist, agnostic and spiritual people; politically affiliated and unaffiliated. We are oppressed and advantaged people; our ancestors were enslaved, colonized and displaced people, as well as those who oppressed others. We are students, veterans, caregivers, teachers, artists, activists, mental health professionals, salespeople, and retired people. We all practice mindfulness.

Mission, Vision and Values

our mission is cultivating compassion, wellbeing and peace through mindfulness. Our vision is a kinder, more peaceful, and compassionate world. Our values include:

  • Community

    We understand the importance of practicing together, supporting and inspiring each other in our practice, and learning from one another by example

  • Inclusion

    Reaching out to underrepresented populations, we work together to cultivate belonging and sustain an inclusive environment that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, physical or mental ability, gender identity, religion, political affiliation, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality

  • Education

    Understanding that we are all beginners at some level, we emphasize lifelong learning, the importance of science, and the cultivation of wisdom

  • Human Potential

    we believe in the inherent worth, dignity, wholeness, and wisdom of all people

  • Compassion

    Recognizing the common humanity in suffering, we cultivate awareness of and concern for, and work to decrease suffering in ourselves and others. We believe that practicing mindfulness fosters resilience and increases opportunities for experiencing joy

  • Generosity

    we act as a resource for our members, the community, and other organizations and professionals, helping to create opportunities for the cultivation of mindfulness, especially for those for whom access or exposure might otherwise be limited

Core Community Teachers

we’re a diverse family of compassionate, trained mindfulness teachers

Our teachers are trained by organizations such as UCSD, UCLA, UMass, Brown University, the Center for Mindful Self Compassion, Upaya Zen Center, and the Teacher Certification Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Many have specializations in areas such as mental health, yoga, and mindful movement, diversity, equity and inclusion and in working with specific populations such as children and teens, first responders, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

A number of our teachers have training and experience in offering Mindfulness Based Programs (such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self Compassion), Acceptance and Commitment Training, trauma informed mindfulness, mindful communication, and mindful schools. We come from backgrounds in mental health, education, public safety, public relations, business/marketing, and the creative arts. Visit our directory to learn more about us.

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Deah Robinson

Deah Robinson

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Angela Caruso-Yahne, CCISM, CTSS

Angela Caruso-Yahne

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Tatiana Padron Perich, CMT-200

Tatiana Padron

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Marla Herron, EdD

Marla Herron

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Erik Hulse

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Jeanie Bunker

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Julia Grimm, LMLP

Julia Billquist

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Shane Ledford, CMT-200

Shane Ledford

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Cathan Kabrelian, CMT-200

Cathan Kabrelian

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Alissa Keaton

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Pam Hausner

Pam Hausner

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Tobi Holloway, CMT-200

Tobi Holloway

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Tracy Ochester, PsyD

Tracy Ochester

Contact

913-730-5988
info@mindfulness-alliance.org

Location

11100 Ash Street, Suite 103
Leawood, KS 66211

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