Sara Shapouri is an Iranian-American contemplative teacher, artist, parent, and lawyer. A lover of maps and guides to help understand the wildness of human experience, their path and offerings are influenced by Buddhism, Depth Psychology, Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy, relational mindfulness, esoteric mystical traditions, and performance art. They endeavor to find opportunities to incorporate ethics, creativity, and the more than human world into contemplation and are committed to interrogating how power and shadow show up in spiritual practice and communities. Similar to their contemplative offerings, their artistic and musical creations are both a by-product of and catalyst for internal and external transformation. Sara is currently retired from the practice of law and remains committed to social justice, particularly issues related to human rights and children’s rights.

Upcoming Offerings

A 5 week contemplative series with Sara and Khalila Gillett to support navigating emotions during the election. This offering runs on Thursdays, October 17-November 14 from 3:30-5pm PT, with an additional weekly practice group on Tuesdays, October 22-November 12, 10-10:45am PT. Registration form

Power, Shadow, and Spiritual Teaching – A 3 week series for teachers and students looking at the less than savory side of spiritual teaching. December 4-18 from 4pm-6pm PT with guest teachers Noah Lopez, Morgan Stebbins, and Sebene Selassie. Registration coming soon!