Audrey Brand

Audrey Brand is a mindfulness teacher based in Highland, NY. In 2023, she began a 2-year journey toward becoming certified as a professional mindfulness teacher through the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) and is currently completing required teaching hours as part of that certification. Her completed training has included an 8-day silent illumination retreat with Dharma Drum Retreat Center, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) with Dora Kamau of Headspace, and 300 hours of coursework through the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, which focuses on trauma-informed teaching. Her approach encourages liberation from screens and digitally-reliant culture in an effort toward authentic presence.