Jamie Savage

I have been drawn to meditation since I was a teenager. When I was 30, with my 3rd child on the way and a good career, I knew something was missing. I found it hard to let go of my busy work schedule and relax at home with my children. The stress and challenges of modern life seemed to be sucking the energy out of me and life felt purposeless most of the time. This was a very frustrating time. I knew I loved my family and enjoyed my career, but I often felt distant and disconnected from my life.

I asked a good friend to take me to meditation class and that has been the start of a new life for me. Studying intensely for the past 5 years, I have learned much about the suffering I was experiencing. Most importantly I learned about how similar it was to the suffering and stress of everyone around me, and that meditation offered a path to learn the tools to bring new understanding to these sometimes difficult situations we all have to face in our lives.

During this time I have taken advantage of the rich abundance of teachings here in the Central Florida community as well as taking the opportunity to read and study the teachings of some of our Great Living Masters such as the Dalai Lama, Eckharte Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gil Fronsdal, Jack Kornfield, and Pema Chodron.  I also support my practice with 1 day, 3 day, and 7 retreats.

I strive to teach meditation in a way that is practical and useful, relating our time and struggles on the cushion to our time and struggles in our daily life. We discuss different topics as they relate to the practice and I support fully the group process. I truly believe all I have learned about meditation has been a result of my participation within a community of like-minded people.

I am grateful to Tymi and Guruv Yoga for the opportunity and support that this freely offered class has given the entire community at Guruv, including myself. I wish all have the opportunity to find the great benefits that meditation can bring to your life,

Jamie Savage