Heartfulness is a transformative, multicultural approach to mindfulness that integrates compassion and responsibility with the goal of enhancing well-being and interconnectedness. It has evolved over two decades in Stanford classrooms, its origin compassionately crafted by Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu, a psychologist from Harvard University who has been a professor at Stanford for over 20 years.

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- Over 500+ scientific and psychology studies have inspired the Heartfulness curriculum ​

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- The curriculum integrates modern psychological and scientific research in medicine, neuroscience, psychology, and community health. 

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Heartfulness experiences, workshops, and classes have been facilitated for diverse communities, including preschoolers, veterans, university students, school teachers, doctors, and more.  

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Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu is currently a faculty member at the Stanford Medical School and my mentor and teacher.​ I've had the privilege of serving as a teaching assistant for two of Sensei's Stanford Heartfulness Undergraduate classes. Additionally, I am a Stanford Heartfulness Fellow under the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics

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This website is an evolving personal blog containing my reflections on my experiences and the research and insights I integrate into my work as a Heartfulness fellow and facilitator. Much of the activities I facilitate come from Sensei's book From Mindfulness into Heartfulness: From Mindfulness to Heartfulness: Transforming Self and Society with Compassion