Simon Moyes
Simon Moyes specializes in offering the wisdom and practices of mindfulness to people living a modern urban life. He works with corporations, teaching emotional intelligence through mindfulness, and leads Young Urban Zen, a program in San Francisco which makes the ancient teachings accessible and relevant to a generation of people in their 20’s and 30’s.
Simon was born in Britain and studied and worked as an Architect before focussing on the exploration of the mind through meditation. He has undertaken more than 15 years of intensive mindfulness training in India, Europe and North America, including 4 years as a Zen monk.
"I am continuously inspired by the impact that the simple yet profound mindfulness techniques that are the foundation of Emotional Intelligence. The practices enable us to explore what it is to be more fully human, be present in our lives, engage skillfully in difficult situations, and work with a sense of meaning and purpose. It is a joy to see the transformative impact of these teachings that are a combination of neuroscience, psychological understanding, and the ancient mindfulness practices."