Meet Your Instructor:

Alyson Zilai is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through Dharma Moon and Tibet House (100 hr). She was first drawn to mindfulness after being introduced to the works of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Tradition as well as books and teachings by Jack Kornfield, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Sharon Salzburg by her therapist and mentor while working toward a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Relations in 2010. She feels a passion for mindfulness practice due to the personal impact it has had on her- providing guidance through particularly challenging periods of grief and transition- and ways in which she has seen it expand her capacity to be present for the ins and outs of life while gaining a deeper understanding of the human experience in the process. Additionally, she has been fortunate enough to see the power of the practices through her clients' reported experiences in her psychotherapy practice.

In addition to certification as mindfulness meditation teacher, Alyson holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University (2011) and is a NJ Licensed Professional Counselor. Her approach is eclectic, incorporating CBT, DBT and Humanistic theories and was recently trained in Brainspotting and working toward certification in the modality. Her practice is located at the Embodied Physical Therapy office and her services are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Horizon BCBS, Cigna, Oxford and United Healthcare.

Additional Information:

Location: EmBodied Physical Therapy, 1009 Arnold Ave, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Please register in advanced, space is limited - there are no refunds or exchanges for purchased classes.