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Venerable Pisit earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in the United States. During his sophomore year, he began practicing meditation regularly at a meditation centre in Chicago, where he also served as a volunteer.

After graduating, he returned to Thailand and was ordained as a Theravada Buddhist monk in 2004. Since then, he has devoted his life to meditation practice and sharing the Buddha’s teachings with people around the world.

As an experienced Dhamma and meditation teacher from the Dhammakaya Temple, he has guided thousands of students and meditation groups, many of whom have travelled to Thailand to train with him. He has also taught in numerous countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, South Africa, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Japan, the Philippines, and Bahrain.

He is currently based in London, where he serves as a teaching monk at the Dhammakaya International Society of the United Kingdom. Since late 2016, he has also led live Dhamma talks and meditation sessions every Sunday on Facebook and YouTube.

Mare is a yoga teacher, meditation practitioner, and devoted student of the healing journey. Her own experiences have taught her the profound power of presence, self-compassion, and reconnecting with the wisdom within.

She is the founder of VINYASA LIFE, a wellness philosophy centered on nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in the belief that meaningful transformation begins within, VINYASA LIFE embraces the journey to Root, Flow, and Grow: to become grounded in who we are, move through life with greater presence and ease, and continually grow into our fullest expression.

Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, mindful movement, and intentional practices, Mare creates nurturing spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience a deeper sense of peace and connection.

Her teaching is gentle, heart-centered, and grounded in the belief that we are never broken. We simply sometimes need a safe space to remember who we truly are.

Ashley Black has been meditating regularly for several years and is a volunteer at the Meditation Center of Alabama. She moved from Huntsville to Mobile in 2019. Ashley is a nurse and has a Bachelor’s degree in metaphysical science from the the University of Sedona. Ashley is a certified Mindfulness & Meditation Trainer from World Peace Initiative. She is passionate about peace and positive self transformation.

Matthew Whyte has been meditating intermittently for many years through martial arts and spiritual practice/study. For the past five years, he has deepened his meditation practice after ordaining as a Buddhist monk and subsequently becoming a certified meditation and mindfulness trainer through the World Peace Initiative (WPI). Matthew holds an Associates degree in Intelligence Operations, Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology and a Master’s degree in Leadership Development. Matthew’s previous career as a Special Agent with the DEA, Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Lifeskills/Substance Abuse Facilitator, United States Marine Corp, Martial Artist, and Educator/Administrator reflects a person who sincerely wants to make a difference with some of societal problems and people’s intrinsic desire in seeking happiness and self fulfillment. He has finished the 42-day self development program, the one week meditation retreat, Better Me Model course, and certification program with WPI in 2025. Matthew is an active member with the Meditation Center of Alabama and enjoys sharing his experiences with others who have an interest in the path of meditation, peace, and practical spiritual development.

Maryella Matthews is a yoga instructor at Above and Beyond Yoga studio in Mobile. She has been teaching various styles of yoga for more than five years. She has trained with Sri Dharma Mittra master teachers and learned the Surya Namaskar vinyasa flow, and recently completed her Hatha Yoga Teacher training. Maryella is a level 2 Reiki practitioner. “I enjoy weaving sound therapy into my yoga classes because I believe it helps restore a sense of wellbeing.”

Stephen: I love exploring sounds and working with energies. Music is a healing art. Thank you for taking this journey with me.

Tony studied at the University of South Alabama graduating in 1990 with a degree in communications and a minor in psychology. Tony served six years in the Army National Guard then became a professional musician. Tony traveled regionally working with an Elton John impersonator for five years. Before that he toured with an Elvis impersonator for 15 years. Tony plays guitar, sax, steel, drum and piano. I began meditating 10 years ago and started coming to the center around 4 years ago. Thanks to Ashley, Black I began and taking an interest in the sound Bowls and have assisted her on several meditation events. I’m very happy to be able to come and meditate and always send the highest love and energy to all of my fellow meditators. I’m very grateful to be here.

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