Anne Cushman

A writer, meditator, and yoga practitioner for over 35 years, Anne Cushman is passionate about the intersection of dharma, creative expression, embodiment arts, and the natural world. As a mother in a blended family to a young adult son and stepdaughter, she celebrates relational, daily life practice. A member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Anne is the author of the memoir The Mama Sutra, the novel Enlightenment for Idiots, the mindful yoga manifesto Moving into Meditation, and the India pilgrimage guide From Here to Nirvana. She teaches mindfulness retreats in person and online and leads courses that combine creative writing, meditation, and yoga.