Discover a pathway to lasting inner peace and clarity through the scientifically validated approach of Unified Mindfulness. I offer compassionate guidance to those seeking a deeper connection to their inner selves and a greater sense of calm amidst the demands of life. Unified Mindfulness provides an accessible and algorithmic system for training your attention, allowing you to cultivate a profound sense of presence and well-being grounded in evidence-based principles.
My journey into the realm of inner awareness spans over two decades, with the last five years deeply immersed in the transformative structure of Unified Mindfulness. As a dedicated student and practitioner, I have embraced the core tenets of CORE, Foundations, and Pathways, and my acceptance into the C5 Compass UM Teaching cohort reflects a commitment to sharing this powerful methodology with authenticity and expertise. My personal quest for understanding has also led me to diverse experiences of inner exploration and healing, from the focused insights of Science of Mind and The Monroe Institute to the heart-centered practices of yoga and the ancient wisdom traditions encountered throughtravels and experiences in Brazil, Africa, Europe, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru.
Whether you are drawn to the expressive freedom of music and art, the precision of science and engineering, the intricate beauty of the plant kingdom, or the compassionate work of healing, Unified Mindfulness offers tangible tools to enhance your focus, creativity, connection, and overall sense of inner peace. I invite you to explore how this evidence-based yet deeply nurturing system can support your unique journey towards a more balanced, calm, and fulfilling life.
Julianna received her BA in psychology from Duke University. As founder, president, and head trainer of Unified Mindfulness, she is dedicated to disseminating Shinzen Young’s comprehensive mindfulness meditation system through the creation and presentation of educational programs and teacher-training certification programs.
Dr. Hunter serves as associate professor of practice and is the founding director of the Executive Mind Leadership Institute at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University. He also serves as visiting professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, where he developed and co-teaches the Leading Mindfully executive education program..
Dr. Eisendrath serves as chief psychologist and president of the Institute for Dialogue Therapy, P.C., where, as a Jungian analyst, she offers psychotherapy with individuals and couples, psychoanalysis, supervision, and training.
Dr. Vago serves as the research director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and the director of the Contemplative Neuroscience and Integrative Medicine (CNIM) Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Psychiatry.
Stella is a psychologist, professor, and Zen practitioner. She became a formal student in 2008 in the Soto Zen tradition. She teaches courses in mindfulness based psychotherapies and the psychology of compassion at the Union Institute & University. She also co-facilitates a family program and young adult program at Shao Shan Temple, in Woodbury Vermont.
Dr. Creswell serves as a tenured associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also the director of the Health & Human Performance Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. McCormick currently serves as director of education at Unified Mindfulness. In 1975, he received a B.A. in psychology from the University of California Santa Cruz, where he was part of Dr. Elliot Aronson’s research team that examined cooperative approaches to reducing interracial conflict and academic performance problems in newly integrated school, and made Honors in Psychology, College Honors, and Thesis Honors.
UnifiedMindfulness.com is the official teacher training platform for Shinzen and the Unified Mindfulness System.
Created over 50 years of research and testing by Shinzen Young, Unified Mindfulness is a system of meditation that’s easily researchable by science, with clear terminology and rigorous precision around concepts and procedures.
The Unified Mindfulness system is a comprehensive, robust and refined support structure that any individual at any stage of meditation practice can rely on to go deeper in their insight and their ability to share it with others. It is also a secular form of meditation, which means it’s not religious in any way so anyone, of any faith, can do it.