Elena Brower

In this enlightening talk, Elena Brower, a best-selling author and meditation teacher, dives deep into the art of embracing mortality. Drawing from her experience as a hospice volunteer, she reveals how confronting the reality of death can enrich our lives and relationships. Elena shares powerful insights on impermanence, the significance of intentional living, and the transformative power of vulnerability. She also discusses navigating difficult conversations about death, particularly with children, and how authentic connections can thrive in the face of life's uncertainties.

Elena Brower, best-selling author and yoga teacher who brings meditation into everyday life, shares practical ways to calm the nervous system. She talks about the brain’s “rinsing” when attention rests. She explains why stillness feels threatening and how presence outweighs productivity. Simple practices—three-minute resets, calendar audits, and gentle precision—make meditation accessible anywhere.