The exploration of contemplative practices has enriched not only my life but also my perspective on psychology, opening new horizons in research and practice both personally and professionally. My first encounter with mindfulness took place in 2005 at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC (IMCW), with Tara Brach. Her wisdom inspired me to embark on a journey of reflection and self-discovery, which I continued with doctoral studies in Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid in 2011, at a time when the mindfulness movement was beginning to gain momentum in Spain. In this academic context, the first programs of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) were starting to emerge, thanks to the efforts of Agustin Moñivas and Gustavo Diez of Nirakara. Later, a new destination led my family to San Francisco, where I had the opportunity of getting to know the work of Jack Kornfield and Spirit Rock, an Insight Meditation Center. There, I immersed myself in Buddhist psychology, expanding my understanding of contemplative practices, which provided me with a solid foundation to begin my training as an instructor and facilitator of programs.

Currently, I live in Spain, where I continue my journey in the world of mindfulness, sharing experiences and knowledge with colleagues, friends, and fellow travelers.