Gavrila Nikhila Abramson

Gavrila is a daughter, sister, devoted dhamma practitioner, singer, contemplative dreamer. Grief and the complexity of being human led Gavrila to study suffering and its end, leading her to teach mindfulness and step into the role of somatic psychotherapist. Having the great benefit of working with folks of all ages, identities, and ancestries, Gavrila knows that embodiment and mindfulness can be accessible to all and is devoted to finding the entry point for each unique person. As co-founder of the Trauma Aware Mindfulness Collective and mentee of David Treleaven, Gavrila trains and facilitates mindfulness with the global trauma-sensitive mindfulness community. She teaches the Middle School Meditation Series at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and regularly participates in long meditation retreats. Based in California, Gavrila identifies as a queer, Ashkenazi Jewess.