Hi, I’m Zeynep!
I’m a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and coach to support you in finding everyday well-being — even in the midst of big life transitions, far from home.
I know what it’s like to rebuild your life in a new country. To navigate unfamiliar systems. To speak a language (or few!) that’s not your own. To hold joy and grief in multiple time zones, across cultures. My work is rooted in personal experience and deep professional training.
I offer a grounded, multicultural, and trauma-sensitive space for you to reconnect with yourself and move forward, gently and wisely.
My Experience and Training
I have been teaching meditation courses and weekly meditation groups for the general public since 2019. I also conduct weekly meditation sessions at various workplaces, such as the European Court of Auditors, Visage, and Banyan, and I offer 1:1 mindfulness coaching. My teachings and coaching have reached hundreds of people across Europe, with very high satisfaction ratings.
I obtained my teaching certification from the prestigious two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program under Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, in collaboration with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 2021. In March 2024, I furthered my expertise by completing the advanced Mindfulness Mentor Training program under the same renowned teachers.
My Teachers
My Approach
My Story
I was 21. My childhood had been marked by ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and a long history of generational trauma in my family, so this loss sent me into a deep grief and depression that lasted for 6 years. I felt torn: part me “woke up” and wanted to truly live, knowing life could end at any moment...
Photo Gallery
Beautiful lavender fields and beaches in the South of France - crazy that this is my home!
Marseille, my city, where I swim almost every day!
One of the most grounding things in my life: moving my body in nature. Hiking and biking are favorites. And loving whatever animals come my way!
My partner, daughter, and two cats. ❤️
Istanbul, my home town, is still, for me, the most magical place on Earth.
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