Jon Waterman

Teaches at Dream Yoga Studio & Wellness Center

Jon Waterman has been studying and teaching various mind-body awareness practices since the late 60s, including hatha yoga, Zen meditation and karate. He was a senior instructor/tournament director for the South East Karate Association, and served as president of the Atlanta Martial Arts Association. Over the years, Jon has studied meditation techniques with both eastern & western teachers. He began to intensify his mindfulness meditation training in 1996, and has since attended over 100 retreats and workshops, with the majority of this practice in 7- to 28-day silent residential retreats. He is a founding board member of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, and has been a member of the IMCW Teachers Council since it's inception in 1997. He also co-founded Mind-Body Health Association--dedicated to bringing applied mindfulness programs into the community & workplace. Jon's applied mindfulness programs have been well-received in high school, hospital, prison and business environments.