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David Cornwell
- Masters Oxford University, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy MBCT, an evidence based program for the treatment of depression.
- Currently working at The Balance a luxury rehab facility in Mallorca.
- Masters Karuna Institute, Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy.
- United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy UKCP registered Core Process Psychotherapist.
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner SEP - registered with SETI
- Currently working as a psychotherapist, leading mindfulness retreats and groups.
- Born Ireland 1979.
- Started practicing Buddhist meditation as an undergrad in Newcastle UK 1999, continued a daily practice.
- In 2003 I trained and lived with yoga teacher Godfrey Devereux at his retreat centre in Ibiza, his Dynamic Yoga method was influenced by Zen, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Advayta Vedanta; focusing on cultivating embodiment, and inquiry. This experience was deeply transformative awakening an intelligence within the body-mind foundation to my deeper understanding and experience of meditation.
- Moved to Istanbul in 2003, founded Cihangir Yoga 2006 - 2013 (see images below). Cihangir Yoga is Turkey's most prestigious chain of yoga studios. Several beautiful locations straddling both the European and Asian sides of the Bosporus.
- Co Director of Code Lotus Mindfulness centre at the American Hospital Istanbul 2017- 2020. Developing mindfulness programs for hospital clinicians and patients. Organising events to promote mindfulness to the Turkish public, events included conferences by Dr Daniel Siegel and Dr Gabor Mate (see images)
- Currently living in Mallorca.
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