Carol Cano, M.A. began her Dharma practice over 30 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has since dedicated her life to building mindful communities and teaching internationally. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Braided Wisdom, a BIPOC-led, cross-cultural mindfulness non-profit organization that empowers diverse communities by fostering transformational change through integrating indigenous wisdom teachings and cross-cultural mindfulness practices. Carol is also a Residential Retreat Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a Core Teacher and former board member at East Bay Meditation Center, and the Co-Founder of the Philippine Insight Meditation Community.

Her unique approach to teaching is rooted in Basque, Native American, and Buddhist traditions, weaving together Dharma, Indigenous wisdom, and Earth-based practices. With a background in psychology, Carol offers an insightful understanding of the human condition, creating spaces of safety, compassion, and deep listening. In all her work, Carol invites us to stay grounded in our hearts as we live and uphold our spiritual ideals, and to move through the demands of modern life with balance and grace.