Sara Shinei Monial

Sara Shinei Monial is a Zen priest who completed her novice training at Great Vow in 2020. She has been practicing meditation intensively since 2007, and has practiced closely with various teachers including Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi, Hogen Bays, Roshi, and Satya Vayu. Shinei has a BA in Education, but left the field years ago to pursue full-time spiritual practice. She is one of the founders of Touching Earth Sangha in Portland, whose intention is simple living in harmony with the natural world. Shinei also teaches yoga and co-leads outdoor and wilderness retreats in the PNW and Latin America. She is currently a teacher at Sangha Jewel Zen center in Portland OR where she offers regular meditations, yoga, study, retreats, and individual practice guidance.