quite like you

A collection of Dharma talks from Jack Kornfield

Take The One Seat - Jack Kornfield

Jealously

Got it

Dickpic rough demo

Ode to hairy legz

A Daily Dharma Gathering class and practice rooted in lovingkindess meditation.

Lovingkindness for All of Our Parts

In memory of Pandora Hastings, 1975-2005.

Candy

Workshop: How You Breathe is How You Feel at Spirit Rock

01 The Bloody Ropes

From my online course Redefining Self-Love offered twice yearly. Join my newsletter for updates or explore more at www.ralphdelarosa.com

You are literally stardust

Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW, (he/they) is the author of two internationally published books. He is a psychotherapist in private practice, and seasoned meditation teacher known for his radically open and humorous teaching style.

His new book, Don't Tell Me to Relax: Emotional Resilience in the Age of Rage, Feels, and Freak Outs was named one of the “Best Books of 2020” by Mindful Magazine. This + Ralph’s bestselling 1st book, The Monkey Is the Messenger: Meditation and What Your Busy Mind Is Trying to Tell You is available wherever books are sold.

As a meditation teacher, Ralph’s work has been featured in The New York Post, CNN, Tricycle, GQ, SELF, Women’s Health, and many other publications and podcasts. He's was named one of Sonima's "Next Generation of Meditation Teachers to Watch,” and regularly offers retreats at venues such as Kripalu, Spirit Rock, and Omega Institute.

Ralph began practicing meditation in 1996 and has taught meditation since 2008. He was a student of Amma's for 16 years and began studying Buddhism in 2005. Today, he identifies simply as a practitioner and teacher of human spirituality. Most recently, he completed an invite-only advanced meditation teacher training with Jack Kornfield.

As a psychotherapist, Ralph is a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Services. He trained in multiple modalities of trauma-focused therapy while working in NYC’s clinical foster care system. Today, his work integrates trauma theory, mindfulness, and somatic psychology. He is personally mentored by Richard Schwartz, developer of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy.

Ralph himself is a PTSD, depression, and addiction survivor. His work is inspired by the tremendous transformation he has experienced through meditation, yoga, and therapy. 

Ralph is also a musician, storyteller, and outdoor enthusiast. He is currently training to audition for the television show American Ninja Warrior.

Workshop: How You Breathe is How You Feel at Spirit Rock

Ralph De La Rosa

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