Christina Feldman has been leading insight meditation retreats internationally since 1975. She has trained extensively in the major Buddhist traditions. She is a guiding teacher of Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Mass., U.S.A and is co-founder and guiding teacher of Gaia House in Devon, England. As well as leading retreats for both beginners and experienced students she was initiator of retreats for women and families. Christina is an advisor to the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. She is the author of a number of books including Soul Food (Harper San Francisco), The Way of Meditation and The Buddhist Path to Simplicity published by Thorsons. Christina lives in Devon with her family.