Toby Sola is a seasoned meditation teacher, dedicated to helping individuals enhance their meditation practice and make a positive impact in the world. With a belief that a strong meditation practice can result in greater effectiveness in the world, and vice versa, Toby provides guidance for people to create a beneficial feedback loop between their spiritual practice and their worldly actions. With two decades of teaching experience, Toby has honed his craft as a meditation teacher through extensive monastic training and collaboration with the globally acclaimed teacher, Shinzen Young. Toby is the founder of Brightmind and an award-winning designer. Brightmind is a platform that links the spiritual journey of meditation with impactful worldly actions. The company is steadfast in its mission to assist individuals in deepening their meditation practices and enhancing their contributions to creating a better world. Through Brightmind, Toby Sola extends his extensive knowledge and experience in meditation to individuals seeking spiritual growth, balance, and a meaningful connection between their spiritual practices and their impact on the world. Brightmind co-founder, Shinzen Young, is a respected figure in the field of meditation. With ten years of training in Asian monasteries and over 50 years of teaching in the West, Shinzen brings a unique blend of authentic meditation understanding and the precision of modern science. As the Co-director of the SEMA lab, Shinzen stands at the cutting-edge of contemplative neuroscience, further cementing Brightmind's reputation as a leader in the field of meditation instruction. In summary, Brightmind, under the leadership of Toby Sola and Shinzen Young, is a company that seeks to bridge the gap between meditation and worldly effectiveness. Through their combined expertise in meditation teaching and neuroscience, they provide a unique approach to spiritual growth, helping individuals to make a positive impact on the world through their meditation practices.