Liz Emens is an associate professor of law at Columbia Law School, where she teaches and writes in the areas of employment discrimination, contracts, family law, and disability law. Her Ph.D. was in English, and in addition to her work in law, she remains involved in the arts. Her meditation practice began about three years ago, and she has been involved with the CMC since 2008. |
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Sarah Longhi is happy to serve as a CMC Manager and Board Member. A former classroom teacher, Sarah now writes and edits instructional materials for teachers. She enjoys volunteering as a creative movement teacher in Harlem and learning from her students. |
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Allan Lokos Founder/Guiding Teacher
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Paul Merrill grew up in Boston and studied art at the Pratt Institute. He is a painter, designer and a singer. Paul studies and teaches Non-Violent Communication in the New York area. He began meditating eight years ago. |
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Leslie Morris graduated from both Columbia College and Columbia Law School. As an attorney, she worked both as a litigation associate at a Wall Street firm and as a clerk for a federal appellate judge. She is a registered yoga teacher and an ordained interfaith minister. In these capacities, she has taught yoga and meditation, and co-taught an extended course entitled "Cultivating Spiritual Depth." She is currently training to become a psychoanalyst. Her daily practice consists of both yoga and formal meditation. |
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A former dancer, Susanna designs individualized physical programs for clients. She and her staff specialize in working with issues that need a creative approach. She enjoys early morning explorations of Central Park with the Artful Dodger, her irresistible Golden Retriever. |

Liz Emens is an associate professor of law at Columbia Law School, where she teaches and writes in the areas of employment discrimination, contracts, family law, and disability law. Her Ph.D. was in English, and in addition to her work in law, she remains involved in the arts. Her meditation practice began about three years ago, and she has been involved with the CMC since 2008.
Sarah Longhi is happy to serve as a CMC Manager and Board Member. A former classroom teacher, Sarah now writes and edits instructional materials for teachers. She enjoys volunteering as a creative movement teacher in Harlem and learning from her students.
Allan Lokos
Paul Merrill grew up in Boston and studied art at the Pratt Institute. He is a painter, designer and a singer. Paul studies and teaches Non-Violent Communication in the New York area. He began meditating eight years ago.
Leslie Morris graduated from both Columbia College and Columbia Law School. As an attorney, she worked both as a litigation associate at a Wall Street firm and as a clerk for a federal appellate judge. She is a registered yoga teacher and an ordained interfaith minister. In these capacities, she has taught yoga and meditation, and co-taught an extended course entitled "Cultivating Spiritual Depth." She is currently training to become a psychoanalyst. Her daily practice consists of both yoga and formal meditation.
Susanna Weiss has practiced meditation for 10 years, studying with Stephen Batchelor, Thich Nhat Hanh, Allan Lokos, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, and Sharon Salzberg. An ordained Interfaith minister, Susanna performs many 