Meditation is proven to reduce stress and increase happiness and focus--just a few of its many beneficial effects. Leading meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg will provide the winning bidder one hour of personalized meditation instruction, either by private teleconference or in person during one of her trips to Washington, DC. Use your time with her to learn to meditate or receive guidance on how to deepen your meditation practice.

Sharon is an author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, MA and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (loving kindness) are the foundations of her work. Her best-selling books include "Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience" and "Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation."