Koru Mindfulness Teacher
Erica Alexander
Erica Alexander, flutist and music educator, has taught music and mindfulness in private and group settings for over 20 years. She has a Masters in Music Education (MME) with all-level teaching certification.
Erica is founder and director of The Open Wings School (openwingsflute.com) which specializes in helping busy people find a lasting sense of calm in their lives and discover their own inner musicians. Among her most popular offerings are Be the Music workshops which incorporate Native American inspired flutes and meditation.
Erica is a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.
She has loved working with Koru for the past 8 years, teaching in local high schools and non-profit organizations and reviewing teacher portfolios, and most recently as a Lead Teacher Trainer.
Erica lives in Durham, NC and enjoys hiking, swimming, gardening, and listening to and playing music from all over the world.
“It is clear that the only way to truly change our world is through teaching compassion…We must teach people, especially our youth, the source of happiness and satisfaction. We must teach them the ultimate source of happiness is within themselves.”
–The Dalai Lama, The Book of Joy
This teacher offers classes to the public. Visit their website to learn more.
Entry created January 20, 2023