Moyra Keane is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg. She works in Academic Staff Development at various universities, is a qualified coach and has a mindfulness certification from Thich Nhat Hanh. She has published 30 books /book chapters; 25 journal articles; and 65 conference papers.  She has been facilitating writing retreats for about 20 years and began mindfulness practice in 1970.