Moyra is an Associate Professor and Research Associate in the Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg and coach and facilitator at various universities. She began formal mindfulness training in 1970 and has participated in long retreats with Godwin Samararatne, Thich Nhat Hanh, Rob Nairn, and Ajahn Succito. She has taught mindfulness, Tai Chi and meditation for a number of years.