Lauren Schuivens

Lauren Schuivens is the Founder and visionary behind Samavira, and a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor trained by Buddhist monks in Thailand. Before creating Samavira, she worked with leading personal growth experts at Mindvalley and facilitated transformational events for thousands worldwide.

Lauren’s path to mindfulness began after surviving armed violence and sexual assault before age twenty—an experience that led to years of depression, an eating disorder, and dependence on antidepressants. Determined to heal, she immersed herself in diverse therapeutic and spiritual practices across the globe.

Her journey ultimately led her to Dhammakaya meditation, whose profound impact helped her reclaim her power and inner peace. Inspired to make these ancient teachings more accessible for modern life, she became a certified instructor in a Thai monastery and created Samavira—the first meditation experience designed around authentic Dhammakaya principles to help others heal, grow, and live with greater resilience.