Bio

A graduate of Stanford Business and Harvard Divinity schools, Ted DesMaisons trained to teach mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn and others at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and has studied, taught and performed improvisation internationally, including with BATS Improv in San Francisco, CA. He is one of an elite group of registered trainers who have worked with renowned UK acting and voice coach, Patsy Rodenburg.

Currently, he teaches Playful Mindfulness and personal and vocal presence through Stanford University’s Continuing Studies program. He co-hosts the Monster Baby Podcast (“a curious romp through the worlds of mindfulness and improvisation”) which reaches listeners in more than 60 countries, and his first book, Playful Mindfulness: a joyful journey to everyday confidence, calm, and connection, has received praise for its insight, originality, relevance and humor.

He lives near the beach cliffs of Daly City, California with Luna and Marley, his two quirky and charismatic spotted Ocicats.

Academic Appointments

  • Academic Staff - Hourly - CSL, Medicine

Contact

  • Academic
    teddyd@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: Med/SPRC - Stanford Living Education Position: Lecturer
    University - Other Teaching/Research Department: Continuing Studies Position: Spring CSP Instructor
    University - Other Teaching/Research Department: Continuing Studies Position: Summer CSP Instructor

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 6151

2024-25 Courses