Maren Schneider is an alternative practicioner and a trainer for Mindfullness based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfullness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which she has been practising for decades. Since 2004 she has been teaching MBSR and MBCT and leading meditation and mindfulness retreats. Having studied Buddhist concepts comprehensively, she pleads for their implementation in daily life.