Loch Kelly, M.Div., LCSW is the creator of the award winning meditatiion app, Mindful Glimpses, author of two books, a licensed psychotherapist and recognized leader in the field of nondual meditation and awakening. He is the founder of the nonprofit Effortless Mindfulness Institute and has worked in community mental health in New York City.

He has graduate degrees from Columbia University and Union Theological where he received a fellowship to study meditation in Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. Loch has collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, UPenn and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and wellbeing. Loch is known for his warm sense of humor, his effective meditations and introducing awakening as the next natural stage of our development.  

“Loch Kelly is one of the clearest expressions of authentic awakened freedom and love that I know. He offers wise, loving medicine and direct, practical guidance which evolved from Loch’s vast experience and deep commitment to help others awaken to spiritual freedom.”
Adyashanti, author of The Most Important Thing

“In this groundbreaking guidebook, Loch Kelly offers contemporary versions of ancient practices to help us access the fundamental experience of being aware. The Way of Effortless Mindfulness teaches a unique form of mindfulness, which is advanced yet simple. Loch offers effective ways to liberate our lives with meaning, connection and clarity. What a beautiful book!”
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Author of Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence

"The Way of Effortless Mindfulness is a brilliant and essential meditation guidebook. Loch beautifully introduces us to the next stage of mindfulness, bringing it into heartfelt relationship with others. In Loch Kelly, you've found a wonderful guide for the important journey of awakening, which is so vital in our world today."
Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within

"Loch Kelly offers a rich array of unique mindful glimpses that reveal our naturally awake, openhearted awareness. His guidance is clear and precise… and it arises from a wise, caring heart. There are very few who can guide with such mastery.   For those dedicated to realizing what is beyond our dualistic perceptions, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness is truly a gift."
Tara Brach, Author of Radical Acceptance