Tuğba Dirice, BBM Breathing Instructor (Level-1), Founder of Lotuspath.co, Author, Illustrator
Istanbul, Türkiye
I was born in Istanbul in 1985. I completed my bachelor’s degree (Art History) and master’s degree (thesis-based) in Museum Studies at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts. I have worked at various museums, galleries, and libraries. For a long time, I taught English and Technology Design at a middle school. After leaving the corporate world due to the pandemic, I turned my attention to illustration and awareness-raising projects. I write stories for both children and adults. I currently work as a writer and illustrator for Okapi Magazine. My story titled “The Blue Child” is featured in the book *Here’s My Story, It Continues*, published by Küçük Bir Yayınevi. After completing the Mindfulness Training (David Cornwell) and BBM Breathing Training for Children (Jyoti Manuel), I developed a project based on art, breathing, and mindfulness and founded the brand lotuspath.co. I then completed my BBM Breathing Instructor training (Level I). I currently organize breathing and art-focused workshops for children and adults under this brand.