Yara grew up in a Buddhist family and dedicated her time from an early age to the study and practice of Buddhism. She holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London and spent several years in the Milinda program under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Yara is increasingly involved as part of the team of instructors who lead public events at Lérab Ling, and she has also completed professional training as a Tipi Emotional Regulation therapist.