Financial Support

Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support self-identified people of color, members of marginalized groups (queer people, transgender people, and  people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible). 

These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please pay at the highest level you can afford. In order for this support to be available, we rely on those who can afford to pay the full price to do so.

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Safety 

We work to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all.

Cancellation & Refunds

We reserve the right to cancel a class or special event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If InsightLA cancels an event you’ve registered for, you will be offered a full refund. If an event has to be postponed for any reason, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date. If you cancel, we apply a 5% credit processing fee and the refunded amounts are listed below:

MBSR, MSC, & MBHC, Mindfulness for Beginners & Special Events

7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Fee-Based Non-Residential Retreats (note: Donations are non-refundable)

>7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Residential Retreats

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $100
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $175
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $300
< 2 weeks – No refund

Residential Retreats with Financial Support:

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $75
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $100
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $200
< 2 weeks – No refund

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Refund and Event Policies

Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in the gentle, transformative power of metta—the ancient practice of loving-kindness meditation. Over five days, we’ll cultivate boundless compassion, goodwill, and warmth toward ourselves and all beings, softening the heart and awakening inner peace.

What to Expect

  • Guided metta meditations (sitting and walking) to build loving-kindness step by step
  • Noble silence to support deep inner focus and heart-opening
  • Alternating periods of seated practice, mindful walking, and gentle movement
  • Dharma talks on compassion, metta,  joy, and equanimity
  • Nutritious vegetarian meals served in community (with attention to common dietary needs)
  • One on one meetings with teacher

This retreat is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike – whether you’re new to metta or seeking to deepen an established practice, you’ll find a supportive space to heal, reconnect, and radiate kindness outward.

Dates: May 20 (arrival/check-in) – May 25, 2026 (departure)

Location: Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Pricing (includes accommodations, all meals, and program)
– Single occupancy: $1,250
– Double occupancy: $925 per person

 

Melissa McKay

Melissa began her path of meditation in 1998 with a small group of dedicated practitioners in Oakland, CA with her beloved, though not known, teacher named Barbara Janus who introduced her to the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma. Her first retreat was with Sayadaw U Pandita and the profound changes she saw in... Read more

Pricing Options
Single occupancy $1250
Double occupancy (per person fee) $925

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Financial Support

Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support members of marginalized groups (people of color, queer people, people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible).

These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please pay at the highest level you can afford. In order for this support to be available, we rely on those who can afford to pay the full price to do so.

Register Now

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