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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

Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Retiro de Meditación

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Tere Abdala

Rosamaría Segura

  • Location Big Bear Retreat Center
  • Experience Levels All
  • Date Starts Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    Ends Sunday, September 13, 2026

    4 nights

Refund and Event Policies

Please note: This retreat is hosted by Big Bear Retreat Center, not InsightLA.

For any questions or support for registering or preparing for this retreat, please contact guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org.
For more details and to register for this retreat, please visit the Big Bear Retreat Center’s website: Retiro de Meditación.

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Registration closes on August 26, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org.

Apto para principiantes y todos los niveles

Te invitamos a un retiro de cuatro días dedicado a cultivar la atención plena, la serenidad interior y el descanso profundo en un hermoso entorno natural. Rodeado de montañas, bosques de pinos y senderos que invitan a la introspección, este retiro es una oportunidad para pausar, respirar y reconectar contigo mismo y con la simplicidad de estar vivo.

Durante el retiro exploraremos prácticas esenciales de la tradición Vipassana/Insight con un toque de enseñanzas del budismo tibetano, ofreciendo un acompañamiento amable, accesible y profundo sin importar tu nivel de experiencia.

¿Qué incluiremos durante estos días?

  1. Meditaciones guiadas y prácticas en silencio para estabilizar la mente, suavizar el corazón y desarrollar claridad.
  2. Meditación caminando en la naturaleza, disfrutando del bosque y los senderos del área.
  3. Charlas de Dharma, reflexiones y enseñanzas adaptadas para practicantes nuevos y con experiencia.
  4. Prácticas suaves de conciencia corporal para relajar el sistema nervioso.
  5. Baños de sonido con cuencos tibetanos y otros instrumentos ancestrales, para apoyar el descanso profundo y la presencia.
  6. Espacios de silencio meditativo, donde podrás experimentar la quietud interior y la presencia abierta.
  7. 3 Deliciosss y nutritivos alimentos diarios vegetarianos
  8. Acompañamiento compasivo y personal, con orientación para llevar la práctica a la vida cotidiana.
  9. Tiempo para compartir y crear comunidad

Un lugar para descansar y recordar tu naturaleza esencial
El entorno de Big Bear en septiembre ofrece temperaturas agradables, noches frescas y un paisaje que favorece el sosiego. El retiro se desarrolla en un centro acogedor, cómodo y rodeado de naturaleza, ideal para una pausa regeneradora.

¿Quién puede asistir?
Este retiro es apto para personas sin experiencia previa y para quienes ya han practicado meditación. Todas las instrucciones se ofrecerán con claridad, paciencia y simplicidad, sosteniendo un ambiente seguro, cálido y profundamente humano.

 

Tere Abdala

Tere is second generation Mexican, with a Lebanese family background. She was born and lived in Mexico City almost all her life. There she became fascinated by Tibetan Buddhism. She moved to Los Angeles in 2002 with her now late husband and three young daughters. Once in LA, she met Trudy Goodman at InsightLA and... Read more

Rosamaría Segura

Leer Abajo en Español  Rosamaría is committed to teaching mindfulness to communities with limited access to these practices. Her approach integrates guided and silent meditation alongside elements of nature, fostering well-being and spiritual healing. Offering classes in both Spanish and English, Rosamaría collaborates with non-profit organizations, public schools, and meditation centers dedicated to Buddhist teachings. In... Read more

Pricing Options
Generosity $1280
Sustainer $880
Semi-Supported $520
Supported $260

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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.

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