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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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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

Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)

Cultivating TRANS/NB/GNC Solidarity Through Sangha

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Julian Kehs Teacher

Galen Swords Teacher

Onyx Starrett Teacher

Refund and Event Policies

In light of the ongoing impact of collective and individual isolation that particularly impacts trans/NB/GNC and gender-expansive folx, we seek to explore what it means to develop sangha, a Pali word for community, and deep connection. Amidst the natural beauty of Benedict Canyon Retreat Center, we will move between silent individual practice, reflective dialogue, and relational practices to deepen our connection to ourselves and each other.

This is an opportunity to be mindful of our inner sense of who we are, how we understand our gender, and how we wish to be seen. We will also explore ways to offer tenderness and compassion to ourselves and others. 

All people under the trans umbrella are welcome no matter where you exist along the gender spectrum or binary, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity. Regardless of where you are in your journey, this is a place to let go and just be!

We invite people to bring food or drink to share with others as a way of connecting with others. We also understand that doing so may not be possible or ideal for folx for a variety of reasons. If you would like to share, please clearly label all ingredients to protect those with food sensitivities or allergies.

Please note that this location is not accessible to those who have difficulty with stairs. We will be offering it both in person and on Zoom to reach as many people as possible. 

The ‘Cultivating TRANS/NB/GNC Solidarity Through Sangha’ retreat will facilitated by Julian Kehs (he/him), Galen Swords (she/her), and Onyx Starrett (they/ellx).

Schedule PT:
Start 10am
End 4pm

COVID Safety:
Max Capacity: 35
Masks: Optional (all attendees are fully vaccinated)

In-Person:
In keeping with the principles of the dharma that underlies all of our activities, primarily non-harming, we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated in order to attend any in-person event. Please visit the Benedict Canyon location page for parking details. 

Financial Aid: Please click on ‘Register Now’ to see options.   

If you’d like to join our monthly group please register here.

Exciting news! InsightLA is running a Food Bank Program to offer our community the opportunity to support the Westside food bank and help folks dealing with low income living and/or experiencing  houselessness. To participate please click here.

Julian Kehs Teacher

Julian Kehs, M.Ed maintains a dedicated meditation practice, and became involved with InsightLA in 2013. They began their journey into facilitation by assisting Amy Spies’s Mindful Writer’s Group at InsightLA and recently completed InsightLA’s Mindfulness Facilitator Training program. Julian is especially interested in heart practices and makes it their goal to keep an open heart... Read more

Galen Swords Teacher

Galen Swords is a dedicated meditation practitioner and has had many years of practice. Her first retreat being a teen-meditation retreat when she was just thirteen. In her mid-twenties she became devoted to various mindfulness practices and recently completed InsightLA’s Mindfulness Facilitator Training program. Helping others to cultivate a loving-generous heart is paramount to her... Read more

Onyx Starrett Teacher

Onyx (they/ellx) is a queer nonbinary graduate of InsightLA’s Facilitator Training program. They have been practicing formal meditation since 2016. Their intention is to facilitate sangha (community) and to center the voices and experiences of folx from marginalized communities. Their primary meditation practice includes chanting and the heart practices. Onyx brings their meditation practice to their... Read more

Pricing Options
In-Person $85
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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 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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