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  • Location Online
  • Experience Levels Introductory
  • This class is a donation based class. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
  • Dates
    • Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT

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Incorporate an effective and ongoing mindfulness practice into all aspects of your life. Learn to live with greater presence and kindness, for both yourself and others. 

This 5-week introduction to mindfulness course meets online for 1 hour each week. It is appropriate for beginners as well as anyone who wants to refresh the fundamentals of their practice.

Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being present for all that arises in our experience with a kind and caring curiosity. In this introductory course, you will learn the following in a caring a supportive environment.

  • Understand what mindfulness is and what benefits may arise from the practice
  • Cultivate a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions
  • Develop a greater sense of balance, stability and resilience
  • Become more aware of your body and its intelligence
  • Move from unskillful reactions to skillful responses
  • Integrate mindfulness practices into everyday life

Who is this course for?

This 5-week introduction to mindfulness course is for anyone who is curious about mindfulness meditation and would like guidance on creating an integrated practice for a life of greater peace and ease. 

Sessions are appropriate for beginners who have never meditated before, as well as experienced meditators who want to refresh the fundamentals of their practice.

Location & Schedule 

Introduction to mindfulness is an online course. Sessions take place LIVE on Zoom Wednesdays from 6-7pm Pacific Time.

  • Aug 16
  • Aug 23
  • Aug 30
  • Sept 6
  • Sept 13

Attendance at all sessions is encouraged.


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.

Donation Based:

Although this is a donation-based class, registration is required.

Suggested donation: $150

Allen Weiss, PhD Teacher

Allen Weiss is a senior teacher at InsightLA, where he has taught Buddhism and mindfulness classes for the past 17 years. He started meditating in the mindfulness tradition in 2005 and became one of the first five teachers at InsightLA. In 2011, LA Magazine noted that his Basics of Mindfulness class was the Best in... Read more

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