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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). 

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

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> 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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  • Location Online
  • Experience Levels All
  • Date/Time Sunday, April 5, 2020
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT

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Join meditation teacher, author and Nonviolent Communication trainer Oren Jay Sofer for this special two-hour, online workshop in Mindful Communication, where you’ll learn how to bring the values, clarity, and strength of your meditation practice into conversations with those you may be sharing space with—family, friends, loved ones or roommates. For those of us living with others, there may be a desire to strengthen communication practices in this prolonged time of close proximity. For those of us living alone, we may need to draw on other communication practices to maintain relationships with folks from a distance. 

In this workshop, Oren will share concrete tips and tools to deepen the healthy bonds you already have, and to hold your own (with love and care) in challenging moments.

The session will include teachings, short guided practices, Q&A and live communication coaching. You’ll learn ways to:

  • Find balance when triggered
  • Stay connected to your deeper intentions
  • Hear the goodness behind other’s words and actions
  • Set limits with love and care

 

Oren Jay Sofer is a nationally recognized teacher of meditation, mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University, is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication, and co-author of Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Adolescents. Oren is co-founder of Mindful Healthcare and the founder of Next Step Dharma, an innovative online program helping meditators integrate their practice into daily life.

This event will be utilizing the Zoom video conferencing platform. After you register, you’ll receive an email with the zoom log-in information. You’ll be provided a link to access video and dial-in number that will allow you you to join by phone if preferred.

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Oren Jay Sofer

Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication in both secular and Buddhist contexts. Oren has practiced meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India with Anagarika Munindra and Godwin Samararatne. He is a long- time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and a... Read more

Pricing Options
Subsidized - for Service Workers (healthcare, first responders, teachers, grocery, etc.) $0
Subsidized - for those who cannot afford the base price $15
Base $35
Supporter - to support those who cannot afford the base price $45

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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