Events Archive

Practicing with Desire: Talk and Q&A

Join Senior Teacher Justine Dawson for an evening exploration of the challenges and possibilities of desire. Desire is one of the most potent forces in human experience. More than just a sexual urge, the energy of desire sparks inspiration, nourishes v... Read more

(Canceled) Mindfulness and Healing Through Music: A Requiem for Cambodia moderated by Trudy Goodman

Join Arn Chorn-Pond, Him Sophy, and Phloeun Prim of Cambodian Living Arts for this panel discussion on Sophys newest composition, Bangsokol: Music of Reconciliation, moderated by Trudy Goodman. Composed by internationally acclaimed Cambodian composer ... Read more

How We Can Use Mindfulness to Optimize Performance: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt IV

Join mental performance coach Christian Straka--who has worked in professional sports for over 30 years--for this special talk on how we can utilize mindfulness to improve our performance--both on the playing field and in everyday life. Many of us fin... Read more

[CANCELLED] Peace in Ukraine: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt II

Join Dmitriy Yepishin, Board Chair of Inner Way LA, for a discussion on mindfulness and the war in Ukraine. War and conflict are an integral part of human experience. Many efforts have been made to oppose violence and create inner and outer peace. Yet,... Read more

Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt I

This talk will focus on three distinct aspects of Black Buddhist practice: healing intergenerational trauma, practicing devotional ancestral rituals, and reclaiming the Black body as a vehicle for liberation. Dr. Vesely-Flad situates these distinct Budd... Read more

Rest in Simplicity

This retreat will be held both in person at Big Bear Retreat Center, and also online. To register for the online option, click here. Join us for an in person retreat in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains and deepen your practice within this seclude... Read more

Mindful Eating: Mindfulness-Based Habit Change

This class series offers CE’s and offers a smart phone app as optional reference material. This program is an invitation to foster greater present moment awareness in everyday life through the lens of mindful eating. We will explore common everyday st... Read more

Mindfulness-Based Habit Change Mentor Group (Prerequisite: MBHC)

The intention of this group is to further integrate learnings and insights from the Mindfulness-Based Habit Change programs with expert teachers and community support. There will be short guided practices and group discussions to continue disenchanting ... Read more

[Canceled] Essentials of Mindfulness for the LGBTQ+ Community

This is InsightLA’s popular Essentials of Mindfulness Class for the LGBTQ+ Community! This is our premier introduction to creating and incorporating an effective and ongoing insight meditation practice in all aspects of your life. This 6-week class is ... Read more

Unwinding Anxiety: Mindfulness-Based Habit Change

This class series offers CE’s and offers a smart phone app as optional reference material. For the NY Times Article: A Brain Hack to Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle featuring Judson Brewer, MD (creator of Mindfulness-Based Habit Change) click here... Read more