Awakening Joy in Challenging Times

In this 6-week class, based on the renowned Awakening Joy class created by James Baraz, we’ll be discovering all the wholesome, natural and tangible joys, always available in the present moment, even in challenging times. It is often said that Buddhist ... Read more

The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion

Note: This series started on May 19th. To join starting class 2 on May 26th, register using the green button to the left, and email the teacher for any makeup work from class 1:wendysschmelzer@gmail.com    Learn the skills we all need to meet lif... Read more

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Note: This series started on May 13th. To join starting class 2 on May 20th, register using the green button to the left and email robertlurye@insightla.org for any makeup work from class 1. MBSR students come from all walks of life, but they share one... Read more

Mindful Eating: Mindfulness Based Habit Change

NOTE: Please register no later than April 26th 6pm.  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 struggles with unhealthy habits –like emo... Read more

Descanso Mental y Meditación Introspectiva

Combinaremos pláticas, meditaciones guiadas, meditaciones caminando, preguntas, reflexiones y algunas enseñanzas que nos ayuden a navegar con mayor paz los momentos difíciles y vivir con mayor armonía. Iniciaremos la noche del viernes con algunas instr... Read more

Mindful Self-Compassion

NOTE: This class started on May 5th. To join starting class 2, register using the green Register button to the left and email support@insightla.org for any makeup work from class 1.  Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a program developed by Kristin Neff,... Read more

Mid-Week Mindfulness

Take a mid-week mindfulness break to find some balance and reconnect with your intentions. This online practice group for those new to meditation meets every Wednesday at 4pm. Mid-Week Mindfulness As mid-week busy-ness peaks, its easy to lose track of... Read more

The Mindful Bedroom

Sex, intimacy and desire are potent areas for mindfulness practice. For most of us they are full of both pleasure and pain. So how do we enter this terrain consciously, and learn to bring the awareness of our sitting practice into the realm of human c... Read more

8 Step Recovery Meeting

Anyone in recovery is welcome to this peer-led practice group. Expect meditation, readings and sharing with others who are integrating Buddhism into their recovery. Eight Step Recovery The Eight Step Recovery Meeting explores recovery through the le... Read more