InsightLA’s Dedicated to Dharma Program is designed for dedicated dharma practitioners – those of you who have a consistent daily practice and would like to deepen your understanding of the Dharma through the study of Buddhist sutras/suttas as well as c... Read more
Wise Effort and Brahmaviharas: Staying Positive and Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude in Trying Times
In this 4-week class, we will look at the teachings of the Four Wise Efforts and the Four Brahmaviharas with an emphasis on practices that are relatable and applicable to everyday life. We will investigate ways in which to stay positive, cultivate an at... Read more
Mindful Self-Compassion Practice Group (Prerequisite: MSC)
Please join InsightLAs MSC teachers in continuing your practice with other MSC graduates in a weekly drop-in format. Each week we will meet, connect as a group, have a short refresher lesson on an aspect of MSC, and enjoy a guided MSC meditation, with ... Read more
Mindfulness and Self-Care for Teens
In these four fun and experiential webinars we will be exploring different mindfulness and self-care tools for staying present and connected through all the ups and downs of teen life.
During these challenging times of distance learning, COVID-19, raci... Read more
Mindfulness for Mental Health and Resilience – National Day of Service: Mobilizing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of this Presidential Inauguration Day of Service, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will explore the truth of how interconnected our lives are and offer mindfulness meditation exercises to support resilience, compassion, and me... Read more
[Cancelled] Meditación de Presencia Plena
Ahora mas que nunca duranted la pandemia, es importante aprender a relajarnos, a calmar la mente, a ser mas amables y a estar conectados tanto con nosotros mismos como con los demas. Aprender las técnicas de la presencia plena, también conocidas como ... Read more
Mindfulness for Chronic Pain: Outsmart Your Pain
Life is challenging for everybody. But for people who suffer from chronic pain it brings “challenging” to a whole new level.
Chronic pain is not only experienced on a physical level but also by how we think and feel about it. Many people report that th... Read more
Awakening in the New Year
Practicing together at the turn of the New Year will provide an ideal time for reflection and taking refuge in dharma and community. By taking time to pause and look into our hearts, we can better care for ourselves and those around us with loving atten... Read more
The Original Body Scan: 32 Parts of the Body Meditation Discovering Freedom within the Body
Please note: This retreat is accepted as a part of the requirements of MBSR teacher trainings at both Brown University Mindfulness Center and UCSD (University of California San Diego) as well as for the MMTCP (Mindful Meditation Teacher Certification Pr... Read more
Mindful Self-Compassion
This course has been pushed back and transformed into The Short Course in Mindful Self Compassion, taught by Wendy Schmelzer starting on March 7th. Click here if youd like to register.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a program developed by Kr... Read more