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 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). 

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.

Find out if spots are available by clicking REGISTER NOW on the event you are interested in.

Safety 

We work to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all.

Cancellation & Refunds

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
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Fee-Based Non-Residential Retreats (note: Donations are non-refundable)

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

Residential Retreats

> 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

Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Enlivened Intimacy: A Valentines Retreat for Couples and Intimate Friends

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Bring the presence and power of mindfulness into your intimate relationship(s) with a day of simple practices for enlivened intimacy. 

A Valentines Retreat

Amidst the natural beauty of Benedict Canyon Retreat Center, InsightLA Senior Teacher Justine Dawson will guide you in skillfully engaging in a playful, approving and respectful exploration of:

  • Moving from your head into your body, fully inhabiting yourself in erotic intimacy
  • Becoming mindfully connected to and expressive of your desires and boundaries
  • Awakening your attention to notice and attune more deeply to your partner 
  • Creating vibrant and resonant touch and connection
  • Feeling more sensation, vitality and intimate aliveness 
  • A mindful life that includes your sensuality

Expect to move between silent individual practice, partnered meditations & exercises (clothes on) and reflective dialog. Please contact Justine with questions about the day at justine@justinedawson.com.

Who is this retreat for?

This valentines retreat is appropriate for both beginning and experienced mindfulness practitioners. We welcome partnered adults of all genders and sexual orientations in any relationship form – couples, intimate friends, ‘it’s complicated’ and beyond.

Please sign up with someone(s) you plan on partnering with for the reflections and exercises. Note, the fee is per person and each participant will need to register separately.

Where is this retreat located?

This event will take place in person at the Benedict Canyon Retreat House. Find directions, accessibility, and important parking information here. To offer or join a ride share, click Sign-Up to the left. Thank you for supporting fellow practitioners.

Please note: In keeping with the principles of the dharma that underlie our activities, primarily non-harming, we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated in order to attend in person. Masks are optional as all attendees are fully vaccinated. Attendance is limited to 35 to allow for social distancing.

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.

 

Pricing Options
Class Fee $150
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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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