Weekly Classes
Weekly Drop-in Classes are a supportive environment for you to maintain and strengthen your practice in community. Most groups are led by InsightLA teachers and facilitators although some are peer-led. There is no experience necessary to attend these groups. They are drop-in and donation-based.
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Affinity Groups Practice
We offer an array of affinity groups for community members to connect and practice with others of a shared identity/experience. In the face of adversity, affinity groups provide safe spaces for collective healing, resilience, wisdom, and joy.
We have affinity groups and offerings for people of color, queer people, transgender people, immigrants, white people uprooting racism, people in recovery, parents, those who are aging, and people who live with chronic pain and illness. And, we’re offering mindfulness resources in Spanish in communities that have limited access to these teachings.
InsightLA also made history by offering (and selling out!) the first ever residential retreat for transgender people called, “Creating Joy in Community” at Big Bear Retreat Center. Through the generosity of our community, we were able to provide financial support and travel stipends, as well as pay teachers for creating these spaces for deep healing.
NOTE: All events are listed in Pacific time.
Online LGBTQueer+ Mindfulness
December 14, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
December 14, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
December 14, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Just Show Up Zen | Monday Class
December 15, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
December 15, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
December 15, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online [En linea] Meditación Mindfulness en Español
December 15, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Online Mindful Aging
December 17, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights
December 17, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Online Deepening Your Practice
December 18, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PT
Experienced
Hybrid Community Silent Sit
December 18, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Online Just Show Up Zen | Friday Class
December 19, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM PT
Online Calm the Mind – Guided Meditation
December 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center Recovery Dharma @ InsightLA
December 19, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together
December 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Sundays Together
December 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Experienced, Introductory
Hybrid Long Beach Sunday Practice Group
December 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
December 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
December 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Just Show Up Zen | Monday Class
December 22, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PT