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.
Hybrid Stillness in a Chaotic World: Surfing The Waves of Experience
June 23, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Online Tuesday Evening Practice Group
June 23, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights
June 24, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
St. Cross Episcopal Church (In-person) Wednesday Evening Practice Group
June 24, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Deepening Your Practice
June 25, 2026 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PT
Experienced
Online Calm the Mind – Guided Meditation
June 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center Recovery Dharma @ InsightLA
June 26, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together
June 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Sundays Together
June 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Experienced, Introductory
Hybrid Long Beach Sunday Practice Group
June 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
June 28, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
June 29, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
June 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online [En linea] Meditación Mindfulness en Español
June 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Stillness in a Chaotic World: Surfing The Waves of Experience
June 30, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Online Tuesday Evening Practice Group
June 30, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights
July 1, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Online Mindful of Whiteness Anti-Racist Practice Group
July 3, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
July 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
