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 Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
January 25, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Just Show Up Zen | Monday Class
January 26, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
January 26, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
January 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online [En linea] Meditación Mindfulness en Español
January 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Stillness in a Chaotic World: Surfing The Waves of Experience
January 27, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Online Tuesday Evening Practice Group
January 27, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Online Mindful Aging
January 28, 2026 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights
January 28, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
St. Cross Episcopal Church (In-person) Wednesday Evening Practice Group
January 28, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Deepening Your Practice
January 29, 2026 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PT
Experienced
Online Calm the Mind – Guided Meditation
January 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center Recovery Dharma @ InsightLA
January 30, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Long Beach Sunday Practice Group
February 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together
February 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Sundays Together
February 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Experienced, Introductory
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
February 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Just Show Up Zen | Monday Class
February 2, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
February 2, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
February 2, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT