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
August 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
August 9, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
August 10, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Monday Meditation Group
August 10, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online [En linea] Meditación Mindfulness en Español
August 10, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Stillness in a Chaotic World: Surfing The Waves of Experience
August 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory
Online Tuesday Evening Practice Group
August 11, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights
August 12, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
St. Cross Episcopal Church (In-person) Wednesday Evening Practice Group
August 12, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online Deepening Your Practice
August 13, 2026 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PT
Experienced
Online Calm the Mind – Guided Meditation
August 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center Recovery Dharma @ InsightLA
August 14, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Canyon Sanctuary Sundays
August 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Canyon Sanctuary Sundays
August 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Sundays Together
August 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Experienced, Introductory
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together
August 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Hybrid Long Beach Sunday Practice Group
August 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online
August 16, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Hybrid Mindful Support: Nurturing the Heart
August 17, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Introductory