We are so grateful to share upcoming offerings and events from our ever-growing Inward Bound community of mindfulness teachers, like-minded organizations, practitioners young and old, equity & interdependence efforts, and friends and family beyond.community partners calendar
Free Drop-in Meditations with UCLA Mindful
Weekly "drop-in" sessions are led by Inward Bound and UCLA Mindful's Diana Winston, Marvin G. Belzer Ph.D, and other affiliated teachers. Open to anyone interested in learning how to 'live more presently' in life.
Mindful awareness is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one's physical, mental and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being.
Wake Up Sangha: Virtual Meditation Groups
Mindfulness communities for people ages 18-35 with affinity groups and chapters all over the world.
The Contemplative Semester
Potash Hill, VTTuition with Scholarships Available
A deep dive into mindfulness meditation, beloved community, and earth connection for 18-25 year olds.
The Contemplative Semester is a 14-week residential immersion into the depths of the human experience. Drawing from Buddhist wisdom and meditation practice as the foundation, you’ll have the chance to deeply connect with yourself, a community of shared values, and the living earth as you explore your unique path to greater peace, love, joy and purpose.
InStill Daily Meditations
Online via ZoomFree
InStill Mindfulness is a nonprofit organization based in Pulaski, Virginia. Through education, action and community, and with kindness, caring and compassion, they seek to cultivate a mindful world for all.
Dharma Homies Daily Meditations
Online via ZoomSuggested donation is $5-$15.
Dharma Homies is a collective of mindfulness facilitators and teachers. They aim to offer teachings in a way which both honors the lineage and roots of Buddhism while also making them accessible to a broader audience, specifically marginalized communities.
Weekly Pause with Peace in Schools
Online via ZoomFree
Join in on a Weekly Pause with this free weekly meditation led by Peace in Schools Mindfulness Teachers.
Rhythm of Connection: Relational Mindfulness Retreat
Big Bear Retreat Center 1000 Sugarpine Rd, Big Bear, CAEmbracing Quietude and Mindful Communication w/ Ofosu Jones-Quartey, Anthony "T" Maes, and Devon Sangster Rath
Tuition levels and scholarships available.
Join us for a transformative retreat that thoughtfully balances the power of silence with the art of communication, all taught through a trauma-informed lens. Our program is uniquely designed, dedicating half of our time to silent meditation and somatic expression, and the other half to engaging in relational mindfulness through thoughtful speaking and interaction. We look forward to guiding you on this balanced and empathetic journey, offering tools and insights that honor your individual experiences.
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
7 week course: 3-7 hours per week, combination of self-paced content and live events.
Do you have a deep sense of care for the Earth, and want to find ways to bring mindfulness to your climate response? This new online journey harnesses the wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to teach us how to face challenging feelings and create a sense of freedom and possibility. It is designed to empower the human resilience we need to face our current situation.
Inward Bound Community: Northeast Retreat Monthly Meetup
Online via ZoomFree
To stay connected and support each other's practice, we host a monthly meetup for our Northeast Retreat members on the last Sunday of the month. We'll meditate, connect and reflect on what mindfulness practice is like off retreat. Open to all Northeast retreat attendees and alums via zoom.