JANUARY 
Sat, Jan 2 — 11:00 - 2:30 
Sun, Jan 3 — 11:00 - 2:30  
Tues, Jan 19 — 6:30 - 8:00 
Sat, Jan 23 — 11:00 - 2:30 
Sun, Jan 24 — 11:00 - 2:30 

FEBRUARY 
Tues,  Feb 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 
Sat, Feb 6 — 11:00 - 4:00 
Sun, Feb 7 — 11:00 - 4:00

MARCH 
Tues,  March 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 
Sat, March 6 — 11:00 - 4:00 
Sun, March 7 — 11:00 - 4:00
Tues,  March 30 — 6:30 - 8:00 

APRIL
Sat, April 3 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, April 4 — 11:00 - 4:00
Mon, April 26 — 6:30 - 8:00

MAY
Sat, May 1 — 11:00 - 4:00
Sun, May 2 — 11:00 - 4:00  


DETAILED OVERVIEW


MODULE 1: Motivation, Mind, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Thorough Introduction to Buddhist Mindfulness, Including the Four Foundations of Mindfulness 
Sat, Jan 2 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET*
Sun, Jan 3 — 12:00 - 3:30  ET
Special Topic Lecture — Science of Mindfulness* with Dr. Pooja Amy Shah
Tues, Jan 19 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Establishing A Lasting Practice. Traditional and Contemporary Ethics of Mindfulness. 
Sat, Jan 23 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET* 
Sun, Jan 24 — 12:00 - 3:30 ET
Live, Daily Meditations, Jan 4 - 30, 2027*
Mon - Fri — 8:00 - 8:30 / 12:00 - 12:30 / 6:30 - 7:00 
Saturdays  — 12:00 - 12:30

* These classes are part of the New Year Meditation Immersion: January Intro to Mindfulness Course


MODULE 2: Foundational Buddhist Tenants, Buddhist Schools, First and Second Foundations of Mindfulness

Special Topic Lecture — Major Buddhist Lineages and How Mindfulness + Loving-Kindness Fit In
Tues,  Feb 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Buddhist History. Buddhist Philosophy and Ethics for Secular Meditators. Deep Dive Into The First and Second Foundations of Mindfulness (Body and Feeling).
Sat, Feb 6 — 12:00 - 5:00 
Sun, Feb 7 — 12:00 - 5:00 


MODULE 3: Working with the Nervous System, Third Foundation of Mindfulness, Introduction to Loving-Kindness 

Special Topic Lecture — Somatic Techniques to Prepare for Meditation 
Tues,  March 2 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Somatic Techniques to Prepare for Meditation. Third Foundation of Mindfulness. Intro to Loving-Kindness. Intro to Teaching Skills and Practice.
Sat, March 6 — 12:00 - 5:00 
Sun, March 7 — 12:00 - 5:00


MODULE 4: Questions of Appropriation and Suitability, Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, Loving-Kindness Continued

Special Topic Lecture — Appropriation, Suitability and Dangers of Mindfulness
Tues,  March 30 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM EST
Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. Loving-Kindness, Level 2. Dangers of Mindfulness Meditation. Teaching Practice
Sat, April 3 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, April 4 — 12:00 - 5:00


MODULE 5: Final Teaching Assessment, Ethical Responsibilities of Guiding Meditations, Integration

Special Topic Lecture — Trauma-Informed Teaching + Common Questions with Megan Mook and Karla Jackson-Brewer.
Mon, April 26 — 6:30 - 8:00 PM EST (please note this class is on a Monday)
Ethical Responsibilities of Guiding Meditations; Final Teaching Assessments
Sat, May 1 — 12:00 - 5:00
Sun, May 2 — 12:00 - 5:00