Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute

New Year's Meditation Retreat
2026-01-01 15:00 - 2026-01-04 10:30 (America/Denver) | Mercy Retreat Center, 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
January 1-4, 2026
Begin the new year with reflection, clarity, and intention.
Join us at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA

Our co-founders, John Bruna and Laura Bartels, will return to Mercy Center Auburn to guide this special meditation retreat. This silent retreat is a rare opportunity to be guided by both of these wonderful teachers!
The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will focus on developing the foundational methods and practices to sustain a meditation practice that is right for you. The days will include multiple short meditation sessions, quiet reflection time, guidance, and discussion in the group teachings.
The primary meditation will be the foundational practice of shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Shamatha is a universal practice, applicable to everyone, and is the antidote to an obsessive, compulsive, busy mind. It enhances any other meditation practice and provides the foundation for mental and emotional balance.
There will be ample time for journaling, walks, and spaciousness to gain clarity regarding your life and the way you choose to engage in the year that awaits you.

John Bruna
John Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness, is a counselor, educator, mindfulness, and Dharma teacher. He is the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and director of the Way of Compassion Foundation.

Laura Bartels
Laura Bartels teaches mindfulness courses, facilitates mindfulness groups, and gives public talks on living mindfully as one of the certified mindfulness teachers with the Mindful Life Program. She is also one of the instructors for the year-long MLP Mindfulness Teacher Training and Certification program. She serves as the Executive Director of the Mindful Life Program.

Dates: Begins Thursday, Jan 1st. Registration: 3:00 to 5:00 Dinner: 5:15pm. Ends Sunday, Jan 4th after Breakfast.
Cost: $485. To Learn more and to register, Click Here
Mercy Retreat Center: Click Here
Location: Mercy Retreat Center, Auburn, California, USA

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - December 2025
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Offered Online
Join us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Seven Skills for Your Holiday Toolkit: Mindfulness Practices for the Holiday Season
Thursday, December 18th, 6 pm MST US
(December 19th, 12 pm AEDT)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director, Mindful Life Program™
Deborah Sussex, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Curt Westberg, TRI Wisdom Institute Board Member
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

New 28-Day Meditation Course
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00
This is a new, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to the cushion after a break, this course offers you the structure, wisdom, and guidance to create a practice that is truly your own.
What You’ll Receive:
28 days of daily teachings: New, concise and accessible videos and audio recordings from John guiding you step-by-step through the foundations of shamatha meditation.
Weekly live online sessions with John: Connect directly with John in weekly live group sessions to receive teachings, ask questions, and reflect on your experience.
Guided meditations and practice tools: Carefully designed resources to help you establish a stable and nourishing practice.
You will have ongoing access after the course ends.
A focus on what really matters: You’ll learn not just how to meditate, but why—so that your practice becomes sustainable, personal, and transformative.
Name your own price: Enroll at whatever price find affordable (minimum price $50).
Dates: Start anytime and join ongoing live sessions on Mondays, beginning August 18th.
Live sessions: Mondays at 6 pm Mountain Standard Time, USA (one hour)
Ongoing access to course videos and meditations.
Start today and grow the foundation for a lifetime of presence. Now you can name your own price!
Learn More Here!

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions with John and other course participants. These are ongoing live online sessions with John and other current and former course participants. You can attend even after you have completed the course.
FREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.
Hands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques, reflection exercises, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

Increased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.
Enhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.
Mental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.
Greater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.
Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.
A Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.

Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: Ongoing enrollment. You can start anytime.
Time: Beginning August 18th, Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:

A Practical Approach to Mindfulness

Unlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.
He emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.

The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life

Bruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.
He provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.

Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns

The book highlights how habitual, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.
Bruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness, self-discipline, and intentionality, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.

Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life

Bruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather, it is about how we engage with our relationships, work, and daily activities.
He offers practical exercises, real-life examples, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.

A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective

While grounded in Buddhist teachings, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
Bruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.

Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-12-07, 2025-08-04
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: We are currently offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.

MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
2025-12-03 19:30 - 22:00
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, beginning December 3, 2025 – January 28, 2026. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible, and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
Enrollment includes:

20 hours of engaging in-person class
Foundations Course Companion Journal
Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
Access to meditation library and additional resources
Ongoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm PST, from December 3, 2025 – January 28, 2026
Cost: $350.
To register: Click Here.
Website: fluxmindcollective.com
Contact: Richard Hayes, (928) 542-8722 or email, fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com.
Facilitator: Richard Hayes

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - November 2025
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Mindful Listening – A Skill for Stronger Relationships
Thursday, November 20th, 6 pm MST US
(November 21st, 12 pm AEDT)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Mark Molony, Co-Founder, Mindful Life Program™
Dawn Reeder, Mindfulness Immersion Semester Graduate
Mark Raymond, Mindfulness Immersion Semester Graduate
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

28 Day Daily Practice Circle
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00
28 Day Daily Practice Circle

Connect. Practice. Thrive.
Deepen and Grow Your Mindfulness Practice With Us
Bring an infusion of inspiration and support to your mindfulness practice by joining others for this favorite offering. It’s 28 days of focus and support for practices throughout your day. Join a supportive circle of MLP Certified Mindfulness Teachers and others, just like you, looking to bring the benefits of a more consistent, fuller daily practice to life.
Hosted by MLP Teachers Rita Clagett and Rachel Currier

Program Dates

Opening Live Event, October 24th, 6 pm MT US
Our 28 Days of Practice are October 26 – November 23 US
Weekly Gatherings, Sundays, 6 pm MT US

Elements of Support in our 28 Day Daily Practice Circle

Opening Live Event, October 24th, 6 pm MST US (in Australia, October 25, 11 am AEST)

Dedicated support and conversation space within the Mindful Life Network™
Each week we’ll introduce the theme with an article and share a new recorded meditation for that week. You also have access to a collection of our guided meditations for the 28 days.
Each day you’ll find a new practice inspiration, tip or technique
Downloadable resources such as the “Rhythm of a Daily Practice” and more.
We encourage those who join to attend the live weekly mindfulness meetings that we offer. Since we have members in many time zones, there are no daily live events.

By participating in the 28 Day Daily Practice Circle, if you did not already, you will have access to the Mindful Life Network™, our free mindfulness community. You will find additional resources there.

Register Here!

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - October 2025
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Working with the Allies and Enemies of Learning
Thursday, October 16th, 6 pm MST US
(October 17th, 11 am AEDT)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director, Mindful Life Program™
Jeff DiSomma, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Lisa Sargent, Practitioner and Mindful Learning Year Graduate
Lawrie Horder, Practitioner and Mindfulness Immersion Program Graduate
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
2025-10-01 19:30 - 22:00
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, beginning October 1 – November 19, 2025. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible, and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
Enrollment includes:

20 hours of engaging in-person class
Foundations Course Companion Journal
Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
Access to meditation library and additional resources
Ongoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm PST, from October 1 – November 15, 2025
Cost: $350.
To register: Email Richard Hayes at fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com.
Contact: Richard Hayes, (928) 542-8722 or email, fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com.
Facilitator: Richard Hayes

MLS Webinar September 2025
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Two Keys to Working with Obstacles in Life and Practice
Thursday, September 25th, 6 pm MST US
(September 26th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Mark Molony, Co-Founder, Mindful Life Program™
Laura Bartels, Executive Director, Mindful Life Program™
Mindy Meiering, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:30
Wednesdays, September 17 – November 5, 2025.
In this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety, eco-despair, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness, loving-kindness, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a lifelong journey into our more authentic and joyful selves.
The MLP Mindfulness Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life. Our goal is to help you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and that are meaningful to you. The course is designed to be practical and accessible, allowing anyone, with or without a background in mindfulness, to participate. The course is also designed to be universal so that anyone can benefit from mindfulness, regardless of cultural, economic, or spiritual background.
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course September 17 – November 5, 2025. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible, and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projections and pre-judgments. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy, and equanimity.
In order to live a meaningful life and develop the freedom to live consciously, the curriculum focuses on training the mind and cultivating the ability to make healthy choices that are beneficial to the life you want to live. In this way, you can live your life with attention and intention. This course consists of lectures, meditations, small group discussions, journaling, and short video presentations. Our teachers create a safe environment for participants to explore their own values and learn to apply practices to live in alignment with them.
Enrollment includes:

20 hours of engaging live online class
“Transforming to a Mindful Life” Course Companion Journal
“The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life” by co-founder John Bruna
Three-month membership in the Mindful Life Community™
Access to a guided meditation library and additional resources

Dates: Wednesdays, September 17 – November 5, 10 am – 12:30 pm Mountain Time
Cost: $349, scholarships available based on need. Contact the instructor for information on cost and scholarships. $50 off for members of MLC or MIR communities.
To register: click here.
Contact: Rita Clagett, Mirador Eco-Retreat, 970.216.8020
Facilitator: Rita Clagett
Facilitator Website
*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits may be available for social workers, therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers.
Please contact the instructor to inquire about credits being offered for this course.
The course is offered to general audiences as well as to specific audiences such as educators, mental health professionals, recovery professionals, wellness programs, and more. Ask about bringing this course to your workplace or other groups.

MLP Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course in Gunnison, Colorado.
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Here & Now Center, Gunnison, CO, United States
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, beginning September 11 – October 30, 2025, at Here & Now in Gunnison, Colorado. Our 8 week Mindfulness Foundations Course is a lively and engaging 20 hour course that combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Develop practical skills to live with intention and attention, and cultivate inner peace, wellness, and genuine happiness.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
Enrollment includes:

20 hours of engaging in-person class
Foundations Course Companion Journal
Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
Access to meditation library and additional resources
Ongoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends

It is best if you can attend all sessions in person, but if you need to miss one or two sessions, Jessica can zoom you in or record the lecture part of the class and email a link to you. People sometimes get sick during a course and these options are available for those times as well. It is better to get the benefits of the course than to not sign up because you know you will be gone for one or two sessions!
The classes are held in our home/office space at 115 S. Colorado Street. We provide cushions, chairs, a bathroom, snacks, and water at each class. We have two cats, so please let us know if this is a problem for you. We can keep them out of the room and run an air purifier if needed. If you are severely allergic and would still like to take the course – contact us for options.
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Thursdays, 5 – 7:00 pm from September 11 – October 30, 2025
Cost: $350.
Location: The Here & Now Center, 115 S Colorado Street, Gunnison, Colorado. Meditation cushions and chairs and snacks are provided.
To register: Click Here to register online or Contact Jessica Sylvanson by phone: (970) 641-6095, or email: gunni.wellspring@gmail.com.
Facilitator: Jessica Sylvanson

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - August 2025
2025-08-28 18:00 | Offered Online
Join us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
BEING MINDFUL WITH AGING PARENTS – PART 2
Thursday, August 28th, 6 pm MST US
(August 29th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Mark Molony, Co-Founder, Mindful Life Program™
Laura Bartels, Executive Director, Mindful Life Program™
Jacky Kaczmarek, Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute Program Coordinator and Certified Facilitator
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Four Keys of Living Mindfully Online Course Expanded with Live Teaching
2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join this 6-week live online course exploring the Four Keys of Living Mindfully: Attention, Wisdom, Values, and an Open Heart.
It is our hope that this course will help support you in living a meaningful and fulfilling life—adding joy, focus, attention, a clear sense of values and wisdom to your life, and providing relief from stress and suffering. All the moments of our lives can be meaningful if we bring attention and intention into them. Live your life mindfully, with attention, values, wisdom, and an open heart. The Mindful Life Program approach is practical, accessible and universal.

Course Includes:

Six weekly live Zoom sessions (90 minutes each)
Access to session recordings
Four Keys Companion Journal for reflection and practice
Eight recorded teachings with John Bruna
Guided meditations
Two months free in the Mindful Life Community™ or Mindfulness in Recovery® Community
Private Online Community for connection, support, and shared learning
For additional course benefits see the event webpage here.

Dates: October 1st – November 5th
Time: Wednesdays, 5 – 6:30pm MST
Course fee: $200
Register Here
Please contact Cindy for more information by phone at 970-985-2416, or email cindy@wildnewway.com.
Taught by Cindy Schmidt

Open Door Community Event
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Mindful Life Program, 520 S. Third St. Suite 14, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
You’re warmly invited to join us for a special community gathering!

Come meet Mindful Life Program Teachers and Mindfulness in Recovery Facilitators visiting from coast to coast!
Join us Friday, August 22 from 5 – 7 pm

This open house is an opportunity to:
Connect with others in our local community
Meet dedicated teachers and facilitators who bring mindfulness to life across the US
Hear about the exciting new chapter and expanding mission of the Mindful Life Program.
Share in a space of meaningful connection and joyful exchange
Enjoy refreshments and light snacks
Whether you’re already engaged with our offerings or new to mindfulness, this is a chance to gather in community, meet practitioners and teachers in a casual setting, and explore what it means to cultivate meaning, resiliency, and awareness together.
All are welcome.

New 28-Day Meditation Course
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00
This is a new, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to the cushion after a break, this course offers you the structure, wisdom, and guidance to create a practice that is truly your own.
What You’ll Receive:
28 days of daily teachings: New, concise and accessible videos and audio recordings from John guiding you step-by-step through the foundations of shamatha meditation.
Weekly live online sessions with John: Connect directly with John in weekly live group sessions to receive teachings, ask questions, and reflect on your experience.
Guided meditations and practice tools: Carefully designed resources to help you establish a stable and nourishing practice.
You will have ongoing access after the course ends.
A focus on what really matters: You’ll learn not just how to meditate, but why—so that your practice becomes sustainable, personal, and transformative.
Name your own price: Enroll at whatever price find affordable (minimum price $50).
Dates: July 10th – August 7th
Live sessions: Thursdays at 6 pm Mountain Standard Time, USA (one hour)
Ongoing access to course videos and meditations.
Start today and grow the foundation for a lifetime of presence. Now you can name your own price!
Learn More Here!

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - June 2025
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Working with Expectations in a Time of Uncertainty
June 26th, 6 pm MST US (June 27th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
John Brunda, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™.
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions where John will guide you through the book’s core principles, share his insights, and answer your questions.
FREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.
Hands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques, reflection exercises, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

Increased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.
Enhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.
Mental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.
Greater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.
Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.
A Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.

Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: June 9th – July 21st
Time: Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:

A Practical Approach to Mindfulness

Unlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.
He emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.

The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life

Bruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.
He provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.

Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns

The book highlights how habitual, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.
Bruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness, self-discipline, and intentionality, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.

Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life

Bruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather, it is about how we engage with our relationships, work, and daily activities.
He offers practical exercises, real-life examples, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.

A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective

While grounded in Buddhist teachings, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
Bruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.

Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - May 2025
2025-05-31 16:00 - 17:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Mindfulness Skills for Connection
May 31st, 4 pm MST US (June 1st, 8 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Mark Molony, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™
Linda Gidlund, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate.
Keith Mader, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator.
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-05-27
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: Through the month of May, we are offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-05-19, 2025-05-12, 2025-05-05
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: Through the month of May, we are offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions where John will guide you through the book’s core principles, share his insights, and answer your questions.
FREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.
Hands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques, reflection exercises, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

Increased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.
Enhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.
Mental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.
Greater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.
Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.
A Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.

Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: May 1st – June 12th
Time: Thursdays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:

A Practical Approach to Mindfulness

Unlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.
He emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.

The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life

Bruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.
He provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.

Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns

The book highlights how habitual, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.
Bruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness, self-discipline, and intentionality, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.

Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life

Bruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather, it is about how we engage with our relationships, work, and daily activities.
He offers practical exercises, real-life examples, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.

A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective

While grounded in Buddhist teachings, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
Bruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.

Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - April 2025
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Stillness, Silence & Retreat
April 29th, 6 pm MST US (April 30th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™
Katie Nicoll, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Aaron Taylor, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Living Mindfully Spring Retreat
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27
Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna
April 24th – 27th, 2025
Attend in person or online!

“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration, wisdom, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna
This retreat with our co-founder, John Bruna, is hosted by the Way of Compassion Foundation. The focus of the retreat will be developing the skills of living mindfully to engage in our lives in ways that reduce stress, develop resiliency, greater degrees of self-worth, and cultivate more joy. Though based in Buddhist teachings, these practices are taught in universal language honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling.

John Bruna
The retreat format will include teachings, meditation, discussion, and personal time. The first half of the day will be dedicated to meditation practice. There will be silence until lunch and multiple meditation sessions of 24 minutes with breaks. The afternoons and evenings will include some meditation, discussions, question-and-answer periods, and time to connect with others.
As mentioned above, the retreat will be facilitated by John Bruna. John has a particular gift for making these valuable teachings accessible and practical for our modern lifestyles. All of his teachings focus on preparing students to properly engage in authentic practice in ways that are effective and meaningful to them. He is known for his warmth and humor, as well as practicality.

Retreat Details
Hosted by the Way of Compassion Foundation
Dates: April 24–27, 2025
Register: Register using the buttons below.
To register to attend online, make a donation of any amount – click here.
Shared room/shared bath $545
Private room/shared bath $595
Private room/private bath $645
To register for a shared room/shared bath, click here.
To register for a private room/shared bath, click here.
To register for a private room/private bath, Sold out.
The price for the retreat is all-inclusive for the retreat, lodging, and meals. It is not tax-deductible. You may make a donation for the teaching if you would like. We are a traditional center, so all of our teachings are offered freely on a donation basis. You may offer any amount as a tax-deductible donation, either in advance or at the teaching. The retreat payment covers our costs to pay for the retreat center and run the retreat. Your donation beyond the registration payment supports our center.
Cancelation Policy:
Cancelations before March 1st: Refund minus $75
Cancelations between March 1st and April 1st: 50% refund
Cancelations after April 1st: No refund
Traveling to the retreat: Here are detailed Directions to Blazing Mountain Retreat Center.
Questions? Email, admin@wocompassion.org, or call (970) 704-5512.
To see a video tour of the Blazing Mountain Retreat Center, click here.

Tentative Retreat Schedule
All times are Mountain Standard Time, USA

Thursday
3:00 pm – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Check in.
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Opening Session

Friday and Saturday
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Morning Session/Meditation
12:30 am: Lunch
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Afternoon Sessions
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Session/Meditation

Sunday
7:00 am: Morning Meditation
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am: Final Session
