A beginner-friendly group working through the Introductory Course together. We meet weekly to discuss each session, share our experiences with daily practice, and support each other in building a consistent meditation habit. No prior meditation experience required.

A group for parents exploring how contemplative practice can transform the experience of raising children. We draw on Waking Up content and discuss how to bring mindfulness into the chaos and beauty of family life.

An intensive exploration of consciousness through the lens of neuroscience, philosophy of mind, and first-person contemplative inquiry. We combine Waking Up content with readings from David Chalmers, Thomas Metzinger, and Bernardo Kastrup.

An ongoing group for experienced practitioners exploring the deeper themes in Waking Up: the nature of self, free will, consciousness, and the relationship between contemplative practice and daily life. We engage with both the meditation practices and the philosophical conversations in the app.

A practice group focused on developing compassion through metta (loving-kindness) meditation, tonglen, and the teachings of Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg available on the app. We explore how compassion practice transforms our relationships and our engagement with the world.

Exploring the deep connections between Stoic philosophy and contemplative practice. We combine insights from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca with the meditation practices and conversations on Waking Up. A unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness.

A supportive group for people who came to meditation through anxiety. We work through Waking Up content with special attention to practices that help regulate the nervous system: body scans, noting, and breath awareness.

A reading and discussion group working through Sam Harris's books alongside the app content. We are currently reading 'Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion' and pairing each chapter with relevant meditations and conversations from the app.

A gentle, compassionate space for those navigating grief and loss. We explore how meditation practice can help us be present with difficult emotions rather than avoiding them. Drawing on Waking Up content focused on impermanence, acceptance, and the nature of suffering.

Bridging first-person contemplative experience with third-person neuroscience. Each session pairs a Waking Up meditation or conversation with a discussion of relevant neuroscience research. Led by a Stanford neuroscientist.

Un grupo de practica en espanol para explorar las ensenanzas de Waking Up juntos. Combinamos meditacion guiada, discusion grupal y reflexion personal. Todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

A practice group for software engineers and tech workers. We explore how meditation improves focus, creativity, and emotional regulation in high-pressure work environments. Sessions include practice, discussion, and practical integration strategies.

Exploring the practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) alongside Waking Up meditations focused on relaxation, body awareness, and the space between waking and sleeping. Perfect for those who find sitting meditation challenging.

A fresh cohort working through the Waking Up Introductory Course together. Perfect for new users or those wanting to revisit the foundations with a supportive group.

A practice group specifically for healthcare professionals navigating the stress, compassion fatigue, and moral injury of medical work. We combine Waking Up practices with evidence-based approaches to provider well-being.

A women-only space for exploring meditation and contemplative practice. We create a container for honest sharing about how practice intersects with the unique challenges and experiences of being a woman in today's world.

Meditation is often presented as 'just sit still and focus,' which is terrible advice for people with ADHD. This group explores how to build a sustainable practice that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. Shorter sits, movement-based practices, and lots of self-compassion.

A men-only practice group exploring themes of presence, purpose, and emotional honesty. We use Waking Up content as a foundation while creating a space where men can practice vulnerability and authentic connection.

For artists, writers, musicians, and anyone exploring the intersection of creativity and contemplative practice. We explore how meditation opens creative channels and how creative expression can deepen practice.

Our winter cohort working through the Introductory Course together. This group started in January and is making excellent progress.

An evening group for those dealing with anxiety, led with warmth and clinical expertise.

An advanced group exploring non-dual awareness through Dzogchen, Mahamudra, and Advaita Vedanta perspectives, grounded in the Waking Up pointing-out instructions.