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July 2022 by Jason K.
Trudy Goodman is an outstanding meditation and mindfulness coach! Her teachings have helped me manage stress greatly. Strongly recommended!
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May 2022 by hal hansen
I paid for a zoom session as I am on the opposite coast, there was a glitch and the zoom didn't happen, perhaps because it was a double holiday week. InsightLA took care of me promptly, professionally and very friendly. I am very happy and satisfied!
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August 2021 by Scott E.
my experiences with insightla going back at least five years up to present includes work with many different teachers. my most recent experiences with Christiane Wolf and Celeste Young continue to inspire my daily practice. i recommend the insight retreats and formal classes such as mindful self compassion as important steps on the pathway to liberation. sunday is a big day for practice including many affinity groups. maybe i'll sit with you and Lisa Kring at nine.
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July 2021 by Zack W.
For an organization promotion Buddhism etc... they charge an exorbitant amount of money for their classes. That is big turn off. For their mindfulness class they are charging $225! This isn't an organization I can support as it's clearly against the principle of Dana. It's geared towards the privileged and elite and makes it out of financial reach for the rest of the population. Clearly they are more interested in making a profit rather than standing by the principles of Buddhism.
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March 2021 by Chris Johnson
Inside La has become a home away from home within my home during the last year. A trusted place of Solace, Rejuvenation, renewal and tranquility. A place where meditation guides bring me to myself, back to home. Trudy Goodman's teachings, and those of her perfectly hand-picked and curated staff of guides, have provided much-needed Saturday, expansion, and perspective. These compassionate, mindful excursions have literally changed the way my setups is fire. My brain's plasticity has improved and neurons have grown. This is not just a place for meditation, this is the sanctuary were humans, particularly this human, can focus on the breath and share gratitude 4 this brief, beautiful, human life. Thank you Trudy and InsightLA. ?
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January 2021 by Nataly Birch
InsightLA has made such a huge difference in my life. I have been taking classes with InsightLA for over 5 years and it's helped me so much at work, family, and just daily life! The sanga (community) is so supportive and I look forward to going there. I can't wait for COVID-19 to be over so that I can go there face-to-face! Nataly
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January 2021 by Mikayla Johnston
I haven’t been, just curious.. is the owner of this place one of the people who were interviewed in the Netflix show “The Midnight Gospel”? I’m watching it now and I caught the voice actor saying she started “insight la”.
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May 2020 by Lauren K.
Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. Seriously, how is this page not overflowing with amazingness? GET ON THIS, YELPERS. I've been ClassPass-ing my way around the USA trying virtual meditation and yoga classes. I was immediately intrigued by InsightLA. Not only is it a non-profit, but they currently have multiple virtual classes a day. I attended Walking the Buddha's Path Together: Clear Wisdom for Modern Times with Lisa and had a 6-star experience. The communication was timely and I had zero issues logging on. They were so organized. Even from about 3,000 miles away, this was one of the best meditation classes I've ever taken. I resonated immediately with instructor Lisa. She made me feel welcome and I felt like I've known her my entire life. I could sense the deep connection in their community, mostly because I've never done a virtual class like this where almost all participants had their cameras on and were actively engaged. I loved that Lisa didn't just read something out of a book, but rather created an original lesson based on her extensive knowledge of meditation and the Buddha's teachings. I donated immediately after and will be back several more times through this pandemic!
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January 2020 by Dee T.
While I appreciate the existence of InsightLA, they've led the way in LA in providing sitting groups, workshops and classes in insight meditation and MBSR, and also in reaching out to parts of LA beyond Santa Monica, I've come to view the organization as somewhat elitist, `particularly in catering to the needs of mental health professionals seeking to use the concepts in their practice and in using mental health professionals to lead their classes. Buddha may have been a privileged man but he didn't have a Ph.D. While they profess to exercise the practice of "dana", the workshops and classes are very expensive, as if catering to affluent white professionals in Santa Monica (and financially successful mental health professionals), and there's a push after every session for donations. I realize even non-profit organizations need money to sustain their work but this is over the top, like a newfangled entity, capitalist Buddhism. There is more ego here than I find tolerable and it's unfortunate. They teach a powerful technology that can be life saving. It's unfortunate that it must be employed in their sessions with all the triggers they set off.
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December 2019 by Jess N.
I've dropped in for several of the "Young Adult" meditation groups (because I'm only in the area really on Sundays)....good stuff! It is more the Theravada style of Buddhism, but it's a pretty cool space to practice anything. These particular sessions were guided, but with room for your own practice, and involved group discussions and questions. Nice, peaceful vibes and a DONATION process for the class - which is both traditional and flexible - that was cool, no risk of feeling "cheated" or like you wasted your money, in fact you'll probably be glad to donate something! I have encountered "really good" to "ok" teachers though because they trade out duties on teaching this particular Sunday night session....just a heads up, if you don't think it's awesome go back when another teacher is there!
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December 2019 by Ryan W.
Always reliable and steady. It's a non-profit and donation based. Their weekend programs are great as well as their lunch time sessions. A treasure on the west side.
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October 2019 by Billy F.
I learned to meditate with insight LA 10 years ago and it's changed my life. The teachers have been practicing for eons and the donation based classes are inclusive and warm. Since moving from the westside to the eastside I have been trying to attend their eastside classes but it's ironically hard to make the time to forget time. I'm grateful that I now have a personal practice and have Insight LA to thank for that.
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October 2019 by Yasmin I.
Insight LA is a HUGE blessing in my life! I wish everyone in LA knew about this. Their guided meditation classes are led by amazing teachers and everyone is so nonjudgmental and accepting. As a woman of color who is unemployed currently, they told me I could receive financial aid and donate whatever I could for amazing events such as the Self Compassion training by Dr. Kristen Neff, who is one of my role models for the past 6 years. I never thought I'd be able to afford going to these kinds of retreats and events to find peace but they offer so much support and it is accessible to those who are struggling financially. I am so grateful for everyone who makes this non profit thrive! It is life changing.
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September 2019 by Jasmyne boswell
Being a part of InsightLA has given me a sense of community in this vast city of L.A. Having a Sangha to practice with, great teachers to learn from, and a place to meet like-minded friends is an invaluable asset. The array of special events and classes to choose from makes it easy to hone my practice. I feel very fortunate to have such a community that enhances my experience of life.
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June 2019 by Whitney McDonald
I had a great experience. It was great having the option to sit in a chair or on a floor pillow. There were blankets and extra pillows for comfort. I loved knowing this for a return meditation. The atmosphere was relaxing and calming before, during and after the meditation. The main upstairs entrance was very welcoming. There was hot water and different tea options to choose from before the meditation. There was also a long cushioned wall bench with an overhead bookshelf with different books available to purchase and sample. I will definitely be back as often as I can.
