June 21st - 24th, 2025
Course Overview
With meditation becoming increasingly popular, it can be hard to know where to begin. Join Sharon Salzberg for an introductory course designed to teach you the fundamentals of meditation. This course is ideal for beginners who want to establish a practice, as well as experienced students seeking a refresher course. With fifty years of practical teaching experience, Sharon offers clear insights that break down common misconceptions about meditation. Her knowledge and humor make the practice more approachable, providing useful tools and life hacks along the way. If you've tried meditation in the past and found it challenging or you’re skeptical that it may not be suitable for you, this course is designed for you! Bring all your questions and learn from a highly experienced teacher to discover how meditation can improve your life.
Four-Day Program
• Teaching (text)
• Guided Meditation (video)
• Scientific Research (text)
• Inspiration (image)
• Benefits (text)
• Fact Check (image)
• Common FAQs (text)
This program consists of four lessons that are twenty-minutes each in duration. Move through the lessons with the group, or at your own pace with lifetime access. Each lesson includes the following audio and visual components:
Lessons are unlocked daily starting June 21st and sent via email at 3am in your local time zone to complete at your convenience. You will have lifetime access to lessons once they are unlocked.
What You Will Learn
• Concentration with breath or sound
• How to work with the thinking mind
• Mindfulness of the Body
• Awareness of thoughts & emotions
• The importance of self-compassion
• Common myths of meditation
• The art of beginning again
• Healthy expectations for practice
Sliding Scale Pricing
The course is offered on a sliding scale basis, with a $10 suggested contribution, to keep this offering as accessible as possible. Full scholarships are available for those who cannot contribute financially, and we gratefully accept larger contributions for anyone with the means to support Sharon’s digital offerings in a bigger way.
Who Is This Course For?
• Anyone new to meditation
• Longtime students looking for a refresher
• Anyone who thinks they can’t meditate
• Anyone suspicious that meditation is to woo-woo
• Anyone who suspects they don’t have time to meditate
Testimonials
I have never encountered a teacher as competent, relaxed, and graceful as Sharon. Her wisdom comes from her lived experience. Her compassion and empathy feel as light as they are deep, and she's funny! She's had a tremendous impact on me. —Brett
Attending a program with Sharon is like spending an afternoon with your coolest, most favorite aunt, you know, the one who seems to have every secret key to true happiness and ease in life.
—Eowyn
Meet Your Teacher
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, NY Times bestselling author of 13 books, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. She is among the first to bring meditation to mainstream American culture over 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Learn more about Sharon’s life and work right here.