The Mindfulness Lab
Part life experiment, part playground for the mind. A space to grow, one "experiment" at a time. Each Lab is hosted by instructors with backgrounds in psychology and neuroscience research.
Come find your curosity.
What is Mindfulness Lab?
Mindfulness Lab is built around a simple idea: you learn the most by trying something yourself and paying attention to what actually happens.
So instead of being told what to feel, you get to ask your own questions: What happens if I try this? Does it help? What gets in the way? Then you find out, through your own experience, not someone else's description of it.
Think of it as the scientific method, turned toward your very own life. Except instead of a lab coat, just bring your curiosity. There's no right way to do it, no gold star for getting it "correct," and nothing to get wrong. You can't fail the experiment. There's only what you notice.
Each Lab is hosted by two of our instructors with backgrounds in psychology and neuroscience.
Our approach
We believe in being alive, and knowing it. Our work is grounded in the research of psychology and neuroscience, used not as abstraction but as a way of paying closer attention to your own direct experience.
Much of what gets in our own way isn't obvious. The mind adds layers, interpretations, habits, and old stories, often without our noticing. Mindfulness Lab is a space to gently uncover those layers, so you can meet your experience more directly, and get in your own way a little less.
How it works
- Single sessions. Each Lab is a standalone, 2-hour experience. No ongoing commitment required.
- Practices that grow with you. Every Lab gives you something concrete you can start using right away, then keep returning to and building on over time.
- Room to grow. Nothing here is about getting it right immediately. It's about tending something over time, and seeing what changes.
- New themes, regularly. Every Lab explores something different, giving you new practices to try, one experiment at a time.
- Live and interactive. Sessions include teaching, guided practice, and group discussion, so you're exploring alongside others, not just watching.
- No experience needed. Come as you are. Every Lab meets you where you are, whether you're brand new to practice or have been at this for years.
Who is this for?
Mindfulness Lab is for the curious. You might be here because:
- You've never tried mindfulness before, and want a low-pressure way to see what it's about.
- You've practiced for years, and want to explore something new alongside a group.
- You've taken one of our courses before, and want to keep your practice active between sessions.
- You're not sure mindfulness is "for you," and want to find out for yourself, rather than take someone else's word for it.
Wherever you're starting from, you're welcome here.
Session Pricing
Session pricing is set to allow for generosity while meeting individuals needs. Course prices include Pay-It-Forward, Standard, and Scholarship rates. We encourage you to pay what you can afford and we appreciate your care and thoughtfulness when deciding.
Pay-It-Forward
$65
This is an opportunity to support those with limited resources, making courses accessible to those that cannot pay the standard rate. Paying at this level is an act of generosity.
Sustains MHI
Standard Rate
$45
The standard rate covers the costs of these courses, making it possible for MHI to continue to offer them.
Scholarship
$25
This rate is available for those who cannot afford to pay the standard rate. We ask you to use this rate only if paying the higher rate creates a hardship for yourself and/or your family.
Now exploring:
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Loving-Kindness Phrases
What happens when you offer yourself a few words of kindness? We'll experiment with different phrases, notice what happens, and explore how to make the practice feel authentic rather than forced.
Live Online via Zoom
Session: Wednesday, September 2
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (ET) Click here to convert this to your timezone
Instructors: Sarah Gouveia and Katie Morales
Working with Difficult Emotions
What happens when you stop trying to get rid of a difficult emotion, and experiment with relating to it differently instead? We'll explore practices for meeting hard emotions with curiosity and care, without getting swept away by them or shutting them out.
Live Online via Zoom
Session: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (ET) Click here to convert this to your timezone
Instructors: Sarah Gouveia and Katie Morales
Want to go deeper?
Each Lab stands on its own, come to one, or explore the series as it grows. And if you discover something you want to explore more fully, we offer full courses that build on these same foundations:
6-Week Mindful Self-Compassion
90 minutes a week. The core skills of self-compassion, taught in a supportive group setting. Learn More →
6-Week Self-Compassion for Shame
90 minutes a week. A focused course for anyone whose inner critic runs especially loud, built specifically to work with shame. Learn More →
Don't see dates/times that work for you? Or are classes for this course closed?
Please join the Mindfulness Lab waitlist to be notified when a new session is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior mindfulness experience?
No. Each Mindfulness Lab is designed to welcome first-timers and experienced practitioners alike.
What if I can't make a live session?
Mindfulness Lab sessions are best experienced live, since they include real-time group discussion and guided practice. If a recording or additional resources are available for a specific Lab, you'll have access to them after the session.
Is this the same as your courses?
Not quite. Mindfulness Lab sessions are single, standalone experiences focused on one theme at a time, while our 6-week courses go deeper into sustained practice over time. Labs are also designed to complement course learning, giving you a way to keep your practice active and supported between courses, or after one has ended.
Do I need to keep my camera on?
Yes, please plan to join with your camera on. Seeing each other's faces is part of what makes this a shared practice space, not just a lecture.
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