Is there any obligation when I sign up for this free course?

No obligation – the course is completely free, with no credit card required. All we need is your first name and email to get started. You’ll receive 17 days free access to the course, which can be extended if necessary.

How can I learn to meditate for free?

Beginners can learn how to meditate for free with online meditation courses and mindfulness apps. In level 1 of our mindfulness course, Journey to Wellbeing, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation, with no credit card required. Access the course on your laptop or smartphone and establish or strengthen your personal practice.

How can I learn to meditate on my own?

Anyone can learn to meditate on their own. But at first, it’s helpful to have the guidance of a teacher. In this online meditation class, Level 1: Fundamentals, you’ll learn the basics of mindfulness meditation, so you can meditate on your own.

What type of meditation should beginners do?

If you’re new to meditation, mindfulness meditation is a very good place to start. Mindfulness helps stabilize and calm the mind, setting the foundation for more advanced meditations. Beginners and advanced practitioners alike benefit from learning to be present with each moment in a non-judgmental manner.

How many times per day should a beginner meditate?

Research shows we benefit most from meditation when we do it for at least 5 minutes per day. In Journey Level 1: The Fundamentals, you’ll meditate 10 minutes daily for 14 days to establish a steady routine.

JOURNEY TO WELL-BEING

Level 1: Fundamentals

Start or strengthen your meditation practice with accessible teachings and daily guided meditations. Level 1: Fundamentals is free, with no credit card or commitment required.

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What Will You Gain in Level 1: Fundamentals?

Learn authentic mindfulness meditation

Start or strengthen a personal meditation practice.

Experience the many benefits of meditation

Follow daily guided meditations that help you put each teaching into practice.

Cultivate greater well-being

Explore how mindfulness supports body and mind and brings meaning to everyday life.

Make meditation a consistent, daily habit

Cultivate motivation to make meditation a regular part of your life.

Prerequisites: None. For both new and experienced meditators.

Level 1 Fundamentals, part of the progressive path through Mindwork's Journey to Well-Being meditation program

BEGIN AN AUTHENTIC MINDFULNESS JOURNEY

The 1st Step in Your Journey to Well-Being

Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness through accessible teachings and daily guided meditations. Mindworks Mind Trainers explain how to work with your mind and develop a regular practice, connecting what you learn with your experience of daily life. Lessons include:

Understanding mindfulness and its benefits for body, mind and heart
Setting your posture to meditate with greater comfort
Working with the breath for greater calm and ease
Learning to let go of distractions during practice and in daily life
Exploring how meditation can bring hope and meaning to life
Cultivating inspiration to make meditation a consistent habit you look forward to

FIND OUT WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

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Start with Level 1: Fundamentals, free with no credit card or commitment required. If you’d like to continue, choose a recurring membership for access to all Mindworks courses, or purchase individual courses or a Journey bundle for lifetime access.

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$25/month

Billed monthly

Access to all Mindworks online meditation courses and teachings
New courses as they’re added
Searchable teaching library
Captions and transcripts for all videos
Invitations to live events and webinars with our Mind Trainers
Individual meditation instruction via Zoom at Journey Levels 4 and 9
Earn merit points as you progress and redeem them for course gift certificates

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Mindworks Premium Membership

$225/year

Save $75 compared with 12 monthly payments

Billed annually

Access to all Mindworks online meditation courses and teachings
New courses as they’re added
Searchable teaching library
Captions and transcripts for all videos
Invitations to live events and webinars with our Mind Trainers
Individual meditation instruction via Zoom at Journey Levels 4 and 9
Earn merit points as you progress and redeem them for course gift certificates

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THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AWAITS

Your Level 1 Mind Trainers

Each Mind Trainer brings a different voice and perspective to the course. Their personal experience helps make the teachings approachable, offering different ways to connect with what you’re learning.

Trungram Gyalwa, PhD

Internationally Renowned Buddhist Master & Scholar

Rachel Parrish

Dedicated Meditator and Teacher

Trinlay Rinpoche

Accomplished Meditator and Buddhist Scholar

Bart Mendel

Founder and Chief Meditation Officer

Maria Camara, PhD

Psychologist, Therapist & Meditation Teacher

Tokpa Korlo

Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Khenpo Dharma Mitra

Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy Teacher

Maggie Lehnert Kossowski

Longtime Meditator and Teacher

Pamela Gayle White

Longtime meditation teacher, author and translator

Martha a very happy Mindworks meditation course customer

Martha – Clerical Worker

Your course is really terrific. What you deliver is so clear and so user friendly. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the approachability, manageable portions, consistency and variety of the instructions. I don’t know how you could improve on what you have here. Thank you so much for all you offer!

Jacklyn – Marketing

Mindworks has exploded my meditation practice in so many ways. I sincerely encourage anyone who wants to grow in their practice to see where it takes you.

Ralph – Consultant

Before Mindworks, I was a meditation slacker. Now my practice has improved exponentially. It calls me to the cushion every morning.

Meditation has been a big help for healing

Quentin – Army Veteran

The 9 Level Path to Transformation was amazing and helped me build a strong, consistent meditation foundation and I loved the whole journey. The program has helped me survive this pandemic and changed my life. Deep gratitude! I love Mindworks!

Up Next on Your Journey

Continue with Level 2: Practice, where you’ll deepen mindfulness and learn to work more directly with thoughts and emotions. Each following level builds on that foundation, supporting your ongoing study and practice.