Jeff Warren

This program really helped me understand the difference between styles of practice and how they work. Jeff’s teaching style is insightful, articulate, relatable, and irreverent. Meditation should be fun, right? This course balances learning with enjoyment. Definitely worth it.

I've been drawn to concentration practices, mostly focusing on words, because I have felt I need to concentrate "better", and I feel most of the time I fail - my mind flits like a butterfly, or really, more like a hummingbird. I am dyslexic, and words I read and hear are not sticky, and repeating words is a trap in self-criticism, that I don't "get" whatever I am repeating. Because of this brief course, I am now looking more closely at a mindfulness practice - what's going on in me now, and now, and now . . . "the act of noticing a pattern means you're not inside of it." "Knowing is different from thinking . . . " I believe I can, time-after-time, revisit exploring inside of myself the direct sensations of my internal felt experiences, rather than thinking of what those sensations mean or asking what they are caused by. I'm fascinated by following feelings in my physical body and watching them change and move. Jeff commented that bodily sensations are often manifestations of our emotions, which gives me a way in to explore what is emotionally going on with me. Repeating words mostly mask what my body knows. Ending briefly with loving kindness is just right - moving from an inside focus to sharing the generosity I just gave myself. I very much appreciate the suggestion that I can start a "sit" with concentration, focusing on a few deep breaths, and then go in to mindfully exploring my interior. I am just now getting what you mean about what is the difference between "exploring" the direct sensation or experience of something, and  "thinking" about the sensation. Equanimity is my goal, and knowing myself, without getting caught in the madness of my interior thinking chatter, seems the path. This course has been a very worthwhile investment of time and money! Thank you all! NOTE: 5 stars for excellent content and the clarity with which Jeff illustrated the distinctions of each practice, and making each one feel accessible. 5 stars too would go to exploring this content and these practices over time in community. May COVID have passed by next summer so in-person community via retreat can again be a thing. Judy Sears Leaving Santa Cruz, CA for McCall, ID.

I've tried meditation off and on for a while. This course brought a new perspective that I was missing to really get into a good pattern. It was an easy to understand and relatable course on the fundamentals and I feel confident that I have the tools to practice on my own now :)

This is a gem of a course for anyone who wants to know and experience different types of meditation. Jeff's manner is friendly and accessible and he offers great explanations into each style. As a Yoga teacher and Meditation coach I am always happy to gain fresh perspectives on ancient practices. I loved that it was not a big time commitment yet a lot of value! --Parool Joshi

I really enjoyed this course it has the perfect balance between educational and experiential experience. Jeff has a realness to bringing an elevated clarity to the elements that can be appreciated by a beginner or more experienced meditator. I also loved that with all the meditation exercises Jeff exemplified this deep joy of exploration of the present as if it was the first time he was sitting in meditation keeping the experience true to the moment.

This has been -hands down- the best meditation course I've experienced. Jeff teaches in a down-to-earth and approachable manner, and his sense of humour really brings forth the spark that meditation so often lacks. The course's teachings are structured in such a way that the student can listen to a portion, pause, and resume at a later date - and Jeff's introductions to each section are informative and easy to follow. Thank you Jeff for this opportunity for growth and presence.

I have been meditating for several years, but in a bit of a void. I needed some help and some teaching to help me carry on in my journey. This was wonderful. I’ve looked for meditation communities in Vancouver where I live, but I haven’t found a group I feel quite right with. For the moment, this course filled that gap. Thank you!

...of basic techniques from my favorite meditation teacher. Jeff offers four approaches to sitting practice, and equally important, a gentle push on the way to making meditative awareness a part of everyday walking-around-in-the-world life. Oh, also: I love his bemused (and highly equanimous) stance with regard to a woefully underpowered meditation bell. It's a neat little object lesson all on its own. I highly recommend this course to new meditators or experienced ones looking for a fresh angle on their practice.

I loved this course. I've been wanting Jeff Warren to come out with something like this as I have loved his realness and his teaching style. I first learned of him through the 10% happier podcast and then have tried to listen or read all of his stuff. I live across the country in Seattle so it was great to be able to get this training virtually! He does a great job of breaking things down to make it easy to digest and follow along with. Thank you!

I so enjoyed this course with Jeff Warren. I appreciate that he broke down the various types or 'techniques' in each chapter. The course was well organized and recorded. I didn't mind not being able to hear what the practitioners were saying or asking (except where captions were included). All around a great course on insight meditation and awareness. I appreciated Jeff's sense of humor. His approach to teaching and guiding is refreshingly relaxed and forgiving.

I’ve been struggling for years with all of the different forms of meditation, including mantra. This program broke it down for me in such a digestible way that now I KNOW what my practice should look like. Thank you! There’s real value in looking at each form and what the benefits are for each.

A delightfully approachable overview and set of essential practices. Well worth the time and money. Great if you’re trying, as I am, to reset your meditation practice, declutter your mind, and get back to the basics.

Concise, simple, yet amazingly clear and smart. Jeff is without a doubt one of the best meditation teachers. He’s able to provide easy to understand explanations about the practice and the theory behind them. His approach to the applicability of mindfulness in everyday life is really engaging.

This was a great course, especially for someone with very little experience with meditation and the philosophy surrounding the concept. Jeff makes it easy due to utilising normal language that is easy to interpret and and concisely emphasises the learning outcomes for each individual practice and challenges that may arise.