Free introductory evenings in Los Angeles
Simple, clean meditation in a small group. Start with one evening: Meditation 101 if you're new, or Clear Practice if you already meditate. No special clothing, words or beliefs.
Both are free introductory evenings for men, held in a private home in the La Brea area. Groups are small, and David confirms every place personally.
New to meditation
One relaxed evening for people carrying stress and anxiety. You learn simple tools you can use anywhere, starting the next day.
Already meditate
An evening for experienced meditators. Keep the focus, calm and depth you value, on a clean path with nothing else attached: no mantras, chanting, imagery or ritual.
If your mind won't switch off, your stress weighs you down, or worry follows you to bed, this class is for you.
It's for people under real pressure who want something practical: work or money stress, family strain, poor sleep, or simply the feeling of carrying too much.
Meditation 101 is a single evening, 75 minutes, in a small group of no more than 10 men. You leave with a simple practice you can start the next day.
How stress works and how the body calms down, in plain words.
A guided release of the tension the body holds.
Slow, steady breathing and a calm word to rest the mind on.
Time to ask, and a short practice to take home.
We start with the body, because tension lives there. Then the breath, because it's always with you. Only then do we work with the mind: not by emptying it, but by giving it one calm thing to rest on.
Everything is taught in plain words, sitting in a chair, eyes open or closed as you like. You stay alert and in charge the whole time.
Your teacher
I found my path to meditation through my own experience with significant anxiety and stress. For a long time I had no tools to reduce them besides working harder, and I came close to total burnout.
As I turned the corner and began working on my mental health, meditation was a tool I used like a medication. It gave me significant relief and expanded my capacity to hold the stresses of life without collapsing. During that time I was able to begin pursuing healing in other areas too.
Meditation has been in our family for generations. My grandmother, Dr. Atara Hasofer, helped develop this truly clean, simple and neutral meditation to help people who were simply looking to heal from anxiety and stress. These classes pass it on.
Already meditate? Clear Practice is the evening for you.
Men's class
David will be in touch by phone or email to confirm your place, the date and the address.
No. Meditation 101 is built for beginners. If you already meditate, Clear Practice is built for you.
Yes. Meditation 101 and Clear Practice are free introductory evenings. No payment or donation is asked for or accepted.
Whatever you're comfortable sitting in for an hour. We sit in ordinary chairs.
No. These are relaxation classes. If you're struggling with your mental health, please also speak with a doctor or therapist. In a crisis, call or text 988.
A six-week course is planned. Join the interest list to hear when it opens.
Not yet. Classes are for men for now. Email us if you'd like to hear when other classes open.