For a helpful overview of the program, please find information on last year's program below.
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This 10-month program (March-December) provides a cohesive mindfulness practice and study course for dedicated students who wish to deepen their personal mindfulness practice in a supportive community.
Los Angeles IPP:
Students will have prioritized access to MARC classes and events, engage in monthly supervision sessions, and connect in peer support groups. Further personal growth will be enabled by several outside requirements.
Monthly IPP group meeting sessions will be held the third* Wednesday of each month, 7-9PM from March-December. Last meeting will be December 12, 2018
Long Distance IPP:
For students who are not local to Los Angeles, you will have access to our online classes and will meet for mentoring sessions and peer group support via telephone and online meetings. Further personal growth will be enabled by several outside requirements, including journaling.
Online monthly group meetings will be held monthly, March-December, 2018 (dates to be determined)
March - December, 2018
| MARC Programs | Frequency Required |
| MAPs 1 | One 6-week class |
| MAPs 2 | At least two 6-week class |
| MAPs 3 | At least three 6-week class |
| Daylong Retreats | At least four daylong retreats |
| Weekend Retreats | One retreat |
| Monthly IPP Group Meeting | One two-hour group meeting per month (generally 3rd Wed. of the month, 7-9PM) |
| Outside Requirements | |
| Daily Sitting Practice | Ongoing |
| 5-7 Day Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat | One retreat |
| Reading List | Ongoing |
| MARC Programs | Frequency Required |
| MAPs 1 | One 6-week class |
| MAPs 2 | At least two 6-week classes |
| Monthly IPP Group Meeting via gotomeeting.com | One two-hour group meeting per month |
| Mentoring | 4 mentor calls during the year |
| Outside Requirements | |
| Daily Sitting Practice | Ongoing |
| 5-7 Day Silent Meditation Retreat | One retreat or TBD based on individual circumstances |
| Reading List | Ongoing |
| Local sitting group or equivalent | TBD based on individual circumstances |
| Daylong Retreat if available in your area | TBD based on individual circumstances |
| Weekend Retreat | TBD based on individual circumstances |
Must have attended a MAPs I for Daily Living class or equivalent prior to the start of the program in March. (NOTE: A January/February MAPs 1 class will count towards this prerequisite.)
*The $1,500 program fee includes no-cost enrollment to most MARC classes and events, but does not cover the weekend or week-long retreat requirement. Discounted program fees are available to make it accessible to people of diverse needs and backgrounds (see Application Form for details).
STEP 1: Register to apply online. There is no fee to submit but all applicants must register. This will give us a record of your intention to apply and we will await your application.
STEP 2: Submit the 2018 Online Intensive Practice Program Application Form by Feb 19, 2018 (11:59PM)
The program is open and welcoming to people of all ethnic and economic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities.
