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 9, 2020
*March 25 (4th week), April 22 (4th week), May 20, June 17, July 8 (2nd week), Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18th, Dec 9 (2nd week.)
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, 2020 (dates to be determined)
March - December, 2020
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 I class will count towards this prerequisite as well as February 23 Day of Mindfulness for Beginners)
*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).
Note: If you have participated in IPP in the past and want to take it again, no need to re-apply, just send an email of intent to participate to marcinfo@ucla.edu
STEP 1: Register to apply online. There is a $20 fee to submit an application.
For the Los Angeles 2020 Intensive Practice Program, click HERE
For the Long Distance 2020 Intensive Practice Program, click HERE
STEP 2: Submit the 2020 Online Intensive Practice Program Application Form by Feb 17, 2020 (11:59PM)
To access the 2020 Online Intensive Practice Program Application Form, click HERE
The program is open and welcoming to people of all ethnic and economic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities.
