CLASSES

From UCLA's
Mindful Awareness Research Center

From UCLA's
Mindful Awareness Research Center

UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs 1) Class

Mindful Awareness Practices classes are the signature, evidenced-based educational programs of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA.

Taught by IMTA certified professional mindfulness teacher Tina Doley Carlson, MAPs 1 covers how to develop a practice, different meditation techniques and applications to daily life. The class is an excellent introduction for beginners and helpful for experienced practitioners who wish to revitalize their practice or connect with community. 

Each two-hour class meets live via Zoom and includes lecture, guided practice, Q&A and group discussions

 

Regular Rate ($200) helps cover the administrative costs of running the course with compensation for the instructor to manage and teach. Register below to pay the regular rate.

Covid Hardship Rate ($165) is for those experiencing economic hardship and can be requested by email.

UCLA Training in Mindfulness Facilitation and Intensive Practice Program students may attend for no additional fee, please see contact page to register

TESTIMONIALS

Tina has a gift for making mindfulness accessible and relevant. Her teaching style is warm and engaging, imbued with wit and wisdom. She brings a playful spirit and lively curiosity to her classes and encourages the same in her students.  At the same time, her skill at deep, compassionate listening creates a welcoming space for honest sharing and mutual insight. I’ve found her to be a wonderfully knowledgeable and encouraging guide along the path of mindfulness and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and continue this journey together!"
Deborah S., Ph.d
Photographer
"As someone who has never taken a mindfulness class before, I was a little hesitant, thinking that I would feel out of place with the mindfulness crowd but Tina had such a sincere openness about her that she immediately made me feel comfortable. I didn't need to know anything about mindfulness or meditation to participate and benefit from her extensive knowledge.
Tina is a fantastic teacher, she teaches simple and effective methods that you can use not only in class but throughout your day to manage stress, anxiety and all sorts of feelings that can creep up. I am so grateful that Tina introduced me to this practice, it changed my life."
Kasia M.
Photographer
"Taking Tina’s class was amazing! I learned new tools to deal with obstacles that appeared during my meditation, which helped me so much with my anxiety.  She introduced a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness into meditation, and I learned that it didn’t have to be such a serious thing.  Thank you, Tina!"
Jazmine P.
UCLA Student
"Tina’s Mindfulness class has been life changing for me. I routinely struggle with feeling, “wound up,” trying to do and be all things for my family. Mindfulness practice helps me ground myself back in my body and focus on the only thing I really can control, which is myself. Thank you Tina..."
Linda H.
Mother of teens
"I wanted to follow-up and say how amazing it was to take the MAPS 1 class with Tina.   It has been a real gift.  She truly taught be how to fish by giving me a ground-up practical understanding of mindfulness.  What it is, how to approach it and most importantly, how to make it work for me.   These are lessons that will last a lifetime and ones that I will be able to pass on to my son. I can't speak for the class but can certainly attest to them wanting it not to end, watching how much Tina's teaching affected them and to the fact they all expressed similar sentiments during the class. Tina's an amazing teacher.  I can't say much else other than I signed up my mother for her MAPS class this term.  I can't think of a higher compliment."
Geordie S.
Director
"As someone who has never taken a mindfulness class before, I was a little hesitant, thinking that I would feel out of place with the mindfulness crowd but Tina had such a sincere openness about her that she immediately made me feel comfortable. I didn't need to know anything about mindfulness or meditation to participate and benefit from her extensive knowledge.
Tina is a fantastic teacher, she teaches simple and effective methods that you can use not only in class but throughout your day to manage stress, anxiety and all sorts of feelings that can creep up. I am so grateful that Tina introduced me to this practice, it changed my life."
Kasia M.
Photographer
"Taking Tina’s class was amazing! I learned new tools to deal with obstacles that appeared during my meditation, which helped me so much with my anxiety.  She introduced a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness into meditation, and I learned that it didn’t have to be such a serious thing.  Thank you, Tina!"
Jazmine P.
UCLA Student
"Tina’s Mindfulness class has been life changing for me. I routinely struggle with feeling, “wound up,” trying to do and be all things for my family. Mindfulness practice helps me ground myself back in my body and focus on the only thing I really can control, which is myself. Thank you Tina..."
Linda H.
parent
"I wanted to follow-up and say how amazing it was to take the MAPS 1 class with Tina.   It has been a real gift.  She truly taught be how to fish by giving me a ground-up practical understanding of mindfulness.  What it is, how to approach it and most importantly, how to make it work for me.   These are lessons that will last a lifetime and ones that I will be able to pass on to my son. I can't speak for the class but can certainly attest to them wanting it not to end, watching how much Tina's teaching affected them and to the fact they all expressed similar sentiments during the class. Tina's an amazing teacher.  I can't say much else other than I signed up my mother for her MAPS class this term.  I can't think of a higher compliment."
Geordie S.
Director

other classes

drop-in mindfulness group

Join MAPs 1 alumni and enjoy time connecting with community, with periods for sharing, group discussion, a weekly lesson and practice.

 

Fridays 10:30 – 11:20am PST 
and now a new time: 
Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm PST

Tina’s meditation room is a place to be still and to listen – to yourself – and to the kindred spirits you will find there, dear hearts and gentle people all. You will be better for a visit.”

– Heather  B.,  Journalist

mindful movement drop-in class

Move mindfully! Let your body be your guide and express itself without judgment or worry about how anyone else might perceive you. Whether you step back from the zoom screen, change your name and background, or turn the lights up all the way, you get to feel the music and what it’s like to be you, at home, in your body, moving mindfully, attending to the sensations and letting yourself dance slow, and fast, and then finally coming into stillness. 

Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings. Check calendar below.

mindful expeditions in-person outside

Getting out in nature can help bring a sense of ease, well-being, spaciousness and gratitude to our practice. We’ve done mindful hikes in the local Southern California mountains, silent beach walks both day and night, and sky gazing. Enjoy the company of meditating friends on some beautiful outdoor adventures. 

Saturday mornings. Check calendar below for our next outing.

“I had the best time. It was so fun! I especially loved the guided meditation on the beach.” – Anne W. Teacher, 

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