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Meditation instruction

One-on-one instruction

If you're interested in one-on-one meditation instruction, reach out via the contact form. In your message, give me a sense of your past meditation experience ("none" is ok), including the names of any apps you've used, teachers you've studied with, or techniques you've used.

Course: Intro to Meditation

This short course is targeted at anyone new or new-ish to meditation. Meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction, greater ability to stay in the present moment, and some of the same benefits that come from therapy. We'll cover a few different techniques, including concentration on breath sensations and lovingkindness. There will be an emphasis on establishing a regular practice, self compassion, and learning from each other's experiences. Each class will offer a group sit and an opportunity for everyone to share about their practice and ask any questions they have.

Upcoming offerings:

  • October–December 2026
    • Six 90-minute sessions: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 (one week off in the middle)
    • 8:30–10am Pacific time
    • Held on Zoom
    • I've updated the course content. The notes below are the new version.
    • Register here

Can't make this one but still interested? Use the contact form to be notified when the next one is scheduled.

Previous offerings:

  • March–April 2025
  • June–July 2025

Course notes:

These notes are living documents, to be updated as the course evolves over time.

  • Class 1: focus, goals, and consistency; what is meditation?; self compassion; concentration on breath sensations; posture, environment, and other practical considerations
  • Class 2: attention and awareness; additions to concentration practice; troubleshooting concentration practice; the three skills
  • Class 3: sensations per breath; the "committee" model of mind; choice of practice
  • Class 4: "progress" is not linear; body scanning
  • Class 5: treating others with compassion; sensation and equanimity; open awareness
  • Class 6: resources for further practice; how to stay in touch; lovingkindness (mettā)

About the teacher

Alex Ellis has been meditating since 2016 and teaching meditation since 2025. He is a student of and has received teacher training from Tucker Peck.