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Upcoming Classes and Courses

  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 06
    Zoom
    Oct 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 13
    Zoom
    Oct 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 20
    Zoom
    Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 27
    Zoom
    Oct 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 03
    Zoom
    Nov 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 10
    Zoom
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 17
    Zoom
    Nov 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 24
    Zoom
    Nov 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 01
    Zoom
    Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 15
    Zoom
    Dec 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 22
    Zoom
    Dec 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 29
    Zoom
    Dec 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Mindful Self Compassion 9 week Course
    Mindful Self Compassion 9 week Course
    Sat, Jan 16
    Zoom
    Jan 16, 2027, 9:30 AM PST – Mar 13, 2027, 12:30 PM PST
    Zoom
    Self-Compassion promotes emotional resilience, reduces anxiety and depression, and helps individuals recover from stress and burnout by fostering a more balanced and supportive relationship with themselves. Increase your well-being with scientifically researched self-compassion practices.


Minding the Waves offers free and low cost options for all of our mindfulness programs to keep these practices available to all.  Laurie graciously accepts monetary support to be able to continue these offerings.

The courses and workshops offered through Minding the Waves are not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis intervention. If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to local mental health support resources. In the U.S., call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. In Canada, call or text Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Internationally you can find the correct resource for your area here.

Help is available, and you are not alone.

DISCLAIMER: The information and meditations found on this site is not a replacement for or a form of therapy, nor is it intended to cure, treat, or diagnose medical conditions.  Laurie is not a medical professional

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