Insight Meditation Community of Washington offers 6 services online, including insight meditation classes, meditation retreats and MBSR / Mindful Self-Compassion courses.
Meditation centers
Insight Meditation Community of Washington
Insight Meditation Community of Washington offers sliding-scale Vipassana classes, retreats and drop-ins across the DC region and online.
About Insight Meditation Community of Washington
Services & offerings
insight meditation classes
meditation retreats
MBSR / Mindful Self-Compassion courses
drop-in meditation sits
dharma study
1:1 mentoring
Details
Online only
Book on imcw.org
In business since 1997
Pros & cons
Pros
- Published refund policy for both retreats and classes, including timing and fee amounts
- Founded in 1997 by Tara Brach, a widely known named teacher
- Programs offered free or on a sliding scale so no one is turned away
- In-person, online and hybrid formats across more than 150 monthly offerings
- 6-week Intro to Meditation course offered at least three times a year for beginners
Cons
- No single dedicated physical center; classes are hosted online or at rotating venues around the DC region
- Contact page offers only a web form, no direct email or phone number published
- Session length for individual classes and drop-ins isn't stated on the programs page
