Student stories

Before, I couldn’t sleep for more than three hours at a time, had vision issues after cataract surgery, and couldn’t even jump.

I no longer feel vertigo or dizziness. I can walk very comfortably without worrying about swaying

I do find myself more able to accept and let go of the past, and able to accept and cope with the present

8-Day Health and Happiness Retreat, a perfect way to pause from a very fast-paced life

In just 8 days at this meditation retreat, I lost 7.5 lbs, and despite having sleep apnea, my sleep quality score improved from 75 to 86 — a remarkable 2 standard deviation gain“

I’m an astrophysicist and a mom of a 1.5-year-old. With heavy work pressure and constantly interrupted sleep, I often feel drained, even a bit depressed, barely able to juggle both work and family.