Info Session | December 2, 2026 | Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT

Curious about bringing mindfulness into your work or sharing it with others?

Join Karen Schwisow and Carolyn McCarthy for an online information session about Mindfulness Northwest’s Mindfulness Training Pathway, a supportive, modular program for deepening your practice and developing the skills to teach mindfulness.

Learn how the pathway works, who it’s for, and whether it might be the right next step for you.

7-Day Retreat | May 9-16, 2027 | Selva Verde Lodge

Step away from your usual routine and reconnect with yourself amid the lush beauty of Costa Rica’s rainforest.

Led by Tim Burnett and Raizelah Bayen, this multi-day retreat offers time for mindfulness practice, reflection, and connection with nature in a setting that invites you to slow down and be present.

5-Day Retreat | January 29 – February 3, 2027 | Friday 5pm – Wednesday 2pm

Take five days away from the noise of everyday life to explore mindfulness, patience, and compassion in the peaceful forest setting of Rainbow Lodge near Mount Si.

Led by Tim Burnett and Nikki Dvorak Larsen, this guided silent retreat combines meditation, mindful movement, and accessible teachings to help you deepen your practice and meet yourself and others with greater compassion.

4-Weeks Cohort | 4 Monday sessions, November 2 – 23, 2026 6:30 – 8:30pm PT

Practicing mindfulness is often easier when you don’t have to do it alone.

Join Carolyn McCarthy in Bellingham for a welcoming four-week gathering to meditate, share experiences, and build a more consistent mindfulness practice alongside others.

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to reconnect with your practice, there’s room for you.

8-Week Course | 8 Monday classes, February 1 – March 22, 2027 4:00 – 6:00pm PT

Shame can make us feel alone, flawed, or stuck in harsh self-judgment.

In this online course, you’ll explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help you relate to shame with greater understanding and kindness, creating room for healing and a more supportive relationship with yourself.

Note: This is an eight-week course for people who have completed an eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course at least one year ago and maintain an ongoing practice.

Online & In-Person | Learn how to care for yourself deeply in a compassionate community of mindful learners.

In-Person & Online | This class is the perfect foundation for a brand new or growing mindfulness practice.

Many of our programs offer continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers.

“Without a doubt, the 8-week mindfulness courses are the best investment I’ve made in the last few years. I am thankful daily that I took this opportunity to become more mindful in my life.”

Day Retreats are a great way to plug back into your mindfulness practice and experience the power of group meditations. Check out our Mindful Living classes for workshops that address various topics from dealing with grief to experiencing the joy of nature.