LEARN to
meditate
THIS MAY
#mindfulinmay
SPEND A MONTH TRAINING YOUR MIND AND STEP INTO GREATER CALM
LEARN to
meditate
THIS MAY
#mindfulinmay
SPEND A MONTH TRAINING YOUR MIND AND STEP INTO GREATER CALM
Give me 4 weeks, I'll give you changes for life!
In times like these, we really can't afford to lose our mind. Spend a month training your mind and step into greater calm.
Mindful in May is the world’s largest online mindfulness fundraising campaign. The idea behind it is simple: we provide education, tools and support so you can build a sustainable meditation practice to become mentally fit in one month. Research shows it only takes 10 minutes of meditation a day to see significant positive benefits to your life.
And as you strengthen your mind, you can also opt to better the world by raising funds to bring clean, safe drinking water to those who most need it.
$800,000
Total raised
16,000
people given clean water
registrations for Mindful in May close in..
HOW IT WORKS
Join the 30-day program
Make a donation towards clean water projects in places of need (optional)
Meditate for 10 mins a day in May, with our support
Transform your mind & life while helping others
GUEST EXPERTS
featuring in Mindful in May 4 week program:
Matthieu Ricard
French writer, photographer, translator and Buddhist monk. PhD degree in molecular genetics.
sharon salzberg
Best selling author. Teacher of Buddhist meditation practices. Cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society.
Russ
Harris
Therapist and Coach. Best-selling author. World-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
jon
kabat-zinn
Pioneer of the mindfulness movement in the West. Founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and internationally renowned meditation teacher.
Dr Elise Bialylew
Founder of Mindful in May. Author of The Happiness Plan. A Doctor trained in Psychiatry.
Angel Kyodo Williams
Writer. Activist. Ordained Zen priest. Called "the most vocal and most intriguing African-American Buddhist in America" by Library Journal.
Bhante buddharakkhita
Teacher of meditation since 2005. Ordained Buddhist monk, and author of 'Planting Dhamma Seeds: The Emergence of Buddhism in Africa'.
Mingyur Rinpoche
Best-selling author. Tibetan teacher and master of the Karma Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.
BYRON
KATIE
Speaker and author. Founder of Byron Katie International. Teacher of self-inquiry method, ‘The Work’.
Felice
jacka
Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry. Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University.
Harville hendrix
New York Times best-selling author. International speaker. Clinical trainer and couples therapist.
Pamela
Weiss
Executive coach, meditation teacher, and the founder of Appropriate Response.
Sue Johnson
Clinical psychologist. Couples therapist. Author.
susan piver
Best-selling author. Founder of the Open Heart Project. Teacher and Buddhist seminary graduate.
tania singer
Head of the Social Neuroscience Lab of the Max Planck Society in Berlin. Founder and principal investigator of the ReSource project.
Zindel siegel
Cognitive psychologist. Specialist on depression. One of the Founders of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Professor of psychology at University of Toronto.
Set aside 10 minutes a day and transform your life
with the mindful in may program
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MAKE A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD...
If you've ever felt despairing or helpless about the state of our world, this program offers you a chance to take positive action and make a difference to people's lives.
During Mindful in May, not only will you learn inner tools that will transform your life, but you'll have the chance to fundraise or donate to improve the lives of those living in poverty.
For every $50 you raise, you'll be bringing
clean, safe drinking water to one person – for life.
Past participants have raised $800,000, bringing
drinking water to 16,000 people!
Mindful in May is a social enterprise that partners with the not for profit, charity: water, based in the USA. They use 100% of donations to build water projects in developing countries. (Donations are only tax deductible if you are based in the USA.)
This is our impact so far…
Clear mind for you, CLEAN WATER FOR OTHERS.
Learn from world leading mindfulness teachers this May and make a positive difference in the world.
10 minutes of meditation a day.
A stronger mind for you.
A better world for others.
PROGRAM BEGINS SATURDAY, 1ST MAY
DON'T MISS OUT
JOIN NOW FOR $49
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS MAY
Take the 10 minute a day meditation challenge
Make a positive difference in the world by making a donation or fundraising with your community.
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY about Mindful in May...
“Being guided through mindful in may to meditate for ten minutes is very doable in this busy life and you still get the benefits…”
I think Mindful in May is fabulous! Anything that promotes peace of mind and benefits people who are in need at the same time is a brilliant idea. I am prone to shocking anxiety and meditation has really helped with that. I just passed my 300 day mark since I started meditating regularly with Mindful in May. That really kick started it for me — consistency has always been my problem. Being guided through Mindful in May to meditate for ten minutes is very doable in this busy life and you still get the benefits
- Magda Szubanski
“The content is fantastic, I was worried I would get lost in it being a beginner but I’ve been so engaged and got a lot out of each one.”
I have found greater calm, an awareness of myself & those around me and a space to clear my mind when days are stressful. I’ve loved & appreciated your guidance, the guided meditations have been great and the interviews have been so informative & valuable. The content is fantastic, I was worried I would get lost in it being a beginner but I’ve been so engaged and got a lot out of each one. I like to know how things work, so the approach has been brilliant.
- Melanie Duve
“By bringing mindfulness into my daily routine, I have seen significant improvements in my overall wellbeing”
I confess I was a cynic about meditation and mindfulness. But after my husband died suddenly in 2014, and I was confronted with night after night of terrible insomnia, when a friend suggested I give mindful in may a go I thought “what have I got to lose in committing 10 minutes a day to something?” and the charitable element of the project meant that someone out there had something very big to gain! What I found was that far from losing anything, I gained back not just the capacity to sleep but also an awareness of the extraordinary power in mindfulness and meditation to promote both good physical and mental health. My sleep improved, symptoms of a chronic physical health condition improved and I felt more alert and capable to deal with the craziness of everyday life. Using the Mindful in May’s practical and accessible programming provided me with not just a daily mindfulness tool but also an awareness of the scientific research that provides the evidence for it. By bringing mindfulness into my daily routine, I have seen significant improvements in my overall wellbeing.
- Fiona Grimwald
“I think the daily practices made a big difference to my wellbeing and enabled me to reduce my anxiety...”
I signed up for MIM 2015 without quite knowing what to expect exactIy. I had started meditating at work with some colleagues, but it was only a weekly practice. I think the daily practices made a big difference to my wellbeing and enabled me to reduce my anxiety (in particular work-related). I found that I was looking forward to that quiet time in my sometimes hectic days. The meditation tracks were great – my favourite is the breath and sound meditation. I use this technique by myself very often – in the train on my way home from work for example. And I really liked the interviews. Whilst I couldn’t quite keep up with them (there are a lot), I have since watched all but 2 I think. They are extremely informative and inspiring. Unfortunately life just tends to get in the way and I am really looking forward to MIM 2017 for a renewd daily dose of inspiration, quiet and energy.
- Katia Bratieres
“Being guided through mindful in may to meditate for ten minutes is very doable in this busy life and you still get the benefits…”
I think Mindful in May is fabulous! Anything that promotes peace of mind and benefits people who are in need at the same time is a brilliant idea. I am prone to shocking anxiety and meditation has really helped with that. I just passed my 300 day mark since I started meditating regularly with Mindful in May. That really kick started it for me — consistency has always been my problem. Being guided through Mindful in May to meditate for ten minutes is very doable in this busy life and you still get the benefits
- Magda Szubanski
“The content is fantastic, I was worried I would get lost in it being a beginner but I’ve been so engaged and got a lot out of each one.”
I have found greater calm, an awareness of myself & those around me and a space to clear my mind when days are stressful. I’ve loved & appreciated your guidance, the guided meditations have been great and the interviews have been so informative & valuable. The content is fantastic, I was worried I would get lost in it being a beginner but I’ve been so engaged and got a lot out of each one. I like to know how things work, so the approach has been brilliant.
- Melanie Duve
“By bringing mindfulness into my daily routine, I have seen significant improvements in my overall wellbeing”
I confess I was a cynic about meditation and mindfulness. But after my husband died suddenly in 2014, and I was confronted with night after night of terrible insomnia, when a friend suggested I give mindful in may a go I thought “what have I got to lose in committing 10 minutes a day to something?” and the charitable element of the project meant that someone out there had something very big to gain! What I found was that far from losing anything, I gained back not just the capacity to sleep but also an awareness of the extraordinary power in mindfulness and meditation to promote both good physical and mental health. My sleep improved, symptoms of a chronic physical health condition improved and I felt more alert and capable to deal with the craziness of everyday life. Using the Mindful in May’s practical and accessible programming provided me with not just a daily mindfulness tool but also an awareness of the scientific research that provides the evidence for it. By bringing mindfulness into my daily routine, I have seen significant improvements in my overall wellbeing.
- Fiona Grimwald
“I think the daily practices made a big difference to my wellbeing and enabled me to reduce my anxiety...”
I signed up for MIM 2015 without quite knowing what to expect exactIy. I had started meditating at work with some colleagues, but it was only a weekly practice. I think the daily practices made a big difference to my wellbeing and enabled me to reduce my anxiety (in particular work-related). I found that I was looking forward to that quiet time in my sometimes hectic days. The meditation tracks were great – my favourite is the breath and sound meditation. I use this technique by myself very often – in the train on my way home from work for example. And I really liked the interviews. Whilst I couldn’t quite keep up with them (there are a lot), I have since watched all but 2 I think. They are extremely informative and inspiring. Unfortunately life just tends to get in the way and I am really looking forward to MIM 2017 for a renewd daily dose of inspiration, quiet and energy.
- Katia Bratieres
when you register for Mindful in May you’ll receive
WEEKLY MODULES
Weekly modules including video interviews and audio guided mindfulness meditations
DAILY LESSONS
Access to a private membership platform to listen to the teachings 24/7 across the month of May
SCIENCE-BACKED TIPS
Tips from the latest in science, from both Dr Elise's own research, as well as 18 experts' research.
SIMPLE EXERCISES
Simple mindful exercises that you can squeeze into the busiest day to create more calm and focus
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
with some of the world’s best experts in mindfulness and wellbeing bringing you wisdom to transform your life
GUIDED MEDITATIONS
To use throughout the month
DIGITAL JOURNAL
A digital meditation journal to keep track of your progress
COMMUNITY
Access to the Facebook community to connect with other Mindful in May meditators.
DAILY EMAILS
Daily reminder emails to keep you on track
Want a taste of what Mindful in May has to offer?
Elise interviews New York Times Bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman. Watch a preview of the interview here:
This program is ideal if you...
- Want to become more confident, courageous and calm
- Have a tendency to get stressed or have racing thoughts that can overwhelm you
- Want to control your emotions and not get so easily triggered
- Want to reduce the worry and reduce "mind chatter"
- Have tried meditation but haven’t been able to make it a regular habit and feel the long-lasting benefits of a calm, clear mind
- Need more support than a meditation app can give you and value being part of a community
- Want to learn a tool that is sustainable, long-lasting and will strengthen your resilience and ability to cope in the most stressful situations
- Lead a busy life & have no more than 10 minutes a day to meditate
"Mindful meditation has brought me much joy – I’m far happier, more loving and kind. I can’t recommend this program more highly to kick start your practice."
- VICTORIA STRONG
"Mindful meditation has brought me much joy – I’m far happier, more loving and kind. I can’t recommend this program more highly to kick start your practice."
- VICTORIA STRONG
About the host and founder of Mindful in May: dr elise bialylew
Elise Bialylew is the author of the bestselling book, The Happiness Plan, and founder of Mindful in May, the world’s largest online global mindfulness fundraising campaign.
A doctor trained in psychiatry, turned social entrepreneur and mindfulness expert, she’s passionate about supporting individuals and organisations to develop inner tools for greater wellbeing and flourishing, and offers workshops and training at The Mind Life Project.
Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, New York Times and on Australian Television. She was recently recognised by the Australian Financial Review as a 2019 AFR Women of Influence.
"If we wish to be healthy, happy and clear-minded, we need to upgrade our “inner technology”of attention to meet the demands of our increasingly complex world. That's where mindfulness comes in.."
- DR ELISE BIALYLEW
"If we wish to be healthy, happy and clear-minded, we need to upgrade our “inner technology”of attention to meet the demands of our increasingly complex world. That's where mindfulness comes in.."
- DR ELISE BIALYLEW
IN THE MEDIA
Hear Elise talk to ABC News about Mindful in May
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY about Mindful in May...
10 minutes of meditation per day to
transform your mind
and the world
for the better.
It’s easy to get started...
#1
Register before April 9 to get our Early Bird offer of $49 (+10% GST for Australian residents). You'll receive full access to our online one month Mindful In May meditation program.
#2
Make a donation, if you can. A donation of just $50 will bring clean safe water to one person – for life.
#3
Tell your friends about Mindful in May so we can build a stronger world together by improving mental health while raising money for charity.
You absolutely can make a difference
Your donation will help build wells to provide clean, safe drinking water for children and their families living in impoverished communities around the globe. In giving what we take for granted, we can bring better health and a brighter future to so many.
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY about Mindful in May...
