We are the world’s largest online mindfulness fundraising campaign.
The idea behind Mindful in May is simple: we provide mindfulness education, tools and support for you to build a sustainable meditation practice 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 help our community raise funds to bring clean, safe drinking water to those who need it most.
Make a donation to contribute towards our global clean water projects (optional)
Meditate for 10 minutes a day during May, with our guided meditations and support
Clear mind for you. Clean water for others.
Learn with
These guest experts will feature in the 2022 Mindful in May program...
DR ELISE BIALYLEW Founder of Mindful in May. Author of The Happiness Plan. A doctor trained in Psychiatry.
Matthieu Ricard French writer, photographer, translator & Buddhist monk. PhD degree in molecular genetics.
tara brach Psychologist, author, & proponent of Buddhist meditation. A guiding teacher & founder of the Insight Meditation.
david creswell
Professor of Psychology with a focus on resilience, stress, health neuroscience.
anna lembke Professor of psychiatry, an expert on the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, NY times best selling author of Dopamine Nation.
rhonda magee Expert on racial justice. A professor of Law, author. Mindfulness teacher.
bruce perry
Author, teacher, clinician and researcher. New York Times no. 1 bestseller & endorsed by Oprah.
rick hanson Neuropsychologist. NY Times best-selling author. Founder. Advisor. Speaker and meditation teacher.
susan piver Best-selling author. Founder of the Open Heart Project. Teacher & Buddhist seminary graduate.
gregory kramer
Author. Teacher. Cofounder & president of the Metta Foundation. Developed the practice of Insight Dialoguer.
judith orloff
NY Times bestselling author. 'The godmother of the empath movement'. Psychiatrist, empath & intuitive healer.
laura markham Best selling author, clinical psychologist, specialising in conscious parenting.
george mumford
‘The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer’, acclaimed & leading expert in sports psychology & performance.
bob stahl Author, founder, senior teacher. Lived in Theraveda Buddhist forest monastery for 8.5 years.
scott shute Keynote speaker, author, executive coach and teacher.
malcolm huxter Clinical psychologist and mindfulness and compassion consultant.
mark williams
Author. Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford. Mindfulness expert.
JAMES BARAZ
Meditation teacher, 'Spirit Rock' founder, author, course creator.
Lori Schwanbeck Psychotherapist, leadership coach, mindfulness-based emotional intelligence consultant.
Set aside 10 minutes a day this May.
Watch this short video to learn about the benefits of a regular practice.
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 in 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 $50AUD you raise, you'll be bringing clean, safe drinking water to one person - for life. Our Mindful in May community have together raised $1,020,000, bringing clean drinking water to 31,843 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.)
$1,020,000
Raised For Families Living in Poverty
31,843
people given clean water
This is our impact so far...
Register Before 1 May 2022
Meditate with thousands of others around the world this 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
What you'll get:
Each day will unlock access to a new meditation, learning and teachings from guest experts.
Reduce stress and racing thoughts that can overwhelm you
Learn to control your emotions and not get so easily triggered
Reduce the worry and 'mind chatter'
Create a regular habitual meditation practice
Be part of a meditation community to get more support than a meditation app can provide
Learn a tool that is sustainable, long-lasting and will strength your resilience
A 10 minute a day meditation to suit those who lead busy lives
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.."
With the registration fee of $59 (early bird) or $69 (full price), you'll receive access to our one-month online meditation program during the month of May, including all the guest guided meditations and video interviews with the world's best teachers and experts. It is not a donation to the cause. If you'd like to be part of making an impact this May, you are invited to make an optional donation at the time of registration. It only takes $50 to bring one person water for life so this May, join our effort to raise money for the cause and transform lives forever!
When you register for Mindful in May you will get access to an online learning platform including teaching and guided meditations to help you learn how to meditate and bring mindfulness into your everyday life.
YOU'LL GET:
A world class online mindfulness program delivered to your inbox starting May 1st
Weekly guided meditations from the world’s best meditation teachers
Exclusive video interviews with world leaders in the field of mindfulness and wisdom
Daily emails to support you in making meditation a habit
You will have access to the Mindful in May membership site and program for the entire month of May, with final access until 10 June 2022. You will be able to download two meditations each week to keep beyond the program and have access to listen to all the meditations for the entire month. The videos will be available through the entire month as they are released.
There will be an opportunity to extend your access to the Mindful in May program beyond May AND be supported beyond Mindful in May through monthly live guided meditations.
Mindful in May is a one month invitation. If you’re not ready for a month-long challenge you’re welcome to try it for two weeks. Who knows - you might find you’ll want to keep going. But we suggest a donation towards the cause, no matter how many days you choose to meditate.
Yes! We are providing material so that those who are newer to meditation can learn and create a habit. We have set a 10 minute a day goal as a reasonably achievable time for most people. If you are wanting to extend your practice, then that’s great!
The audio meditations are there as a support. If you prefer to sit in silence with your own practice, then we encourage you to do that. Of course, the longer you practise meditation the more benefits you'll get. So, commit to whatever time feels good to you!
Mindful in May is a social enterprise whose purpose is to spread mindfulness as far and wide as we can and at the same time address issues around global poverty. The registration fee covers the cost of running the campaign and participants are invited to make an optional donation of whatever they feel and/or fundraise for the cause, whereby 97% of this donation goes directly to building clean water projects with our partner charity, charity:water. (3% credit card fee applies to donations). As the funds goes to charity:water which is an American organisation, donations are only tax deductible if you are based in America.
When you donate 97% of your donation goes directly to our partner charity:water (there is a 3% credit card fee on all donations).
Charity:water donates 100% of received funds directly building clean water projects. Each year they determine where water projects are needed and will direct these funds to these communities.
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DR ELISE BIALYLEW
Matthieu Ricard
tara brach
david creswell
anna lembke
rhonda magee
bruce perry
rick hanson
susan piver
gregory kramer
judith orloff
laura markham
george mumford
bob stahl
scott shute
malcolm huxter
mark williams
JAMES BARAZ
Lori Schwanbeck
