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.
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
PREVIOUSLY FEATURED IN THE MINDFUL IN MAY PROGAM
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 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 this 1 - 31 August, 2021
with the mindful in may encore
WHY? WATCH NOW:
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.
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.
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.."
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 now for Mindful in May (AUD$59 +GST), to receive access to the program, along with 31 days of guidance and support.
#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.
The Mindful in May Encore is the same program we delivered this May, 2021. We're repeating it this August as an Encore!
If you would like to take part again, we encourage you to do so - but know that the program will include the same meditations, interviews, and content.
With the registration fee of $59 (early bird) or $69 (full price), you'll receive access to the Encore of our one-month online meditation program during the month of August, 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 August, 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 August, join our effort to raise money for the cause and transform lives forever!
Exclusive video interviews with world leaders in the field of mindfulness and wisdom including Matthieu Ricard, Sharon Salzberg, Mingyur Rinpoche and many more…
You will have access to the Mindful in May membership site and program for the entire month. The videos will be available through the entire month as they are released.
On Sunday, August 1st 2021, look out for an email delivered to your inbox early in the morning (AEST!).
In this email, you'll find a warm welcome to the program, and a link to your first meditation. In this email, you'll also receive workbooks, a link to your first expert interview, and more content.
For each of the 31 days of August 2021, you'll continue to receive an email with links to our online platform, where we unlock meditations, interviews, and new content each day.
If you ever have any questions (or don't receive our emails - and don't forget to check your spam folder, just in case!), we're available during business hours on support@mindlifeproject.com.
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!
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 August, 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 August, 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 August, join our effort to raise money for the cause and transform lives forever!
Donations are NOT tax deductible, unless you are located in the USA. This is because charity:water (our partner organisation) is based in USA. We choose charity:water because 97% of donations towards this organisation go directly towards building clean water projects.
Mindful in May is a social enterprise, and our purpose is to spread mindfulness as far and wide as we can, while also addressing issues related to global poverty. The Mindful in May Encore registration fee covers the cost of running the program, and participants are invited to make an optional donation.
Funds raised through Mindful in May go to our partner, charity: water. This organisation directs 100% of their received funds towards building clean water projects (97% of your donation goes to charity:water, with a 3% credit card fee). Each year charity: water determine where water projects are needed and will direct these funds to these communities.
In 18 months you will receive a report which shows exactly where these projects were built.
When you donate 97% of your donation goes directly to building clean water projects (there is a 3% credit card fee on all donations). Mindful in May contributes all donations and fundraising to our partner charity, charity: water who builds the projects.
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