Online Full-Time Retreat
May 15 – 22, 2026
The retreat
Retreat info
This retreat works best if you treat it as an entirely off-grid experience, maintaining silence whenever possible. You'll meditate for 6–10 hours a day, including individual and group sits.
Core live sessions run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time, with a suggested practice window of 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. For participants in Europe, we offer a schedule from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM CEST. All lectures are recorded for flexibility, though the retreat works best for time zones in the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
Online format & what you'll need
Online retreats let you cultivate a life-changing meditation practice from the comfort of your own home — or anywhere you choose.
To get the most out of your retreat, you'll need:
- A private, quiet space where you can meditate undisturbed for the full duration of the retreat
- A reliable internet connection, a laptop with a camera, and a microphone for daily sessions
- Household cooperation: let anyone you live with know you'll be fully dedicated to practice for the week
Once you sign up, you'll receive detailed instructions on setting up your meditation environment to minimize distractions.
For scheduling across time zones, see: Planning Your Jhourney: Online Retreat Schedules Across Time Zones
FAQs
Retreat Schedule
All times in PT
Friday (Day 0): 4:00–6:00 PM Opening Session
Saturday–Sunday (Days 1–2): 9:00–10:30 AM Morning Session, 5:00–6:00 PM Evening Session
Monday–Thursday (Days 3–6): 9:00–10:00 AM Morning Session, 5:00–6:00 PM Evening Session
Friday (Day 7): 9:00–10:00 AM Morning Session, 5:00–6:00 PM Closing Session
1:1 interviews and office hours for Q&As will be scheduled on select days. Outside of scheduled sessions, participants are expected to remain fully off-grid and dedicated to practice.
EU Schedule
Since US evening sessions fall in the middle of the night for European time zones, we've arranged alternative watch sessions for you to connect with fellow participants:
- Opening session: Saturday 9:00–11:00 AM CEST
- US Evening session watch group: 10:00–11:00 AM CEST (Sunday to Friday)
- US Morning session: 6:00–7:00 PM CEST (attended live)
- Final retreat session: Friday 6:00–7:00 PM CEST
These times may be subject to change. We'll confirm any updates closer to the retreat dates.
Before you book
Eligibility: 1) You must be at least 18 years old to attend.
2) Participation requires completing a mental health screening and signing required agreements
Commitment: This is a full-week immersive retreat. Despite being online, you'll be meditating and engaging with the curriculum all day, every day. You'll need to clear all outside commitments and plan to be mostly offline for the entire week. Please only sign up if you can attend the full program — if you foresee any conflicts, reach out to us before booking.
Pricing: All prices are listed per person and include the complete week-long retreat program.
Time zones: This retreat is designed for participants in US and European time zones. Attending from Asian or other time zones is not recommended, as the time difference typically impacts the retreat experience. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss options.
Please wrap up any important plans before your kick-off session and dedicate the rest of the week fully to meditation.
Are online retreats as effective as in-person?
Yes. Our data shows similar results across both formats — both in the percentage of participants who access jhanas and in overall satisfaction.
The curriculum is identical. And since jhanas are discovered in the privacy of your own mind, the quality of instruction and your environment matter more than whether other participants are physically next to you. Think of it like enjoying a great meal: whether you're at the park, your own dinner table, or a friend's house, the core experience is the same.
For a detailed comparison, see Are Online Retreats as Good as In-Person?
what people say
It's not about the intensity.
It's about the journey.
Probably one of the nicest things that's ever happened to me, like up there with beautiful events like marriage.
David Phelan
Songwriter for Zayn, Sia, and BLACKPINK
Absolutely amazing. A secret nobody is talking about, and I’ve never felt anything like it. I’m so grateful; I’m a better and happier person.
Francisco Larrain
CTO of Topsort, ex-VP of Engineering Groupon, investor in SpaceX, Lyft
To know there’s this infinite resource within me that’s accessible without external conditions…it’s just crazy. You can’t unsee that.
Zach Lauzon
Google software engineer
This experience was the best thing that’s happened to me this year. I had no idea how enjoyable meditation could be.
Ruby Yu
Founder of YC-backed 10 Lives, formerly at UCSF & Harvard
Why would I have a second piece of chocolate cake when I know I can beat that by 100x in 10 minutes with my eyes closed?
Nick Cammarata
AI Safety Researcher & former founder
The jhanas may be the single most important thing on the planet right now. You may think it’s superintelligence or longevity. That’s nothing without wellbeing.
Shamil Chandaria
Oxford neuroscientist, ex-DeepMind
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