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NOURISH YOURSELF in 2025!

CONNECT WITH TRUE
WELL-BEING IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES

James Baraz MEET JAMES

James Baraz has taught mindfulness meditation since 1978 and is co-founder of the world-renowned Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. He is co-author of two books Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to a Happier Life and Awakening Joy for Kids. James has taught the Awakening Joy course to over 24,000 people from 30 countries since 2003, as well as retreats and workshops in the US and internationally.

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Jsmes Baraz HOW IS THIS COURSE DELIVERED?

All participants receive the video and audio recordings of the live classes presented in Berkeley California, including guided meditations on each theme. You can review the materials at your own pace.

The Awakening Joy course features James as the sole presenter with a strong emphasis on experiential practice. He'll take you deeper into the ten themes than ever before as you make the firm commitment to bring about real and lasting change in your level of happiness and well-being.

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WHY DO THIS?

Learn the science behind real happiness
Not a feel-good program, but a feel-everything program
Build healthier habits and beliefs through powerful awareness practices
Be part of a community through support groups and practice partners
Develop a solid mindfulness practice

TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING

In addition to the online and audio material, you’ll get these additional tools to help you on the journey:

PRAISE FOR JAMES BARAZ AND AWAKENING JOY

“A very popular course. Melinda and I went to one of his seminars...Awakening Joy is very good!”

—Bill Gates, Microsoft Co-founder and Co-Chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

“James Baraz has turned Awakening Joy into a class and found that participants maintained a positive attitude even after it ended. He has been thrilled to receive messages from strangers in Europe, Africa and New Zealand. ‘It works!’ they write.”

—O Magazine

“Awakening Joy can lead each of us to live with dignity, compassion and gracious freedom. Savor and practice the exercises...use them to open your heart and transform your life. Your days on Earth will be full of blessings.”

—Jack Kornfield, Author of A Path with Heart

EARLY BIRD TUITION FOR 2025 is $299

Group rate for 3 or more joining the course together: $249 Each

($100 off the full fee of $349)