Frequently Asked Questions
How much time should I plan on spending on “Waking Up”?
It can really be as much or as little time as you want to spend! At minimum, we would suggest that you set aside one hour each week to read the weekly emails and complete the “experiences” included in them, and to participate at least once a week in the private Facebook group. The heart of the program is your own meditation practice. We emphasize consistency, so we recommend that you commit to your meditation practice at least 10 minutes a day through the duration of the program.
What if I can’t attend one of the live calls?
The live calls provide a sense of community and support that are important when developing a practice. But we understand that everyone has busy schedules! Each call will be recorded so that if you can’t attend live, you can watch it at a time that is more convenient for you.
How long will the course material be available?
You will still have access to the FB group and the webpage once the program is done, and the ebook (with all of the class material) is downloadable - so you will have access to the course material for as long as you need!
I would love to do this but I can’t afford it. Do you offer any scholarships?
We are committed to making this program accessible to everyone who has a sincere desire to start or deepen a contemplative practice. The registration fee we have set allows us to cover the expenses involved in offering this program, which include several internet services, and also supports both of our livelihoods in a very modest way. We have reserved a limited number of partial scholarship spots for the Core version of the program. If you are not able to afford the full fee, please send us an email (see below) and let us know that you’re interested in scholarship options.
Note: Registration is now closed. Please contact us if you would like to be notified if this program is run again.
Do you have other questions that would help you decide if “Waking Up” is right for you? Please contact maia [at] maiaduerr [dot] com or lisa [at] beingbreath [dot] com … we’re happy to explore this with you.