Life is stressful and uncertain. We need reliable tools to help us navigate it with calm, clarity, compassion, and creativity.

I bring meaningful mindfulness-based programs to groups and individuals of all ages, that help calm the body, quiet the mind, open the heart, and build a deeper sense of balance, wakeful presence and overall well-being—from the inside out.

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Inner Tools for Tough Times

Mindfulness Meditation Class with Mark Landsman

Sundays, 2:00--3:30p — 10/26, 11/09, 11/30

In these tough times we need reliable inner-tools to help us access more calm, clarity, balance, and trusted connection in our lives. This in-person class introduces participants to pragmatic, well-researched mindfulness practices that can help strengthen our resilience, deepen compassion, and promote a more skillful response to whatever life brings.

Backed by significant studies in neuroscience and psychology, mindfulness meditation practice has been shown to be profoundly beneficial for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Location:

Albion Garden

1043 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

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Session Fee: $75 per 90-min class

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Mark Landsman

MMTCP Certified Mindfulness Teacher

My path to becoming a professional mindfulness teacher and program designer began with a deep interest in the mind-body connection, and the growing body of research in neuroscience on the brain’s ability to become more resilient and skillful.

My mindfulness work, with organizations, companies, groups and individuals, is informed by 30+ years of somatic training in meditation, yoga, tai chi, aikido, and Alexander Technique, and 25+ years navigating the high-pressure demands of the entertainment industry as a director and producer.

In 2020, I entered the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) and received professional certification under the guidance of Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, the Awareness Training Institute, and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

My classes, workshops, and retreats are designed to foster a connection to the present moment, helping participants develop useful skills for stress reduction and enhanced well-being. I am committed to exploring new methodologies to enrich these teachings, and to making the benefits of mindfulness accessible to all. Whether working with organizations, corporate teams, institutions, or individuals seeking personal growth, the intention is to help foster a transformative journey toward greater awareness, clarity, and compassionate action.

Clients include: Disney, Pinterest, Skirball Cultural Center, Savannah College of Art and Design, Public Counsel, The Alliance for Children’s Rights, IKAR, and creative artists in film and television.

“The mind creates the abyss and the heart crosses it.”

Sri Nissargadatta

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What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a well-researched practice of bringing a clear, compassionate attention to the experience of our mind, body, and emotions exactly as they are in the present moment, free from evaluation or interference.

Significant studies in neuroscience and psychology have shown the practice to be deeply beneficial for greater and more lasting mental, physical, and emotional health.

Want to learn more?

Let’s find time to talk about how mindfulness can be a transformative tool for your organization, your students, your colleagues, and you.

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Program Offerings

Organizations

Workshops + classes tailored for secondary to college-level students

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Students & Educators

Programs to meet your organization’s needs

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Creative Artists

Programs for creative arts professionals + students

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Private Sessions

Private guided sessions for groups + individuals

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What clients are saying.

  • "Mark provided a transformative mindfulness workshop tailored for creative artists that helped our students embrace the present moment, overcome creative blocks, and reconnect with self-compassion. I highly recommend this workshop to any artist looking to cultivate a deeper connection with their work and themselves."

    Katie Jones, Executive Director Student Well-Being Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

  • "Mark designed a rich and accessible mindfulness program at The Skirball that includes individual classes, workshops and other special programs for our visitors and members. We are thrilled with the results -- attendees have demonstrated their enthusiasm and deep appreciation for Mark’s instruction."

    Marlene Braga, VP of Programs Skirball Cultural Center

  • “What makes Mark special is that he combines a deep understanding of mindfulness meditation practices with lived work experience. He understands the pressures of a workplace as well as how to help move through them with joy and humor."

    Meredith Arthur, Chief of Staff TwoTwenty @Pinterest

  • “Mark guided our students through exercises and techniques that emphasized presence and self-awareness. His patient, encouraging demeanor created a safe environment where our students could explore their creativity."

    Stephanie Fybel, Dir Theater Arts Wildwood Middle & Upper School

  • “Mark led our staff through an incredible session with beautiful intention, focus, and openness. Several team members stated that it set the tone for the best staff retreat we have ever had. I highly recommend Mark for creating productive and mindful experiences for any team."

    Melissa Balaban, President IKAR

  • "Mark is a wonderful teacher. He guides you on a journey that goes deep but is always grounded in the present moment. From the start of the session, you know you're in good hands. He brings a kind, warm, down-to-earth energy, utilizing his expert knowledge and effective tools to help you bring your awareness to here and now. Afterwards I've come away feeling calmer, clearer, stronger, and more centered."

    Andy Siegel Writer/Actor/Podcaster

  • "Mark’s workshop on resilience came at a crucial time, when many of our staff were feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of client needs and the weight of world events. The series offered grounding, accessible tools that reminded us that even in the midst of overwhelm, we have inner resources to help us stay present, mitigate stress, and reconnect with our purpose. This kind of intentional space is essential for sustaining the work we care so deeply about—and for continuing to show up in the ways we aspire to.

    Judy Verduzco, Dir. of Social Work Public Counsel

  • "I truly believe in the way Mark holds space--there's a grounded, heartful presence he brings that makes people feel both safe and deeply seen. I've seen firsthand how he facilitates with care and attunement. His work is accessible and genuinely transformative--whether with youth, educators, or organizational teams. He brings both skill and soul.

    Davis Endava, Program Manager Citizen University/Youth Collaboratory

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“We practice mindfulness to become better friends with our own mind.”

Joseph Goldstein