MEDITATION + MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

In 2011, I took my first deep dive into mindfulness study during an Interdependence Project weekend retreat. Since then, alongside the practice of Tibetan and Theravadan Buddhist philosophy, and yoga, meditation has become a daily practice. These are invaluable resources to me, and I felt a calling to share this practice with others.

I believe meditation can help everyone access their deeper wisdom and truths. Through the practice of being in the present, we work with how to simply be, in order to step outside of the “doing mind” that life requires, which is our default mode. 

Through a contemplative, somatic, & mindfulness lens, I can help you develop a way to move through life with more ease, purpose, and inner compassion. I am passionate about holding your hand along the path, finding and deepening a sense of discovery, appreciation, and ease in life.

I offer private and group meditation & mindfulness coaching with the goal of helping you cultivate a practice of your own. To complement a mindfulness practice, I also offer guidance on herbs, supplements, and yoga instruction.

Please write to me for appointment availability, or if you’re curious about whether meditation could help you.

MEDITATION AUDIOS:

10 Minute Intro to Meditation: Breath Focus with Instructions
Julia Willinger
10 Minute Safe Space Visualization + Meditation
Julia Willinger

CERTIFICATIONS + EDUCATION

I received my meditation teacher training via the Interdependence Project in 2017, and remain an active student by attending dharma talks and meditation retreats regularly. I am always in search of additional training and teachings to further my practice.

  • IMC Eightfold Path Program: 2025-2026

    Insight Vipassana 9 Day Retreat: 2025

    Buddhist Psychology Program: Spirit Rock 2025

    Weekly Sangha at Insight LA Santa Monica and Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    Daylongs and Three Day Retreats at Insight LA Benedict Canyon, Mary + Joseph Retreat Center in Palos Verdes, and more

    • ACT for beginners (6 week training)

    • Wisdom 2.0 2021

    • Unpacking Whiteness Group at The Relational Center 2020 (14 week training)

    • Ally Bogard Meditation Training 2020 (10 Hour)

    • Embodied Yoga Summit and Embodied Social Justice Conference 2020-2021

    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Webinar and The Relational Nature of Shame: A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective 2020

    • Dan Siegel PEPP MWE Gathering 2020

    • Advanced Gestalt Training (The Relational Center) present

    • Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Monthly Meetings (David Treleaven)

    • Loving Awareness Commuter Retreat at Spirit Rock (2019)

    • Solstice Insight Meditation Retreat at Spirit Rock (2019)

    • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB): Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action (LLI, 2019)

    • The Art & Science of Living With Presence & Connection (Lifespan Learning Institute, 2019)

    • Trauma Sensitive Training (The Relational Center, 2019)

    • Karme Choling Weekthün 7-day retreat with Ethan Nichtern (2018)

    • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion (MSC) 5-Day Intensive with Kristin Neff, PhD (2018)

    • Herbalism course (Love is Juniper, 2018)

    • Weeklong Yoga Deep Retreat Trainings with Heather Lilleston (2016 & 2017)

    • 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training (The Interdependence Project, 2017)

    • Adult Yoga Teacher RYT200 (Yoga Shanti, 2017)

    • Kids Yoga Teacher RCYT95 (Bent on Learning, 2016)

    • Certificate in Sustainable Happiness (Nalanda Institute, 2016)

CLIENTS + PARTNERS

The Relational Center, Safe Place for Youth, Likeminds Camp, Exubrancy, Atrium Creative Retreats, Co:Collective