“I had quite a bit of experience with Zen meditation, but found Sandy’s Vipassana approach to be more rewarding, with near immediate results: greater clarity, focus, and ability to let go of unhelpful, negative thoughts and attitudes. Sandy is a great presenter of the theory and practice of mindfulness meditation, witty and entertaining, and proved willing to go the extra mile to accommodate students’ schedules. A terrific class, highly recommended.”

“Sandy is great. I highly recommend his intro to meditation class. This class helped me immensely. I am now going through my days with less stress, more peace and more presence. This is invaluable for anyone.”

“So happy I took Sandy’s meditation course, it really taught me the lessons and gave me the tools that I was searching for and he’s also a very nice man. I highly recommend it.”

“Sandy really opened my mind up to what mindfulness is! A great class for beginners and super helpful. I really enjoyed it and Sandy is a great guy!”

“I found the class to be a great introduction to mindfulness meditation. Sandy explained the concepts of mindfulness meditation very clearly and thoroughly, led meditations during class, and provided handouts after each class that were very useful for reinforcing and retaining the material that he taught.”

“Working with Sandy and mindful meditation, even over a zoom environment, has added calm, focus and meaning to me, in my upward years. A great experience and practice for any time in your life. A gift!”

“I highly recommend the mindfulness class. Sandy is a great instructor.”

“This meditation course was amazing. It was concise, well prepared and formatted, and very easy to follow.”

“I only wish I had discovered Sandy and his Mindful Meditation class years ago. What he calmly but persuasively teaches you is potentially life changing. The class is a combination of inspirational quotes, Sandy’s guidance and explanations, a few videos, and meditation practice. I encourage anyone who is looking to quiet their “monkey brain” and lower their overall levels of anxiety and stress to give yourself the gift of Sandy’s class. You will not regret it.”

“Sandy is a great teacher when it comes to Mindfulness. He communicates great with his students and answers all types of questions. I’ve never practiced mediation but Sandy was able to help me. Now I do it every day and it has made my life better. You should take his class because it will help you.”

“Sandy’s mindfulness meditation classes in Los Angeles have been amazing for me. Truly, this place has changed my life. If you asked me a year ago to try meditation, I’d have rolled my eyes. It’s breathing...what’s the big deal. Now I’m hooked, sign up was easy and overall I always feel fresh mentally afterwards.”

“This class has taught both my wife and I how to relax, get rid of negative thoughts and feel better about ourselves. We sleep better, have more energy and feel better about our choices in life. Great class we both highly recommend it.”

“This class was very helpful for me. It taught me about how thoughts can affect so much in my life. The way that the meditation is taught was also very useful and enjoyable. I used to use an app for meditation and realized that the way that Sandy teaches it is much more effective than using the app.”

“Trust me… just do it! I was always interested about meditation; I knew its benefits, I just didn’t know where to start. I was looking for a place or a course that would start from the basics. So I dove right in to the beginner’s 6-week course. What a journey! I am so glad I signed up! Sandy structured the classes to be easy to understand and follow, from ground-up. I only touched the tip of the iceberg but I can already feel the transformation! Sandy is such an excellent teacher in every aspect; I don’t think I could have asked for anything better! If you feel like it’s time for a subtle and lasting change you came to the right place! I can’t wait to see what the next level of courses have in store for me. Thank you Sandy!”

“I am in a 12 step program and was seeking some education and a practice regarding our 11th step in addition, the overall benefit of meditating. Sandy came to me through another provider I trust and I definitely won the lottery. Sandy (a man) LOL, was detailed, thoughtful, helpful, gave us A LOT of time, answered emails for questions and I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for the benefits of meditation and a teacher who is generous with his time, experience and knowledge. Check out the Meditation Tree!”

“The online Mindful Meditation weekly classes for beginners have been a blessing. Sandy helped me understand better how our brain functions and that the primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but our thoughts about it. He also shared in such a simple, yet deep way what mediation really means and how Mindfulness rooted in Vipassana Meditation can improve our lives. I encourage any person who is struggling or wants to open their horizons to reach out to him and enjoy the sessions. The results are simply amazing.”

“I had no idea what exactly I could expect from meditation classes, but I was in for a nice surprise. Whatever I thought I knew about meditation went out the window. Sandy managed to help me “empty my cup”, so I could actually learn proper techniques and make my practice pleasant and rather filled with curiosity, not frustration (as it was). All the handouts he provided were very helpful; the classes were filled with inspiration; and his smooth voice would calm a fierce tiger in the middle of an attack... Well, maybe not :), but surely would calm active monkey minds. I am truly happy with my experience and definitely would recommend Sandy’s meditation classes.”

“Just an excellent course led by an excellent and insightful teacher. I had so many expectations (that were all wrong) and because Sandy is such a learned and intelligent human I learned a lot and the meditation works even in the only 6 weeks I was there I have learned a lot. I heartily recommend the Mediation Tree and Sandy.”

“I can’t say enough positive things about The Meditation Tree’s 6-week meditation course. In addition to providing a wonderful basis of meditation technique and offering plenty of opportunity for practice, Sandy provides the perfect amount of contextual information about what meditation is, what ‘mindfulness’ even means, and how it can be used to impact your life. This course provides a very rich educational and practical foundation for beginning a regular, meaningful meditation practice. It is a perfect course for anyone who knows they want to start a meditation practice, but also for anyone (like me, before the course) who isn’t sure whether meditation will be a meaningful addition to their life.”

“Sandy breaks down Mindfulness — and meditation in general — into wonderfully paced and informative lessons; the perfect way for a beginner to get into the practice and being forming a meditation habit that will affect so many other parts of life! He is kind and caring; a wonderful teacher who practices what he preaches. I HIGHLY recommend The Meditation Tree’s beginner class, and I plan on continuing to attend more advanced classes in the future as well. Sandy is a delight, his classes were a weekly highlight, and practicing mindfulness has already made tangible positive differences in my life in just a few weeks of practice. I only wish I started sooner! :)”

“Sandy’s knowledge, compassionate nature and sense of humor provide the elements of an excellent environment for introducing and enhancing these meditation and mindfulness techniques. We are pleased to have attended and highly recommend his classes.”

“My many fits and starts with meditation came to an end at the Meditation Tree.  Sandy has an uncanny ability to blend science and practice of mediation into an exciting discovery. Where else will you enjoy Power Point presentations that tie together the ancient practice of the Buddha with more grey matter in the human brain of today’s mediators? Meditation is easier said than done.  It is one thing to marvel and wax poetic on its benefits and quite another to do it.  To just sit and breathe and let go of the random slop that sloshes through the mind is a herculean feat.  After 3 months of practice, I am up to ten to fifteen minutes of peace and contemplation daily.  Look no further.  Be here now at The Mediation Tree.”

“I have been very grateful for Sandy’s guidance as I have embarked on a journey to implement a daily meditation practice. He is informative and supportive. As someone new to meditation, Sandy offers a strong foundation and important background information.”

“Sandy has helped me reconnect to my meditation practice.  I wish I knew he was doing this work, when I started to learn about meditation.  He provides clear and steady guidance.
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“Sandy made it easy and clear to understand the benefits of mindfulness and I loved his casual and fun approach. The class was educational and easy to apply in your day to day life style. It was the perfect class for anyone who wants to learn the benefits and be able to apply it simply to your life. I would highly recommend to anyone.”

“Sandy has a lovely way about him....calm and reassuring.... and is great at explaining the steps to mindful meditation, as well as guiding us in its’ practice.”

“If you’re starting your journey down meditation road this is a perfect place to begin. Sandy is an excellent guide to help you better understand meditation as a whole. Perfect for people who are just starting to meditate or want to just reconnect again. Highly recommend.”

“As I started my journey into meditation and consciousness, I’m very glad I stumbled upon Sandy’s class. It was more than I expected the knowledge and practice he provided guided me down the right path. It’s a great way to learn what mindful meditation is, why it’s beneficial, and also how it relates specifically to your life. I would recommend to at least try one of his introductory courses so you can see for yourself.”

“I have meditated for several decades and have used various meditation techniques; however, I have never been taught the basics and benefits of Vipassana so I really got a lot of the free intro class at The Meditation Tree. Thank you to Sandy for his generous offering of time, knowledge, wisdom & spirit and encouragement through ongoing meditation classes at The Meditation Tree. We need more peace in our minds and in this world, so most definitely, a regular meditation practice is a way to get there!”

“It was extremely helpful in continuing the path of mindfulness that I have made a commitment to a bit prior to the start of the class. It helped deepen the wisdom and awareness around thoughts and the ability to act rather than react and not allow thoughts to dictate my experience. I think it’s valuable to anyone at any stage of his or her mindfulness practice.”

“I notice that I am much more patient and present during interactions I would recommend this program to everyone. I know the aspects of the program that were most valuable to me were lessons on relationships and mindful eating, I found all aspects valuable and all were important in the broader sense of mindfulness.”

“I learned to have more compassion by not judging myself or others. Sandy has a good grasp of the material and presents it well. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their life, their reaction to life and the life of others.”

“Sandy’s class gave me a greater awareness of others and my attitude towards them. I learned to not react to situations and just let my thoughts be and that I don’t have to believe my thoughts.”

“I learned to see my thoughts less as truths and more as passing ideas, The handouts were a very valuable aspect of the class and reinforced the class material I learned that the reality of “thoughts are thoughts” and are only as personal as I let them be.”

“After taking this class I am more conscious of my responses and reactions to stress and I take more time to let negative thoughts go. I would recommend this program to my colleagues and I would recommend the practice of mindfulness meditation to my friends and family I learned to incorporate mindfulness meditation into my morning and evening routine.”

“I find myself to be much more aware of how I am reacting to situations and taking a moment to make a conscious decision on how best to respond. I would endorse this class without hesitation. There were no aspects of the program that had no value.”