The Way of Awareness: An Immersion Experience in Mindfulness & Heartfulness

Join Jon Kabat-Zinn and Will Kabat-Zinn for The Way of Awareness, a transformative immersion experience in mindfulness and heartfulness at the renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This exclusive mindfulnes event brings together two of the most respected voices in contemplative practice—the pioneering founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and his accomplished son—for a day designed to deepen your awareness and reconnect you with what matters most. Whether you're seeking stress relief, spiritual growth, or simply a pause from the demands of modern life, this immersion experience offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from master teachers in one of the Hudson Valley's most serene settings.

The Way of Awareness draws mindfulnes practitioners and curious newcomers alike into a sanctuary of practice, reflection, and community. This is not a lecture series but an embodied journey—you'll move through guided meditations, contemplative teachings, heartfelt dialogue, and periods of silence designed to awaken your innate capacity for presence and compassion. Expect to arrive as one person and leave transformed, carrying tools and insights you can integrate into your daily life. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and deliberately spacious, honoring both the depth of the work and the individual needs of each participant.

What to Expect

Your day begins as you arrive at the serene Omega Institute campus, where you'll settle into a contemplative mindset while connecting with fellow practitioners. The morning opens with foundational mindfulnes instruction led by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose decades of research and teaching have shaped how millions understand meditation and awareness. You'll move through carefully sequenced practices—sitting meditation, gentle movement, and guided awareness exercises—each one designed to quiet the mind and open the heart.

As the day unfolds, Will Kabat-Zinn brings his unique perspective, shaped by two decades of bringing mindfulnes to incarcerated youth, educators, law enforcement, and tech leaders. His teachings bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary life, offering practical ways to cultivate presence in challenging environments. Between sessions, you'll have time for reflection, journaling, nourishment, and informal connection with others on the path.

The immersion culminates in a heart-centered closing circle where teachings integrate, insights crystallize, and you reconnect with your deepest intentions. You'll leave carrying both immediate peace and lasting practices—a true immersion experience that honors the transformative potential of mindfulnes.

About the Artists

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and author of numerous bestselling books including Full Catastrophe Living. His groundbreaking work has bridged neuroscience, medicine, and contemplative practice, making mindfulnes accessible to mainstream audiences worldwide. Jon brings both scientific rigor and profound spiritual depth to his teaching, offering a rare integration of evidence-based practice and timeless wisdom.

Will Kabat-Zinn is an accomplished mindfulness and meditation teacher with over twenty years of dedicated practice and teaching experience. He has brought mindfulnes training to some of society's most underserved and high-stress populations—incarcerated youth, educators, law enforcement, and technology leaders—demonstrating the universal relevance of awareness practice. His work bridges traditional contemplative teachings with the real-world struggles of contemporary life, making mindfulnes practical and transformative.

Venue & Location

The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY is one of North America's premier retreat centers, nestled in the peaceful Hudson Valley countryside. The campus combines natural beauty—rolling woodlands, walking trails, and serene grounds—with first-class amenities and carefully designed learning spaces. Rhinebeck's charming village atmosphere and proximity to New York City make this mindfulnes event easily accessible, whether you're traveling from the region or making a weekend journey. The institute's commitment to creating sacred space for transformative work makes it the ideal setting for this immersion experience in mindfulnes and heartfulness.