Welcome to Lotus Lab

 Announcement: 21-Day Meditation Challenge starts May 1st! 

On May 1st, we'll start our next 21-day meditation challenge. It's a wonderful chance to hone your meditation skills or restart your practice, and to sit with a group of like-minded people as we navigate the ups and downs of this life. 

When: May 1-21st, from 7:30 - 8:15am Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free!

This practice is open to all regardless of meditation experience, and anyone who joins us for the first time will get a free month of Lotus Lab. That's digital access to my library of guided meditations and inquiries, curated poetry and other readings, and a chance to join our growing community.

Join by selecting your membership at the bottom of this page!

What Is Lotus Lab?

Lotus Lab is a heart-centered community embarking on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and growth—together. Rooted in mindfulness and self-inquiry, Lotus Lab is a place where therapists and non-therapists can replenish their spirits, expand their horizons, and cultivate joy in their personal and professional lives. 

Together, we engage deeply with mental health ideas that have a pragmatic edge—ideas that challenge us, inspire us, and deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We explore the intersections of philosophy, psychology, science, spirituality, beauty, and creativity, weaving together varied perspectives to enrich our practice and embolden our lives. 

I'm rekindling my meditation practice and I appreciate Lotus Lab offers a quiet pace to slow me down; it helps me sit with uncertainty, and I enjoy learning from the thoughtful participants. — A.L., LMFT

Who Are We?

We are people who are willing to share and be vulnerable, interested in our own growth and struggles, and generous with our attention to others. Our community encompasses a diverse age range and expertise that shares a common interest in and openness to the wisdom, ideas, and practices of Buddhism and relational Gestalt. At Lotus Lab, authenticity, kindness, and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Mission

Lotus Lab is even more than a community—it’s a catalyst for personal and professional transformation. Through mindfulness practice, storytelling, and shared inquiry, we navigate the complexities of life and work with courage, compassion, and authenticity. Our group’s name reflects our commitment to growth and experimentation—like the lotus flower rising from the mud, we embrace the messiness of life as a necessary condition for growth and renewal.

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Member Experience:

As a member of Lotus Lab, you’ll enjoy 24/7 access to a wealth of resources and opportunities for personal and professional development, including:

• Daily Live Meditation Sessions: Participate in live shamatha vipashyana* meditation sessions led by Michelle to cultivate presence, resilience, and inner peace. (Held Monday through Friday, and recorded for your future reference!)

• Weekly Reflective Writing Prompts: Engage in reflective writing exercises aimed at deepening self-awareness, fostering creativity, and gaining insights.

• Monthly Therapist Happy Hours: Connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and learn new strategies to prevent burnout, deepen and expand your professional skills, and promote self-care. 

• Growing Library: Instant access to our growing collection of over 50 guided meditations, inquiry talks, poetry, and other resources to inspire, uplift, and support your journey of growth.

• Online Members Forum: For ongoing connection and resource sharing, and our very own app for 24/7 on-the-go access.

• Priority Access, Passes, and Discounts: To workshops, special offers, and events.

• No-Fuss Membership: Receive 2 months free with the annual membership, or go month to month and cancel anytime.

• Gifts to Support Your Growth: Bonus Book Club, Meditation Challenges, and other surprise gifts.

*Shamatha vipashyana translates loosely to peaceful abiding and insight. This is a style of meditation where we sit with our eyes open, staying present with the world around us as we deepen our mindfulness.

Ready to join us?

If you’re ready to nourish your soul, expand your horizons, deepen your mindfulness practice, and connect with a supportive community, I invite you to join Lotus Lab today. Let your heart be part of our magic as we journey towards greater presence, compassion, and joy.

For me, the Lotus Lab gives me the grace and space to look at things from a new angle. Michelle shares stories and writings around a central idea and I always walk away with deeper understanding and more compassion for myself and others. It’s a sweet moment, and I appreciate the honesty, kindness , and humility from all those that join. — JS

About Michelle Seely, Founder of Lotus Lab

Michelle is a licensed therapist and accomplished teacher of gestalt and meditation who has trained and supervised licensed therapists and associates across the United States and internationally. She has served on the core faculty at the Pacific Gestalt Institute for over a decade and is a contributing author to the academic anthology, The Relational Heart of Gestalt Therapy (Routledge 2022).

Michelle has developed techniques that integrate gestalt theory and somatic practices with Buddhist psychology and mindfulness for a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy. She has taught Mindful Self-Compassion programs privately and with InsightLA Meditation. She is president emeritus of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (GTILA), where she also served on the executive board for eight years. Michelle’s background and passion for mindfulness and self-compassion shine through in every aspect of Lotus Lab.

A Note About Your Membership: This membership will auto-renew after 30 days, but I'll send out two friendly reminders before that happens. If, by any chance, those reminders slip through the cracks and you're charged when you didn't mean to, please don't worry! I'm more than happy to offer a full refund. Of course, I'm hoping you'll find it so valuable you'll want to stay!