The BIG Collective of Social Changemakers
A revolutionary space where warriors gather in mindfulness and meditation
As a volunteer with various social good organizations, I am constantly awed by the warriors I meet who are in service of what serves us all. I deeply feel how their fight to transform our systems is grueling, all-consuming and never ending. So, as a mindfulness teacher, I often find myself offering them mindfulness and guided meditation support out of my desire to fortify and fuel their path. May they fight and win!
But a random stand-alone offering isn’t too impactful. I’ve also learned it’s not good enough to just treat emotional overload, embodied stress and burnout—resilient individuals aren’t enough to change the world. I’ve yearned to contribute something deeply nurturing, sustainable and catalytic to the assorted movements battling to forge change.
The BIG Collective was created to transcend “self-care” and “wellness”. To offer sanctuary that amplifies whatever is needed to rest, heal and thrive. To harness the collective, radical power felt inside an expansive community of contemplative practice. To be a palpable foundation that propels wiser action. And perhaps… to serve as a means to lessen the battle and resource the revolution.
What It Is
Brief, regular, intentional sessions for leaders, staff, volunteers, board members and individuals activists/organizers across diverse movements to practice mindfulness and meditation together in one space. Each session speaks to the unique landscape of social change work. It’s designed to overcome schedule challenges, budget constraints, hybrid workers, time scarcity and participant resistance.
How It Works
Live, virtual, artfully facilitated 30 minute sessions run at eight different times throughout the day. Every Wednesday, all year long. You and/or your people choose whether and when to join. The content changes each week, but the format repeats.
The Rationale
Individual mindfulness builds personal capacity, while collective mindfulness builds relational and systemic capacity. This service combines both on a regular basis because consistent practice has proven optimal for building new neuropathways. When environmental organizers practice their presence alongside immigrant rights activists, when rural organizers share stillness with urban campaigners—changemakers get deep fortification, collective power and care that's as relentless as the work itself.
Details
Eight sessions run every Wednesday throughout the year (45 weeks total, excluding holidays) following this structure:
Opening with an inspirational mindfulness teaching (approx 5 minutes)
Followed by guided meditation (approx 15-20 minutes)
Closing with prompted reflection time that can be private or shared (approx 5-10 minutes)
Recurring Wednesday session times are:
8:30-9am Eastern Time
9:15-9:45am ET
10-10:30am ET
11-11:30am ET
12:15-12:45pm ET
2-2:30pm ET
3:30-4pm ET
4:15-5pm ET
*Times are subject to change based on feedback.
Each week, all receive an email invitation with session details. Interested participants register up to one hour before their chosen time and will receive a secure Zoom link.
Investment
This service uses a four-tier pricing structure designed around solidarity and inclusivity. Well-resourced organizations sponsor grassroots groups who couldn't otherwise afford access. Independent changemakers are welcomed at special rates.
Contact Stacey Mandel to discuss pricing and learn more.
A BIG beautiful vision brought to the world by BIG Mindfulness & Meditation.