Practical well-being, powered by science

Learn the skills to transform stress and cultivate resilience from world-renowned experts in neuroscience and contemplative practice. No matter where you are on your path, we’re here to support you.  

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What we offer

Whether you are a meditation practitioner, a citizen scientist, or just curious about cultivating the mind, the Healthy Minds Academy welcomes you. We provide on-demand and live courses to help you develop the skills of well-being and develop habits that stick. 
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Online Learning

Learn from the best with on-demand courses bringing the frontiers of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative practice into an interactive, self-paced learning environment.  

Science Backed

Learn the research behind the Healthy Minds Framework for Well-Being with expert guidance, practical applications, and opportunities to read the studies yourself. 

Practical Approach

Real-life practices and hard won wisdom from our Guides to take your learning and immediately apply it to your work, relationships, and everyday perspective. 

Courses guided by experts in the field of Well-Being 

Our team of coaches, meditation experts and scientists lead you each step of the way to answer questions, offer feedback, and celebrate your success. They share their life stories, their struggles, and their hard-won wisdom to support all parts of your identity and your well-being. 
Whether you’re new to meditation, seasoned in the practice or fall somewhere in-between, there’s something here for everyone.

Rev. Dr. Ronné Wingate Simms

HEALTHY MINDS GUIDE
Baptist minister, speaker, meditation teacher and California’s Mother of the Year® 2021.

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Leading innovations in everyday well-being

We'll help you learn the core foundations of well-being and apply those insights in daily life. For decades, we've translated ancient wisdom from contemplative traditions and cutting-edge neuroscience into highly-effective tools for human flourishing. We'll help you learn the core foundations of well-being and apply those insights in daily life. 
I could not even begin to describe the peace I have received from this program. I have learned so much about myself in the few minutes I spend each day in practice…The program has helped me to live in the moment and appreciate the small nuances in life that often go unnoticed.
Debbie B
I love this program! It's aided me in getting into a habit of meditation. It's easy to use, and has a clear guided path to follow.
Josh Stobbard
Research-based approach to mindfulness, meditation, and mental health. An amazing program that really helped me with my mental health, attention problems, and a general sense of fulfillment and self-love.
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Our team

Meet Your Instructors

Stephanie Wagner, MA, NBC-HWC

Director of Learning and Development, Board-Certified Integrative Health and Well-being Coach, Meditation Teacher, Healthy Minds Innovations

Richie Davidson, PhD

Founder and Chief Visionary, Healthy Minds Innovations; Founder & Director, Center for Healthy Minds 

Rev. Ronné Wingate Sims, PhD

Ordained Baptist minister and Assistant Director of Religious Diversity, Justice and Outreach at University of San Francisco

Cortland Dahl, PhD

Chief Contemplative Officer, Healthy Minds Innovations; Research Scientist, Center for Healthy Minds

Jay Vidyarthi

Technologist, UX Designer, and Meditation Guide at Healthy Minds Innovations

Daniela Labra Cardero, PhD

 Founding Partner and General Director of AtentaMente, Meditation Guide at Healthy Minds Innovations

The HMI Approach

Well-being, powered by science.

Evidence-Based

Science-backed courses build on our rigorously tested Healthy Minds Framework for Well-Being. 

Flexible Options

Our platform provides a range of learning options, from video lessons to audio practices to empirical research to dig deeper learn more. 

Diverse Perspectives

Our guides come from all walks of life to create an inclusive, supportive space that welcomes all of who you are to the practice.  

Healthy Minds Academy can help you

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Cultivate Well-Being

Practical skills to navigate difficult emotions, combat burnout, and meet life’s challenges with wisdom and compassion
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Discover the Research

Decades of cutting-edge neuroscience translated into practical applications to incorporate into your daily life. 
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Join the Community

Use our Community Forum to connect with guides and fellow students to ask questions and share your insights.