Awakening Camp

Meditation community

Meet people who meditate. Share your practice, join meditation groups, and find meditation retreats, classes and teachers near you on Awakening Camp.

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About meditation

Meditation is the simple, demanding practice of paying attention. Whether you sit with the breath, repeat a mantra, rest in open awareness or walk slowly through a forest, the common thread is learning to be present with what is here.

Practising alone is powerful; practising with others is sustaining. On Awakening Camp you can share what comes up on the cushion, ask questions about technique, find a local sitting group, or book a retreat when you are ready to go deeper.

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What people are sharing

Jay @jaycosta Lagos, Portugal
Performative spirituality refers to the practice of displaying spiritual, mindful, or "enlightened" behaviors primarily for social approval, image, or clout rather than from genuine inner conviction or transformation.It’s when someone posts aesthetic yoga photos, shares deep-sounding quotes, talks about their meditation practice, crystals, or “raising their vibration” on social media — but their actual daily behavior, relationships, and character show little real change or humility.
Jay @jaycosta Lagos, Portugal
Good morning lovely souls. Today meditation, cleaning, selflove and app updates :)

Questions people ask

How do I start meditating?

Begin with five to ten minutes a day. Sit comfortably, rest your attention on the breath and gently return each time the mind wanders. Consistency matters more than duration, and a group or teacher helps you keep going.

What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness?

Mindfulness is one quality of attention — noticing the present moment without judgement. Meditation is the wider family of practices that train attention, including mindfulness, mantra, loving-kindness and self-inquiry.

Can I find meditation groups near me?

Yes. Browse the events and groups on this page, or open the map to see meditation centres, retreats and local circles close to where you are.