Mindfulness for Relaxation | Lessons in Relaxation from Camp Calm

You can learn to relax.

Discover your natural ability to create ease and equanimity

Lessons in Letting Go

Human beings have a unique power to generate ease and peace by learning to open up to present moment experience.

This power is called equanimity. It’s one of the attentional skills we know collectively as mindfulness.

Developing equanimity allows you connect with ease and relaxation everywhere you go: at work, at home, in traffic, or anywhere else your body comes to rest.

That’s exactly what Mindfulness for Relaxation (nicknamed Camp Calm Relax) is for. We teach a single, do-anywhere mindfulness technique, designed to maximize the equanimity and relaxation in your life.

“I found the course very practical. I can apply the technique in many situations, and my level of stress related to my work is way down.”

Maryellen | Toronto, Ontario

An Easier Way to Focus

We work in 3 to 5 second increments, instead of trying to stay perfectly focused

Mindfulness made enjoyable

Some mindfulness approaches feel dry and clinical. Working with relaxation is enjoyable, and rewarding in the long term too

Choose your own path

Work at your own pace, or learn with a group doing the course together

Community and teacher support

You’re never on your own. Help is always available from the teacher and the community.

How it Works

Sign up. Gain immediate access to the entire course.
Choose your start date. Begin any time you like, or join a scheduled group of fellow Campers.
Plug in, turn on, and relax. Listen to the guided audio and follow the instructions.

You can access Mindfulness for Relaxation from any internet-connected device: phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

Ask questions, or share what you’ve learned, with the teacher and your fellow Campers, anytime.

TAKE ME TO CAMP!

Why Practice Mindfulness?

Mindfulness for Relaxation is focused on using mindfulness to cultivate relaxation and repose. But it has many other benefits.

Tens of millions of people practice mindfulness meditation. Here are some of their reasons:

improved sleep
reduced stress
lowered blood pressure
clearer decision-making
less irritability
greater resilience to pain
more moments of calm and peace

better interpersonal relationships
better emotional regulation
easier time breaking bad habits
easier time forming good habits
strengthened compassion
greater sense of connection and meaning
greater overall fulfillment

What’s all this about Camping?

As with every Camp Calm course, Mindfulness for Relaxation is presented with a fun summer camp theme.

The Camp is a virtual space, with different sections of the course representing different parts of the grounds.

Learn how the Camp works in the Orientation Lodge.

Learn skills and techniques in the Meditation Hall.

When you’re ready to begin your daily mindfulness practice, you embark on the Wilderness Trail.

Explore a Resource Center filled with extra tools and strategies.

Questions? Head down to The Campfire to chat with your fellow Campers and me (I’m David – hi!)

Once you sign up for the course, the whole Camp is yours to explore.

JOIN THE CAMP

“I sometimes find it difficult to switch off when I go to bed. Since taking Camp Calm Relax, my sleep has improved. I’ve learned to relax more as I’m going about my day.”

Rose | Maleny, Australia

“David’s approach to meditation was a mindset shift for me and I am grateful.”

Andrew | Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m kinda busy. How much time does it take?
The pace is up to you. The practices are about 20 minutes each, and there are seventeen in total. Most people do them over three weeks.

You could do one practice a day, or one every other day, or any other schedule that suits you.
What is the cost?
Mindfulness for Relaxation has a one-time fee $59 USD. That gives you lifetime access to all the lessons and bonus materials.

(Depending on your region, VAT may be added. In the US and Canada, sales tax is included.)
My schedule is unpredictable. What if I miss a day?
No problem. Just pick up where you left off.

If you take an extended break, you might prefer to start again at Day One, but it’s up to you.
I’ve tried mindfulness but I really struggle to focus. Is there any hope for me?
Yes, absolutely.

Most programs take an old-fashioned approach designed for monks: just sit there and keep trying until you get it.

We use a modern, beginner-friendly technique. Instead of trying to focus indefinitely, we work in very short increments of 3-5 seconds. You’ll learn to focus mindfully for a few seconds, then let it go.

As you get comfortable with that, we string these short stretches together over time, building your skills without the struggle.
Sounds great. When can I start?
Once you’re registered, you can start any time.

We hold occasional “group start dates” throughout the year, so you can do the course simultaneously with other Campers if you like. All registered campers will be informed of group start dates beforehand via email.

The next group start is Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Joining the group is completely optional — you can do the Camp whenever it works for you.

Create Your Own Calm

Relaxation is an intrinsic human ability. It’s just a matter of discovering it.

Begin developing your natural equanimity today.

START NOW

Bonus: Some Help for Challenging Times

We’re living in a very uncertain time, so I’m including a free resource to help you deal with anxiety. The Anxiety Kit will teach you three do-anywhere practices for managing anxiety.

Life can be calmer, even during interesting times. Get Mindfulness for Relaxation Today and get the Anxiety kit FREE.

Who Runs Camp Calm?

I’m David Cain — writer, long-time meditator and regular person. I’m the author of the long-running blog Raptitude, and the creator of Camp Calm.

Mindfulness practice has changed my life, and I want to help as many people as possible learn mindfulness, but also make it a fun and interactive process. Camp Calm is my way of doing that.

Thousands of people have taken Camp Calm courses since 2015, with great success. In exit surveys, more than 92% said they intend to continue practicing mindfulness.