McLean Meditation Institute

As a lifelong learner, I have attended many kinds of professional development programs in my 25+ year career as a learning and organizational development consultant. I cannot say enough positive things about the McLean Meditation Teacher Training program that Sarah McLean offers to people who want to teach others how to meditate and/​or to deepen their personal practice. I completed the November 2015 McLean Meditation Teacher Training Intensive and can honestly say that it was one of the top 5 peak experiences of my life! The quality of the program is superb and dynamically delivered by Sarah and several experts, all of whom contribute to relevant topics about meditation and mindfulness. Sarah, one of the smartest and truly authentic human beings on the planet, has developed effective methods, programs and services that make meditation accessible to anyone who desires to meditate. I am very proud to share with others that I have been trained by Sarah McLean, and now I am well prepared to teach others the unlimited benefits of a meditation practice.

From the minute I received my materials in the mail, I knew i had chosen the perfect Meditation teacher training course. The information and experience I got was priceless. Sarah McLean is generous and brilliant! Everyone she has assisting and training were the best of the best. The program is extremely well presented and leaves no stone unturned. The nine day intensive in Sedona is just what the title implies. I left there knowing that my training was complete. It was a life changing experience.

I had a consistent meditation practice but wanted to learn more about meditation. I wanted to understand how it works, the brain science behind meditation. I also wanted to deepen my own practice. I enrolled in Sarah’s teacher training course for my personal development with really not intention on teaching. Her course provided insight, personal growth and of course… the tools to teach others. I am a somewhat enthusiastic gal, so I guess I just couldn’t keep all this good teaching to myself. I started to teach and guide meditations almost immediately after completing the course. I love sharing meditation with others. It is one of the most rewarding experiences. I thank Sarah and the McLean Meditation Institute for all their support.

Sarah MacLean is great as well as the people she has working with her. It is a very warm, inviting, and down to earth environment. I have taken classes there and went to the guided meditations.

Anyone interested in meditation should stop in for the guided practice at 2:00 on Sundays.

Several years back, I began to recognize stress was stealing my life. I had become unclear of my purpose and was missing life’s joy. I read somewhere that meditation had many benefits, especially the benefit of stress reduction. So I did what most people do, I Googled ‘meditation’.
Sarah McLean’s (MMI) link was first on the list and she was hosting a retreat in Tahoe in a few weeks. With a couple days of vacation left in the year and some frequent flyer miles, what did I have to lose? I signed up.
That evening, Sarah called to welcome me to the class. Not long into our conversation, I knew I had met my teacher. Even over the phone, she radiates compassion wrapped in peace. Talk with her for five minutes, you’ll recognize it also.
To bring us to present day, through Sarah’s mindful approach and Simple, Easy, Every Day (SEED) meditation practice, I began finding peace at my first retreat in Tahoe, remembering the real me at her Soul Radiance Retreat in Sedona, awakening the creative spirit in me through her Creative Soul Retreats, and returning to living a soul-​centered life practicing her meditation techniques.
I encourage anyone wanting to experience a more centered and peaceful life to sign up for any of Sarah’s retreats, workshops or meditations. Oh, and don’t be surprised, if after learning SEED meditation, you sign up to become an MMI certified teacher like I did. You’ll want to teach the world to meditate.

I came across Sarah, and her inspiring stories watching Lilou Mace’s interviews (on YouTube) awhile back and I’ve been using her recorded meditation materials ever since! So I was happy find out about her Sunday Meditation class during my visit in Sedona. Thanks to Sarah McLeans and her staff, my bf and I were gently led to reach the deep peace and stillness within. Must visit if you are in Sedona!

If you are looking to feel more calm & centered in your life, this is truly the place for you. I’ve attended the Sunday community meditations led by Sarah McLean or one of her very qualified teachers. Every week is a different experience and always leaves me feeling grateful. There is also a gift shop with a great selection of new age merchandise. The staff are all friendly, kind & helpful. I highly recommend visiting McLean Meditation to find out for yourself what meditation can do for you to change your life for the better.

I have taken a meditation course with Sarah McLean several years ago, and have been a regular at the guided meditation on Sundays. I highly recommend it to everyone. Meditation made easy to suit everyone. Inviting place to begin what will be a valuable tool in your everyday life.

Sarah Mclean is a beacon of light in the meditation community world wide. I wanted to find a school that was at the top of their game. After several hours of surfing the internet I kept getting drawn back to The Mclean Meditation Institute. Sarah’s curriculum is highly developed and rich with everything one would need to become a meditation teacher, and so my journey began with several months of thought provoking and insightful material ending in an 8 day intensive in Sedona AZ.
The program is chock full of amazing professionals like Sarah who were authentic and inspiring set in a beautiful environment. This provided all the tools and atmosphere for vast self dicovery, self inquiry, personal and professional growth. It also allowed for strengthening my daily meditation practice.
The details to this program were clear and concise. Sarah and her staff were wonderfully supportive every step of the way. Having 30 plus years in the Alternative Wellness arena, I can honestly say this was the best thing i’ve ever done for myself!
I would highly recommend this program for the new or experienced meditator.
Lisa W S.

Sarah and the staff at McLean Meditation Institute are fantastic! Her SEED method makes developing a regular meditation practice easy and enjoyable. The group meditations are delightful and educational. If you’ve thought about learning about meditation and want expert guidance and a wonderful community, look no further!

I have not visited yet, but plan to when I visit Sadona. I have heard Sara McLean talk and she is very inspirational.

My husband and I have been coming here for about a year and are very happy to have the McLeans in town!
Sunday meditation is just a fantastic way to wind down after an active weekend and/​or get centered for an active week. Nancy, with her bubbly personality, is usually there to welcome you and help you get settled into the meditation room which has chairs, back jacks or pillows. That’s right, you don’t have to «pretzel» to meditate!
We’re now bringing friends who come in from out-​of-​town to the 2 pm on Sunday, a guided meditation. Often it is Sarah but if she’s not there, someone else is there to do a great job. The approach to meditation is pragmatic, no «new age» feel to the place or philosophy which makes it truly special. The 4 pm is silent and is wonderful even for those new to meditation. Marty, who is Sarah’s husband, is often the person you’ll see if you go at that time.
They also have a marvelous gift store which you can browse before or after meditation, or just run in when you need a thoughtful little something.
Again, this is something unique to do/​see when visiting Sedona or come on a regular basis if you’re a local.

My friend and I had a spectacular and transformative experience this past new years at McLean’s Be the Peace Meditation Retreat. It was so lovely with wonderful people and with Ani William’s moving melodic music. I highly recommend visiting this center in the middle of town. Sarah is a renowned meditation educator, and I’m so filled with gratitude to have found her. Sarah and Ani embody timeless beauty and essence, and they share and offer how we can find that within each of us.

Sarah an amazing meditation teacher. I’ve taken both her meditation class and her soul radiance retreat. After years of trying to learn how to meditate, I finally developed a daily meditation practice with her seed meditation techniques. The soul radiance retreat offers self– inquiry practices and opportunities to develop a meditation practice. These programs do not require any prior experience. Sarah takes her time to explain things and is available to answer questions. They also offer community meditations most days of the week for anyone who is curious. Her studio is filled with gorgeous art and lovely décor pieces. It has a nice selection books.