"The day was life changing for me. Ariane was one of the best and most moving speakers I saw at the conference and by 10am Ariane's book, "The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Any Change" was already sold out." -Chrissiana
Read More Testimonials»

On the New Directions Blog

Live Fired Up!

People tell us life is tough, tense and difficult. And we believe it. I don’t listen to what people say. I think life should be thrilling, exciting and energizing. Life is...

Read More About Live Fired Up!»

Our Meditating Experts

Jack  Kornfield

Jack Kornfield

Clinical psychologist, meditation instructor and author

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg

Co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and magazine...

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Stephan Bodian

Stephan Bodian

Meditation teacher and author of Meditation for Dummies

Shared by First30Days View Profile»

Meet all of our New Directions Experts»

News

The latest news on this change — carefully culled from the world wide web by our change agents. They do the surfing, so you don't have to!

Reflecting at the DNC

Reflecting at the DNC

The Democratic National Convention buzz is sweeping the nation...

More»
Tap into Your Resources

Tap into Your Resources

Contrary to popular belief, everyone knows a little something...

More»
Life-Changing Meditation

Life-Changing Meditation

One girl discovers meditation during a troublesome time and...

More»
AIDS Slowed By Meditation?

AIDS Slowed By Meditation?

Could the simple practice of meditating significantly help...

More»
Finding Your Footing

Finding Your Footing

You've heard of walking meditation, but what about labyrinth...

More»
Meditation Is Like...Childbirth?

Meditation Is Like...Childbirth...

Actress Jessica Alba recently gave birth to a baby girl and...

More»
Give Your Mind A Break

Give Your Mind A Break

Just as you should never exercise your body all day, you shouldn...

More»