Welcome. I'm Glad You're Here.
If you're curious about mindfulness, meditation, or simply finding a little more calm and clarity in your life, you're in the right place.
I'm Michelle DuVal, MA, founder of The Mindful Center. For more than 25 years, I've been helping people develop a meditation practice that feels practical, sustainable, and supportive in real life—not just when life is easy, but especially when it's not.
Whether you're completely new to meditation or returning to a practice you've had before, you'll find resources here to help you begin exactly where you are.
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25+ Years Teaching
Helping thousands of people build practical, sustainable mindfulness practices for more than two decades.
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Second-Generation MBSR Teacher
One of the world's few second-generation professional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teachers.
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Trusted to...
teach mindfulness to Sandia National Labs, UNM, CABQ, Clif Bar, NM Heart Institute, Boeing, Lyra Health, Presbyterian Health Plan, and many others.
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Millions of Online Listens
One of the highest-rated mindfulness teachers on Insight Timer and Spotify, with thousands of followers and tens of thousands of hours listened.
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700K+ Students Served
Leading one of the Southwest's largest providers of mindfulness education through retreats, courses, corporate programs, and online communities.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of choosing to be present in your life, as it's actually happening, with a sense of balance.
Rather than trying to stop your thoughts, clear your mind, or force yourself to feel a certain way, mindfulness helps you develop a different relationship with your experience. It teaches you how to be present with both the pleasant and the difficult moments of life with a little more steadiness and a little less struggle.
Through meditation and everyday mindfulness practices, many people discover greater calm, resilience, self-awareness, and connection to what matters most.
Ways to Practice with Michelle
Practice Live
Join the membership and practice live with Michelle each weekday on Zoom, where you'll find a welcoming space to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Learn at your own pace with on-demand courses covering mindfulness, stress reduction, sleep, self-compassion, gratitude, and more.
Experience a Retreat
Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in mindfulness at beautiful retreat destinations designed for rest, reflection, and renewal.
Access Michelle's Mindfulness Starter Library
New to Meditation? Or New to Michelle's Teachings?
Begin Here. ⭐
This free Starter Library includes three short teaching videos, two downloadable guided meditations, and my step-by-step guide, 10 Quick Wins to Kick Start Your Mindfulness Practice, to help you build a meditation practice that feels simple, sustainable, and supportive.
Access Michelle's Starter Library
✓ Downloadable guided meditations to help you reduce stress, sleep better, and feel more grounded.
✓ Short mindfulness teaching videos that make meditation simple and approachable.
✓ A beautifully designed guide: 10 Quick Wins to Kick Start Your Mindfulness Practice.
✓ Weekly mindfulness inspiration with occasional tips, new resources, and updates delivered to your inbox.
Meditation is easier when you don't have to do it alone.
Life on Mindfulness is my online meditation community, created to help you develop a mindfulness practice that feels simple, sustainable, and deeply supportive. Whether you're just beginning or have been meditating for years, you'll find guidance, encouragement, and a welcoming community to practice alongside.
Learn More About Membership
Membership Includes
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Daily Live Meditation throughout the week
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300+ library of guided meditations
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Weekly on-demand mindful mini courses
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Beginner-focused courses and resources
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A supportive community of people practicing together
Whether you practice every day or whenever you get a chance to breathe, Life on Mindfulness offers the guidance, flexibility, structure, and encouragement to help mindfulness become a natural part of your life.
Practice Together in Beautiful Places
Whether you're looking for a weekend of quiet reflection or a week of deep renewal, my mindfulness retreats offer the opportunity to step away from daily life, reconnect with yourself, and practice in beautiful, inspiring places.
4-Day Ghost Ranch Retreat
Experience four peaceful days of guided meditation, mindfulness practice, discussion, and quiet reflection in the breathtaking landscapes of Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive community hosted by Michelle.
