Pop-up Lunchtime Meditation in the Park

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:15 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:45 pm UTC-07:00

Palisades Park | Santa Monica

Dana Horstein
Publisher/HostDana Horstein
Pop-up Lunchtime Meditation in the Park
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About this Event

Drop-in Meditation Series


Join a Lunchtime Pop-up Meditation Series in the park overlooking the ocean. The 30-minute meditation will be guided, but there will also be periods of deep silence. No experience is required--just bring yourself, your presence, and your intention.

This pop-up series will continue through May 28. Come for one or all sessions! All are welcome.


Location Details:
Palisades Park, Santa Monica, CA 90402
(Ocean Ave. and Alta Ave., across from 515 Ocean Ave.)

Facilitated by:
Dana Horstein,
Certified Deep Transformational Coach for Women in Midlife



What to Expect

1. Welcome
2. Intros & Grounding/Intention-setting Exercise
3. Guided Meditation
4. Closure



Additional Info
  • Prepare for Outdoors: We will be sitting on the grass in the park, so please bring anything you need to sit comfortably. You may also want to bring a hat or sun protection.
  • Time: Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to park and get settled.
  • Parking: Metered parking is available on Ocean Ave. Alternatively, there is free parking on the side streets east of Ocean Ave.
  • Safety: While Dana is trained in healing practices, she is not a mental health practitioner. Participants are encouraged to honor their own comfort and well-being throughout the event.



Meditation for All

This meditation is offered free of charge, so all can participate. At the close of the event, participants will be invited to make an optional Sliding Scale donation of $5-$20.



Meet the Facilitator

Dana Horstein is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach for Women in Midlife and the founder of Her own major midlife changes led her to transition from teaching to coaching women using embodied, spiritual practices. Opening her coaching sessions with a guided meditation is one of her favorite things to do because it enables her to drop into a deeper, more soulful and attuned state. She is a nature lover, avid dancer, qi gong practitioner, semi-bookworm, closet-poet-turned-blogger, traveler, seeker, and Spanish speaker. She believes that our personal healing is necessary for the collective healing and transformation of our world.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palisades Park, Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, United States

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