Dan Harris Launches Seven-Day New Year's Meditation Challenge With Live Sessions

A weeklong New Year’s meditation program is under way, offering daily guided sessions and three live Zoom gatherings to support people starting or renewing a meditation practice. The challenge runs Jan. 5–11 on the 10% with Dan Harris app, with daily meditations led by veteran teacher Joseph Goldstein and live sessions hosted by Dan Harris on Jan. 6, Jan. 8, and Jan. 11 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live Zoom meetings are open to everyone, providing a chance for real-time instruction and community connection.

This offering is designed to be an accessible, short-term commitment that increases the likelihood participants will establish a habit. Daily guidance from an established teacher, paired with live sessions from a prominent meditation advocate, creates both structure and accountability. For those who prefer a guided introduction or a reset to their routine, the format combines recorded practice with opportunities for live feedback and group rhythm.

Access details are straightforward. The challenge is available through the 10% with Dan Harris app. Paid subscribers can view app-specific setup instructions within the app, while new users can enroll via a 30-day free trial that includes access to the New Year’s Challenge. Because the live sessions use Zoom at a standard time across the week, participants should plan for the 4:00 p.m. ET start time on the three scheduled dates.

Community relevance is immediate: January is a high-traffic time for people seeking change, and a short, supported challenge reduces barriers to beginning. The inclusion of open Zoom sessions lowers the entry cost for those who do not want to commit to a subscription, and the mixed format supports different learning styles and levels of experience. Local meditation leaders and small groups can use the challenge as a shared calendar to gather and discuss practice, while individuals can use the week as a structured reentry to daily meditation.

The announcement also reminds users that some content is migrating from Substack to the new app on Jan. 12. Participants who rely on past Substack posts or newsletters should check the app after that date to locate relocated materials and any updated setup instructions for subscribers.

With sessions already started, the challenge offers a practical, time-limited way to join a guided practice supported by live interaction and an app-based learning environment.