r/TheMindIlluminated

Community Overview

About r/TheMindIlluminated

This is a forum for getting help with your practice of meditation as taught by Culadasa in The Mind Illuminated.

The community at a glance

r/TheMindIlluminated is a Subreddit for Mental Health and Meditators and mindfulness practitioners with roughly 55K members. It has been around since 2016. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Mindfulness topic page.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Meditation, Stage, and Awareness. Product recommendations often mention books and guided meditation app.

On Reddit
Established 2016
55K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +3.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 7K members
  • 2020: 20K members
  • 2023: 17K members
  • 2024: 2K members
  • 2025: 1K members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 81 members
  • Sep: 26 members
  • Oct: 84 members
  • Nov: 193 members
  • Dec: 192 members
  • Jan: 250 members
  • Feb: 223 members
  • Mar: 227 members
  • Apr: 194 members
  • May: 199 members
  • Jun: 170 members
  • Jul: 80 members

Topics

  • Meditation
    148 posts in the past month
    #1
    Meditation
    148
  • Stage
    55 posts in the past month
    #2
    Stage
    55
  • Awareness
    44 posts in the past month
    #3
    Awareness
    44
  • Struggling
    43 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    43
  • Breath
    39 posts in the past month
    #5
    Breath
    39

Product recommendations

  • books
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best Meditation and Mindfulness Books
    2. Recommended books that fit TMI practice
    3. Recommended books(?)
    #1
    books
    Best Meditation and Mindfulness Books · Recommended books that fit TMI practice · Recommended books(?)
    5
  • guided meditation app
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended guided meditation videos or app that complement TMI?
    2. Recommended guided meditation app to supplement TMI?
    #2
    guided meditation app
    Recommended guided meditation videos or app that complement TMI? · Recommended guided meditation app to supplement TMI?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/TheMindIlluminated for?
Best for Mental Health and Meditators and mindfulness practitioners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/TheMindIlluminated free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/TheMindIlluminated have?
Roughly 55K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/TheMindIlluminated on?
r/TheMindIlluminated runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/TheMindIlluminated cover?
On the Hive Index, r/TheMindIlluminated is organized under Mental Health, Meditators and mindfulness practitioners.
How do I join r/TheMindIlluminated?
You can join r/TheMindIlluminated by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mental Health communities like?
Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.