Mindfulness Performance Training for Athletes and Actors

MASTER THE MIND. UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL.

THE MINDFUL ACTOR

A 4-week online mindfulness meditation course built specifically for professional actors. This group and one-on-one course helps cultivate presence, grounding, and creative fearlessness.

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  • "Rafi brings Buddhist concepts to his students in approachable and practical ways. I cannot overstate the peace and power awaiting anyone willing to try the tools he offers. Whether you are an actor, artist, athlete or someone who breaths take the course and thank me later."

    Meir Parent

  • “As a competitive CrossFit athlete striving to reach the highest levels of the sport, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my physical performance, thanks in large part to my mental training. I’ve learned how to focus more effectively during workouts and competitions, how to manage pressure, and — most importantly — how to be present in the moment. This shift has not only elevated my performance but allowed me to experience more joy in the process.”

    Dan Coda - 2024 CrossFit Legends competitor

  • "I learned a tremendous amount about the benefits of incorporating a meditative practice into a daily routine, and more importantly, how it can aid in a much fuller, more nuanced perspective of the world. I have seen true benefits in my approach to acting as a result of Rafi’s advice to lead with compassion and thoughtfulness instead of individualism and have seen his teachings seep into other areas of my life as well."

    Jake Steinberg - 2025 Columbia MFA Acting

1:1 & Group Coaching

Dan Coda at the 2024 Master’s CrossFit Games by Legends

ATHLETES

Mindset training for athletes to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and cultivate mental stability—rooted in scientifically-backed Buddhist practices.  

Rafi Silver appearing in FALLOUT (Amazon) as Robert House

ACTORS

Proven frameworks for actors to cultivate presence, grounding, and fearlessness on stage and in front of the camera, drawn from a 2,500-year-old practice.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Rafi Silver
Professional Actor, Professor at Columbia University, and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor

With an extensive professional background in acting and a Mindfulness Meditation instructor certification from Dharma Moon and the US Tibet House, Rafi integrates mindfulness into athletics and the arts.

At Columbia University, Rafi teaches MFA students mindfulness practices to enhance actors' focus and performance. He also leads corporate wellness retreats and trains elite performers, including professional athletes, and is currently training a participant in the 2025 Masters CrossFit Games!

As an actor, He’s appeared in shows like the Emmy-nominated Fallout, Evil, and Law & Order: Organized Crime and earned a Helen Hayes nomination for The Effect. Holding an MFA from NYU, a BFA from Syracuse, and certifications in mindfulness, Rafi’s mission is to help individuals unlock their peak potential through mindfulness and creativity.

Develop & deepen your Daily practice

In our sessions, we will practice and deepen the foundational practice of mindfulness meditation through a combination of guided and unguided support. Mindfulness will help improve mental performance by enhancing focus, reducing stress, and increasing emotional regulation.

Build a Personalized mental warmup

In our sessions, we will develop a personalized mindfulness warmup tailored to each individual’s needs, aligning the mind and body for peak performance. This customized approach cultivates focus, calmness, and mental resilience, ensuring you’re fully prepared and ready for optimal performance.