I’ve had a Mindvalley membership for probably three or four years now. And if I’m being completely honest… I’ve barely used it. Not in a consistent, “I finished a bunch of courses and changed my life” kind of way, at least.
But I’ve also never canceled it.
Which, when you really think about it, is kind of the most interesting part of this whole review.
(I’m not an affiliate of Mindvalley, I just like writing reviews for things I’ve found genuinely helpful).
What Is Mindvalley?
Mindvalley is a subscription platform for personal growth courses (“Quests”) covering things like mindset, manifestation, and spirituality.
You can either:
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- Follow along with a group of students on a set schedule
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- Or go at your own pace on your own time
In theory, the group format helps with accountability. In reality… I always chose to do it on my own time.
Which probably explains a lot.
Why I Signed Up for Mindvalley in the First Place
Mindvalley wasn’t something I set out to find. It was more like one of those things that kept showing up until I got curious enough to try it.
Specifically, the ones around energy healing and manifestation. I remember being really intrigued by the courses from Jeffrey Allen and later getting pulled into manifestation content from Regan Hillyer.
It felt like there was this whole layer of understanding — about mindset, energy, life — that I hadn’t tapped into yet.
So I signed up.
When Mindvalley Actually Helped Me
This is where my opinion shifts a bit.
Because even though I didn’t use it consistently, there was a time when Mindvalley became something I leaned on pretty heavily.
During one of the lowest periods I’ve gone through, I found myself going back to those courses—not to optimize my life, but just to feel okay again.
I found myself experimenting with different ways to create structure—whether that was through personal growth content like Mindvalley, or more tangible routines like fitness apps (I shared more on that in my Ladder app review) and even daily supplements (my Morning Complete review goes into that).
And honestly, it helped.
It gave me:
- Something grounding to focus on
- A sense that I was at least trying
- A little bit of calm when everything felt chaotic
It didn’t fix everything. But it helped me shift out of that state.
How Much Does Mindvalley Cost?
When I first signed up for Mindvalley, I paid about $200/year on a promo, and they’ve kept me at that rate ever since.
From what I’ve seen, most people will pay somewhere around:
- $300–$500/year, depending on promotions
And honestly, I think the pricing is part of why I’ve kept it.
It’s just expensive enough to feel like it should be valuable… but not expensive enough to force you to cancel when you’re not using it. I also appreciate that they send me clear email reminders every year, well before the automatic renewal date. I think it’s scammy when sites don’t send clear auto-renewal notifications.
Why I Still Haven’t Canceled It
Every year when the renewal comes up, I think, “I should really get back into those courses.”
And then I keep it.
Part of it is the price. Part of it is the idea that I might need it again someday.
But a big part of it is just potential.
Mindvalley is really good at making you feel like there’s something valuable waiting for you inside it—even if you’re not actively using it.
From a business standpoint, it’s kind of brilliant.
Is Mindvalley Actually Worth It?
I think this depends way more on you than it does on the platform.
If you:
- Are going through something difficult
- Want structure around personal growth
- Will actually commit to the courses
Then yeah, it can be really valuable.
But if you:
- Get excited about self-improvement content but don’t follow through
- Are already in a pretty stable place
- Tend to bookmark more than complete
Then it probably won’t be worth it long-term.
Alternatives to Mindvalley
If you’re looking for something similar, there are honestly simpler (and sometimes more effective) options depending on what you need:
- Apps like Headspace or Calm if you want something easy to stick with daily
- Therapy or coaching if you want something more personal and responsive
- Free YouTube content (a lot of these instructors are on there anyway)
- Or even just journaling and reflection, which can go a lot further than consuming more content
Mindvalley kind of sits in the middle of all of these—more structured than YouTube, less personal than coaching, and easier to ignore than all of them.
My Honest Take After 3+ Years
I think the biggest thing to understand about Mindvalley is that it sells the idea of growth really, really well.
You scroll through the courses and catch yourself thinking, “I want to learn that… that could change my life… I should be doing this.”
And to be fair—maybe it could.
But only if you actually do it.
That’s the gap I kept falling into.
And recently, it’s been interesting to see how they’re continuing to evolve the platform—like introducing their AI assistant, Eve, which is meant to personalize your experience and guide you through content.
On one hand, it makes sense. It’s aligned with what they’ve always been about: helping you grow, reflect, and stay engaged.
On the other hand… it’s also a reminder that Mindvalley is still a business that needs to keep up with the times. AI is everywhere right now, and adding something like Eve feels just as much about staying competitive and increasing engagement as it does about actually helping users.
So no, I don’t think Mindvalley is a scam. But I also don’t think it’s life-changing on its own.
For me, it ended up being less of a daily habit and more of an emotional safety net—something I turned to when I needed support, not something I consistently built into my routine.
And weirdly, that still made it valuable. Just not in the way I originally expected.
If you’re expecting it to change your life just by signing up, it won’t. But if you use it intentionally—especially during the times when you actually need it—it can be genuinely helpful.
For me, it was never really about transformation.
It was about having something to reach for when I felt like I had nothing else.
And that ended up mattering more than I thought it would.