I learned TM in 1976 and have been doing it regularly ever since. For me, it's hard to imagine life…read morewithout it. It's portable, I can do it if I'm being driven in a car, sitting on a plane, on a bus, or anywhere there's a chair. Contrary to what some seem to think, TM is not effortful. It's incredibly easy, and it always leaves me refreshed, as though my batteries have literally been recharged. "Recharging our batteries" is an overused phrase, but it's very, very accurate for TM. In the middle of a long work day, the 20 minutes of TM that I usually do at the end of my lunch break keep me focused, productive, even cheerful at work for the rest of my day. It really does wonders for me as a stress relieving tool. So it's always been easy for me to keep it up---never feels like effort, or something I have to squeeze in. Because it feels so good, I make it a priority, like drinking water or eating.

Amazing place ! Real zen atmosphere with great ambience and set lunch and dinner for cheap…read more The staff is great. Ample food that's tasty , gluten free, and vegan. We will go back for sure .

The food is exceptional quality - sourced with fresh ingredients. We love the brownies and…read moredesserts! The service is good, although I've noticed a lack of consistency in the way Cacao is prepared which has been frustrating. The ambiance is so special. There's no place in austin like 3rd eye.

I have been a student of Margie's for many years and she has taught me so much about Tai Chi. When…read moreI came to my first class with her, I knew nothing about Tai Chi except what I had read. Her experience teaching many students over the years has been invaluable to my tai chi progression. She has been taken me from a complete beginner to being able to practice several different forms on my own at home. I am very appreciative of her guidance and highly recommend anyone interested in Tai Chi to give her a try!

I have been studying tai chi with margie for about 6 yrs. If you have an interest in learning tai…read morechi, I highly recommend her. She has a way of breaking down the movements into concrete concepts and always emphasizes the need to have fun while learning. Her classes have changed my life.

I had an incredible session. I didn't know what to expect nor did I want to try to guess what it…read morewould be like. Just an open mind. I did the Friday After Dark session at 830 and it was a great way to bring the week to a close. It made for one of the longest weekends I can recall. In a good way! Time slowed to a crawl. So many times I remember looking at the clock only to be shocked that the minute hand moved so little, I thought more time had passed than really had. Will return. Absolutely.

This is not the meditation bar that was on Mesa years ago. Just want to warn anyone going to this…read more new location on Wildridge Drive. I don't know if its new owners or not but this new place is a far cry from the old location. This new location is in a old business park that has seen better days. The place was hot when I walked in, the ac appeared to be a window unit maybe running in the back. After the person leading the class killed a roach that was headed for my purse should have made me run for the hills. Just don't expect a clean ac'd facility like it use to be on Mesa. Also Imwas disappointed in the wellness class that was for 30 min. I could lean much more from a book. It was really a joke. She was nice but nice didn't cut it.

Came here for Sandy the Singing Bowl lady who was doing a sound bath. This was amazing. The…read morelocation is tucked away but ample parking. Once inside easy layout and they provide lockers with keys for your belongings. The session was in the Himalayan salt room and there were chairs set up for participants. The chairs did lie back so you could feel weightless during the session. There were six of us for the session and Sandy was great. She gave a great overview of what would happen and got started. The only downside was the person next to me was breathing heavy, got up and left the room and kept drinking water which interrupted the full experience of the meditative state. Right when I'd be fully relaxed, they would make some noice se and pull me out. So he aware you may not have a fully immersed experience due to other peeps. I would love to do an individual session however she closed her studio. So I'll keep hunting. Once the session was done, you can see the salt on your clothes - I was wearing black and had a light dusting on - easily wipe away and go about your day.

I absolutely adore salt therapy and was so happy to find out that this location moved to South…read moreAustin. Apparently about a year ago, but I totally missed it. For those with sinus/allergy issues it is extremely effective. I've been to several of these across the country. Let me start by saying this is a beautiful and extremely relaxing salt room. The "shooting stars" and calming music really add to the 45 minute experience. I was expecting a little more comfort based on the ones I've been to before and the price. A zero gravity lawn chair and having to pay extra for a blanket was a bit unexpected. It won't deter me from returning, but do wish it was a bit more spa like.

This isn't really a massage but a ceremony, an energy clearing. We did not get a massage here we…read moregot an energy clearing.

I use ClassPass to access exercise classes and wellness services around Austin. This studio is on…read morethe ClassPass platform, and in the last three weeks I've tried booking a massage here six times, all of which have been cancelled by the studio. On two of those cancellations I was at least told what days were available, and yet when I booked on one of those days, she still cancelled. If you don't want business from ClassPass customers, get off of the platform and I will take my money somewhere else.

Incredible Sangha. I have been practicing Buddhism since I was teaching in China and Viet nam…read more Upon returning to the US, I tried a class at the Kadampa center in Seattle and was amazed, and everything was in English! The Ka dam pa path is for everyday life. I continued my studies at the KMC on Bissel Lane and continued to apply the wisdom of the Path and Geshe-la the spiritual guide to work, family, and self. During the pandemic and a job change, I have been able to continue my coursework online, taking profound FP (foundational program classes). I hope everyone has the opportunity to take a GP (general program) class.

I went to the meditation for beginners class, I didn't realize that center was in a house. Which…read morewouldn't have been a big deal if I hadn't sat down next to a window. I'm not really sure why they have seats next to a noisy street. So the whole time I was trying to meditate a dog was barking and cars were passing by so it was very difficult. Maybe for a more experienced person it's not a big deal, but I would not recommend it for a beginner. The instructor was very nice and informative. She just did not seem very confident in some of the things that she was saying. I'm not sure if her notes were not well written, or if she was just having trouble with her iPad but if somebody is teaching me something I would like them to be a little bit more confident in the things that they're saying.

Amazing new studio in Wimberley with all kinds of offerings! Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga, Sound…read moreBaths, and more...Plus...an aesthetician as well!! And they have jazz on the front porch for a small donation! This is a wonderful new addition to the local community here in the Hill Country.

Five Stars! Today I attended Shay's class which included a guided meditation and several other…read moreguided exercises. It was a wonderful experience that connected my heart to my mind and body in a beautiful and serene atmosphere. I could feel the intention of a peaceful loving space that the owner has created for work that includes healing of body, mind and spirit. Highly recommend!

A peaceful gem of knowledge and meditation guidance! Rev. Choi does an excellent job leading…read moremeditations with a comprehensive instructional handout and a gentle and kind presence. I felt very much at home as I entered and even more so during the practice. So thankful to find this tranquil refuge so close by! Highly recommended to anyone interested in cultivating a meditation practice.

From the owner: Meditation, Meditation Center, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Won…read moreBuddhism , Spiritual Books Library

What a wonderful refuge from the stresses of life. There's such a beautiful ease about this space…read moreand uplifting energy each time I visited. From the decor and lighting, to the tea and chocolates, as well as the coloring activities, I felt a healthy escape from the outside world to find time to recharge and visit my inner world. I got to take classes with 3 different instructors, including the studio founder, and they each had beautiful grounding presence. The class size is intimate allowing the instructor to provide feedback and guidance. All the props are in great condition. Certainly recommend this yoga studio for practicing with intentionality rather than heat or speed.

Oak + Lotus is without doubt one of the BEST yoga experiences in Austin. This is not pretentious…read moreInstagram yoga; this is authentic, grounded, community-oriented yoga as it should be. I especially appreciate that the classes are labeled by activity level and the instructors actually stick to that; i.e. if you're wanting a chill restorative class, you won't accidentally find yourself in a sweaty power flow based on whichever instructor you happen to get (a problem at a lot of other Austin studios). The space is BEAUTIFUL with so many little thoughtful touches--the cushioned floor, the little chocolate bites pre and post class, tea dispensers, scented eye masks. They also hold regular sound bath classes and events. I've loved absolutely every class I've taken there so far! My first class at the studio, the teachers and staff as well as several studio members were super friendly and welcomed my wife and I into the community with so much excitement and warmth! The energy here is just awesome. Best of all, it's AFFORDABLE which in this economy is everything. If you're in South Austin, you should make this your home studio!!