Derrick. I came to Derrick when I was in a very dark place and riding a knife's edge of stress and…read moreanxiety. Derrick helped me to learn to settle my thoughts and taught me an incredible meditation technique. His depth of knowledge and his ability to combine humour, compassion and holding me accountable were exactly what I needed. Derrick is not just a coach, not just a meditation teacher...he is a magical combination of both and he guided me to find my own peace of mind and gave me an incredible tool kit to face what I was going through in my life! Not only did his program help me but it provided space for me to diffuse some challenging situations with family. I BECAME different and thus the situations around me changed as well. Working with Derrick comes with my highest recommendation. I feel so tapped into my true self and my power. I'm sure you will as well.

Ronit is the most powerful and masterful healer and teacher I have ever encountered. She is fully…read morecommitted to the transformation of each individual. I have known and worked with Ronit at the Oneness Center for over fourteen years. In all that time, I have only known her to be of pure love and compassion. Her healing energy and her insights are above and beyond anything one can imagine and is practiced with such humility.

It's hard to describe the transformative experience that is oneness center. Working with Ronit…read moreyields insights not otherwise available. Through yoga, meditation and energy work I am learning to live with awareness in a true heart open space. I have not found any where else in NYC that gives its students of all ages the loving space needed for such work.

Shadia was very supportive during the whole Reiki training process. I liked the pace and content of…read morethe sessions; it was grounding and informative. It's always good to get lots of practice during the training, which I'm glad we did. And talking about the plant essences is helpful, as was creating strategies for continuing to connect with Reiki after the training.

I have received services from Shadia at Urban Well a couple of times and her sessions were…read morefantastic. She used a mix of modalities including MELT method, Reiki, and meditation to intuitively tailor the session to my needs. Shadia's approach is patient and healing; she really took her time and went out of her way to provide a wonderfully restorative experience for me. I strongly recommend Urban Well!

Location is nice, pleasant street I walked on- clean at that, which was surprising and awesome…read more Saw a sign stating they had meditation and boom I decided to go inside. Wasn't sure about this place due to the name Happy Science, being a person who disliked science and math in elementary, middle and high school unless it dealt with counting my allowance or clean water, I wasn't interested. So thankful for that sign outside or I would've never known. Inside is clean and I will join the workshops, etc. if my schedule permits.

Folks, I don't really know if there is a "science" to happiness. But I do know I left the Happy…read moreScience USA Buddhist Temple full of joy and happiness! I walked in for the first (hopefully not my last) time to meditate before going home one cold Friday evening, late February of 2016. I was pleasantly greeted with smiles, a choice of water or tea, a seat, and a one-on-one conversation with Kaiko, that provided insight to the temple and it's founder. I initially arrived with the feeling I needed to be alone, but was quickly warmed-up to some guidance in meditation (which I am semi new to) via our conversation and Japanese green tea. My experience in the temple was a peaceful one that allowed me to momentarily transcend and step away from some emotional issues I was dealing with. When I returned to the general area, I met a couple of other staffers and their family. They were so welcoming, we engaged in a most uplifting conversation about mutual interest in health and music! We laughed a lot, and I lost track of time, with the feeling I did not want to leave! When I did, I was very uplifted and feeling happy with light! This was not the intention of those who take care of the temple. I felt it was their genuine interest in others that allowed us to enjoy each other's presence and spirit! It is small compared to some temples, but it is big with heart and soul. Don't come expecting anything I've said, we all have different journeys. Just bring yourself, be open and ready for the spirit of goodness. Thank you, Happy Science USA! I will see you again.

I discovered Acem Meditation last spring (2016) after looking into other meditation options in NYC…read more I had tried different styles and schools of mediation over the years and they had always been hit or miss in terms of their results and how often I ended up meditating. That changed when I discovered Acem Mediation where I wasn't being told to focus on my breath or my thoughts or even follow where my thoughts would lead me. Instead, I learned this mantra based technique where I focused on repeating the mantra sound and whenever I realized during the mediation that I had lost the sound, I would gently and without judgement (which was huge for me!!) go back to repeating the sound. That has been transformative for me because I meditate now at least 5 days a week (vs. every several months) and I am feeling the effects of that. I am more focused, less stressed and creating more of my art. It also helps that their intro and followup classes cost way less than similar meditation practices in NYC.

I have the biggest issue with shutting my mind off. This is throughout the day and even before bed…read more After hearing that meditation may help this problem, I want an intro into this new endeavor. I found that Bayside Meditation offered online intro classes and I knew this was a great place to start. It was super easy to sign up for this introductory course, and the communication/correspondence was super clear and straightforward. They also have flexibility with times and days as well. I booked my initial class for the following morning and it was easy as that. I made sure I was in a quiet place in my house set up my computer with my AirPods and opened the zoom at my appointment time. Anna was there to greet me promptly and we shortly began our session. She was kind, patient, and a joy to speak to. She also took the time to explain the process to me and how meditation can affect our every day lives. Her session was relaxing and comforting. Is there a membership in my cards? I'm not sure. But I did feel at peace after speaking with her and would try to do a session in person soon! Any tips for meditation would be greatly appreciated!!

I was lucky enough to join in on a meditation class for yelp elite. The overall experience was…read morepretty relaxing. This is my first ever experience with a meditation class but I found it pretty relaxing. They brought up some interesting thoughts in the class. If you are open to it definitely give it a try!

On the first of the month, I decided to try a new reiki in person practitioner. I opted for the…read morecosmic guidance and reiki. The vibe of the rooms so nice and it felt like therapy, though I am aware she is no therapist. Many of the items shared regarding me, was spot on. I enjoyed that the guidance didn't focus on the past but on what felt like the present and beyond. After the guidance, was on to the reiki. I was sad that didn't get to see colors but with her I could feel the touch even if she wasn't touching me. the music played during the season was very soothing and I definitely napped for 30 minutes. I will definitely be coming back and at the end of the session she gives you a journal and reiki infused water! The session truly felt very magical! Kesaine is the real deal. People make sure you do your research before booking a reiki practitioner. I can vouch for Kesaine! You can feel that she's passionate about what she does and cares. I hope that I can get to a point with a practitioner where they 'know me'!

My reiki/astrology session with Kesaine was fantastic. I was able to talk through a few questions…read moreabout my natal chart, then had probably the most relaxing reiki session I've ever had. I left feeling lighter, more focused, and centered. I'd definitely recommend booking with Kesaine if you have the chance!

I've consistently had trouble meditating for years until finally getting a coach. I was hesitant,…read morebut once I met Victoria she put me at ease, and slowly over time I began committing to the process with her, and becoming consistent. Couldn't recommend her enough.