I took the class a couple of years ago and it changed my life. There a very few things I can say…read morethat about. It's an encouraging atmosphere and money well spent. You just have to do the work.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is as essential to my life as getting proper sleep, nutrition and…read moreexercise. TM refreshes your mind and body as no other activity can.

I was looking for a place where I could learn to meditate in the most comfortable, easy-to-do way…read more Nels is a wonderful instructor, and in just two sessions taught me what I needed to know in order to get started with meditation. I am so grateful for the knowledge he shared, and how he patiently explained and practiced the technique with me. I highly recommend pure meditation to anyone who's interested in getting started with or increasing their knowledge of meditation.

News does a great job with Meditation training. Easy and straightforward with lots of resources for…read morecontinuing the practice.

Wow! I had a couple friends tell me this place was the bomb dot com but I had no idea. I went to…read moreCommon Ground for a meditation on Sunday but arrived a little late and didn't want to interrupt the session. Lucky for me, I was able to come back a few weeks later for a people of color meditation session. Whaaaaaa!!! I didn't know they had such things! You get to the center and if it's not super busy you can park in the lot. For most of their bigger events or weekend meditation days you'll want to get there plenty early since it fills up fast. When you enter there are spots for your shoes (like a yoga studio) and coat hangers. They recommend you take any valuables with you or don't bring them since it not a monitored area. There are two meditation rooms on the first floor, one with a kitchen where you can get tea or water if there's not a session happening. The second is a large room where we had the people of color event. Chairs, blankets and cushions are provided so you don't have to worry about buying anything. The instructors and space are very welcoming. They have great ways to ground and connect everyone together quickly but also authentically. I'm definitely going back, it was a great experience and you learn about mindfulness, Buddhism and the practice.

I absolutely adore this hidden gem for regaining your Zen! I've been to other Buddhist Meditation…read morecenters in Minneapolis and have felt somewhat intimidated.. This place and it's participants are so approachable and its philosophy entirely undogmatic. I go to the Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Dharma talks. If you're a Mama or Papa you can even bring your 1-8 year old to be part of the kids group while you get your Buddha on. The space is small, spare, and perfectly relaxing. Sit on a chair or cushion and choose to donate whatever amount you're comfortable with for all activities. They have any number of special issue groups, retreats, yoga, T'ai Chi, and even a program for teenagers. Mark is insightful without being at all preachy or superior. I LOVE that after the talk, participants ask questions regarding real world challenges they are facing in terms of integrating their practice into their daily lives. Somehow it manages to make that day's talk clearly applicable to everday life without feeling as though anyone is engaging in 'T.M.I.' or some sort of New Agey therapy group. I float out feeling much lighter and calmer!

I've been coming to the Salt Cave for years now and somehow haven't gotten around to writing a…read morereview! It's always been such a nice treat to come relax and get away from the world. I tend to come here when life is tough and need to relax. The staff is always friendly and kind! I've only been to the downstairs room since I prefer the lit up wall in that one :) They blow fine salt into the room which can be a little noisy so that can be a bit distracting at first but I get use to it after a bit. Highly recommend coming here to relax

This was my first time experiencing a salt cave or any form of salt therapy. I'm not sure if this…read moreis the thing for me. We did it for a friends birthday so there were 8 of us in our own room. We sat in lounge chairs and had a 45 minute session. You aren't doing much in the room. They place ocean sounds and you can rake the sand if you want otherwise your either visiting or sitting in silence. It was relaxing but I didn't feel it was worth the price.

Took a class here for the first time this morning and I loved it. Teacher talked us through the…read moreexercise but never over-explained, as well as being open to all skill levels which was super cool. Studio was warm but not too hot and fit around 8 students with plenty of room. At the end we had the option to get some essential oils on our wrists which was amazing to feel like i was taking the experience with me. My boyfriend's mother took me here and she takes classes multiple times a week. I will be coming back the next time I am on this side of Minneapolis. :)

Local small town gem! The studio is beautiful and well equipped. I have attended some inspiring…read morespecial events here too.

Get a massage with Philip, he knows a lot about head and neck and acupressure to help relieve…read moreheadaches and neck issues. Also, does QI moving like for tension, emo stresses, and he knows a lot been working in the industry for a long time. Did some lymphatic work for my leg and I wanted to share how shocked I was how reduced the fluid was the next day. This place is so peaceful and the view inside the big back lobby is beautiful over the marsh land.

I hadn't been there in a long time, and there was no one at the activity desk downstairs, when I…read morewas walking past it. (No one to ask directions.) I realize people could just step away for a moment, but, there was no note or anything. The class was also very slow paced. Not what I was looking for.

A warm cozy inviting place. Explore your curiosity in Zen Meditation or expand your existing…read morepractice. The Center offers daily sitting meditation, weekly classes and lectures, and monthly intensive meditation retreats. If you have children, I highly recommend bringing them to Dharma Family Sundays, held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

Unprofessional, unresponsive, and downright rude…read more I had an absolutely awful experience with Bhakti Wellness Center -- and in particular with Guy Odishaw. What he promised and what he delivered were two completely different things. And his attitude and actions were rude, unprofessional, and at times, totally hostile. My experience: I decided to try QEEG testing and NeuroStim therapy, so I made an inquiry. I live in Hawaii and was having eye surgery (cornea transplant) and had to stay in MN for four weeks after the surgery. I planned to do the QEEG testing before my surgery and scheduled several NeuroStim treatments in the following four weeks. After discussing this plan with my eye surgeon, he said to wait until at least 7-10 days after this delicate surgery because it might be harmful to my healing. I relayed this information to Guy in an email. He had a really strong negative reaction to this, saying my eye docs and I hadn't done our homework, were assuming the worst, "proceeding from a place of ignorance" etc. I was shocked, but decided to take the high road and apologized profusely if I - or my eye doctor - offended him. His reaction: absolutely nothing. He did not answer my emails, nor my phone calls. But I went ahead and did the QEEG testing with Guy before my surgery, then had a follow-up appointment with him a week later. (In both in-person sessions, I apologized to him once again but he remained totally silent.) He scheduled 30 minutes with me to go over the QEEG Testing Results. (actually, it was closer to 20 minutes with his computer problem). I felt he was rushing though the results and I told him I wanted more time, explanation, and analysis. He said I could always email him if I had further questions. I expected to also get a written analysis from him - as was promised on the website under the QEEG Testing package. He said no written report would come, but that he would send me a copy of the full QEEG report. I told him I was disappointed in this, but he was in a hurry for his next appointment. So, I waited for the QEEG report. And waited. And waited. After a week, I emailed him requesting the report. Again, no answer. Three more emails to him and a couple phone calls, and again no answer. He was ghosting me. So, I reached out to a couple other employees of Bhakti. Both said they would talk to Guy and make sure I got the full QEEG Report, which, after all, I DID pay for -- it was listed as part of what I'd receive if I paid for the QEEG session! I did four NeuroStim treatments and I liked the Bhakti therapist who administered them a lot. I FINALLY got a copy of the QEEG Report, but it was only 43 pages. The Bhakti therapist said that was only a partial report; the whole one was closer to 80 pages. (Guy had confirmed that earlier.) I continued to ask Guy (and others at Bhakti) for the report that I paid for, but to date (4 months later) I still have not received it. It's clear that I will not. They promised to send it to a doctor on Maui where I live, but that never happened either. I have no idea what I did to deserve such treatment! Apparently, I offended Guy early on, but I apologized immediately and multiple times afterwards (even though I was not at fault at all.) And if he is that reactionary and thin-skinned, he really shouldn't be in the business he is in. Are these the attributes you want in a wellness therapist? I sure don't. So, I was not surprised to see several negative reviews about Guy here, and wish I had seen them before I decided to do business with Bhakti. I have worked with a lot of doctors and practitioners through the years, both traditional and alternative medicine, and I have NEVER met someone who is as rude, unconcerned, detached and non-engaging as Guy Odishaw. In our conversations in person and online it seems like he is just going through the steps. Or maybe he just didn't like me. That happens too. But if you pay for services from a company, you deserve for those services to be delivered. And I paid closes to $1,000 to Bhakti and got very little in return. In my last conversation with Guy, he finally agreed to not only deliver the full report, but do a short, bullet pointed "Executive Summary" of my salient issues. I suggested this would only take him 5-10 minutes. I'm still waiting on both of those! But I'm sure not holding my breath. I don't need a touchy feely type therapist, but I do expect respect and kindness, neither of which I got. I cannot imagine getting a massage from Guy. He has such bad energy. And the clinic itself has a really negative vibe to it and also noted in these reviews. I am writing this to help others avoid the horrendous experiences I had working with this clinic. And if you are now, or decide to go ahead and work with them, be sure to set your expectation really low.

Not recommended. Guy can be good at tissue work on the neck but is also a very self centered…read moreperson that feels whatever he says is what a person needs to do for tx. He disrespects patients decisions when they choose to take a medical treatment route that he doesn't agree with. When he is not in agreement with another person it is apparent from things he has said about others in the past. He talks down to his clients and is disrespectfull too. Not worth wasting your money on. Get a caregiver who truely cares about his patients!

Fun, fast paced class with clear instructions and great modifications. Great energy all around!read more

Now fully transitioned to "Carpe Diem", you will still find all the same former Healing Elements…read moreunder new ownership. Carpe Diem has a sister location in NE Minneapolis, yet I find the Como spot more intimate and cozy. There are cold plunges, saunas and of course yoga sessions. Try downloading the app to see normal yoga schedules or seek out specialty classes such as the winter solstice one I took. You don't have to be a member to take advantage of any of these services but if you find yourself coming back, you may consider. There is a full service drink bar serving espresso and other delicious drinks. Furthermore, the retail section has got a lot smaller but there are still beautiful items to find such as candles, clothing, etc. The owners are super pleasant along with all staff members making every visit such a joy. You can tell Carpe Diem really honors their customers. Enjoy!