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 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.

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!

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

Real talk. Everyone could use a breather in life, don't even act like you couldn't use some…read moreenlightenment after driving home in rush hour after work. Well I'm not looking to be balancing on the top of an isolated Tibetan mountaintop any time soon, but my mind goes about 5,999,000 miles a minute and could use a little slowing down. That's when I saw the free meditation Tuesdays on the Yelp Events page. I walked right in and I was received with so much kindness and warmth I was feeling more calm already! I was slightly skeptic that meditation involved blocking out all thoughts in general. I figured, well that can't be too good, or even possible. But the Tergar method is more practical and approachable - instead of trying to omit all thoughts, you instead train yourself to just recognize and become comfortable with them. Meanwhile, you learn to embrace all of your surroundings and all beings, and lord knows I need that any time I am behind the wheel with my road rage! Tuesday evenings begin with a meditation session, then a group discussion, and then another meditation session that focuses on what was just learned. It's a relaxing and comforting way to spend your Tuesday night, and I always walk away feeling cool as a cucumber.

From the owner: The mission of the Tergar Meditation Community is to make the ancient practice of meditation…read moreaccessible to the modern world. For centuries, the practice of meditation has been used by countless individuals to transform suffering into joy and confusion into wisdom. Tergar Meditation Community supports individuals, practice groups, and meditation communities around the world in learning to live with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. Grounded in theTibetan Buddhist lineage of our guiding teacherMingyur Rinpoche, our online and in-person programs are accessible to people of all cultures and faiths, and support a lifelong path toward the application of these principles in everyday life. Tergar Meditation Community holds drop-in meditation groups, retreats, workshops, and classes on meditation and Tibetan Buddhism.

I moved into Lowertown this summer from out of state and was looking for a yoga studio that I could…read morewalk to. I am a ClassPass member and I saw Northern Yoga Center was both close and on ClassPass. The first class I went to was lead by JQ, the studio owner. I instantly knew I had found my yoga-home in Lowertown. JQ, Kristy, Adam, and Alexandra all have a sharp and clinical focus on big and small body movements and will use anatomical terms which really helps to visualize and feel the proper alignment in each pose. There is a huge focus on proper alignment and excellent build-up to full poses. The space itself is lovely, huge windows that let in great light, there's always music, and often the option for essential oil to be placed on you in Shavasana. Not to mention the frequent and unique workshops offered. This is a special space and I wish nothing but prosperity for JQ and each of the instructors. Thank you for creating an environment that feels like home.

JQ Williams is hands down the best yoga guruji there is. She knows what she is doing and is so…read moremuch fun too!

I've had the pleasure of working with Catherine in readings and reiki. Her passion for these…read moremodalities comes through in her work. Her readings are insightful and she helps you process the information in a kind and gentle way. My reiki session was very healing and relaxing and just what I needed in the moment. I would highly recommend her services. I will continue to work with her and cannot wait to the next time I see her!

Insightful and intuitive- best reading I've ever had, Catherine has such a kind way about her - I'd…read morerecommend to anyone.

I'm a fan of Snap Fitness. Becoming a member is cheap (especially if you join with a group for a…read morefamily plan) and it opens you up to any of their locations. Very convenient. Now that I've stopped at a few of their other locations, I have to say that this location, the one I frequent the most being that it's just a couple blocks from home, isn't the best. I'll start with the pros - the staffer is awesome. I've only ever seen one woman staffing this location but she is always very friendly and helpful. They landed themselves a hard worker :) The other big pro is the location. On Snelling, just north of Summit, this spot is so quick and easy to get to. Especially when you live three blocks away. But that's also one of the con's too. It's a small sized Snap, with a big time crowd. I frequently have trouble parking in the lot it shares with multiple other businesses which is always a drag. The other issue is that this location gets packed after work and it only has 9 ellipticals/treadmills which are often completely full. This place gets the job done, I just know you can enjoy your experience more at another location.

Having belonged here for a while, I now wish there was a little more privacy for the women who…read moredon't want to be goggled at