Very serene surroundings, very helpful thoughts from the Monk, great meditation, would love to come…read moreagain.

I only stayed for a night at the temple. They are very kind and welcoming for some out who need…read morehelp. Speake of human being I'm thankful they take me in but other than that I don't have any business with them. The temple was nice. Statue of Budda were beautifully made. I'm respecting the place. So......in the middle of no where....... you were lost and you found this place, they take you in, so you should be thankful.

Enjoyed my Flow yoga class here with Angelina. It was more challenging than I expected but I left…read morefeeling really good. I have been out of practice for a bit so this was a nice re-entry point. While the music and instruction and very quiet setting were different from my preferred yoga style, I will say that Angelina was a good teacher. The sequencing of the flow was great and I felt very challenged. I also appreciated how engaged she was with each student in different ways and the hands-on assistance she provided. I've been doing yoga for a while but there are still postures I'm confident aren't exactly right. She helped me correct a few and I was very grateful. She also recognized my flexibility and gave me additional adjustments/gentle pushes to get deeper into some postures. I also appreciated Mo at the front desk who was very nice and welcoming. Sometimes, when I come to smaller studios where everyone knows each other, I feel out of place but that wasn't the case here. Thanks, Radiance!

Just wanted to say I had a total blast at Radiance yoga class today! The instructor was so…read morewelcoming and helpful - I felt completely at ease the whole time. The class was challenging enough to get a really good workout, but it also felt incredibly gentle on my body. Seriously, I felt amazing afterwards! The breathing exercises were just what I needed. I'll definitely be back for more - thanks for such a fantastic class! Just wanted to say I had a total blast at Radiance yoga class today! The instructor was so welcoming and helpful - I felt completely at ease the whole time. The class was challenging enough to get a really good workout, but it also felt incredibly gentle on my body. Seriously, I felt amazing afterwards! The breathing exercises were just what I needed. I'll definitely be back for more - thanks for such a fantastic class!

Do not buy their Mindfulness Meditation Online Certification. Buy Deborah's book and save yourself…read more$800-$1,200 usd. Once you purchase it, they make you sign a no-refund document, for a reason. The content can be found for free on youtube and in the book for $20. There is literally no other valuable thing on the other side of the paywall. They say they are non-profit for they sure profit from people who take this course.

Business model and execution of the plan is ridiculous. If you are looking for a place to relax…read moreand introspect this is not it.

Soma Yoga is conveniently next to the Huntington Metro Station. I finally made time to drop into a…read moreclass, and found the offerings to be very much the kind of yoga, mindfulness, and good-living that I needed! I'm regularly think to myself that I'm thankful that this studio opened so close to home. Some of the classes that I cannot recommend enough: - Deep Stretch (Tuesday PM): after my first session, my hips felt loose for the first time in months (literally). What a great find! - Restorative Yoga & Guided Meditation (Sunday PM): love, love, love this send off into the coming week! It's not a fitness-yoga class, but rather a health-and-wellness class. Beyond regularly scheduled classes, there are workshops. I have enjoyed every workshop I've attended and I've learned a lot of applicable knowledge and skills! "May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be safe and at ease." ‍

Alexandria, VA - I recently had a great experience with yoga when at a work conference and realized…read moreit was time to find a solid studio to take on a more regular practice. Ran across this studio in an office building close to Huntington Metro. Right now there's a fantastic new student offer - 14 days of unlimited yoga for $30. Such a great low risk way to check it out! Scheduling is super easy via the website. It even sends calendar reminders. One can take the Metro or drive as this location features plenty of free parking. Once you schedule you are issued the door code to enter the building. The fourth floor studio holds about 20 or so students comfortably. Classes are taught by the studio owner Sarah and a few other teachers. So far I've been to the foundations class twice. Sarah talks through each pose and walks around to check how people are doing. I appreciate the slower pace and the fact that she offer suggestions to either make a pose harder or easier if needed and also coaches on alignment. Each class ended with resting at the end. Sarah also played the singing bowls which I will be honest I find a bit uncomfortable on my ears but if others in the class dig it, who am I to say differently? The Wednesday class features a 30 minute meditation afterwards. In this class different types of meditation are explored. It's easy to see that Sarah really cares about her students. The studio is neat and tidy and overall very welcoming. Sarah finds a lot of joy in what she does and shares that joy with her students. In my most recent class she cooked up a batch of turmeric milk for students to taste. Pretty neat! When my 14 day new student offer expires I plan to purchase a class pack to make this a regular part of my fitness routine. I am grateful to have found this lovely studio.

What a little hidden gem! I came here after a stressful day of work and I am so glad I did. I was…read morecompletely mindful, focused, and stretched out with the yoga practice I was a part of! The ambiance was clean, cute, warm, and inviting, as was the instructor - this is everything when it comes to a yoga studio, especially when you're there for the first time. I found that there was ample space and ample props to choose from. Although I used a class pass to visit this studio, this is one I would strongly consider getting a membership to!

I'm so glad I found this gem. I've attended about 6 classes now through ClassPass and I highly…read morerecommend. 532 yoga has a great variety of classes. My favorites are the "hip opener", "alignment yoga", and "slow stretchy delicious" which is perfect after a long day of work. They only have street parking, but it's free and I've never had an issue finding a spot. Suzanne is amazing. I appreciate how she corrects your form and provides adjustments as needed.

A True Sanctuary for Mindfulness I've been a regular…read morepractitioner here for a while, attending the Sunday evening in-person sessions (5-7 PM) and staying connected with their wonderful online community on Thursday nights. This place has become a vital part of my weekly routine, offering a grounded and authentic environment for anyone looking to deepen their practice. The center offers a variety of ways to engage, especially the Day-Long Retreats held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. These sessions are perfect for a mid-week reset; they provide the dedicated time and space needed to quiet the mind in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. Whether you are joining virtually or walking through their doors in person, the sense of peace and community is immediate. It's a rare find and deeply personal in its atmosphere. If you're in the area and looking for a supportive meditation community, I can't recommend them enough.

The Buddha Meditation Center is a great place to calm your mind and find inner peace. The Monk's…read moreare very friendly and happy to answer any questions. I have done a few day-long retreats as well as several Sunday evening meditations. I would highly recommend this place!

I just moved to the area, and looking for a yoga class. I am a beginner/intermediate, just looking…read moreto improve strength and flexibility, and for stress reduction. I have tried a couple of online classes in the past and didn't like them. Then I found this place, which happens to be near where I live, although everything is taught on Zoom right now. I did the early morning class with Ron, and it felt close to being in a real in-person class. He called each student by name, he knew that I was new and checked in with me about whether I knew certain positions. I need to set up my home space better, but I am motivated to do it so I can do another class this weekend. I think this will tide me over through COVID-19 restrictions, and then I will also try their in-person classes!

I was looking for guided meditation and introductory yoga to help with a chronic illness, so I…read moredidn't want calorie-burning yoga or hipster yoga - just classic mind-body yoga. Despite having zero experience with yoga, I felt comfortable in the class, and the teacher was a young woman who was very casual and friendly. Yoga begins with a short guided meditation to prepare your body. The classroom has various pillows, props, and mats for people who don't have their own, or need a little help due to limited flexibility or mobility (e.g., arthritis). I was not given any kind of sales pitch or anything like that, either when I signed up or during class. The vibe of this place reminded me a bit of the zen center in San Francisco - very family-like, not in a weird or cult way, just a real sense of community there. If you're looking for guided meditation, classic yoga, and a supportive environment where you can learn to relax your mind and body, no matter you age or physical situation, I recommend YIDL.

This center and the phenomenal teachers have truly changed my life for the better in just a matter…read moreof months. Before finding this meditation I was a mess of stress and anxiety...even over the smallest things in life! This meditation has made my life a million times simpler and changed my perspective on life as a whole. I am so much more resilient in situations that used to get me down, able to express myself better, it has rid me of constant nightmares allowing for a more restful sleep and more productive days, improved sooo many of my relationships and has truly increased my energy & even my skin and face is brighter and smoother since starting. I always joke and tell people that meditation is my Botox ;) I am also a competitive figure competitor which requires extremely regimented meals/eating plan alongside a huge allotment of time to the gym daily for a solid 4 months out of the year (on top of my full time job)! My body response to my training and diet this year has been unbelievable smooth in terms of fat loss and I attribute it entirely to meditating and ridding myself of stress which has in turn aided in my weight loss. So amazing! I realized no matter how much I exercise to take care of my body, I must also take care of my mind. I try to come for an hour a day (more when I can) and travel frequently with a wacky work schedule; anyone can fit this into their schedule! I leave feeling so refreshed every time. The teachers here are wonderful and genuinely want you to succeed. I have only completed 2 levels of 7 and am so excited to see what other changes will occur as I progress. I could go on for hours about the wonders that this center has done for me! I now realize what a necessity this is in life :)

I just want meditation. So finding somewhere. I have been…read moreseeking out answers to many of questions I had, and also how to reduce stress and be just happy as it is. This meditation really caught me eyes and the content really intrigued me. So I decided to give it try, I was just amazed to find out after just few weeks into it, it really relieve much of stress and worries I carried around, nothing I have tried was as effective as this meditation, I would recommend this to anyone. GO ahead just try it you have nothing to lose. At least go to their free online events, you really have nothing to lose.

TM has already changed my life, and I have only been at it one month. It's effect on my mental…read morehealth and well-being has been miraculous. I have tried many other types of meditation, and this is BY FAR the simplest, and most effective. Not even close. The teachers at Bethesda TM Center are great and welcoming. It is truly something special.

I just completed by TM training yesterday and I'm incredibly grateful to have found this as a new…read moreelement in my lifestyle. I had no idea the amount of stress I had and it feels great to be able to release this and simultaneously capture so many other benefits from a health perspective. Roger and Katie are amazing and have an incredible gift for teaching this technique, and for making you feel comfortable in the process. Highly recommend going here if you are interested in learning TM.

I have been meditating with Mara, owner of Four Directions Wellness for several months now and…read morealthough it's not the topic of my review, have to say that almost every meditation with her yields some type of helpful personal insight. I wanted to share that I took her "Tapping Into Your Intuition" class last Saturday and feel that it was well worth it. I took the class because I wanted to see if I could use my intuition to play a stronger role in my life. Most of the concepts Mara introduced were fairly new to me, but she made them all completely accessible and I can see how each could benefit me in some way. There are several I plan to use right away. Mara's room was comfortable, well organized, and the environment was very conducive to learning. Mara has mastery, enthusiasm and love for what she is doing and for the people she is serving and it shows. She prepared useful and relevant materials that we can refer back to and use henceforth. The participants were very friendly and the group meshed well imho. Mara did a great job of directing conversations and keeping the class focused. All of us were able to share useful information and, of course, Mara shared a number of helpful resources with us as well. The class was pertinent, interesting, fun, and useful. The time went by all too quickly and when it was over, it seemed hard to tear ourselves away.

I took Mara's Reiki I class a couple months ago. I enjoyed it so much that I enrolled in Mara's…read moreReiki II class which I just completed. Mara is so talented. She created a wonderful, fun, and enriching learning environment. I loved the way she spread the class over the course of a month rather than crammed into a day or weekend. It was helpful to absorb the information during a 2 hour class, have the opportunity to practice what you learned during the week, and then return and ask follow up questions. She did a great job of allowing discussion but also keeping it focused and moving. I also met a lovely group of ladies to share this journey with. If and when my schedule allows, I would take any class Mara offered. I have definitely incorporated that practice of reiki into my life and have greatly benefitted from it.