This is real Buddhism - based on the Buddha's original teachings, as far as it's possible for us…read moredenizens of the 21st century to tell, and passed along by real Sri Lankan-born and -raised and -educated monks. Buddhism has undergone countless alterations in its travels over the course of its 2,600-year history; each successive culture it's come into contact with has imparted to Buddhism bits and pieces of its own pre-existing religious background, history, and cultural influence, to the point that two people who say the word "Buddhism" today can mean vastly different and even fundamentally opposite things (my last girlfriend and I found this out the hard way). Theravada Buddhism strives for purity: we adhere as closely as we know how to the words and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha and his closest disciples, and don't admit in much else in our efforts to live by the heart and core of the original teachings. It's not an easy path to tread, and is not calculated to appeal to the sensibilities of the population at large. "The Buddha...reveals that the very things we identify with and hold to as the basis for happiness, rightly seen, are the basis for the suffering that we dread," writes Bhikkhu Bodhi, one of the most learned and highly-regarded scholar-monks we're fortunate to have among us today. The truth of this is a tough pill for most people acclimated to life in the modern world to look at, let alone swallow. The Theravada tradition is about striving to attain this right view, which is why Theravada is less popular today than Northern Buddhism (sometimes referred to as "Mahayana"), the school that encompasses such sects as Pure Land and Zen. While many Northern Buddhist teachings - at least as promulgated in the West - seem to essentially allow the practitioner to go on with their lives as before, living them more mindfully but with their fundamental worldviews largely unchanged, Theravada challenges the practitioner to see the world, the universe, all existence, and most importantly, themselves, in an entirely different way; it requires a complete reworking of one's concept of what is and is not real and of value, the result of which - and indeed, the *intended* result of which - is an alienation from the world as we saw it before. This is deep and difficult work (and can be lonely too, because of that alienation factor: to really get into Theravada is to swim against the stream you've been a part of and have probably taken for granted as constituting reality all your life), and it involves a lot more introspection and intellectual activity than most people are inclined to engage in...with the result that many less-demanding forms of Buddhism have subsequently arisen to allow the masses to feel like they're riding on the same oxcart when in fact their carts are built from pieces and parts produced all over the globe, the origins of only some of which can actually be traced back to the Buddha's teachings. (And I don't mean to convey that if it can't be traced back to the Buddha himself and his immediate disciples, it's of no value by definition - that's just not true (I can be too hard-line sometimes). It just bothers me that there are people out there - and there are whole schools of them - who call themselves Buddhists while openly scoffing at the Buddha's teachings, putting words in his mouth by making up new "discourses of the Buddha" to make it look like he taught what *they* think, and engaging in stunning and bewildering displays of logical acrobatics in their attempts to twist around what he actually did say to make themselves and others believe that he meant...the exact opposite of what he meant. It can be simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking to see.) What we study and discuss at the Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center is the real deal: the Buddha's teachings (and subsequent valid illuminations thereof), pure and simple - though not always easy. If this sounds like your kind of Buddhism, come join us! You'll be very welcome.

This is a kind, engaged, intelligent sangha. A typical evening begins with chanting, followed by…read moreloving kindness mediation, followed by breath meditation. Then a book of scriptures is passed around, and each person reads a few paragraphs. The monks then enterntain questions concerning the readings. The monks are knowledgeable and authoratative, so you can be assured that their answers and explanations are well grounded. The Q & A is in lieu of a dhamma talk and, in many ways, I feel it's a better way of ensuring that those present understand buddhist thought. Chanting ends the session. Then there is socializing in the dining room as someone usually brings food. The sangha is an especially friendly and open group. You will feel welcome. The house is right next to the railroad track in Port Jeff... so expect a train to go by! Leave your shoes by the door.

The inner chatter in my head has been on another level lately so the timing for tonight's free zoom…read moremeditation session that Long Island Meditation hosted was beyond perfect. At it's peak, there were 150+ fellow viewers. I loved every moment... the wonderful instructor was extremely calming, motivating, down to earth and genuinely positive. I wish I could make him the voice of my alarm clock each morning. Thank you again for hosting this. I've done a few guided meditation sessions before and this one was amongst the most well run. In fact, I almost forgot that this was being done over Zoom... it felt like the class was literally happening within my living room. At times like these, it was such an honor to be surrounded (even if virtually) by hundreds of like-minded and positive individuals. That group dance sess at the end was the icing on the cake!

What a wonderful experience. I attended the post Thanksgiving meditation Yelp Event. This guided…read moreexercise was so needed right now. It is Thanksgiving during a pandemic and many forget how fortunate they are and that they truly have stuff to be grateful for. With work and other outside demands, we need to let stuff go so that we can live in the moment and be happy. This helps to be more focused, energetic, and appreciative. I feel that anyone with a stressful lifestyle could benefit from this center's services. They offer on line classes or online one on one sessions. They are open every day- so there is no excuse to not be able to get some stress relief! Their hours are Monday- Saturday 10 am-10 pm and Sunday 10 am- 3 pm! I learned how to count my blessings today!

Charyl is amazing and the Healing Arts Center has wonderful classes and great people. Every time I…read morego I am to the Inner Healing Arts, I leave relaxed and refreshed. Thank you Charyl

Inner healing arts has helped me incredibly. I have seen Charyl, most recently, for the breathing…read moreconnection to help expand my chest and breathing capability. In the past I have seen her for reiki treatments and EFT, Tapping, and every time I leave I feel at peace and calmer. She is an incredibly gifted healer and just a very generous individual. I also enjoy participating in her reiki circle. It is a welcoming experience that allows me to practice reiki on others as well as receive a treatment. It is always a peaceful experience. Her guided meditation in the beginning and at the end, bookend the experience perfectly. I highly recommend Charyl and Inner Healing Arts.

Tranquility Within Healing Center in the Village of Patchogue offers an impressive selection of…read morebeautiful health and wellness and spiritual products with large array of stones and crystals. They make perfect gifts. The prices were remarkably affordable. The staff provided excellent customer service. They also offer a variety of meditation and yoga classes and workshops. Great store.

This is my magical place away from home. I'm heavily into guided meditation. Meditation feeds my…read moresoul. This is where I go when I need to align my body, mind, and spirit . Meditation truly centers me and brings me back to what's important in life.The instructors are all really great. Everyone is so friendly. They offer several services.They also have a cute shop with various crystals and unique things. The good energy in this place is unlike any other. My best friend told me about this place and I'm so happy to have found my place. Definitely check it out you won't be disappointed.

One little weekend and it felt as though I had been on a stress-free vacation for weeks! The…read moreresults of my time with Kacie were glorious and I highly recommend Guided by Grace to everyone!

I was at a point in my life where I was extremely overwhelmed, stressed, and angry, and during a…read moremuch needed vacation, I was able to take a step back from my life and start thinking about how to move forward when I got home. I realized that I needed to make a huge change and in order to do that, I was going to need guidance and support. I thought about therapy, but I felt I needed more than that. I needed to not only change what was going on in my life, but more importantly to do some deep soul searching and change from within. I thought the best place to start would be yoga and meditation, so I began my google search. That is when I came across Kacie's website. I really didn't want to do a group session, so I was thrilled when I saw that Kacie also offered private sessions and the sessions she offered were exactly what I needed. I didn't find anything similar anywhere else. Once I found Kacie's website, my search was over. I was so impressed with Kacie's background and the programs she was offering. Everything I was feeling and the direction I wanted to go in were all in the words she had so beautifully written. I couldn't believe that I had stumbled upon even more than I was looking for...completely by accident. It was the universe directing me to where I was supposed to be. So, before I had time to let my fearful thinking get in the way of the plan, I sent Kacie an e-mail. She immediately responded, and we set an appointment to meet. I asked for the universe to give me a sign that this was the right person for me to work with. Within the past year or so, I became intrigued with owls and started a small collection. When I sat down across the desk from Kacie, the first thing I noticed was her coffee mug. It was an owl, and there it was....my sign. However, my instincts already told me that this is where I was supposed to be, and that was confirmed as soon as Kacie opened the door. The owl mug was just a bonus from the universe. I have been working with Kacie for about four months now, and it was the best decision I ever made. It has been an amazing time for me. I am at a place of peace that I never thought I could get to. Kacie helped me make a huge change that I don't think I would've made had she not come into my life. I was in a volunteer position working with horrible people, people I have never in my life had to deal with. I found myself having to constantly defend everyone, including myself, and the constant negative, toxic comments and actions were affecting me physically, mentally and emotionally. I've never had to be in the company of such hateful, toxic people before. It was really horrible. In addition to dealing with them, I also spent a good portion of my time doing work that was required for my position, and also going above and beyond my duties, with no appreciation. I was at my breaking point. However, my commitment to my position kept me holding on and miserable. I kept thinking I had to see my commitment through until the end, but that was another several months away. I knew I couldn't make it that long. I had to get away from these people. With Kacie's help, I was able to let go of my position, and I am so much happier now. I didn't realize how much it was affecting me until I was free from it all. It was something I first had to overcome in order to be able to work on anything else. It was the one thing that was causing so much stress, aggravation, grief, and anguish in my life and holding me back from moving forward in other areas. Thanks to Kacie this is behind me and I have moved on, ready to deal with working on me and becoming a better person inside and out. I'm looking forward to 2016 being my year of transformation, and I know with Kacie by my side, I can do it. Kacie is a loving, caring, devoted, overall amazing and fabulous woman, and I know I wouldn't be where I am right now without her. I am extremely grateful and so very happy that the universe brought us together. Since that day, some really amazing, wonderful, beautiful things have happened in both of our lives. Kacie is such a beautiful gift, and I am truly blessed to have her in my life. If you're looking to make positive changes in your life, Kacie is the person for you.

The class started about 8 minutes late, but the time wasn't made up at the end. It disrupted the…read moreflow at the beginning. It would also help to have markers on the floor to guide mat placement -- that way, latecomers wouldn't need to shuffle mats around and disturb the calm. A small adjustment like that would make the experience smoother for everyone. The workout itself was suitable for beginners, though it may not feel very challenging for more experienced participants. It's a false sense of workout. Bc I'm sweating not from exercise but bc the room is hot. Overall, i don't know if I'll try again. But I guess if you're local , it's something to do on a Sunday. The space is clean, and the staff and attendees are friendly, which adds to a welcoming atmosphere.

I tried a hot yoga class here through ClassPass while I was in town and really enjoyed my…read moreexperience at Doza Yoga. The studio is calm and welcoming and also smells fresh and clean. I was able to borrow a mat and a mat towel for free since it was my first time (which I didn't realize was a thing but was much needed since I sweat so much during this class. The classroom was packed but not so much that you couldn't do the movements. The class started out slowly as we moved through a few positions lying down, then worked our way up to standing. There were definitely more advanced people in this class but I would say this is still a beginner friendly workout. The instructor offered modifications throughout and encouraged everyone to go at their own pace. I walked out of class feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the day. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area and are looking for a class!

I went to Think Tank for a movement session with Dan. The versatility of his center is truly…read moreincredible for all your wellness needs. He has an amazing gym area along with a spot for sauna treatments and also a float tank. For the movement session, Dan worked with me with where I was at (which was hardly working out at all LOL.) He worked with my body really well to make sure that I was doing activities that were fit for my level of fitness. The activists that he chose were we engaging and helped me to have fun while working out. He was also really knowledgeable about what different parts of my body he was working out and educated me on which muscles I was using and why I was feeling certain ways. My session with Dan really inspired me to continue to work out and find activities that suit my needs. I definitely recommend him for anyone at any level of fitness, or if you want a float or sauna session as well. What he offers here truly embodies a wide-array of holistic therapy.

I went to Think Tank thinking it was just going to be an opportunity to enjoy the float tank…read more However, it turned into much more. Learning about exercises, stretches, and breathing practices greatly enhanced my experience. Dan (owner) welcomed me with open arms and support for me to thrive while at Think Tank and when I left. Truly a game changer to physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Thank You!

Susan has created a space that is bright, safe, colorful, warm and conducive to the healing of…read morebody, mind and spirit. She pays attention to many details that contribute to positive and meaningful experiences. Susan has been teaching all levels of Reiki for over ten years. I've experienced peace, the releasing of blockages of energy from different parts of my body, as well as psyche, and been given food for thought on more than one occasion.

From the owner: Glowing Energy is a Holistic Healing Center that offers Reiki Energy Healing, Sound Healing,…read moreMeditation, in group or private sessions. We offer Reiki certification classes, Crystal Bowl and Tuning Fork Training Classes and many creative and spiritual workshops to nurture your soul.

Love it. Beautiful space. Great schedule of classes and personalized private training. Deb and…read moreRuby are terrific. Check it out in Westhampton.

Great variety of group classes. Pilates mat as well as TRX, kettlebells, cardio, barre and pivate…read morereformer sessions available. Instructors keep it challenging but fun. Nice clientele as well