Brooklyn Animal Action helped out with our first ever rescue and foster crew, and I've been…read moregrateful ever since. We love connecting foster/rescue cats to the right forever homes. BAA is great at working with adopters to find the right pet to fit their space, and also working locally to manage feral cat communities.

I was trained in TM at this Center by the co-director Kelly McKay. The group I trained with seemed…read moreto share my sentiment that it was wonderful experience to begin our practice here and to join a community. The class size was small and there are plenty of feedback mechanisms in place throughout the course (and after) so that all your questions are addressed. There are opportunities after the class to practice at the Center with fellow practitioners at all levels, follow up with your teacher for technique checkings and participate in the community through performances and gatherings. So far, it's been a joy to be part of the practice, and to know that there is a beautiful, comfortable local space (filled with fresh flowers!) to visit when I want to practice in a more communal space.

Closed until March? Not updated on Google or Apple Maps.. Ended up at a bar nearby instead of a…read morerelaxing date

I have been negligent by not writing a well deserved and much needed (as far as my opinion) review…read moreof the Shinnyo Center. Having visited today, I am doing so now. I first became acquainted with the Shinnyo Center back in 2014 when after reading 10% Happier* by Dan Harris (renowned journalist), he would be making an appearance (along with other notable personalities) at the center. Shinnyo is a glorious Eastern/Buddhist temple/center oasis tucked away in the heart of the garment district. Its main focus is everything related to meditation and benefits. After meeting Dan Harris, I was intrigued with the center, what they offered & its principles. There's self guided meditation (sit in the temple on your own to meditate), guided meditation for nominal fee, special meditation workshops such as jazz (done it and cool!) and matcha meditation (on my list whereupon it includes meditation but also incorporates a matcha tea ceremony). The special workshops are fee based. For a great introduction to Shinnyo, check out Groupon for package deal specials---10 or 20 visits promo. It's a great way to incorporate meditation in your life. An added incentive to check it out is for the first week in January, (through January 6th), the center is offering free guided meditation sessions so visit their website for days/times. I can't speak highly enough of the Shinnyo Center. The entire staff is so welcoming and I am confident anyone who visits will walk out feeling positive and relaxed. I'm looking to become more of a regular in 2018. *this amazing autobiography outlines how a fidgety journalist (Dan Harris) experienced an on air panic attack years ago and then discovered the benefits of meditation. Highly recommend.

I discovered this space as a follower of one of their movement teachers. It is a very friendly and…read morecalm place where one feels welcome. It's as if coming into a nest when walking in from the crazy streets of NYC. The space seems to offer lots of varied class that i am excited to start trying soon. And they exhibit beautiful Japanese art which one can buy when the exhibition ends. Got a couple of Japanese flower vases that are truly gorgeous and have that rough handmade look.

I attended a tea ceremony with wagashi and shamisen offerings…read more Lovely. I will go back soon.

I booked a deep sound meditation session at this venue on ClassPass. I had been searching for…read moresomething like this for a long time. There were about ten of us participants being led by an instructor and his assistant in a room dimly lit with scented candles. We laid with our backs flat against yoga mats they provided, along with a pillow and eye-mask for each of us. The first part of the meditation consisted of guided breathwork, followed by humming, and then the bulk of the class was us listening to sound vibrations created by the various instruments being played. The idea is to shift our focus to the auditory stimuli in order to fill up the space in our conscious minds that we normally reserve for undesirable noise in the form of racing thoughts. The entire session was about 90 mins and I have to admit there were times when I struggled to not allow my mind to wander down a rabbit hole or to completely doze off, forgetting where I was; but I still walked away feeling much calmer and more peaceful than when I came in. This has been a gem of a find and I'm eager to return.

The Yoga Adventure is definitely an adventure!!! And an amazing community to be apart of! Will and…read moreBrian make a great team and always are so loving and welcoming! Not only do they offer so many exciting unforgettable experiences, but they always come with an open heart and a helping hand! Thank you for everything and I definitely recommend this to EVERYONE! Don't miss the adventure! ‍

I traveled with The Yoga Adventure on a trip to Buena Vista Surf Club in San Juan del Sur,…read moreNicaragua. The trip was well-organized, the accommodations were perfect, and the crowd was a fun, eclectic cross section of New Yorkers. There was daily yoga and guided meditation. Think less "clear your mind" and more "notice the world around you". There were lots of other things to do though. During the day people surfed, hung out at the beach, went hiking, took day trips to nearby towns. Normal vacation stuff, basically. Will and Zander did a great job weaving meditation and yoga into those with a light touch. I had an awesome time and would happily entrust these guys with my next vacation.

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.

"Rockaway Summer House offers residential retreats in New York City by donation. Programs offered…read moreinclude meditation, yoga, mind-body activities, and art and food workshops and events". My friend told me about this place and invited me to come see Ajahn Brahm for a special meditation section. I couldn't believe that the REAL Ajahn Brahm was coming here. I signed up and kept telling her that I will believe it when I see it. He rarely comes to the US. Indeed the real Ajahn Brahm was there ! it was a big deal huge ! a once in a lifetime experience to meet him and hear him in person. People traveled from different states to see him. The Rockaway Summer House offers meditation, retreats, yoga, mind-body activities. What an amazing place by the beach, fresh air just to focus on being mindful. Please remember the service and place is amazing and donate.

Shambhala Meditation Center is really a magical place. I came here to try their Tuesday night open…read morehouse on the recommendation of a trusted confidante. I was so pleasantly surprised. Tues night consisted of a guided mediation for noobs (like me), a general quiet space mediation for pros and it ended with a moving lecture by an invited guest speaker. Tonight's lecturer was wonderful and her stories and topic were universal and relatable. My visit to the Shambhala Medication Center was powerful and moving. I want to cultivate and hone this new practice; perhaps make it a weekly thing. I'm also interested in their workshops and possibly even a weekend retreat. If you are new to meditation and looking for a warm, friendly environment to start, Shambhala is definitely it. It's a relaxing mental escape from the buzzing city below and a good starting point for self-exploration. I highly recommend it.

I visited this meditation center for their 30s and Under Gathering, which is typically on Monday…read morenights. My friend told me about the event. She hasn't been and wanted to attend with a friend. I read about it on their website. It sounded great! I personally am looking for a community of young adults who are friendly, open to newcomers, and share a dedication to meditation. So, I arrived a little bit after 7. There were a few people in the lounge area, drinking tea and chatting with others. Everyone seemed warm, friendly, happy. I took this time to walk around. I found the kitchen and bathroom, both of which were clean. The meditation was in their expansive meditation room. The event had a traditional meditation session. The facilitator was great during this part of the event. His voice was at a smooth low tone that encouraged him to meditate deeper. Unfortunately, not everyone was on the same meditative pace. Someone's phone rang twice during meditation. SMH. That was when things went down hill. After this session, the instructor led us to sit in a circle for a social meditation session. I've never done a social meditation session, and I was looking forward to it. But instantly the instructor's low self esteem surfaced as he stumbled on his words and hesitated with the activities. He asked questions and some individuals voiced their concerns, trials, and tribulations with their daily lives. It honestly seemed like a group therapy session and people only focused on the problems with urban life. SMH. So I zoned out and I tried to meditate. Then next thing I know I hear my name called. The instructor called me to say something. I had no idea what to say. I said something so I could leave the spotlight ASAP. Overall, the attendees seemed nice. But I would not return. I do not like being called on the spot like I was a third grader. I do not like the whole group therapy session going on.