In a world where busy-ness reigns, Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC offers an oasis of peace…read moreand tranquility. The community is friendly and welcoming and the teachings promote the kind of compassion and love that we need in our society today.

The Kadampa Meditation Center in DC is wonderful. I have been attending for almost 3 years. They…read morerecently added more classes throughout the week including a 30 minute lunch time meditation. The new Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle is awesome. The community is a great group of people from all walks of life. I highly recommend checking it out!

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.

Wow! What a special experience it is to attend a yoga class at Radiance Yoga…read more Even though this is a large studio with serious yogis, you won't experience the snobbiness and exclusivity that often comes with yoga studios today. Everyone, from staff to students is friendly and welcomings, which makes for a happy and welcoming atmosphere. The tea station and large round table is such a nice touch and really feeds the community atmosphere at the studio. I wish more yoga studios were like this. I took the Kundalini Yoga class with Sat Katar Singh. He's amazing. He is calm and wise with a playful sense of humor, which creates a nice energy in the class. I'll definitely return when I am back in town and I look forward to experiencing the wide range of classes and teachers that the studio offers.

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!

Was given a reiki session as a gift to relax. I enjoyed everything about the experience, this was…read moremy first time doing reiki and Sunny did an amazing job explaining the entire process and during the whole session I was extremely relaxed. I walked out, extremely happy and needing what I walked in wanting. 10/10 would recommend this again. Just keep your eye out for the door, it's hidden in the corner. Here is a photo to give some help if needed!

As a certified Reiki Level II practitioner, I can attest to Maricela's healing sessions. I started…read morecoming to Your Life Energy in early 2020 and each session leaves me feeling more balanced overall. Maricela is caring and passionate about her work; it's evident during your very first session that she started her practice to truly help people. It's worth every penny and I cannot recommend this place enough.

In addition to enjoying the classes, I enjoyed two workshops I took here recently. The Fourth of…read moreJuly workshop with Katha was very energizing, and I had a great time at the wreath-making workshop with Katha and Patty Moloney Figliola.

Offer several types of yoga and other courses. Truly a lifeline for our community. Excellent…read moreinstructors.

If you're spiritual, you have to stop by Synergy and Serenity. Beautiful crystals (some I've never…read moreseen before), fun wellness classes, and tarot, reiki and meditation sessions. There's also a screen that educates you about all the crystals in shop! You can put in your birth info and get a recommendation, too. On Fridays, Dameece, the owner, also has all-day tea tastings. She's so well-informed.

Went here for a Candles and Cocktails class. My group didn't see that you had to take off your…read moreshoes (even though both organizers had shoes on in the no shoes area). The venue nor the organizer had them for guests who may have forgotten or just didn't read that part, not even for purchase. There's a Walgreens nearby so I bought some. By the time I get back, I'm told that the organizer was refusing to conduct the class because of bad energy or vibes..or something. Nothing can be done about that. We're not going to argue. However, they refused to conduct the class and refused to refund our money...almost $60 each. I received a small candle...probably less than 5 Oz. That is all. A business can choose who they service, but to refuse service and refuse a refund because of what you deem as bad energy or vibes really is horrible business and I would say unethical. It's an interesting place, but the customer service needs improvement.

When I come here I am immediately enveloped in a sense of peace, calm and warmth…read more There are not enough reviews here for someplace so wonderful. I started attending here this year and I finally feel like I've found my home. After experimenting around the city with various forms of meditation, it was this place that I really seem to connect to. They offer so many beginner classes that are free to all such as the Thursday evening meditation and the Wednesday Heart of Recovery. If you have something donate, you may, and if you become a member there appears to be so much available at such a low cost because access to healing should not break the bank. I am so grateful for this beautiful center.

I've been coming to the Center ever since moving here to DC in the late 90's. This place is home…read morefor me. I was looking for a path, and I found it here. The way of meditation is laid out clearly, step by step, with lots and lots of program support for practice and education. Every one is welcome - if you're looking for a place to come sit, come to one of the evening sits. If you want to study, sign up for class. If you're looking for a place to make an urban retreat over a weekend, this is the place. Want to introduce your kids to mindfulness? Come join the family group.

What this is: a community dedicated to the serious and respectful practice of Tibetan Buddhism. The…read morecenter was established in 1994 under the spiritual direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), an international non-profit organization founded in 1975 by Lama Thubten Yeshe, a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Dr. Lorne Ladner, Ph.D., has served as director of The Guhyasamaja Center for over 12 years and I recommend checking out his book "The Lost Art of Compassion: Discovering The Practice Of Happiness In The Meeting Of Buddhism And Psychology." See their YouTube page to get a sense of their activities https://www.youtube.com/user/GuhyasamajaCenter What this is not: corporate consultant McMindfullness or nouveau riche types trying to look spiritual in their expensive yoga pants.

The new center is very beautiful and has a comfy atmosphere. A great place for teachings and…read moremeditation.