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.

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 took the Mindful Enneagram course with Rob Creekmore and I highly recommend it. I've been…read morestudying the Enneagram through the Diamond Approach for 15 years and Rob added another depth of knowledge and understanding to what I already knew. He has great versatility in his ability to understand the nuances of each type, how each type interacts with their core fixation and how each type might be mistaken for another. He taught each of the enneatypes with respect to the 3 foundations of mindfulness - body, heart and mind - and how each of those mindfulness practices could be a source of support for us as we learn to loosen up our attachment to the egoic aspects of our enneatype. His teaching style is relaxed and relational and he never seemed rushed with any of our questions or observations but rather would take the time to explore them. I recommend keeping an eye out for the next time he offers the course.

For people who are interested in spiritual and personal growth from a Western Buddhist psychology…read moreperspective, I highly recommend this organization. It is founded and led by highly trained and compassionate people who, in my experience, encourage an individualized approach and welcome honest feedback. One trainer I especially appreciate is Stan Eisenstein. I have taken a number of courses from him and for over 2 years have attended a daily weekday Telesangha that I find extremely helpful. The latest course with him and co-leader Ruth Zanoni, who was also excellent, was a 17 week course on living with chronic pain and chronic illness using a Western Buddhist psychology framework and an experiential methodology with easily accessible homework. It is so helpful that I encourage all who live with chronic pain and/or illness to consider the course "Inviting Chronic Pain and Illness to Tea". My perspective comes from a 40 year career as a licensed master-level clinical social worker in private practice who has worked psychodynamically in her own practice and her own personal psychotherapy.

I've been a client of Dr. Victoria Goldsten for over 30 years, following her through several…read morelocations, and have never been disappointed in my monthly massage sessions. I always leave feeling rejuvenated -- and at age 75, that is no small feat. The only reason I didn't give it the fifth star is that the current location is not quite as commodious as some of her previous offices.

I'm a person who doesn't normally take the time to write reviews, but I had to weigh in on this…read moreone. I took classes here in Acupressure and I just want to say that I struck a gold mine when I found the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. The classes were taught by Linda Khanzetian, a Doctor of Natural Health. Dr. Linda is an excellent teacher. I could not have asked for a better teacher than someone with her background and level of experience. She's thorough, patient, and answered most of my questions before I could even ask them. The wisdom that she shared I could not have discovered in a book on the subject or picked up from instructional videos. More than anything, her passion for the natural healing arts came through loud and clear. To say the least, it inspired me and further motivated my desire to practice Acupressure. At the conclusion of the classes, I understood a lot and felt like I received what I needed to pursue this area of the healing arts. I should also mention that I found the spa setting there to be very conducive to learning.

This is a great museum! The second you walk inside, you instantly feel relaxed and at peace. I…read moreinitially came here several years ago when they were at their old location in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring. I did a tour of the museum and was very impressed. Most recently, I came to their new location in Forest Glen to take one of their free weekly "Learn to Meditate" classes. The instructor told us a little about himself and his history with the museum. We then did some exercises that taught us some best practices on how to meditate. The instructor was extremely helpful, and being surrounded by other like-minded people made the experience that much more enjoyable. The meditation class is every Saturday from 11am-12pm. They also have classes on vegan/vegetarian cooking, soul/body awareness, self-confidence and self-respect, relaxation techniques, and much much more. The classes are free of charge, but they do take voluntary donations. This is a great place for people looking to tap into their spirituality. I look forward to attending more of their events in the future.

The meditation museum is unlike any other museum or place that I have been to. I feel peaceful the…read moreminute I walk through the door and each and every workshop fills me with so much hope and enlightenment. I have learned so much about myself and about life and am happy that we have this wonderful resource in our community.

Went to my first class here through ClassPass and loved it. Only two students (me included) and…read moreAnika! The class was heated and challenging (I'm pretty new to yoga). Anika was sweet and gave tips throughout the class. A very local and hidden studio in a beautiful neighborhood. Tip: Plenty of parking behind the building.

One of the best yoga classes I've been to. Anika was personable, caring and very genuine in her…read moreteaching! I thoroughly enjoyed my Heated Slow Flow class. I can't wait to go back :)

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.

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.

This meditation helped me completely improve my life in aspects. I used to have trouble with…read morefocusing, being negative, and feeling unfulfilled. It didn't happen over night but over time. I started to become very happy and positive. I am now more focused and productive. My relationships with loved ones have become so much better because I have become more patient and understanding. Overall I feel very happy fulfilled. My happiness is not dictated by other people or situations, and I am able to accept things more easily and I feel grounded. All staff here is very noce. Give it a try!

When I found Rockville Meditation I felt broken. I was living in the past full of bitterness,…read moresadness and regrets. Having a high stress job and high stress personal relationship with my significant other I struggled every day to remain focused and put my best face forward for those I came into contact with. It just wasn't working. After years of therapy I found Rockville Meditation. With the assistance of the caring, generous and thoughtful guides I finally found a peace within myself I had been searching for! I now meditate daily and am able to let go of thoughts and feelings that in the past were hindering my happiness. My days are brighter and my capability of "letting go" has truly brought me to a place I had always sought out but could never get to. I highly recommend Rockville Meditation!! Cindy

I'm a brand new "floater" and i think i LOVE IT! As soon as i walk in, i get greeted right away…read moreand was brought back to my room within 5 mins. I was giving a "tour" so i know what i'm doing and maximized the floating experience. My room has a floating tub, a private shower and was given to ear plugs for my ears. You are given an hour to float and shower. at first i kept on worrying about how dark the tub was and somehow, i fell asleep. I woke up to the music stopping and took shower and came out feeling verrry relax. I was shown to the next room to relax, make my tea and then also read some books. It was such an awesome experience and everyone is so nice and sweet. This is one of my first solo date and i love it! I will deff come back.

What a relaxing experience. I loved this place. The float was very relaxing... There was New Age…read moremusic that played for a few minutes when you got in, then turned off. Overall, the place seemed clean, and very nice.