The little temple/church in Austin has a fantastic vibration. It's not open during the pandemic…read moreunfortunately. When things stabilize I can't recommend it enough if one wants a serene, high vibration non intrusive place to meditate or just be quiet and centered. It's open for Sunday services. The weekly service is conducted by lay people (monks visits once in a while from other parts of the world) and there is a spiritual lesson read aloud each service that covers a myriad of topics. You'll see people meditating before and during the service and you're welcome to do the same. SRF is a practice. It's a philosophy. I don't want to use the word religion because that implies dogma which is definitely not a part of SRF. When I first walked in oh so many years ago in Los Angeles, no one asked me for my address, phone number, money or invited me to a "seminar" "which only costs $ [insert large amount here]. It is still the same today. They never push you - that's totally antithetical to what they stand for. SRF teaches that each person has their own personal relationship with their higher power - SRF calls it God, Divine Mother, Friend and says there are a myriad of names for this Omnipresent Consciousness that is the Oneness of all things. Therefore no one will intrude into your space. They have volunteers with blue badges and you're welcome to ask them questions. SRF wa]s founded in 1920 by the late Indian guru Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the very first Indian spiritual teachers to come to North America. There are no "rules" or requirements to attend other than common sense decorum necessary when entering any place where there is a silent meditation or a service going on. You don't have to be a "member." There are meditation groups and centers all over the world. Most of the larger temples are in California where he resided. Yogananda never said SRF is the only way to God or to higher consciousness. In fact he says there are many paths and one needs to find the one that works for them. That non-exclusive point of view was and still is very attractive to me. As soon as a teaching or orgaziztion claims to be the only way or the right way I know I'm in the wrong building. The meditation techniques are very simple and straightforward. One can have their printed meditation lessons mailed to your home. I think it's 2x or 1x a month. It was $50 for 12-18 months for about the past 40/50 years - didn't even cover the cost of the stamps. And they just raised it to $99. The lessons are for either 12 or 18 months. And you do not have to get them. Many people attend SRF and don't read the lessons. It's all up to you. In the beginning of my attendance, I went to services using a different silent meditation technique that I had learned and the depth and peace I attained was wonderful. Eventually I decided to take the lessons and I've discovered that SRF is my go-to spiritual path. There are SRF staff and monks available by telephone in California during the day if you have questions. SRF Mother Center in LA. 323-225-2471. The webites are helpful Main website: https://www.yogananda-srf.org Live meditations throughout the world's time zones can be found here during the pandemic https://srfonlinemeditation.org Youtube Channel has lots of good videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqr3sDl5CzjQwOHiVLal4gQ SRF Lake Shrine in LA (Pacific Palisades) the only place in the world where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes are interred outside of India www.Lakeshrine.org Stay safe and healthy! OM SHANTI

Tranquil and relaxing, this center had a pleasant meditation space and a gentle welcome from the…read moreAustin regulars at this group (we were just in for the weekend, visiting from Ft. Worth). We left feeling peaceful and energized and ready for an enjoyable day seeing the sights of Austin. If you are new to meditation or interested in learning, there is info and brochures in the lobby as well as helpful info from their regular attendees. Will definitely return on our next visit to the city, great group.

Great place if you want to learn more about Buddhism and Meditation. They meet every Wednesday and…read moreFriday at 7 45pm. People are very kind and before every meditation, you will have a short intro talk about Buddhism. It's kids friendly.

Pretty cool place…read more This meditation group is pretty cool. I went in 5 mins. late and nobody cared. Everybody was super friendly and laid back. I got some tea and then listen to this girl talk about karma for 10 minutes. Apparently they do diff rent talks on diff rent basic Buddhist stuff. After the talk, we were free to ask question. (The talk was really clear, so I didn't have any questions) After that we did a guided meditation which was really nice. We talked some more after it all and the whole thing last about 45 mins. The meditation room was really nice. They had cool Buddhist stuff in it and a nice library. Definitely going back again.

Stumbled on this place with class pass, was looking for a yoga studio that had variety. And this…read moreplace definitely has that. So many different type of classes including heated. I went to the Hatha class which I loved the instructor who was very thorough and talked through every pose. What I really like about this class is that it's really spacious and alot of props available for use. I will definitely be back for the flexibility and mobility class and some of the heated classes as well.

A friend of mine heard about stand up comedy/sit down yoga being held at this location and we had a…read moregreat time! What a unique idea! Sam Pullen was the yoga instructor and the stand up comedian was Stephen Campbell. We enjoyed his authentic story telling and comedy while also doing chair yoga followed by a sound bath. Although I was a member of Flow Yoga at some point after it took over Yoga Yoga, you don't have to be a member to attend this event. The energy and relaxation was just what I needed after a long overseas trip. I look forward to checking out their future events!

Like many others, I spent most of my life looking for answers. By the time I found MMS I was…read morepractically manic with frustration, but after a near-death experience in November I was more committed than ever to find, "The Thing". As others have said, you feel it as soon as you walk in. The air has a different quality. It's heavier, peaceful and quiet. It's a feeling of home. I don't have any life-changing results from life activation to share because I was already undergoing the first initiation a few days later and am preparing to receive my second at the International location in May. It was just clear from the beginning I'd found what I was looking for. I've experienced all kinds of new spiritual sensations and am no longer allowing anyone to treat me with less respect and dignity than we all deserve. It's not a sunshine and roses new age all is love parade. All the fun new experiences come along with challenges to your ego, the deep work of trauma resolution and confronting your resistance. The community is very supportive and I've found great likeminded folks who will objectively talk about their struggles and allow you to express your doubts without calling your faith or commitment into question. They ALLOW YOU TO BE HUMAN, while encouraging you to continue to strive for more clarity, healing and magickal hygiene.

I highly recommend all of the classes and healings I've tried from The Modern Mystery School! Tien…read moreBui is one of the practitioners here. She is really sweet, compassionate, and a great listener. I definitely suggest starting with the Life Activation session. My anxiety decreased so much after this healing. I also started enjoying life so much more after feeling very lost. I also took Empower Thyself Initiation, which is a two-day class that Tien teaches. It totally changed my life. I received rituals and meditation techniques that I use daily. It has really helped me to step into my own power and stop living life for other people. I'm so much happier now! I now have tools to protect my own energy, which used to be a drain as someone who is quite empathic. I can stay positive on a daily basis so much more easily! If you're seeking more meaning to life or healing, this is an excellent place to look!

I was visiting for a few days and was able to get two classes in with Beth (I practice 26&2 most…read moredays in my hometown so always happy to find something while on the road). She and other staff were welcoming and the classes were great (a 60 and 75). Room was hot and positive vibe (which you don't always get!) was present. Would recommend this studio to anyone! One note, busy area so keep a few minutes to find street parking on way in.

This is the most healing yoga studio I've ever experienced. The environment is beautiful, calming,…read moreclean and organized. This space allows students to arrive with grace, settle in calmly, and meet themselves where they are. The staff are warm, present, and genuinely kind--something that makes a profound difference for anyone healing from stress or.. life. And the zen garden out back is an unexpected sanctuary. It's rare to find a studio that supports both physical practice and emotional well-being so intuitively. Grateful this place exists.

This is a great yoga studio with amazing teachers ! I usually go to this location on Tuesdays ! My…read moreteacher Theresa is amazing! Black swan are donation based but you can also buy membership. The studio is clean and they offer heated /hot yoga and also different type of yoga practice. There are changing area inside the restrooms .. good parking spots in the lot but also has some street parking around . Overall live this place and practice!

THE BIG: Hot yoga off of W Anderson lane. Big space with tall ceilings and classes are typically…read morefilled up. Does have changing rooms and a shower for those on the go. Small lot but street parking are available. Be cautious of the residential parking signs. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I typically come to Black Swan once a week to get my stretches in. The heat in the room does wonders in opening up the body. Instructors are great and they don't force you to do a movement if your body isn't ready. That's a plus and they really focus on your mental game alongside the physical stretching. There's fast paced flow or long deep yin yoga stretches. Whatever floats your boat, and you can sign up easily on the website or walk in. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A donation is voluntary here and the instructors here deserve it. Great classes that are pretty much on every hour with the room being consistently hot.

I've really tried to like the new Soma Vida location and how they transformed the space. I just…read morecannot get past the windowless yoga studio. To add to the sterile ambiance, they chose to install track lighting instead of warmer options. I will never understand why they didn't use the beautiful space upstairs for a studio. I frequently rent spaces for trainings and classes in meditation, yoga and somatic modalities and will never use the studio as it is now. I also find their rental prices high for what is offered. But I'm glad that clients and students who attend are having a good experience.

In 5 years of holding events at corporate offices, we tried something different. This was hands…read moredown the best meeting spot ever. And that's before the helpful team there. The team was also unparalleled in its helpfulness. I look forward to returning. Extraordinary.

This Golden Shield qigong is amazing! Stephen really…read moreis knowledgable and brings people into greater capability in this art with great skill, insight and awareness. He is very compassionate and yet inspires us to go deeper while showing us to do so safely. Stephen is generous with his time and support, he is always there for us and available for answering questions about the details of the practice or about Chi or other related topics. His insights for me have always been no BS, spot on and extremely useful. The practice is generally good for health, for emotions and for longevity... it seems to have some anti-aging qualities for me, I feel younger more vital stronger and have a different outlook on my life going deeper into my 40s. There are also excellent Q&A conversations at the beginning that give context and can shift perspective. I have been continuing to make great progress through this method. I'm excited to stay with this for the long haul. This is a very solid qigong lineage with always deeper levels of capability to grow into and significant and measurable quality-of-life improvements to look forward to. I highly recommend it!

I started practicing this form of Qigong a year ago. This has been one of the most significant…read moreyears of my life and this practice has been a cornerstone in and through my transformation. It is a consistent highlight of my week and I love the community, friends I've made, and Stephen. I am honored to be taught by Stephen and, due to its depth and quality, I plan on continuing this practice for several years to come