I have been coming here for months now and only have great things to say!…read more The teachers are thoughtful, knowledgeable and so friendly. I've taken classes with Aspen, Carolina, Alex, Laura, Iza and Will and they've all been kind, generous teachers. The community at the studio is great- classmates are welcoming and friendly. The studio is clean and mats are spaced in a way that gives everyone enough room. I love that the studio offers special events like yoga Nidra with Carolina, and Kundalini and Sound Baths with Aspen Rose.

I was hoping to like this place and i enjoyed it the first few classes but the majority of the…read moreinstructors are rude and not super friendly or inviting and made me feel like I was unwanted every time I showed up. There was maybe two instructors that I actually enjoyed their classes and made an effort. I understand it's small but yoga is also for everyone and I did not enjoy my experience compared to other yoga places I've been.

This winter I booked a session with Nina, combining Breathwork, Reiki and soundbath…read more What a marvelous experience. Nina creates a space that is filled with trust and safety. Consequently, I was able to open myself up to that which called to me, and it was beautiful. I look forward to my next session!

A friend and I went to Nina's together and what an experience! The breath work in combination with…read morethe sound bath was exactly what the doctor ordered. I left feeling deeply relaxed and calm. I don't live in Tucson but if I did Nina would be a monthly thing for me.

I have never been into working out, sports, or other types of exercise, seriously. After having…read moretaken a couple Lagree classes with some friends at a different studio, I definitely got my butt kicked, but loved how my whole body was sore for days following the class. Then I saw The Box opened near my house and decided to give it a shot. I couldn't be happier that I found this studio. It's super cute, super clean, super welcoming, and the classes always leave me sweaty and shaking (it also smells incredible and they have turned me on to Ouai products!) As such a beginner, there are plenty of people in my classes with way more experience, but the teachers never make me feel awkward, uncomfortable, or less than. All the instructors and front desk staff know my name and welcome me in each week. This includes the owner, Maureen, who is an amazing hype woman that provides incredible customer service. In addition to the megareformer classes I take, they have other class options like Mat Pilates, and are always hosting special pop ups and collaborations. I am over 20 classes in and look forward to going each week. Couldn't recommend The Box more!

Finally, a Lagree studio in Northgate!!! As soon as they opened up Founding Memberships, I…read moreimmediately jumped on it--and I truly believe it's one of the best investments I've made for myself. In addition to Megaformer and mat Lagree classes, The Box also offers mat Pilates and yoga. I took my first Megaformer class with Maureen, the owner of the studio. I really appreciate the pace of her class, and she is such a sweet person! Whenever she's in the studio, she takes the time to chat with everyone and check in on how we're doing, which I love. I've found myself drawn to Ella's mat Pilates class, especially after taking two Megaformer classes that I need to improve my core strength. I appreciate the cues and modifications she shares during class, as they help me adjust to my current fitness level. I've also been loving Kendall's Megaformer classes. So far, I really enjoy her playlists, and even though her classes are challenging, they make me want to come back and improve. As for the overall vibe of the studio, I've found it to be very welcoming to people from all different fitness backgrounds. I appreciate that there's no pressure to be competitive, you can truly "come as you are." It's exactly what I need in my life, and I'm so grateful to have The Box in the neighborhood. I look forward to trying their mat Lagree and yoga classes when our schedules align.

I have just recently moved to Seattle and gotten involved with KMC Washington. I am so impressed by…read morethe people here! There are many very long-time practitioners of Buddhism here, and it is clear that they have been sincerely being Buddhists. These are people who have learned from a qualified Buddhist master, and they are humble and have a sense of humor. It is so refreshing! This is a great example of Sangha. As you can see from the photos, the temple is beautiful with a lovely meditation room. This is covid time, and they are being careful, so everything is streamed right now. It will be wonderful when people can gather together inside again in the future.

I encourage everyone to make their own impression but being as this is Yelp, here's mine: this…read moreplace is great in concept but it quickly gave off a cultish vibe to me. And I'm not saying this because I'm a skeptic of Buddhism, as my entire family is Buddhist! My grandfather was a political figure in Vietnam who had the backing and support of the Buddhist party. He also was the one who lent his car to his monk friend on the day that monk infamously lit himself on fire in protest (if you Google pics you can see my grandpa's car in the background behind the burning monk). So yeah, I'm trying to say that I have a familiarity/background with Buddhism. Anyway back to the KMC: Everyone was very nice, but I didn't like how everything was "for purchase" and how meditation classes have a mandatory fee. I'm used to free or donation-based sessions, as most Buddhist temples/centers I'm familiar with are. It felt like they obviously were trying to make money wherever they could, which didn't feel very Buddhist to me? But again, I understand that this place isn't technically a temple or monastery etc so maybe that's the difference. Group meditation felt more like a lecture hall at a college. I personally seek a more intimate, calming environment. Here, they have the ceiling lights on so bright you'd think you were being interrogated. How does one relax and meditate with bright ass lights? Perhaps that's a challenge on purpose? I'd suggest dimming the lights a bit for meditation, even if it means some might fall asleep. *UPDATE*: Upon further online research, I've discovered to my shock that the NKT organization is actively against the Dalai Lama and have been called the "Death Eaters to the broader Hogwarts of global Tibetan Buddhism." There are actually testimonies written by "survivors" claiming how NKT is very much a cult. Make up your own mind about it but the info is out there. TLDR: I don't know if most who go here are aware of all this controversy and that Kelsang Gyatso is opposed to His Holiness. Basically, the sect he's created here is based on teachings/practices that's been banned from Tibetan Buddhism, and there are eyebrow-raising articles online regarding the activity of its members. I strongly urge anyone interested to do their research first because I suspect they're largely successful due to the ignorance of Westerners (their target audience/demographic). I'm giving them 2 stars because the people seemed nice, they provided snacks afterwards, and the lesson taught that day had value, but I personally will not be supporting this center and will seek meditation from a more traditional Buddhist establishment.

Whether you're brand new to meditation or a seasoned sitter, I highly recommend World of…read moreMeditation. Subhan and Shanti are wonderful and gracious hosts at their center. They offer everything from meditation classes, drop-in, to weekend workshops. Go check them out!

From the owner: The World of Meditation is a meditation field, a safe space, an oasis, where you can learn…read moreeffective meditations and find ways to become aware of and nurture your potential. It is for people from many paths, leading to the same goal - to one's own inner silence and being. We invite you to join us in this great exploration of human consciousness, through the meditations and activities the Center provides.

Transcendental Meditation is a welcoming and accommodating experience. The teachings I received…read morefrom my TM teacher, Utsav Bajgain, yielded immediate, positive results that I have found to be repeatable and applicable to all areas of my life. I have experienced so many benefits. From having a more positive and empathetic view with regard to people and situations to myself evolving more emotionally and spiritually. This all came faster and easier than I expected. I am immensely looking forward to evolving further. I already see a big change in how I am handling the major stresses in my life. With all the profoundly impacting and worrisome issues within our world along with so many people struggling with mental illness. I feel it is more important now than ever to be embracing this beautiful practice of Transcendental Meditation. Not only was my teacher, Utsav Bajgain, extremely knowledgeable and patient but I also now have these amazing and transformative resources available to me for the rest of my life through the app. This type of support is so very hard to find and simply priceless in today's scary and stressful world. I now feel at peace, relaxed and focused. I can't thank my teacher Utsav Bejgain and the entire Transcendental Meditation Community enough. This is only the beginning for me and I feel better and blessed for it.

Learn it. Do it. Keep it forever. Practice daily. This will change your life if you go with it.read more

I learned about TM by seeing a Twitter clip from the Ellen Show where she interviewed Bob Roth on…read morehis book about TM. I ordered the book and signed up for TM right after reading the book. I have been doing TM twice a day now for almost a month. It has greatly helped me. I was a little skeptical at first. When I first walked into the office I noticed the smell of smoke which kind of grossed me out. The smell is from incents they burn during brief ceremonies. When it was time for my ceremony, I asked the instructor to put it out because I could not stand the smell of smoke. He immediately put it out and did the ceremony without the smoke. I highly recommend this place to learn the TM process. I had a little anxiety about sitting still with my eyes closed but I powered through and feel much better today after going through the classes.

From the owner: The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn from our highly trained, certified…read moreinstructors. It's effortless, and practitioners feel more relaxed and refreshed after the practice. Call us for a schedule of free introductory talks.

I'm so grateful for this community of special teachers and welcoming students. I teach 3-4 classes…read morea week here and take 3 classes a week as a student. The beautiful space, people and surroundings make my time here each week a place to recharge and relax. All the teachers are devoted students of yoga. Their dedication shines through in every class.

A true sanctuary. A place to dive as deep as you want into your yoga practice, or just take it as…read moreexercise. All practices are welcome here.