I learned about TM from Angela Landers and was trained in it by William Marriot at the TM Centre in…read moreGlasgow. It is a simple and natural process that helps you bring mind and body to a state of restful alertness. I have found it immeasurably helpful in managing my energy levels and general health regular meditation is a great way to switch between work and the rest of your life. I have no doubt that TM can be great for anyone in business as a means of helping them manage the every day pressures and demands of business and reminding them that they have a life outside of it! I can't recommend Angela and William highly enough

Learning TM was one of the best decisions I have made and I can say that I will practice TM for the…read morerest of my life. Ill health brought me to TM just over a year ago and the practice has had a profound effect of my health. I have a strong feeling of wellbeing overall; manage stress more effectively, have better relationships with family and friends and feel happier and more grounded in myself.

The Kadampa Meditation Centre was opened in 2013, with the purpose of being a place for Glasgow…read morefolks to learn about the teachings of Buddha. Over the last couple of years, I've visited the centre fairly regularly. My bestie was very into Buddhism for a while so i often went to Meditation sessions with him - now I just pop in now and again for a bit of me time. The centre is fully staffed with volunteers and students, and there's always something going on - their website will give you a full run down of classes and different types of meditation sessions, including prices. There's also a book shop part, and a free (but leave a donation if you wish) tea/biscuits chillout area. A great addition to the heart of Merchant City.

A place where you can relax while being in a busy Glasgow city center…read more A place where you can learn to access inner happiness and learn how to deal and modern day problems.

Hidden in a lane off of Byres road, just across the street from the Hillhead subway station, Bikram…read moreYoga is a great place for yoga adepts. Bikram sessions consist of a sequence of set yoga poses and last 90 minutes, in a studio heated at about 40 degrees C° (please don't rely on me for precise measures :-)) I love going there anytime I need to be energised and revitalised. I get truly relaxed after a session, and at the same time full of energy. I should go more often than I do, but I find it hard to keep a routine. After taking their £20 for 20 session offer though, I could really see a difference. Spaced one-off sessions work as well! Make sure that you drink a lot before going and avoid eating for 3 hours prior (also avoid drinking the day before, or over-eating...unless you don't mind getting a bit sick). I've done both early morning and evening sessions. The advantage of the early morning (8.15 in particular) is that you have plenty of space because there is way fewer people attending. The advantage of the evening is that you don't need to go without having had breakfast :-) Staff if really nice too. Don't forget to bring a mat, towel and bottle of water, although you can rent them out as well. Enjoy!

This place is my sanctuary. A sanctuary where everyone is welcomed no matter who you are or what…read moreyou look like. In a world where judgement is a constant, it's nice to walk in the Bikram Yoga West End doors and know that not a single person is there to judge you, rather, are there to focus on taking care of themselves. It's a wonderful thing. Unassuming, down an alley off Byres road, this place is a gem. I have been practicing here for roughly 3 months (with a few weeks here and there taken off due to visitors to Glasgow and other things happening), but I'm back and I'm well and truly on my way back to the level of fitness I was prior to taking a break. I never practiced with Stephen and the gang before they opened this Byres Road location, but they have loads of regulars who have been with them from the beginning. I've practiced Bikram yoga in the states, so I get the idea of it, but for those of you who have never been, or who are new to start, it's basically a series of 26 postures done one right after each other in a hot and humid room. It's 90 minutes of a cardiovascular (no, not running about) yoga workout, all while centering yourself and clearing your head preparing you for your day/night. It really is the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I really start feeling the benefits after day 1. Don't be scared to come in and say hello (make sure to take your shoes off at the top of the stairs), the staff and all the teachers are warm and welcoming, as a Yoga studio should be. They have crackin' deals if you're a student, and if you're a student or non-student, it's totally worth trying out Bikram Yoga West End as they do a 30 days for £30 deal, with a huge discount on top of the membership prices if you join before the 30 days is over. Aside from all that loveliness, they have towel and mat rental, and locks for lockers to borrow on the day. They have bottles of plain water and coconut water for sale, and various other snacks and clothing to buy. What's best is there is a rest and relaxation area where you can gather your thoughts before and/or after class, have a cup of (free) tea (they usually have 2 flavours going at any moment) and chat with the friends you'll make. There are also changing areas and showers for those of you on the move and needing to be cleaned up after sweating like crazy! I'm almost certain I've practiced with every teacher here so far, and can assure you that each and every one of them are amazing and teach a little different than the next. All with the same script and postures, but some will correct you if you're not in the proper posture, and some will just let you on your way and figure it out with your class mates. Personally, I enjoy Sherands classes the best, but maybe that's just because we're both American. Hehe, I kid, but she's really great and is one of the teachers who help you correct your postures to get the maximum benefit from your practice. All in all, this place is great. Do yourself a favour and check it out. You'll thank yourself for it!!

2020 was my year of freedom, empowerment, and independence because of the work I did on myself here…read morein South Florida with the help of Stephen and his virtual practice all the way in Glasgow, Scotland. I have never met him in person, but his impact on my life and the life of my children as a result has been so monumental. For the first time in my life, I am not at the mercy of my traumatic experiences which held me in bondage for all these years. Working with Stephen I was encouraged, educated, strengthened, and empowered. From this psychotherapy support I discovered who I was and who I was not. I gained a newfound appreciation for living authentically and true to myself. I experienced a domino effect of determination for my complete freedom - for a life no longer paralyzed by fear and anxiety. Which I achieved from working with Psychotherapy, Counselling and Personal Development Glasgow. I invested the time, the effort, and resources in myself by working with Stephen... in less than a year, I see the return on said investment tenfold. My 2020 would not have been the same had I not found his practice online. Thank you Stephen for all that you have done for me.

My first experience of therapy was some 11-12 years ago. I attended therapy regarding the issues I…read morewas having with anger and depression, which were affecting my relationships, my work and my overall health. Since then, I have visited 5 different therapists including Stephen. Prior to beginning working with Stephen, I was fairly sure I was 'always going to be this way' and there was nothing anyone could do for me, but it is now difficult for me to put into words how beneficial this process has really been. Transformative? Invaluable? Necessary? It is all of these things and more. If you are prepared to do the work and want to meet your issues head on, then Stephen will commit equally to helping you on your path. He is intuitive, genuine, caring and extremely good at what he does. He can and will help you learn about yourself, why you are the way you are and provide you with the support and tools you need to manage your journey going forwards. The process was more than just talking about my problems, which is why therapy had never worked for me in the past. In a world of mediocrity and incompetence it has been refreshing to work with someone at the top of their game and a credit to their profession. I cannot recommend Stephens services highly enough. G.

A tranquil yoga venue hidden in Pollok Park. Maureen teaches in the Ashtanga Vinyasa style and has…read moretrained with John Scott a world renowned Ashtanga teacher. Glasgow is blessed to have many wonderful teachers and Maureen really stands out with her compassionate and warm teaching style.

The Old Barn is located in what is quite possibly one of the best city parks between both…read morecoastlines, a soothing and calming space for healing arts such as yoga, meditation, and other alternative therapies. A few months back they started offering a new class on Sundays, and this alone has been motivation enough to make the drive into Glasgow. Classes are on a drop-in basis, which is practical for the schedule-challenged and commitment-phobes out there. Certainly there isn't a dearth of yoga studios and instructors around, however for me the space is just as important as the teacher, and the Old Barn lacks in neither atmospheric hospitality nor simplistic beauty - both of which have helped me ease into the stretches. I'm no pretzel, but doctor's orders have me engaging in the practice, and despite myself, I've actually come to like and even enjoy it. Part of this certainly has something to do with the open environment and warm people I've met thus far in the yoga world, and the crew at the Old Barn are certainly no exception - truly wonderful souls. I have a soft spot in my heart for all things barn-related, which is how we stumbled upon the location after a serendipitous conversation and follow-up round of google-ing. Oh you could take this barn-affinity in any manner of your choosing, but it's meant in a purely innocent one, very closely tied to frequent happy memories of being out in the country, oozing with fresh air seeping out the pores. Not even 10 minutes from the city center, the stone structure has been refurbished into a beautiful venue for freelance instructors to hire for their various art and healing courses. It's not just a stone-cold (pun-intended!) money making venture, the evidence of which includes the fact that they don't rent out the barn for private parties, weddings or corporate gigs. Instead they have dedicated the barn to promoting culture and bringing people together, giving teachers an affordable way to share their various arts. Whether for their yoga offerings or special events, or just to check out the space while visiting Pollok Country Park, do take a wee gander at the place. Even in the chilled winter months it has been a space of welcoming and inviting warmth (they've an old wood burning stove!). Certainly it's only going to get better as the spring begins to thaw everything and everyone out. One final blurb worth including here, taken directly from their website: "The downstairs of The Old Barn is home to the Scottish arm of the South African NGO, The Bookery. We collect second-hand books to help build libraries in disadvantaged schools in South Africa." "We are looking for donations of fiction and non-fiction books for age 5 through to 18. Adult books are also welcome - we sell all unsuitable books for £1/book to help pay for the shipping to South Africa. Please drop all donations off in The Old Barn. The door is always open."