Went for a weekend retreat lead by Akashavanda and Samayadevi, and it was wonderful. They led a…read morewell organized and well thought out retreat. Meditation, discussion, vegetarian food, walking in the woods and devotional chanting were all amazing. The whole gestalt of the retreat was wonderful. I got closer to my friends I drove up with and to the new people that I met. Refreshing and renewing weekend, thank you to all.

This is a wonderful spot to learn about Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.They offer…read moreinstruction, retreats and practice for everyone.The center is surrounded by 13 acres of woods to frolic in and enjoy while visiting the center. If your looking for more peace, kindness and compassion in your life it is definitely worth a visit.

I stumbled upon this beautiful yoga studio while taking a walk in Hampton. I was excited to see…read morethat it was open during the off-season! I went back the next day on Sunday for the 10am vinyasa flow. It was exactly what I needed! Rianna was very friendly. She provided an accessible class that offered much appreciated direction on how to hold the poses, including some personalized tips on how I could better position my body in a couple of poses. She gave options for more challenging options in some poses, which I welcomed. I look forward to going back!!

From the owner: Retreat 339 is a beachfront yoga and mindfulness studio located in Hampton Beach, NH. Our studio…read moreoffers a variety of yoga and mindfulness classes, workshops and retreats that support students on their personal paths. Retreat 339 is proudly the only yoga and mindfulness studio located on Ocean Blvd. in Hampton Beach, NH. We look forward to serving students and sharing the best yoga and mindfulness teachings that Hampton Beach has to offer!

Hidden Gem! Hot Yoga & Reformer Pilates Classes. This is a small studio with 4 reformers and an…read moreinfrared heated yoga studio for 8 students. Evergreen markets word of mouth only. Classical hot yoga and classical pilates!

I am relatively new to meditation and I thought I'd take a course/session at this center. It's the…read morefirst time I meditated with a group. The retreat/session I went to was called "Waking up to your Life". It was 2.5 hours long and cost $37. It was for beginners and newer students. The setting is beautiful and the people are really nice. We touched upon some powerful meditation methods such as walking meditation and the body scan. However, I think these things really require a much more in-depth approach. I felt we went through them kind of quickly and it was difficult to grasp the meaning and effectiveness of the exercises. If you ever have a chance you might want to read and listen to Jon Kabat-Zinn's "Living the Full Catastrophe". He goes into these practices with considerable detail. One thing I think is really important to mention is that if you are an absolute beginner I don't think this beginner course is right for you. We meditated silently for a considerable amount of time on a couple of occasions and I think this would be very frustrating for someone new. As a beginner I didn't leave the Insight Meditation Center session with an idea on how I could successfully create and maintain a meditation practice. There were no handouts and, although we were told there would be a Q&A session at the end of our meeting, there wasn't time for the class to ask any questions. It is such a nice center and the people were very pleasant. I may visit the website again to check for other offerings.

Beautiful facility and location. They also offer many ongoing programs for different levels.read more

Gisselle has taught me meditation skills I will implement into my everyday life now! She is so…read moreinspirational. If you're looking to learn more about yourself, become more spiritual, or just looking for more peace in your life, you've come to the right place. Thanks, Gisselle!

From the owner: Consciousness Meditation provides online meditation classes to the New Hampshire area.read more

I was so happy to visit Tanji at the Open House today. The space is large, welcoming and beans the…read moremost peaceful energy. I can't wait to return soon to enjoy sound healing and Tai Chi. We're lucky to have a beautiful therapeutic place that feeds the soul--so close to home.

Just a surreal session with Tanji and the other ladies. I was so relaxed it felt like I was under…read moreanesthesia! This wonderful and relaxing chakra balancing with bowls and gongs was absolutely fabulous! Tanji prepared us for this by bringing us into alignment with our energies, relaxing and focusing only on breathing and our own flow of energy movement. One hour went quickly by as each of us had an individual experience with our own spiritual processes. Just magical and worth experiencing again and again.

I recently had the pleasure of completing the First Degree Reiki certification course at A Higher…read moreBalance with proprietor, Reiki Master, and massage therapist Judy Copp. I had long been interested in the concept of Reiki, and this year, with the help of my very kind sister, who provided me with a very generous gift certificate for the course, I was finally able to register for and complete the course. Copp's A Higher Balance method was everything I had hoped for - and more. Copp herself is a kind, gentle, and comprehensive hands-on teacher - with about one-third of the one-day, $150 First Degree course spent in reading and instruction, and about two-thirds spent in actual, hands-on instruction and practice with other students. If you are in or near Salem and want to experience this course - which is equally geared toward those who are interested in Reiki for self-healing, and to those who might wish to eventually practice Reiki in a professional capacity for payment - you will first and foremost want to find out exactly where A Higher Balance is located. In downtown Salem, directly across the street from very prominent Salem Post Office building - across the divided segment of Washington Street - is the Salem landmark, Hawthorne Building. The Hawthorne Building hosts several prominent, retail businesses among its ground-floor, glass-paneled storefronts, including Bank of America's downtown branch, the UPS Store, the locally-owned and operated Living Well massage center, and last but certainly not least, the very-popular and always busy Starbucks. In the center of the Hawthorne Building - between Bank of America to the left and the UPS Store to the right - is a large set of double doors, and just beyond these a slate-floored, plate glass-paneled atrium of sorts. Inside the small atrium, to the right, is an elevator, and to the left, a set of stairs located behind a closed door. For those wishing some quick exercise, you can take the single fight of stairs up the long, cavernous second-floor hallway. If stairs are not your thing, the elevator one-flight up serves nicely. Whether via stairs or elevator, one inside the second-floor hallway, the A Higher Balance offices and meditation space will be to your right, at the far end of the hallway. A Higher Balance occupies the corner office of the building, directly above Starbucks. As you enter the modest, yet strikingly beautiful main meditation room, you notice a profound change in the atmosphere - the aura, according to New Age practitioners in-the-know. Natural sunlight streams through the large, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Washington and Canal streets, and beyond those, the train tracks that run along Canal. On the walls and on various pedestals are are collections of gold and wooden Buddha statues, and accenting these are various altars decorated with candles, statues, images, and small, mostly Oriental-themed objects of devotion. In the center of the room are chairs used for meditation, tables for meetings, and depending upon the time you arrive, one or more Reiki/'massage tables used by Reiki Master Copp to teach the First, Second, and Master-level courses. While in meditation - Sunday nights - you can even request a tufted, silk pillow to rest your feet on. (Socks - not shoes - are de rigeur once you step foot inside Copp's healing space.) Reiki Master Judy Copp is certified in several healing modalities - that's techniques to you newbies - and uses a combination of physical and mental healing techniques. She also incorporates her unique insights as an intuitive, empathic healer to further enhance what is now developing into the best in cutting-edge, hybrid energy healing in Salem, and on the North Shore. Copp, at A Higher Balance, offers a wide range of healing and massage services, which include: polarity therapy, which, according to the A Higher Balance website, is " a type of energy healing that encompasses gentle pressure on specific points or pathways on the body, as well as massage, foot reflexology, craniosacral, stretching and rocking; traditional therapeutic massage; vibrational energy healing; and of course, Reiki healing, which a gentle, hands-on healing technique developed by a Japanese monk in the 1920's. A Higher Balance review - to be continued....

Judy is one of the most kind, sweet, loving, gentle, and humble beings that I've ever met. Her…read moreconnection to God and the spiritual wisdom that she embodies is astounding. She sees who I am in my essence with clarity and helps me connect with who I truly am. Her energy work is potent and profound. Polarity/Reiki/RYSE has opened my heart, fortified my strength, risen my vibration, deepened my connection to myself and spirit, and cleared out energy that was not serving me. I believe, with confidence, that Judy is the real deal.

My boyfriend and I were referred to Lin, the massage therapist, from our innkeeper at Inn Magnolia…read more We were wanting to get some good R & R while away from our weekend get away and that's exactly what we got! Lin is a professionally licensed therapist, and her diplomas decorate the walls in the massage room she used for us. Although we unfortunately couldn't schedule a same-time massage couples session, Lin DID try to arrange it for us, but no such luck. Just for the effort involved, I was pleased! Don't be fooled where the entrance is! It's to the left side of the building! I actually ended up calling Lin because I was that much of a space cadet. She was patient and met us at the front lobby. Since chivalry isn't dead, my babe let me indulge in my session first! Lin even showed us a heated floor yoga room that she invited him to meditate in while I was away; super awesome! Don't be shy! Go to the closet and grab a mat and be one with your breath! The massage: It was nothing short of AMAZING! She is incredibly skilled and worked my troublesome back and tight neck. The hour flew by, like it always does, and Lin was very in-sync as to whether she was applying too much or too little pressure. Be sure to speak up - she encourages it! We would definitely come back in a heartbeat to visit this lovely peaceful haven in this quiet town! CHECK this woman OUT!!!

I have been to the 222 Arts & Wellness Center for a number of different services. Most often I get…read moredeep tissue massage from Lin Chandler (Aspyre Bodyworks) and she is AWESOME. She combines many techniques (I don't know the names of all the styles), definitely deep enough to be therapeutic and solve nasty muscular aches and pains but she also does yummy feel-good relaxation stuff so that you leave the place feeling all floppy and happy. It is not just her technique that does it tho' -- Lin is the most warm, good hearted person you will ever meet and I always look forward to going back. She runs the center with a huge heart and amazing positive energy. I've also attended Margi Green's terrific Relax and Lengthen class, which is a hybrid of her own creative design and a great experience. The center offers all kinds of other services as well, and many community-oriented events, some of which I've attended. The place is always warm and welcoming (and Lin keeps the place in great condition. Her gardens and beautiful too!); I totally recommend checking it out.

I took the MBSR program here and occasionally go to classes. Absolutely love this place, they…read morehelped me learn to meditate and it's been great to keep practicing here. They have great products: books, tea, CBD and clothes. Highly recommend!

Found this place on the MINDBODY app. I am super new to Meditation and was looking for something to…read more"center" me.. whatever that means! Elana is amazing and teaches you how to be mindful through the practice of meditation. Each session is 20 minutes and it's 20 minutes WELL SPENT! Whenever I leave I feel refreshed. The classes aren't rushed and the owner takes the time to get to know you and your specific intentions. Try it, you'll love it.