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.

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.

When I come here I am immediately enveloped in a sense of peace, calm and warmth…read more There are not enough reviews here for someplace so wonderful. I started attending here this year and I finally feel like I've found my home. After experimenting around the city with various forms of meditation, it was this place that I really seem to connect to. They offer so many beginner classes that are free to all such as the Thursday evening meditation and the Wednesday Heart of Recovery. If you have something donate, you may, and if you become a member there appears to be so much available at such a low cost because access to healing should not break the bank. I am so grateful for this beautiful center.

I've been coming to the Center ever since moving here to DC in the late 90's. This place is home…read morefor me. I was looking for a path, and I found it here. The way of meditation is laid out clearly, step by step, with lots and lots of program support for practice and education. Every one is welcome - if you're looking for a place to come sit, come to one of the evening sits. If you want to study, sign up for class. If you're looking for a place to make an urban retreat over a weekend, this is the place. Want to introduce your kids to mindfulness? Come join the family group.

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 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 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 had a incredible experience with Klia. She is a phenomenal meditation teacher and guide…read more I purchased a 4 hour class from Groupon. Unfortunately, I soon realized that I could not attend the course on the day listed. I emailed Klia, explaining that I would not be able to make it, and she graciously accommodated me. She moved my reservation to the following month. The 4 hour class consisted of brief 15 to 30 minute of guided meditation, interspersed with short discussions. Most of the attendants were new to mediation, and while I was most likely the youngest person in the class (26 years old), it was a diverse group. Klia welcomed all comments and questions, and she responded intelligently and eloquently. She inspired confidence. If you're looking for a religious or new age meditation, look elsewhere. The meditation was a secular as you can get with meditation. I personally loved it, and it was exactly what I was looking for. I would absolutely attend a class again. Thanks, Klia!

Klia's sessions take your mind away from the frantic pace of life. The techniques she shares…read moreprovide stress relief, and create a new sense of awareness, increased focus, and relaxation. The private, 30 minute phone sessions provide meditation on-the-go. It's great when you can't get to an in-person session. I highly recommended Meditation Out Loud!

I can tell you that Jessica is very caring and knows what she is doing. Around 2018, I was…read moreintroduced to her by someone close. It was the first time I had met a hypnotherapist, so I did not know what to expect. I told her about my ongoing struggles of my life and then she told me about the whole process of hypnotherapy. I told her that my main problems were anxiety and depression. So, she put me into a deep sleep to help me explore the roots of my problems. For the past year, I have been going to her and she helped me greatly. It is thanks to her that my mind and health has gotten much better than before. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help. Jessica is very nice and she will always do her best to help you overcome obstacles.

Jessica Lin has been so kind and helpful from the moment we met. I deal with anxiety, OCD, and many…read moreother limiting behaviors and beliefs that I am working through. From the moment we connected via email, I had a good feeling about her. She responded promptly, and she even communicated with me via text message, which I found very personable and accessible. Her office is easy to locate and is located on a serene property surrounded by trees and nature. I found it calming before I even walked inside. Inside is a beautifully decorated office space, I would call it quite simple and zen. She gave me a little tour on my first visit. One of the many things I enjoy about my sessions with Jessica is that she takes the time to ask me questions about how I have been doing over the last couple of weeks. She is a wonderful listener and is always concerned about how I am feeling and what is going on in my life. She always remembers what we spoke about and remembers my loved ones' names, which I find very thoughtful and nice. After we catch up on life, she asks me what my main concern(s) are currently. I tell her what they are and then she proceeds to guide me through a meditative hypnosis wherein we focus on the topic or person of my choice. From the first session, I felt a weight lifted off my chest. Three sessions after that, I feel more empowered, confident, and peaceful. Meditation is something I have been learning and practicing for a few years. At times during meditation, one can feel vulnerable and fearful. I feel protected and safe when Jessica guides me through a meditation/hypnosis, and that is extremely important for it to be effective. Hypnosis was something I have never done before, but always wanted to try. I have learned in my personal studies that much of our inner healing takes place when we are silent and still. I find that silence to be very healing - even though it's hard sometimes to be still and silent for longer than 5 minutes for someone as restless as me. She guides me through a meditation that I helped create (my happy place is a beautiful beach). She has also guided me through other various hypnotic states. I have learned how to better meditate and visualize whatever results I want. I have also learned how to focus more on gratitude and less on fear-based thought patterns and behaviors. It's hard to describe how helpful meditation and hypnosis are - but I believe they're the best kind of therapy that exist. Jessica is one of the most kind hearted and also professional people I have ever worked with. She has given me tools that I can take with me and use any time in my life. She has a VERY calming presence and voice, and she fluctuates her tone during the hypnosis, which I find to be very pleasant and relaxing. It's safe to say that I recommend Jessica Lin to anyone who is ready to heal whatever is preventing them from living the life of their dreams. Thank you Jessica.

I was visiting the area and back in New York I used ClassPass, and was excited to see Uplift Yoga…read morethrough the app. As a teacher, I'm grateful when studios have this accessible, for affordability reasons. (But also, support local businesses and try and buy classes too if you're able!) I took two classes this week - one with Kathy and one with Brenda. Both instructors were so welcoming and kind. Both classes were challenging (but accessible!). I enjoyed both classes a lot - Kathy's sculpt yoga class had me hobbling the next day, and Brenda's class had me challenging myself to try poses I hadn't before. She also had a message at the beginning and end of class about making sure to focus on you're "want to be" list (strong, brave, kind, loving, etc) versus your "to do" list. I love this. In both classes, it seems as though there's great community - a lot of the women seemed to know each other and were excited to take classes together. I hope that if I were in the area, I could be a part of this uplifting environment. The studio itself is clean, has great AC, and has lots of windows to look at trees while you're trying not to fall over in your own tree pose. They also have blocks, straps and I think some mats available. I look forward to coming here if I'm ever in the area again.

Brenda taught an excellent flow yoga class this morning. I spent all day yesterday in airports,…read moreflying, a 2 hour drive, spent last night in too soft of a bed, & badly needed to get stretched out today. I am now so much more energized & limber after her class. She has a lovely, light filled, clean studio on the second floor. There is plenty of free parking. She has a friendly, helpful assistant & had yoga mats to borrow, & very cute yoga clothing for sale. Overall, an excellent studio to practice yoga. As a chiropractor, I've found that light resistance weight training three times a week for just 20' & yoga for 2-3 days/week are the most important ways to keep healthy, fit, & have lasting energy. Cheers! DocMikeChiro Update: At Brenda's recommendation, I took today's morning yoga class with Dana. It was the most incredible & challenging, intermediate level yoga class I have ever taken. I asked if she had her class on video so that I can share it with my patients and friends who are yoga instructors. Brenda's Uplift Yoga studio is truly an excellent place to practice & improve strength, balance, & focus.

Adding onto the bounty of good reviews below. I started doing yoga at home to find peace and time…read morefor myself in a hectic and stressful life. The random ten minute videos on YouTube were fantastic starters, but I realized that I wanted something more so I found Grace, a studio local to me. The first session was free, so it was a good way to get introduced to the place and the people there. So let's start there. I almost had enough time to say hello to the receptionist when she recognized that I was a new face, smiled, and introduced herself to me. She offered a tour to me, which was friendly, but I was surprised that another attendee offered to take me on a tour herself! It was clear to me then that the friendliness was contagious. I really appreciate that the equipment is available at no cost. Having the mats, the blocks, the bands, and even blankets there meant that I could participate at the same level that more experienced yogis could. This first session, I rolled out in the back as Jade started speaking. The whole experience was wonderful, but something she said stood out to me: when someone's phone rang and they apologized, Jade responded with a smile and said "Don't be sorry. This just means someone's thinking of you." And then I knew that the community was eager to share their wisdom and peace with others. On the community board (which highlights members, friends, and local services) I saw that the first month was available for a reduced price, and after such a wonderful first experience, I knew I was going to sign up. I'm almost done with this month and have practiced under different instructors but have found them all incredibly welcoming. I also appreciate the ability to participate from home, which I've done on several occasions, and an equal level of engagement from the instructor. I've had a really positive experience thus far and am excited for many more months of good yoga and community!

I've attended several classes at this studio…read more Lenore's sunrise strength class was a great way to wake up my muscles while watching the sun come up through the studio's picture windows. I've also taken rise and rest yoga with Lenore. This was a relaxing way to wind down from a busy day. I recently competed a yoga strength class with Amy. This was an all-level class and she offered us options to modify or intensify each move. Amy played a nice mix of songs from her phone during the class; however, the music kept being interrupted by notification dings, which was distracting. Overall, I found Grace Studio to be a decent place for a yoga workout. The studio is equipped with mats, weights, blocks, resistance bands, and bolsters. Instructors offer verbal assists rather than hands-on adjustments for yoga moves. Instructors are welcoming, the studio is bright and inviting, and classes are not crowded.