The monastery was founded by Venerable Lama Norhla under the direction of Kalu Rinpoche and the…read moreKarmapa. I was one of his first students and an early trustee, when the building you see now was just a two space garage waiting to be developed. The buildings were developed mostly by Lama Norhla, his students and practitioners. This monastery was the first in the US, back in 1980 or so, to carry through the authentic three year retreat of Tibetan Buddhism by which a person can become a Lama. A number of Lamas now well known went through the first three year retreat here. You will find the authentic holders of Tibetan Buddhism here. You can not find a more complete monastery, anywhere. This is well worth all efforts to visit and to do a retreat. You will discover the roots of what is now called mindfulness, began here in this tradition. And there is as well so much more...... Mindfulness and Compassion.

Welcoming, Peaceful, a respite from the clanging of the world... love the little shrine room down…read moreby the river especially...

Excellent instruction by Sifu Dave. A great spot to unwind and relax after a hard day at work. A…read moreton of different tai chi forms to learn from some impressive martial arts lineage.

From the owner: The goal at In Balance is optimizing the benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong to the students goals of…read moremaintaining balance and flexibility. The healing elements of Qigong along with the meditative movements of Tai Chi create an all around sense of well being. The slow repetitive movements of the Tai Chi form help to keep the mind sharp while improving short and long term memory. The time to start healing and learning the benefits of chi is now.

A locus of positive energy maintained by a small group of quiet, helpful persons with very specific…read moreskills. This is a place unlike most and well worth a visit.

Coming to the Transcedental Meditation Center in Katonah is always an experience of tranquility…read more From the moment you walk through their door, take off you shoes, and walk up the stairs, your senses are calmed by the quiet simplicity of the space and beautiful natural light. I have enjoyed so many functions there, advanced lectures, yoga classes, ladies lunches (which I especially love), and of course occasional checkings, which get my meditation effortlessly back on track. Sam, Melody and Sally have such a depth of knowledge and my experience grows deeper with each visit. I have been practicing TM for 6 years now and still feel that it is the best gift I have ever given myself.

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.

My wife and I met Audrey Rose and Jon-Luke at the Omega Institute. Their sessions were the…read morehighlight of our visit! I attended daily meditation practice with Jon-Luke, and he brought both depth and gentleness to the work. A high point was a session filled with sounds, both challenging and nurturing, to help strengthen one's practice. My wife attended a breathwork workshop with Audrey Rose. She had a powerful experience, and she felt supported and nurtured the entire time. At other times during the week, typically over meals, we enjoyed getting to know the instructors better. They were articulate, friendly, and enthusiastic in discussing wellness and life in general. Highly recommended!

This was my first experience with breathwork and it was truly incredible. Jon-Luke and Audrey Rose…read moredo an amazing job explaining the whole process and making you feel comfortable. The experience was immersive and transformative. I left feeling more hopeful and optimistic, like a weight had been lifted. Highly recommend for anyone looking to heal. I look forward to doing it again : )

DDRC is a rare meditation center that offers profound, authentic teachings of Buddhism in a setting…read moreand fashion that is accessible to those who may be unfamiliar. Thank you very much to all of the teachers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to give us a space for relaxation and training. The teachers at DDRC are monastics from Asia or trained lay practitioners who are experienced in using English to instruct western students. The design of their retreats are comfortable and forgiving while still providing adequate intensity to challenge and inspire growth. (Note for those familiar with meditation: the Chan school from which DDRC issues relentlessly focuses on meditative methods and the usage of the mind, and less on formal strictures and conventions. If you are familiar with retreats in the Zen style, you will probably adjust to the Chan approach quite quickly.) The facilities, especially the meditation hall, are beautiful and modern. The retreat center is located in the tranquil embrace of nature where one normally hears nothing but birdsong and the sound of flowing water, though it is still easily accessible by car. Highly recommended for both those new to meditation and advanced practitioners looking to go deeper.

I cannot recommend this place enough. I recently attended a 3-day beginner's meditation retreat and…read moreall I can say is that is was clear that they wanted nothing from me; they only wanted to see me grow. The purpose of the retreat was to create an environment that would support everyone in their practice and would encourage mindfulness at all times. The retreat was held in silence, which took some getting used to, but was ultimately very effective in creating the ultimate peaceful environment. Because it was a beginner's retreat, there were some conversations held discussion style with the entire group. The retreat was very affordable, especially for students. I wish I could afford to give them more than I did! The food is PHENOMENAL! With an all vegetarian menu, I overate at every meal because of how delicious and healthy everything was. In fact, when I first arrived, I had a cold. After eating such healthy food all weekend, I left feeling refreshed and cold-free. The retreat was led by Rikki Asher and Nancy Bonardi. They were both warm, happy, and wonderful teachers. They shared their wisdom openly, but also respected and learned from anything that those attending were willing to share. There are many details about what type of programs are available on the website. I am looking forward to trying to find another opportunity to spend time on the beautiful campus. I left feeling loved, peaceful, and inspired. I found a direction to take my practice in and I have felt more patient and compassionate toward the people in my life ever since.

Calm oasis of independent holistic practitioners, many from Omega Institute- great when you need an…read moreenergy tweak and can't make it up to Rhinebeck. Check the website for reiki shares, drum circles, courses, classes and events.

From the owner: We are a family owned holostic health and learning center serving the greater Hudson Valley and…read moretri-state area.

Stephanie is fantastic. She is knowledgeable, confident and brings a great intuitive energy to her…read morepractice. Because of her training as a nurse and work with women, I felt particularly heard and understood by her. I highly recommend and trust her.

Steph has been an irreplaceable presence of grounding and wisdom in my life, and I'm so glad our…read morepaths crossed some years ago. She has an innate ability to cipher out the root cause-- likely not what you think is going wrong, but what is really going on beneath it all--and then has the tools to guide you with clarity, direction, and purpose. Steph is an Old Soul Earth Mother on many levels who happens to have grown up on the East Coast, America. She gets it. She's a true healer, who will meet you where you are and help you envision and travel on your path forward.

So they have a new TV system and they can't put all the TVs on so they finally figured that out but…read morethey can't put them on the machines so you're stuck watching whatever they want to put on and guess what sports all day long. I'd like to see the news in the morning. We get there at 5 AM in the morning and the music is blasting. It Hass to be above the OSHA regulation decimals. Want to do the treadmill if you take it to high it goes right back to the first setting on the Elevation. Bathroom stinks of pee. I brought a lot of music to the attention of the growth counter and she said there's nothing we can do about it when I allowed to change. I said, can I speak to the manager manager at the same time that corporate said we're not allowed to change it and it's a new system and it can't be changed. I said that's ridiculous. I install systems all the time in peoples homes in every system can be lowered. Manager said I can make it louder and also told me to go get headphones that block out the sound. Really that's your answer to your member.

Will not let me get out of our contract ... my daughter tore her ACL and maniacs had surgery....I…read moredon't want to even give the 1 star but you can't move forward with out it.... and Peter the owner is a bully just saying .. he lost 4 customers off the bat and I will never recommend them !!! Sad!!