Wow! I had a couple friends tell me this place was the bomb dot com but I had no idea. I went to…read moreCommon Ground for a meditation on Sunday but arrived a little late and didn't want to interrupt the session. Lucky for me, I was able to come back a few weeks later for a people of color meditation session. Whaaaaaa!!! I didn't know they had such things! You get to the center and if it's not super busy you can park in the lot. For most of their bigger events or weekend meditation days you'll want to get there plenty early since it fills up fast. When you enter there are spots for your shoes (like a yoga studio) and coat hangers. They recommend you take any valuables with you or don't bring them since it not a monitored area. There are two meditation rooms on the first floor, one with a kitchen where you can get tea or water if there's not a session happening. The second is a large room where we had the people of color event. Chairs, blankets and cushions are provided so you don't have to worry about buying anything. The instructors and space are very welcoming. They have great ways to ground and connect everyone together quickly but also authentically. I'm definitely going back, it was a great experience and you learn about mindfulness, Buddhism and the practice.

I absolutely adore this hidden gem for regaining your Zen! I've been to other Buddhist Meditation…read morecenters in Minneapolis and have felt somewhat intimidated.. This place and it's participants are so approachable and its philosophy entirely undogmatic. I go to the Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Dharma talks. If you're a Mama or Papa you can even bring your 1-8 year old to be part of the kids group while you get your Buddha on. The space is small, spare, and perfectly relaxing. Sit on a chair or cushion and choose to donate whatever amount you're comfortable with for all activities. They have any number of special issue groups, retreats, yoga, T'ai Chi, and even a program for teenagers. Mark is insightful without being at all preachy or superior. I LOVE that after the talk, participants ask questions regarding real world challenges they are facing in terms of integrating their practice into their daily lives. Somehow it manages to make that day's talk clearly applicable to everday life without feeling as though anyone is engaging in 'T.M.I.' or some sort of New Agey therapy group. I float out feeling much lighter and calmer!

I've been coming to the Salt Cave for years now and somehow haven't gotten around to writing a…read morereview! It's always been such a nice treat to come relax and get away from the world. I tend to come here when life is tough and need to relax. The staff is always friendly and kind! I've only been to the downstairs room since I prefer the lit up wall in that one :) They blow fine salt into the room which can be a little noisy so that can be a bit distracting at first but I get use to it after a bit. Highly recommend coming here to relax

This was my first time experiencing a salt cave or any form of salt therapy. I'm not sure if this…read moreis the thing for me. We did it for a friends birthday so there were 8 of us in our own room. We sat in lounge chairs and had a 45 minute session. You aren't doing much in the room. They place ocean sounds and you can rake the sand if you want otherwise your either visiting or sitting in silence. It was relaxing but I didn't feel it was worth the price.

A warm cozy inviting place. Explore your curiosity in Zen Meditation or expand your existing…read morepractice. The Center offers daily sitting meditation, weekly classes and lectures, and monthly intensive meditation retreats. If you have children, I highly recommend bringing them to Dharma Family Sundays, held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

I was looking for a place where I could learn to meditate in the most comfortable, easy-to-do way…read more Nels is a wonderful instructor, and in just two sessions taught me what I needed to know in order to get started with meditation. I am so grateful for the knowledge he shared, and how he patiently explained and practiced the technique with me. I highly recommend pure meditation to anyone who's interested in getting started with or increasing their knowledge of meditation.

News does a great job with Meditation training. Easy and straightforward with lots of resources for…read morecontinuing the practice.

LaDonna's class is wonderful and is so helpful with learning the best way to distress and breathe…read morethrough changes! I would recommend this class to anyone if you want to learn how to breathe with ease. Check out Breathe Deep Within, I'm glad I did.

Breathe Deep Within is fantastic! LaDonna Funderburke is a highly skilled and intuitive facilitator…read morewho guides us how to breathe, and then uses that as a basis for relaxation and inner contemplation. The classes have been a time for me to unwind and seek peace in my day. LaDonna also shares breathing techniques which I've used to calm down, focus, and even help me sleep. Very welcoming and friendly space!

Quality, compassionate behavioral health care with a strong emphasis on holistic treatment. I…read morerecommend Serenity to anyone and everyone who may be struggling. Lots of different providers to choose from and teletherapy options.

From the owner: "Dr. Baker earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology in 2006 from the Minnesota School of…read moreProfessional Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis, MN. Her training includes assessment and treatment of individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependency, Personality Disorders, Developmental Disabilities and those with histories of Trauma. Dr. Baker has experience in various forms of assessment including cognitive & intellectual, neuropsychological screenings, personality measures, and court-ordered evaluations for adults with mental illness."

No reviews yet? Crazy!…read more I am a big fan of Green Lotus Yoga! I moved from Seattle in July and had a yoga center that I absolutely adored. I tried a few different centers here in the Twin Cities and none of them were what I was looking for. Too corporate, too focused on the calorie burning part of yoga, too routine, or just too damn hot! And then Green Lotus opened up. Its yoga as it should be, holistically focused, welcoming to all bodies and abilities, and the classes are variable. I haven't tried any of their healing services yet, but am very excited to! They have many different class packages and one that includes a massage or other service each month. Overall; great for yoga and I love that there are many other services to try. I will definitely be a long time patron!

The treatment merry Beth has been giving to the massage therapists, reiki healers, and astrologers…read moreneeds to be better. Who asks for pictures and doesn't advertise the person at all? Even on their social media? They were really eager to get rid of me off of their website as well. No notice, no notice that even my schedule access would be revoked, there was promise of me returning once I feel better from this medical condition that I had where I couldn't even finish a 60 minute massage, and then come to find out that is no longer viable because they filled up my room and no longer have any need for any of my services anymore. Directly contradicting what was originally textually agreed to. This is severely disappointing. I see the reply from merry Beth to my comment and want to point out there was not an adequate amount of time for me being away. They did not give me 90 days per my contract and decided to fill my room and choose someone else while I was recovering without letting me know they were going to go ahead and do this. If I was unable to fulfill my contract they could have talked to me to see what we can do. And they chose to not do that and not offer me another contract. Thank you for taking the time to read. Again, severely disappointed.

VEAP provides an incredibly necessary community service. I go to VEAP once a month to get food and…read morethey provide "an abundance of groceries" absolutely free. Fish fillets, ground beef, fruits, vegetables, grains, bread, canned foods, frozen foods, sauces, pastries, butter, even sometimes toilet paper, paper towels and napkins. I'm not sure how they've managed to grow to become such an inspirational and clearly imperative service to the community but having been here in Minnesota for more than 20 years may explain it in part. It also requires dedicated and responsible volunteers that work with a smile for everyone that comes through the door. I'd give VEAP 10 Stars or more if I could. We get between 15 and 30 full, well balanced meals for 2 people every month! As an aside, I don't believe any of VEAP's policies could be considered overreach and if you use VEAP and are amazed at what you get for free and feel that VEAP makes you feel deserving and proud, take the time to leave a review!

The individual who assisted me was amazing. She understood my needs and assisted with just that. I…read morehighly recommend their services!