Made me feel uncomfortable, very pushy about their ideas. Not the kind of energy I was looking for.read more

Keeping focus on the breath - its harder than it sounds! I…read morewent to the open meditation on Sunday morning and it was an incredible experience. They offer instruction before the sitting, which as a beginner I found very helpful. its a 2 hour session but visitors are welcome to join and depart at any point during that time, it is very much at your own pace. A $10 donation is suggested, and visitors can make use of the parking lot next door (even though it says "parking for 545" it is all part of the same complex, so you don't have to park on the street!) I felt so much lighter and more relaxed when I left, it was the perfect introduction into formal meditation for me. I would highly recommend Providence Shambhala to anyone who is curious about meditation and experienced practitioners alike. Regular events are listed on their website. After going only once, I know I will be spending more time here and really look forward to checking out their other sessions.

Three years ago I returned to practicing yoga; my daughter invited me to Satsang for a class. This…read morewas my introduction to Satsang, Shannah and I have never left. I have taken classes with most of the teachers, Tracey C., David, Sarah, Danielle C. and Danielle V. Honestly, each has their unique way and deliver without fail. The community yoga class is a great way to meet new(er) teachers and also experience some amazingness. Here are the pros; Open, spacious environment, and visually pleasing. Experienced teachers who are 110% dedicated to the experience. Access to all you need, blocks, QUALITY mats, water, space, etc... Community, at Satsang, they know your name. We meet each other, there exists a humility and humbleness. It is a space that offers unity, connection, and equality, rather than hierarchy. cons; NONE, come see for yourself!!!

Satsang is a haven and the perfect escape from the business of modern life. It has been such a…read morespecial part of my routine for the past few years, and I am thankful for the yoga offerings from Shannah (truly the best teacher I have EVER had, and I have had a lot since I started practicing twenty years ago) as well as the other amazing teachers. The studio is extremely convenient, just five minutes from the East Side of Providence, and parking is a plenty. The space is gorgeous and calming. I also love how it caters to different heat preferences. While I love a good amount of heat, some of my fellow yogis do not. No problem, they can roll their mat out near the windows and plants, where the heaters are off. Everyone is happy! All in all, this is a special place and I look forward to continuing to practice there for years to come.

This is a review of their newer Pawtucket studio. I'm so thankful to have Jala and a yoga community…read moreclose to home. Bristol is brilliant - she's the owner and also teaches several classes. I've also taken classes with other teachers - all strong in their own ways. The studio is warm and inviting, and classes are friendly for all levels as the teachers provide modifications throughout. I was intimidated to return to yoga, but I needn't be.

Excellent experience!! When I talked over the phone for the first time with Bristol (owner) I knew…read morethis was the right place that I needed to go for what I was seeking.

This place is a breath of fresh air! The guys who work here (I think one of them is named Craig?)…read moreare so welcoming. Sometimes meditation can feel a bit overly lofty, but I felt completely at home here, as soon as I took my shoes off at the door. For example, I attended a very long meditation workshop, and in the middle there was a break with tea, conversation, and all sorts of delicious snacks to make the experience as comfortable as possible. They have both chairs and cushions, and you're welcome to do whatever you prefer. The space isn't particularly large, but as long as you get there early you should be fine. Kyle Davis, a "resident teacher," was inspiring and made the material super approachable for a beginner like myself. He had clearly prepared very thoroughly; he made sure to begin and end with a summary of what we learned and techniques we can use in our everyday lives. He read from a text which was stocked in the small book shop in the center, but it wasn't like he was hawking the book or anything. Plus, classes are half off for seniors and students, so it comes out to about $4-$15 per class with the discount. You can register online or pay at the door. They also have community potlucks about once a month, so I would really encourage anyone who's the least bit interested in meditation or Buddhism to check out their calendar!

$10 per meditation session and it's billed as a "community service".read more

I visited the Riverside location on a Friday night for a Spa Yoga class for the first time. Coming…read morein, I was unsure of what to expect, and a little nervous! Once I got there, I was warmly greeted by the instructor. She knew it was my first time, and personally walked me through where to put my belongings, gave me a quick tour of the facility, and showed me where to find the items needed for the class. I felt right at home. The class itself was everything I had hoped for; calming, restorative, stretchy, and I left feeling amazing. The room was set to warmer than "normal" but not a hot yoga situation. I can't wait to try other classes at this location!!

Whether you go to EP or Prov location you're in for a treat. Fantastic teachers that are both…read moreknowledgeable and caring of what your practices look like to you. Parking in Prov can be difficult but that's city life for you. Though there is a fair amount of metered parking close by. From Yin and spa yoga to sculpt and strength classes PPY is wonderful. Also their yoga community is very welcoming.

Guided meditations on Monday's and Thursday's with Fran are exactly what your Dr. ordered. Bringing…read moreyou peace, mindfulness, and back to center. Along with the benefits of the salt room -- helping seasonal allergies, bringing more relaxation to an already relaxing state of mind. I also love checking out there crystals!

Average, not a lot of salt. seems to have gone down from what has been there in the past. I've been…read more3-4 times. if you like average this is it.

I was a little leary and nervous about trying this at first, but all of the excellent and positive…read moreratings here made me want to give it a shot. I am so glad I did, and fully recommend it to anyone with an open heart that wants a soulful conversation and a chance to hear some good wisdom. Naglaa is very intuitive, and is able to offer counseling on a greater spiritual level that spoke to my heart. Her words and the counseling reached me more than the everyday advice and support I get from friends -- which is powerful too, but a session with her is unrivaled. I felt very comfortable -- there wasn't a moment where anything she said made me feel afraid. It was all stuff that will help me moving forward. I will definitely come here again when I need to get some wisdom that will help me breakthrough any challenges I am stuck on.

My reiki session with Naglaa was wonderful! She is amazingly intuitive and her calm, reassuring…read moremanner helped me to relax, enjoy the session, and truly feel spiritually renewed afterwards. I highly recommend Naglaa to anyone interested in exploring Reiki. You will leave her studio calm, relaxed, and more deeply connected to your spirituality.

The Sitting Room is a real gem located in Lexington Center. I had been looking for a meditation…read morecenter close to my work, where I could sit and meditate with others, receive guidance on meditating, and learn Buddhist teachings. The Sitting Room provides just that. There are sittings at lunch time, conveniently from 12:30-1:00. There are also later afternoon sittings, and some evening sittings. On Thursday evenings, there are Dharma talks, which impart Buddhist teachings. The room is beautifully appointed and very calming. I would recommend the sitting room to any friend or family member looking for support in their meditation practice, or for a meditation community.

Christine couldn't have been nicer more welcoming and explained greatly our first time experience…read more will definatly go back! very relaxing.

Peaceful. Beautiful plentiful vegetable gardens . The most beautiful library has quotations from…read moreBuddha that makes you understand the basic principles of Buddhism

Really peaceful and quiet temple. I prayed for the world peace and health.The building is big and…read morebeautiful.

Stop deleting my review to try and silence me. I will keep reposting it…read more Would not recommend this place to anyone. I regret saying I took my first ever reformer Pilates class here and had the worst experience. I took Andi's class. I read her bio on the website and was excited seeing she was also a yoga instructor (yoga is a big part of my life) and very experienced. I arrived to the studio a little nervous as I'm brand new to reformer Pilates and did the class by myself. (I booked a class described as beginner friendly) I entered the building and she looked me up and down and turned away from me to go back to talking to the other 4 girls who were there for the class. They clearly all knew each other and were regulars to this class. She didn't say a single word to me. I had never been to this studio and had no idea what to do. I spotted a wall of cubbies that I walked over to, and put my stuff down. She stopped her conversation (gossiping about another Pilates instructor) to say "is this your first class" in a very annoyed, condescending tone. I said yes and she told me I needed grip socks, if I didn't have any to go bare foot. And returned back to the gossip with the other girls. This attitude / tone of voice continued as she briefly explained the reformer and walked away. I wasn't welcomed, asked for my name, asked if I needed any help, shown around the studio, nothing. I felt like a nuisance for being there. I felt like I was back in high school and this was the click of mean girls. Mid class she called me out to fix my form "Allie, is it?" Again very condescending. Yes, considering you know every other girl here, that's my name. You would know if you had welcomed me and introduced yourself. At the end of class there wasn't a single word as I quickly grabbed my things and left. Spent $40 to be treated like dog shit. Really sad that this place lives up to the "stuck up mean girl" stereotype around Pilates. Do better. It's a shame because the studio is beautiful and I would have loved to be a regular here. But this place will never get my money again. I follow their instagram and this instructor is always looking for clients to fill up her classes. You can't run a female dominated business and be a mean girl.

highly agree with allie p. my instructor was also andi and she was being very rude and doesn't have…read moreany responsibility. i was a new customer and she cancelled our appointment 2-3 times because she had another job and busy. when i asked a question about their 10 sessions package, she told me to check their website lol. i do also agree that she's acting like a mean girl but this isn't middle school and you're here to get paid from the customer. there's no reason why you should act like that