Warm, welcoming place to find a way back to yourself. A wonderful place to meditate and learn about…read moreBuddhist teachings. People here do not just speak of compassion, they actually live it.

A good friend brought me to the Sunday night Dharma Talk and Meditation at Wild Heart (formerly…read moreAgainst the Stream) in September when I first moved to town. While I was interested in mindfulness and meditation, I didn't have a regular practice. As someone who thrives with external accountability, however, the idea of practicing in a room full of people at the same time every week was super appealing. After parking at the lot next door at the Plasma Center (Wild Heart is very clear about please not parking in front of or behind their building, but instead along the road next to the building or in the lot next door), slipped off our shoes and took a seat on some cushions on the floor of the large mediation room. There are also chairs and a big bean bag in the corner, along with props and even blankets to make yourself comfortable. Relatively inexperienced at meditation, I was a little intimidated at first, but soon I felt right at home as Andrew offered guidance through the 20 or so minute practice. A 30 or so minute Dharma Talk followed. Again, I was casually interested in Buddhism but had done no formal study or practice. I brought a notebook to take notes, but many people just listened. The topic, cravings, was relevant to my life and seemed to be relevant to many others who chose to share during the discussion later. While the topic was presented through a Buddhist understanding and using some Pali/Sanskrit terminology, there was no doctrine being pushed, only a conversation about what it can sometimes be like to be human. A brief discussion ensued following the Dharma Talk, during which anyone who felt compelled or comfortable to share their experience could, but no pressure. Sometimes people ask questions about meditation techniques, sometimes they share extremely personal stories and struggles, and sometimes no one shares and Andrew has a line for that too. Attending on Sunday nights has been so beneficial to my own self knowledge and my compassion. Every week, I leave feeling like my life has become richer, like I've put a new lens onto my experience of the world, or taken one off. I have brought friends to the Sunday night sessions who all have different backgrounds in meditation and mindfulness, and without fail, we walk out bubbling up with excitement about how somehow it seemed to be just what we needed to hear. I have only attended the Sunday night sessions, but the Center offer so many other groups throughout the week. There are weekly groups for people in recovery, daily yoga offerings, and other mindfulness-related groups throughout the week. They also host guest teachers and retreats on a regular basis, and have special events around the holidays. One of the things I appreciate most about Wild Heart is that it is entirely donation-based in order to accommodate everyone interested in their services, regardless of their ability to pay. Teachers mention this at the end of their classes, but there is never any "hawking" or uncomfortable pressure. As a non-profit, they depend on donations to offer their services and to keep the lights on. After gaining so much from the Center, donating starts to feel like the least I can do. I almost don't want to post this review and keep Wild Heart as my little secret, but in the spirit of metta ("goodwill" or "benevolence" in Pali and an important Buddhist concept), I have to share such a valuable community resource. No matter your experience with Buddhism, mindfulness, or meditation, you will feel at home here.

I came to this place hoping for the best experience they had to offer and nothing happened. It was…read moregreat! Being unschooled in Buddhist teachings and never having experienced this school of meditation I was planning to do my own thing. I did do my own thing, meditate, but was surprised at how warm and inviting the energy is here. I have since let go of some of my resistance to following the crowd due purely to their acceptance of me where I am. The space itself is austere with high ceilings and natural light. The cushions are comfy. The atmosphere created by the simple structure of the sit gives room to get into a deep inner place. The conversation at the end if the sit feels communal and more like fellowship than a lesson or instruction. There is plenty of street parking as well as a rough gravel parking lot. Make sure to get there on time on weeknights because the building is locked. The fee is donations​ or membership and the staff is volunteer based. Everyone obviously loves what they do. Their acceptance, openness, and wholesomeness make them a great addition to the community.

From the owner: Snow Lion offers meditation instruction in the Buddhist tradition, regular group meditation…read morepractice, dharma discussion, community gatherings and events, meditation retreats, and much more. This is a wonderful community of practitioners, and we hope that you will join us!

I immediately clicked with Shea- she is so knowledgeable and so comfortable to be with- I never…read moreliked yoga before and I now I thoroughly enjoy it! !

What an amazing experience I have never done the sound bath before and not only did my joint pain…read morein my hands release but I felt such a calm and peaceful feeling after the class I suffer from anxiety and it helped tremendously I am also a gymnast and have practiced stretching my whole life the yoga class opened parts of my body that I have never worked before overall great class will definitely be doing it again .

Sanctuary truly has become a yoga sanctuary for me! Everyone who teaches there has been so kind and…read morewelcoming, and the environment is so relaxing. They have a wide variety of class types which is really nice to be able to mix it up throughout the week. Some classes are gently heated more than others, but none are hot which I am thankful for. The studio is always clean and smells nice but isn't overpowering to the senses.

I am a beginner yoga student but have been taking classes for over six months now in many different…read moreplaces and many different cities. I don't know what it is but Durden's classes are so different than any classes I have ever taken. It must be the combination of the beautiful music she plays, her gentle voice that leads, and most importantly the moves she picks that seem to flow so perfectly together. Every class feels so magical, and somehow takes me far away from my problems and worries. You need to experience her classes for yourself. I promise you will feel the magic too!

If you've never done float therapy, you're missing out. It's definitely an experience that takes an…read moreopen mind and ability to do what initially feels a bit odd. But Float Nashville really helps you feel comfortable by explaining with kindness and patience. I've been a few times now and take new people back with me. I've also done Float in Houston where I live but every time I visit Nashville, I make this a stop on my trip!

I came here with my friend who had a gift card to partake in the float experience. This review is…read morebased on my feelings and my feelings alone. Customer service was great and super friendly and considerate. He was sweet, hospitable, and super accommodating. There are no qualms about customer service and atmosphere of my visit. If anything, he is what carrying this 2 star instead of 1 star experience. The float tank itself seemed a bit disgusting. Not by any means because of the type of water it was, but inside the tank on the walls and crevices were disgusting. I have posted photos to verify this. If I am knowingly aware floating in treated water that other naked bodies are in rotation in and plus the built up grime on the interior walls, that didn't really give me a firm chance to be at ease during this experience. I feel that it is important to maintain a level of hygiene when experiencing this and though I felt hygiene was done right with the first part of the visit, being in the tank itself left me with a sickening feeling of disgust. Like I said, I am not unfamiliar to using spa treatments and things similar to this experience. It is simply a matter of cleanliness. What I can say about this experience once you get over the disgust is that I did feel relaxed and enjoyed the chance to remove my mind from all exteriors and simply relax. It was a great environment for the right purpose, but I did feel unsettled due to the constant feeling of being in a place that hadn't been cleaned properly from my point of view. I am purely going on first impression. As someone who has never done this before, no one wants to get into a tank and see reminiscence of God knows what on the walls and around the filters or jets. Would I give this another try? Yes, but only after I felt that the place had been properly sanitized in the tanks. I am happy to reconsider my experience and rating of Float Nashville if I better understood why it looked like this and felt like I was floating around in something unsanitary - chemicals or not.

I am going to be the first to confess I suck at yoga. Seriously. My former boss recommended I try…read morethe Ivy House awareness yoga classes to help with my flexibility, health, and stress levels. I was weary at first, having embarrassed myself in yoga before. I have a complete inability to move as needed. But I figured I would give it a try. The Ivy House is for people like me. They teach awareness yoga, which is done entirely while lying on your back. Your legs are supported by various blankets and blocks so there is absolutely no pressure on your back. And all those yoga positions I couldn't do? Totally done on my back. With no balance needed, I could fully concentrate on stretching. REALLY stretching. I could feel myself becoming less stressed, less upset. They have this beautiful open space in this lovely house in West Nashville, and its just some home-like, peaceful, and soothing. They offer awareness classes three times a week for one and a half to two hours. I love their two hour class Saturday mornings. And after you finish class, they have freshly homemade yoga bread. With honey and butter. And hot fresh tea. It's the perfect way to start a weekend. Classes are $15 for one and a half hours or $20 for two hours, offered Monday nights, Thursday mornings, and Saturday mornings. And its worth every penny for how good you feel at the end. This isn't power yoga or exercise so much as a true full body relaxation. Corrine, the amazing instructor, is so helpful and welcoming to everyone, regulars and newbies alike. They also offer medication classes and retreats and massages as well. I recommend exploring their website to see what they offer that could benefit you. This is my favorite place by far to do yoga ever. I leave feeling relaxed and relieved. This place is a gem, no frills, no trends, just great people who care about health and wellness. You will not find a better place to go for a truly relaxing experience.

What an amazing experience! I took the restorative yoga class and it was totally transformative. I…read morewas able to relax on a whole new level and bring awareness into parts of my body I had been disconnected from and activate some healing. I truly realized how much tension I carry on a daily basis. If you have stress or tension, or even if you are curious you should try this. It's a treat. The warm tea, bread, and community at the end of the class is a nice touch. Very heartwarming and special.

Great place to practice meditation weekly. They also offer introduction classes for beginners, or…read morefor people who have questions about their practice. Frequent retreats and special events and speakers. Give it a try. Come 15-20 minutes early your first time.

One Dharma Nashville is a very welcoming meditation group. The Monday meditation and dharma talks…read moreare just what I need to start my week and I appreciate the Q&A as well. I recommend this spot to anyone looking for a supportive, encouraging, and open place to meditate in Nashville

Lindsey is an incredible body worker and healer. I have had 2 sessions with her (so far!!!) one for…read moremassage and one for Reiki with an intuitive reading. The massage was exactly what I needed. I've received many massages in my life due to working at a spa, having chronic pain from a soft tissue disorder and also after a car accident. Lindsey is easily one of the best. After only saying vaguely that I have chronic back pain, she managed to find the exact areas on my body that had pain and abnormalities, tightness and fascial adhesions without me telling her where they were. She could simply feel it from my body, and honestly, not all massage therapists can do that and notice all of those things. She gave perfect pressure, as I like a medium to firm touch and I honestly wanted the session to never end. During my Reiki session with intuitive reading, I was very relaxed and felt peaceful as she delivered intuitive messages while she worked. It's more difficult to describe the session compared to massage, especially to someone who hasn't had Reiki, but you should definitely book a session with her for energy work. I'm highly impressed with Lindsey, and would recommend her to anyone, even if they have chronic pain. It is obvious that she loves her work and puts a lot of care into what she does.

Lindsey is amazing!…read more I have been struggling with anxiety. My stress had manifested into clenching my jaw constantly. I needed relief. I did some searching online for both massage and energy work. I found Lindsey, thank goodness. Her signature fusion session of a deep tissue massage followed by Reiki fit what I was looking for. The massage was sublime! Lindsey is masterful at tuning into little spots that I didn't know "kneaded" so much help. She truly had my jaws unclenched as I felt so much of the tension and pain melt away. I have not had Reiki before. I was uncertain what to expect. I felt like I was in the stage of nearly drifting off. But I was fully aware of Lindsey's soft voice as she spoke intuitively about me and my needs. It was fabulous. So much so that I bought two more sessions. Best part is my jaw is still unclenched days later. Make an appointment with her, you will not regret it!