It’s not just for Buddhist monks and the hippies at Woodstock, anymore.
Average Joes and Josephines all around the world are turning to meditation for reduced stress, better decision-making abilities, and a happier state of mind.
In our increasingly digitized and fast-paced world, it can be difficult to get back to basics and remember what is really important.
It can be easy to forget how simple it is to be happy.
But devoting just a few minutes each day to turning off your phone and letting those emails sit, unanswered (gasp!) can help.
Imagine how you would feel if you could spend your lunch break sprawled on a beanbag cushion in a dimly-lit studio, letting the calming vibrations of a gong bath wash over you?
Or if you could drop your kids off at soccer practice and then dedicate the next hour to yourself, clearing your mind of worries, distractions, and nonsensical self-doubt?
meditation classes near me
The good news?
YOU CAN.
We’ve rounded up the best meditation classes and mindfulness meditation centers in the U.S., and organized them neatly by region. Choose a meditation class near you and learn everything you need to know before showing up (including the cost per person and the exact address.)
We’re not messing around. These meditation classes are legit. They’re badass. (Oh, and did we mention, lots of them are free of charge?)
Maybe you’re ready to commit several days to unwinding tension and diving deep into the essence of your being. If that sounds like you, check out the top yoga and meditation retreat in each region, including yours!
The first step of the journey? Completed.
Next stops? Peace and contentment.
Meditation Classes on the East Coast
meditation classes near me
New York Insight Meditation Center
New York, New York
New York Insight is an urban meditation center for the practice of mindful awareness, called Insight or Vipassana meditation. Begin your mindfulness practice by signing up for Insight Meditation 101: Six-Week Beginners’ Course, or check out the community drop-in classes.
Price per person: $180
Where to go: 28 West 27th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between Broadway & 6th Avenue)
Mindful Boston
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Learn basic mindfulness meditation or mindfulness-based stress reduction, starting with the Meditation Toolbox Course for beginners. Or try free Community Meditation Nights for those who want a complimentary taste of meditation before committing to attend the six-week course.
Price per person: $150 for the six-week course, free for community meditation nights
Where to go: Check out the Meetup page to see where classes will be held.
Recharj
Washington, D.C.
Add deep relaxation and mindful meditation into your daily life at this boutique meditation and power napping space. Experience the supreme rejuvenation of a gong bath or hit the “pause” button on your workday and pop in for a midday guided meditation.
Price per person: $18 for a drop-in guided meditation
Where to go: 1445 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Best Yoga and Meditation Retreat on the East Coast
8 Day Rejuvenating Yoga Break Retreat in Island Falls, USA
Island Falls, Maine, United States
Price: $1983
This retreat offers daily Ashtanga-Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation classes. The morning class ranges from Restorative Hatha Yoga to more active Vinyasa-Ashtanga Yoga based on the guest’s needs. The retreat is designed to support positive life changes without forcing you to adhere to a regimented program. Guests can be busy from dawn to dusk or have a more leisurely schedule. It’s the perfect place for your life-changing experience.