Seems to drifting away from The Healing Arts aspect and heading into a direction thats not true to…read morethe nature the drinks the new decor you cant buy spirituality and healing it comes from within all I see is price tags and flashing nothing authentic and from within

This is a great healing space with many events and offerings. They are community-focused, so…read moreeveryone is welcome.

My First Time going to a Buddhist Retreat but, it was very Calming and Learned about the Buddhist…read morePractices. Spiritual Teacher and Members no pressure a place to Calm Mediate in Peace. Thank you

I made the best decision of my life when I decided the check out the Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist…read moreCenter. And I'm not exaggerating. Beginner or well-practiced, Buddhist or non-Buddhist...do yourself an honest favor and check out one of their drop-in meditation classes!! They have Centers for practice in, not just East Hartford, but also Manchester, Old Lyme, Hamden, Hartford, and Guilford! Check out their website for class days and times! I just returned from their 'How to Transform Your Life Day Retreat' at the East Hartford location, and I am absolutely thrilled with the experience that I had today. I attended the event with my friend Dereka, a dedicated Yogi (and a Yelp Elite), who agreed that we will both be back for many more meditation classes. *HUGE thank you to Resident Teacher Kelsang Khyenwang for providing us with the her incredible wisdom, hospitality, and compassion. She taught all 4 classes throughout our retreat day with insurmountable love and sincerity. Each class during our retreat was about an hour long, where we were lovingly taught about basic Buddhist lessons that were aimed to teach us how to "step out of the ordinary of our daily lives" to be mindful in what we think, say, and do in order to positively transform our lives and those that we come in contact with. The lessons were so relatable and our Teacher explained them in a way that was not only easily understood, but also profoundly moving. I will absolutely be back for more meditation classes. In fact, when I come back, I want to bring my parents, my siblings, my friends, my staff...pretty much anyone who is willing to come with me. My experience here was THAT good. And trust me when I say you can be any religion, age, gender, etc to appreciate and learn from these lessons. Don't just take my review for it...PLEASE check out one of these classes for yourself!! It will change your life if you let it!!! *This is a 501-C3 non-profit organization that functions on volunteers-- make a donation today to help keep this wonderful Center up and running!!*

Great group of people and great instruction. For those interested in learning more from a…read morequalified teacher look no further.

The center is an authentic place in the Tibetan Buddhist lineage. The classes were really helpful…read moreand it has a very peaceful and sincere environment in the middle of the city. The teacher is very genuine and was available to answer all my questions. A great place if you want to learn meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. I definitely recommend going to a class here!

If you are looking to make a real and purposeful change in your life, you must look into the Jiiva…read moreCenter. Margaret is a holistic therapist and Nurse Practitioner who can look at every aspect of your health - physical, mental, emotional - and help you transform yourself into your best version. She is the shining light of 2020 for me and my family. I also took a meditation class with Elizabeth who was incredible. You simply must check them out. You'll be so happy that you did.

Jiiva Yoga is such a welcome addition to Stratford. Having only done sporadic yoga classes in the…read morepast I am finally understanding the benefit of yoga. Berta has assembled a wonderful group of teachers each with their own style. Like Thomas who is so peace-filled and Jacqueline so nurturing.

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...

Best massage - intuitive deep tissue essential oils Thai style all and more…read moreSherri is amazing calming I came out feeling relaxed for days

From the owner: Challenging Minds Wellness Center offers holistic service options, including massage, Reiki,…read moreReflexology, Infrared Sauna, Yoga and Meditation. We also offer behavioral and mental health counseling for individuals and groups. Our staff will also come to you if you have a larger group need and would like a specialized service approach at your location!

This amazing experience was beautiful, surreal and profound. I was so relaxed and happy after the…read moresound meditation session. It had transported me to a place of ever changing color and what felt like our primordial Universe! So wonderful!

This place is awesome!! I haven't been for Sound Healing yet (though I will plan) but have gone for…read moresome Emei Qigong training. What a lovely location. Gracious host, clean and calm interior and decor, well cared for trails... everything you could want in an escape! Highly recommend you come check out this gem! Detach from the world for a few days... you might just make some friends too