Siddha Yoga Meditation Center of Greater Philadelphia Is a…read moresanctuary where meditation, chanting, selfless service, and contemplation of writings from our Gurus are practiced regularly, energetically magnified by the group. Through these practices inner peace, joy, and love are awakened within, which then carry-over into one's activities and relationships, significantly and steadily enhancing one's quality of life. We are part of an international network of centers and thousands of individual students -- see www.siddhayoga.org Guru Mayi Chidvilasananda, based in New York state, a fully enlightened living Master, is the current head of our ancient lineage of Masters. Weekly programs occur here on Sunday Mornings starting at 10:00 AM till noon. www.symcp.org ###

If you are looking for an established, inclusive spiritual path associated with the eastern…read moretraditions with which you might connect, look no further than the Siddha Yoga Center in My. Airy! It features a lineage and current living master of great renown, and there are centers all over the world. Our center is culturally diverse to boot. Over my decades of association with this group, I have experienced personal transformation I had not found anywhere else (I looked, believe me)! You will be welcomed, and nobody will try to sell you on anything--promise!

Blue Sky Meditation has changed my life. The invitation to join Theresa (a certified teacher in…read moreMBSR) at her new studio space for a beginner course in Mindfulness & Meditation came just at the right time. The 2 hours I spent each week, meditating with peers and learning the lessons of Jon Kabat-Zinn and others was a gift. The home practice suggestions were immensely helpful in establishing a personal practice that is just right for me. We were even given a workbook to help guide our learning (a resource I will refer to again and again). I will be returning to practice with Theresa at Blue Sky whenever possible!

I enrolled myself in the 8 week course and I have benefited immensely! Theresa was a great…read moreinstructor who helped guide the class expertly. She had a great approach that fostered openness and encouraged participation. I would highly recommend Blue Sky Meditation to anyone who wants to learn the tools to develop skills in mindfulness.

Kessuda, is a lovely and patient teacher with many years of experience teaching yoga, meditation,…read moreand personal development. Her home is very peaceful and has a calming atmosphere. I first went to her for mindful yoga, which made me slow down, giving me the opportunity to listen to what was going on inside my body more. She also introduced me to Enneagram. It was here I learned about my personality, helping me to identify behaviors I wasn't even aware of and meet my strengths and weaknesses with a greater compassion. Over the course of a few months, I felt like I approached relationships with those closest to me with new eyes and understanding, especially during times when I felt like getting upset or withdrawing to my introverted side. I instead tried to take a moment to be more aware of where I was coming from - applying some techniques I learned from our lessons - and practiced seeing the other person's perspective. When I would think negative or unhelpful thoughts, I would notice how I responded and behaved...becoming more aware of this has helped me to gradually change my normal reactions to situations, and has improved my relationships with others, especially my partner. Kess has been extremely patient and is experienced in this field. She asks important questions during our classes without being judgmental or too prescriptive, and listens to me fully. I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in learning more about themselves or improving their relationships.

Kessuda has helped me understand self-compassion and the value of checking in on myself. As someone…read morewho's been managing OCD and depression for many years, she provides a fresh and effective process that's helped me stay present, distance myself from automatic negative thinking, and better understand my values and needs.

This place is such a beautiful gift right in the city of Philadelphia. The grounds with the trees…read moreand pond, geese, labyrinth, paths, bees and garden are so peaceful and gives ample space for mind and body. I was able to take a little over 24 hours in this serene home to meditate, walk, read and sit with Sister Maria for an hour of spiritual direction which felt like cool water. Whatever your faith or place in this world this home and center opens its doors for quiet and discernment. Sister Maria explained that the history of the house has always been for justice and discernment so there is a rich legacy on these grounds from those who were here before. There is also a quiet beautiful cemetery nearby for long walks and quiet reflection. The room I stayed in had big windows and natural light poured in during the day. I am already planning my next silent meditation retreat. (The center also offers big beautiful rental spaces for gathering. ) Thank you for the love, Cranaleith!

So pleased to be able to write a 5-star review at last. I had the whole retreat house floor to…read moremyself and was able to stretch, meditate, walk, listen to music and read spiritual books. The sisters and administrative manager could not have been nicer or more helpful. The atmosphere is very peaceful with a labyrinth pond, chickens and geese, and beehives/honey produced on the premises. The retreat's name in Gaelic refers to a sanctuary of trees. I highly recommend it to anyone desiring a break from worldly cares to rest and rejuvenate. The site is easily reached by commuter train from Philadelphia and the house has an interesting history as host to suffragettes like Susan B. Anthony.

This space is absolutely AMAZING!!! It's run entirely by healers of color and prioritizes healing…read moreTHEM so that they can help the community to heal. They offer sooooo many services and activities from sound therapy to acupuncture, yoga, psychotherapy, reiki, massage therapy, drum circles, movie nights and story time for the little ones. Cassandra is so warm and inviting and the energy here is positively uplifting. Stop by as soon as you can and tell a friend. You'll be so glad you did!