Ive been going to this monastery for about a year now and it has been a great experience. Banthe…read moreKhema, the main instructor monk, is very kind and helpful and always willing to answer any questions I may have. The community is wonderful, and the volunteers are very helpful and friendly. If you are interested in volunteering there are always ways to help out. The area is great, with a beautiful scenic view outside and a cozy feeling inside the monastery. For peace of mind, mindfulness, and to learn meditation I highly reccomend!

A True Sanctuary for Mindfulness I've been a regular…read morepractitioner here for a while, attending the Sunday evening in-person sessions (5-7 PM) and staying connected with their wonderful online community on Thursday nights. This place has become a vital part of my weekly routine, offering a grounded and authentic environment for anyone looking to deepen their practice. The center offers a variety of ways to engage, especially the Day-Long Retreats held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. These sessions are perfect for a mid-week reset; they provide the dedicated time and space needed to quiet the mind in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. Whether you are joining virtually or walking through their doors in person, the sense of peace and community is immediate. It's a rare find and deeply personal in its atmosphere. If you're in the area and looking for a supportive meditation community, I can't recommend them enough.

For people who are interested in spiritual and personal growth from a Western Buddhist psychology…read moreperspective, I highly recommend this organization. It is founded and led by highly trained and compassionate people who, in my experience, encourage an individualized approach and welcome honest feedback. One trainer I especially appreciate is Stan Eisenstein. I have taken a number of courses from him and for over 2 years have attended a daily weekday Telesangha that I find extremely helpful. The latest course with him and co-leader Ruth Zanoni, who was also excellent, was a 17 week course on living with chronic pain and chronic illness using a Western Buddhist psychology framework and an experiential methodology with easily accessible homework. It is so helpful that I encourage all who live with chronic pain and/or illness to consider the course "Inviting Chronic Pain and Illness to Tea". My perspective comes from a 40 year career as a licensed master-level clinical social worker in private practice who has worked psychodynamically in her own practice and her own personal psychotherapy.

I took the Mindful Enneagram course with Rob Creekmore and I highly recommend it. I've been…read morestudying the Enneagram through the Diamond Approach for 15 years and Rob added another depth of knowledge and understanding to what I already knew. He has great versatility in his ability to understand the nuances of each type, how each type interacts with their core fixation and how each type might be mistaken for another. He taught each of the enneatypes with respect to the 3 foundations of mindfulness - body, heart and mind - and how each of those mindfulness practices could be a source of support for us as we learn to loosen up our attachment to the egoic aspects of our enneatype. His teaching style is relaxed and relational and he never seemed rushed with any of our questions or observations but rather would take the time to explore them. I recommend keeping an eye out for the next time he offers the course.

I've been a client of Dr. Victoria Goldsten for over 30 years, following her through several…read morelocations, and have never been disappointed in my monthly massage sessions. I always leave feeling rejuvenated -- and at age 75, that is no small feat. The only reason I didn't give it the fifth star is that the current location is not quite as commodious as some of her previous offices.

I'm a person who doesn't normally take the time to write reviews, but I had to weigh in on this…read moreone. I took classes here in Acupressure and I just want to say that I struck a gold mine when I found the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. The classes were taught by Linda Khanzetian, a Doctor of Natural Health. Dr. Linda is an excellent teacher. I could not have asked for a better teacher than someone with her background and level of experience. She's thorough, patient, and answered most of my questions before I could even ask them. The wisdom that she shared I could not have discovered in a book on the subject or picked up from instructional videos. More than anything, her passion for the natural healing arts came through loud and clear. To say the least, it inspired me and further motivated my desire to practice Acupressure. At the conclusion of the classes, I understood a lot and felt like I received what I needed to pursue this area of the healing arts. I should also mention that I found the spa setting there to be very conducive to learning.

This is a great museum! The second you walk inside, you instantly feel relaxed and at peace. I…read moreinitially came here several years ago when they were at their old location in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring. I did a tour of the museum and was very impressed. Most recently, I came to their new location in Forest Glen to take one of their free weekly "Learn to Meditate" classes. The instructor told us a little about himself and his history with the museum. We then did some exercises that taught us some best practices on how to meditate. The instructor was extremely helpful, and being surrounded by other like-minded people made the experience that much more enjoyable. The meditation class is every Saturday from 11am-12pm. They also have classes on vegan/vegetarian cooking, soul/body awareness, self-confidence and self-respect, relaxation techniques, and much much more. The classes are free of charge, but they do take voluntary donations. This is a great place for people looking to tap into their spirituality. I look forward to attending more of their events in the future.

The meditation museum is unlike any other museum or place that I have been to. I feel peaceful the…read moreminute I walk through the door and each and every workshop fills me with so much hope and enlightenment. I have learned so much about myself and about life and am happy that we have this wonderful resource in our community.

Went to my first class here through ClassPass and loved it. Only two students (me included) and…read moreAnika! The class was heated and challenging (I'm pretty new to yoga). Anika was sweet and gave tips throughout the class. A very local and hidden studio in a beautiful neighborhood. Tip: Plenty of parking behind the building.

One of the best yoga classes I've been to. Anika was personable, caring and very genuine in her…read moreteaching! I thoroughly enjoyed my Heated Slow Flow class. I can't wait to go back :)

TM has already changed my life, and I have only been at it one month. It's effect on my mental…read morehealth and well-being has been miraculous. I have tried many other types of meditation, and this is BY FAR the simplest, and most effective. Not even close. The teachers at Bethesda TM Center are great and welcoming. It is truly something special.

I just completed by TM training yesterday and I'm incredibly grateful to have found this as a new…read moreelement in my lifestyle. I had no idea the amount of stress I had and it feels great to be able to release this and simultaneously capture so many other benefits from a health perspective. Roger and Katie are amazing and have an incredible gift for teaching this technique, and for making you feel comfortable in the process. Highly recommend going here if you are interested in learning TM.

I just want meditation. So finding somewhere. I have been…read moreseeking out answers to many of questions I had, and also how to reduce stress and be just happy as it is. This meditation really caught me eyes and the content really intrigued me. So I decided to give it try, I was just amazed to find out after just few weeks into it, it really relieve much of stress and worries I carried around, nothing I have tried was as effective as this meditation, I would recommend this to anyone. GO ahead just try it you have nothing to lose. At least go to their free online events, you really have nothing to lose.

Thanks to my friend, I got to know of this meditation and have been practicing for a long time. In…read morethe beginning, I just wanted to regain my confidence and clarity in me. However, there are more than that. Regaining confidence and becoming healthier are just bonuses. This meditation is a very deep introspection and self-reflection. Over the years, it has brought me a fundamental change in my life. My perspective to the world and people has broadened a lot and I am now able to accept them just as they are. Most of all, the true self has emerged as the old me has disappeared. Amazing! Now the center is temporarily closed and they operate Virtual Meditation Center offering online classes due to this situation. It has been helping me a lot to get through this situation. No matter how chaotic my life is, my mind is calm and peaceful all the time. Strongly recommend to people, specially in this situation.

This meditation helped me completely improve my life in aspects. I used to have trouble with…read morefocusing, being negative, and feeling unfulfilled. It didn't happen over night but over time. I started to become very happy and positive. I am now more focused and productive. My relationships with loved ones have become so much better because I have become more patient and understanding. Overall I feel very happy fulfilled. My happiness is not dictated by other people or situations, and I am able to accept things more easily and I feel grounded. All staff here is very noce. Give it a try!

When I found Rockville Meditation I felt broken. I was living in the past full of bitterness,…read moresadness and regrets. Having a high stress job and high stress personal relationship with my significant other I struggled every day to remain focused and put my best face forward for those I came into contact with. It just wasn't working. After years of therapy I found Rockville Meditation. With the assistance of the caring, generous and thoughtful guides I finally found a peace within myself I had been searching for! I now meditate daily and am able to let go of thoughts and feelings that in the past were hindering my happiness. My days are brighter and my capability of "letting go" has truly brought me to a place I had always sought out but could never get to. I highly recommend Rockville Meditation!! Cindy