Total gem, from the owner to the studio. Very positive, nurturing environment with a variety of…read moreinstructors. Lots of books and beautiful crafty things for sale, too.

I never thought I would still be exercising at my age. When I began classes at Katy's Body & Shine…read moreWellness I will never forget walking into her yoga class for the first time. It has been the best decision of my life. I have not felt better since beginning classes here. As I continued yoga classes I also began Pilates. It was more challenging for me but I loved it. Now I know that this is something I must do as long as I am able. I am happy to have such great teachers here that want the best for me. Thank you.

A peaceful gem of knowledge and meditation guidance! Rev. Choi does an excellent job leading…read moremeditations with a comprehensive instructional handout and a gentle and kind presence. I felt very much at home as I entered and even more so during the practice. So thankful to find this tranquil refuge so close by! Highly recommended to anyone interested in cultivating a meditation practice.

From the owner: Meditation, Meditation Center, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Won…read moreBuddhism , Spiritual Books Library

I started my practice at Austin Zen Center about 4 years ago. I moved away from Austin and one of…read morethe things I miss the most is AZC. I loved the no-pressure to be or do beyond what I felt comfortable with. My introduction to the practice was held by Pat as part of their weekly Beginners Instruction class. I enjoyed the gentle and to the point guidance so much that I took the class several more times since they use different teachers each weekend and I wanted to gain insight from different perspectives. An underlying theme there was the point of trying and doing without judgement. AZC is a place of refuge where you can build community and people will meet you where you are without the pressure to become or do more than what you want to seek and explore. Love it.

I went to their Beginner class this morning because I've been reading and enjoying a fair amount of…read moreZen literature over the past year and one of the authors said joining a zendo was critical to growth in the discipline. This one seemed reasonable on the face of it because I wasn't sure I wanted to get involved in heavy Buddhism right away. I have a background in a different world religion that wasn't the best experience, so a place focusing more on the philosophy than the religion sounded like it might be the right speed. I read up on the FAQ and Etiquette on their site ahead of time and saw they have a particular dress code asking that people wear loose clothing with no brands or designs in calming colors that covers from shoulders down to below the knee. I had to do some digging in the closet to put something like that together, as athleisure is too tight and all my non-branded tops are tank tops. Ended up going with a loose long skirt and a T shirt turned inside out to avoid having a design on it. A little weird, but not too much effort to put in to be respectful. I showed up a little early to avoid being late and much like the other 1 star review of this place, I was a little shocked at the way the monk or teacher etc I was in proximity to on the porch deliberately cut his eye contact away and made an effort to turn his shoulders away from me. My normal experience with Buddhist monks is that they are at times reserved but generally friendly, so to get the "popular girl refused to see you in the hall" treatment from one raised my eyebrows a bit. But I rallied and sat outside waiting for the class to begin, as after that greeting I certainly wasn't going to barge into the building without a specific invite. The teacher for the class, Pat, I think, was warmer and friendly and pleasant about showing us the ropes. But the ropes! Weird ropes. Part of the class was showing us the temple mandated way of holding your hands during meditation. Yes, they have a single specific way, and by God you'd better get it right. It involves jamming your thumbs together tip to tip, which I couldn't do because it wasn't in the FAQ that I'd need to cut my nails down to the quick before class and I tend to have 1/3 to 1/2 cm long natural nails because I just do. They grow quickly and don't break off. I'd have to cut my nails every day to keep them short enough to be able to stick my thumbs together flat finger-trap style. The other girl in the class also got a snip that her form wasn't good, and I suspect it was due to a similar issue. I really hadn't expected extremely precise physical forms to be part of the day one instruction and I've never seen a meditation class where everyone in the class was required to hold the exact same hand position. I particularly didn't follow the logic when we're all doing the meditating facing the wall, so it's not as though my thumbs creating an imperfect circle could be distracting anyone near me. I completely understand trying to avoid meditation postures like a ghost girl crawling out of a TV for the sake of others in the room, but to pick like that over something so minor and to have a specific temple rule that everyone regardless of arm length, hand shape, and nail length, would adopt identical arm and hand posture did not feel very Zen. I had anticipated instruction more on how to avoid distraction, demos of breathing and sitting techniques (Pat did nicely here), and connect better with myself and the energy in the room but found myself instead incredibly self-conscious that the Thumb Police might be back after me. There was also unnecessary fussing about knee placement and the assurance that body parts falling asleep at times painfully would be a normal part of the process. Disagree, but okay. Here's where they finished losing me. At the end of the class, the regular member meditation group began to assemble in the outer lobby. Imagine the journey my eyebrows took when I saw a guy walk in wearing skinny jeans cut off well above the knee, followed by a woman wearing strappy tank athleisure with a bright neon bra underneath, and another guy wearing an AZC-branded big logo tee. After everything my thumbs and other peoples' knees had been through, now this??? And a good 2/3 of them had Active Btch Face same as the guy from the porch. I'm no stranger to performative piety because I was raised Southern Baptist, but I hadn't expected to run into such a strong blast of it here. I definitely won't be back because I'm not sure what's going on with this place to make people act this way but it's decidedly both dualistic and hypocritical and not a vibe that lends itself well to the pursuit of a clear mind. I'm sure some people there are nice and normal but that was a hell of an intro class that could be actively harmful to peoples' perception of Zen and Buddhism if they're less experienced with religious sects choosing to act funky when the behavior is not required in the texts.

100% Pure Authentic Healing Sessions - I highly recommend them to anyone for a blissful experience…read more Miracles start happening immediately: Total Peace, Love, Abundance, Clear Mind, Great Health... Takes U directly to the Light and to know oneself...life is so beautiful as in heaven without any negative thoughts, no stress, no anxiety...we return to our true self without following the system... Thank you very much, Blessings, Sameer

From the owner: Rupal provides an Intuitive Energy healing and soul healing session the original way. This helps to…read morerelease the many tension, stress, anxiety & and pain. She designs an intuitive integrated energy body work session to heal your body, mind, and soul in a holistic way. Sessions offered are Online/ Remote. Session service is provided throughout USA and internationally around the globe. Few of the sessions include: Reiki, Attunement, Light body activation, Clearing, balancing and cleansing of Chakra & Nadis and Meridian lines, Feminine Divinity and Alignment to the Higher Self/ Source, Blessing of jewelery, Soul work, Blessing of house & business, Oracle Divinity reading, Intuitive Ancient Energy bodyworks including breathwork and meditation may be included in the treatment. Rupal is here to provide you a one- on- one private or group healing sessions or mentoring in your spiritual path and dives in to heal at a deep emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual level. She also helps to discover your true inner healing power taking place in you starting from your heart chakra and thus fully recognizing the entire aspect of your Authentic "Self." She thus help to bridge the gap between your self to your "Higher Self." After clearing your fields, she helps to balance your energy system and align your center to your life source energy. She also works on the higher dimension for all Reiki teachers, masters, holistic healers and metaphysical/ spiritual healers.

I have been a student of Margie's for many years and she has taught me so much about Tai Chi. When…read moreI came to my first class with her, I knew nothing about Tai Chi except what I had read. Her experience teaching many students over the years has been invaluable to my tai chi progression. She has been taken me from a complete beginner to being able to practice several different forms on my own at home. I am very appreciative of her guidance and highly recommend anyone interested in Tai Chi to give her a try!

I have been studying tai chi with margie for about 6 yrs. If you have an interest in learning tai…read morechi, I highly recommend her. She has a way of breaking down the movements into concrete concepts and always emphasizes the need to have fun while learning. Her classes have changed my life.

Amazing new studio in Wimberley with all kinds of offerings! Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga, Sound…read moreBaths, and more...Plus...an aesthetician as well!! And they have jazz on the front porch for a small donation! This is a wonderful new addition to the local community here in the Hill Country.

Five Stars! Today I attended Shay's class which included a guided meditation and several other…read moreguided exercises. It was a wonderful experience that connected my heart to my mind and body in a beautiful and serene atmosphere. I could feel the intention of a peaceful loving space that the owner has created for work that includes healing of body, mind and spirit. Highly recommend!

Fantastic whole body healing classes. The owner is very knowledgeable and laid back. I still…read moreremember how effective the classes were and that it was always service with a smile!

I've been taking classes at the Austin Center for Holistic Healing & Yoga for several months now…read more Kyung, the Korean-born teacher/owner, is wonderful! I LOVE the Korean-style yoga she teaches. It entails lot of meridian opening exercises and calisthenics. It's wonderful! I feel great and look great, too! The yoga room is cool (no hot yoga here!) and the floor is padded, so there's no need for a mat. Everyone should try this style of yoga at least once! Good vibes here :)))