People seem truly interested in helping you get out of Buddhism what you want. Regular teaches are…read morealways available to help with questions you have. Very comfortable spaces for meditation and learning ideas. Many classes and teachings.

To understand Kadampa Center, it might help to know about little about the spread of Buddhism into…read morethe West and into North America. In (very) short, Tibetan Buddism and Zen (born from Japanese and Korean traditions) all are part of Mahayana Buddhism - one of the two main sects of Buddhism. "Yana" translates to "vehicle" in English which partially explains how and why this particular type of Buddhism spread so well in America - a largely Judeo-Christian country very familiar with the conduits of "spreading" faith and ideas. Now, this center is a small and simple place of practice and worship. It's budget is small, and it relies heavily on small member contributions. They have a resident teacher as well. He's Tibetan, very highly regarded, but speaks in a heavily accented voice with an intermediate grasp on English. Still, he has been there for a long time and is very much a part of Kadampa. Aside from the regulars, the visitors or attendees generally range from the curious to the disenchanted Christians who want to learn more about Buddhism. They are genuine in their desire to change themselves and learn. Personally, I have a hard time attending here. For me, part of Buddhist practice deals heavily with aesthetics, location, and environment. Having practiced Buddhism for years in Korea, I can't get over the disconnect between the message, the location, and the ambiance with the peaceful bliss of silent temple or mountain meditation. For an extreme lack of a better word, it comes across as an imitation. That being said, it is the only English-speaking Mahayana site in the Triangle (there is one in Chapel-Hill but it is different on all fronts), and we need it. The more it grows, perhaps, the better it will get.

Do not take her classes!! They are a scam! I have already reported her in Eventbrite but she has no…read morematerials or lessons prepared for her classes. All you do is go to lunch. In addition, she spends the whole lesson trying to sell you her next thousand dollar program! Save yourself!

Harmony Life, located in Cary, is an unpretentious respite for those of us who appreciate…read morealternative therapies, massage and aromatherapy. I am not at all the stereotypical "energy healing" type, until I had Reiki done about 10 years ago when I lived in Memphis. It was an incredibly relaxing, comfortable and healing experience. Having tried other Reiki treatments, I remained disappointed until I stumbled upon Kate Thomas, new to Harmony Life. Kate has a gift. She's very calming, gentle, kind and understands the various ebbs and flows of energy throughout the body that effect the mind. During stressful times, Reiki (and massage) are my go-to treatments. I was not a believer, and now I am. To have Kate accessable in the Triangle is, in itself, a gift. Her understanding of aromatherapy coupled with Reiki makes the tension melt away, and her calm voice and very comfortable room at Harmony Life just makes all the difference in the world. I've also taken her yoga class and love that it is kept for a small group (or private yoga if I want) and it more focused on mind/body practice and not the "workout" yoga we see in many other places. Extreme kudos to Kate Thomas and Harmony Life.

This is such a great little studio! I recently came here for the Hot 26 class with Patty and left…read morefeeling completely rejuvenated. The room was nice and toasty for class, and the instructor guided us through a series of poses that cleared my mind from a hectic day of work. Bonus: The studio is next to a gorgeous lake that you can feast your eyes on for some post-workout meditation. I came through ClassPass, but it looks really easy to sign up online, etc.

Where do I begin. Well, after driving from NJ to Raleigh NC area, I needed some yoga. I am fairly…read morenew to yoga but after doing about 10 classes, my joints feel better. My buddy in NJ got me hooked on hot yoga and so far I've taken about 7-8 of hot yoga classes too. Now in NJ hot yoga is a dry heat. Fast forward to NC and the hot yoga at Firefly is another animal. The room is heated with like humidifier steam...you can literally see the steam in the room. When class starts the steamers are turned off and that heat is on in that room! I saw 2 other objects in the room and maybe some heat was coming from them too. Oh did I mention the temperature outside was already about 95 degrees. I think the room itself was 100 degrees. The instructor William was amazing. He has a very calming voice and because the class was so intimate he knew I was never in his class and another woman as well. She was from Philly and I was the Jersey girl. William welcomes you and makes you feel very comfortable. We progressed through the moves slowly but intensely. William also walked around the room to correct form and help you to get deeper into the stretch. When the class was done corpse pose aka: savasana felt so GOOD! I loved the ice cold towel they give each student at the end. The studio is hidden. At first I thought my GPS was wrong. Have you ever seen the movie Deliverance? Yes, think that movie. The studio is inside of a like country club/retirement community/pool house...just weird but it's beautiful. The yoga place when you walk in is on the left and there is an attendant at the desk. There are locker rooms and showers...the yoga room is upstairs door on the right. I purchased a 2 week deal for $25. I am in town for 3 days but you can't beat the deal. So if in the Cary/Raleigh area check them out and make sure you're able to take the heat! Good place very good place.

The studio is celebrating its 5 year anniversary. It's a one room studio so if you get there too…read moreearly or late the door is locked. I thought the classes were pricey for the area at $16 a class, but they do offer pay what you can community classes. According to their website they designed their studio environmentally green including using only "non-petroleum soy candles". Music is played during class which is nice. The studio has high ceilings and tall windows, but really only comfortably fits about 15 people practicing at once, but they can squeeze in 45 or so with mats 3 inches apart from each other. They have a store in the front with lots of books, dvds, and clothing. With a name like Blue Lotus I was expecting to see a blue wall somewhere or a lotus candle, something that plays on their name in the decor, but I think they were going for a white space with minimal decor. The students that come here are all very friendly and chat with each other.

Carrington destroyed me. In a total good way :) Her class was packed and the vibe was good. I…read moreattempted a lot of poses that I'd never tried before. And now my muscles are making sure I'm acutely aware of those poses. Carrington wasn't afraid to adjust pretty much everyone in her class, and I have to admit her adjustments were just about perfect. The studio is off the beaten path, and parking was sparse. There is only one bathroom and no other changing area, so get there early if you need to change. But the space is perfect for yoga. Not pretentious, but still clean, spacious, and inviting. Definitely check out Blue Lotus, and I highly recommend Carrington's class, especially if you have a decent practice or just want your butt kicked. Your muscles may hate you the next couple of days, but you'll be proud of yourself after that :)

What a great experience speaking with you. Thank you for your insights and helping me clarify some…read morethings I have been questioning. Your energy feels so authentic and genuine, which I have found to be rare in your field. Thank you!

Stacey is absolutely awesome and helped me so greatly! Her insights into my situation was spot on…read more She knew exactly what I needed to do to progress and advised me of future endeavors and how they might go. Her spirit made me feel so comfortable and relaxed during our session and her follow-up was unexpected but very welcomed. If you need help and direction please don't hesitate to call and schedule a session with Stacey, she'll provide you with everything you need!!!

Susan is a gifted and compassionate practitioner. She creates a safe space to get to the root of…read moreany stuck or lingering energy that needs to be transformed. I have monthly sessions I find that helps me stay regulated and balanced. I'm a big believer that you don't need to be in crisis to benefit from regular energetic check-ins. I have gone to several energy healers and Susan truly is amazing in her approach, demeanor, compassion and ability to help transform past or current situations. She is a blessing and I highly recommend her services !!

Susan is a highly gifted, enlightened healer who offers amazing insights and support. She helps…read moreso many to clear away cobwebs and obstacles to achieve a more open channel to the Universe and a means to find our way in this very complicated world. Thank you Susan for so many powerful sessions which brought me to amazing spirtual insights. You are a gift from the Creator that we all treasure.

Discovered my internal navigation system by getting out of my own way!…read more So, I'm trying to add some perspective here... We have no problem in putting our trash in the front yard of our homes to be removed once a week; or, go to the bathroom daily (hopefully!)for the body to discard whatever is unnecessary; and, many of us, even pay a monthly fee for anti-virus protection to consistently eliminate anything that could affect our holy devices. Yet, how many of us, ever think about doing the same with the biggest and most powerful computer of them all, the roommate that lives in our head and never ceases to keep its mouth shut-- our human mind? I personally could continue, for example, spending countless hours of my life watching television, or lose count of the minutes involved in unending chitchat about nothing really that is of substance -- and, still hoping for things to change, to get better. I'm so thankful that here in North Carolina, in the city where I live (Raleigh), exists a wonderful place exists that teaches me the most beautiful and simple of methods to do the opposite of that of what I only knew: that one can never have enough of anything, that one can never be satisfied. I've chosen to INVEST minutes out of my every day to regain the infinite wisdom that has always remained there by removing, discarding, deleting all the unnecessary crap I've piled up since I've been able to form words into sentences, into thoughts. I'm done with hoping. I've decided to BE happy, unconditionally happy....and, the only one who could prevent me from doing that is myself.

This meditation center so good!! Tha instructor is super ni6and helpful. Their online class is…read moreeasy to follow and offered daily from morning to night- I can meditate from my home, anytime I can do it. I am so happy with this meditation center because they're nice and so helpful. I feel better with this meditation classes- my stress is going away and my body feels lighter. Each class is guided and the method is effective. I sleep better, I can communicate better and I can plan ahead better. If you're in this area, visit this place or you can join free online from anywhere!! Thank you Hong!!

Gentle meditation and workout. Thorough full body and mind experience. Best exercise for all.read more

This practice helps with total mind body connection. Not only is Susan a great instructor she also…read morehas coached me through some tough life issues. The stretching we do in class helps with my back pain as well helping my balance. This isn't your typical yoga, it's a health plan.