I came to Bloomington for the day and chose to stop by this place. It was super peaceful, and the…read morescenery was great. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to learn about Tibetan buddhist culture, have a peaceful walk, or just to get out for the day.

My husband and I stopped here on a recent visit to Bloomington and wow, what a beautifully serene…read moreplace! You can only hear the leaves of the trees moving in the wind here. It's so very peaceful. We visited the gift shop where we were tended to by a zealously attentive gentleman, before we set off to wander a bit. There's much to see here - monuments and Buddhas and the prayer wheels and a whole lot of nature. I'll admit that even though we were told we could visit the monks on the temple, we felt too shy to visit, not wanting to disturb the monks, and because we hadn't studied up on protocols before pur visit. But even without meeting them, wandering the grounds is such a treat. Tip: make sure to bring some change or other offerings. Throughout the property you'll find Buddha statues where you may make an offering. I had limited change, so once I ran out, at the last Buddha I left a small citrine I happened to have in my pocket. I love this place and already feel it calling me back. It's so quiet and beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend, very pleasant!

Incredibly relaxing experience and the warm Salt stones upon…read morearrival was a welcoming touch to the experience, I will be back next time I'm in town !

Great place to just relax and rejuvenate oneself as well as cleansing your airways. Easy walk in…read moreservice or can call to schedule time. I always feel better af

I've been attending the Kadampa Meditation Center for almost a year and I'm so grateful to have…read morethis place in my life. The meditations have helped me in many ways. They help me to reduce stress and to connect with my true, peaceful nature. The classes give such wisdom to apply to my problems, how to be more positive, and how to change the way I am in world. I encourage everyone to attend!

From the owner: KMC Bloomington is a Center for Modern Buddhism and meditation. We offer courses, retreats, and…read morein-depth study programs. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a casual interest or a devoted practice of meditation, please come and enjoy this space.

I was in town for 4 days and wanted to check out a yoga studio in Bloomington. We ended up…read moreattending the yoga nidra class. It was very relaxing. The teacher offered pranayama as well as self facial and overall body massage prior to the actual time of yoga nidra. That was beneficial. I really liked the teachers style. Her name was Leeyla (sp?) I would definitely take another class here if in town.

This small studio is filled with positive energy--it's the place where I came to appreciate, and…read morethen love, different types of Yoga. The owner of the studio, Crystal, is a genuinely kind person. I am most devoted to Kundalini Yoga with Mervyn Alphonse. This class is every Wednesday and 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon. Mervyn also does a fantastically amazing "Gong Bath" the first Sunday of each month with Philip Clampitt (two gongs in a small room). Philip has a Kundalini-based meditation class on Sundays at 10 a.m., and he does a very powerful crystal bowl workshop the second Sunday of each month (13 singing bowls!). Two other regulars for me are Ruth Cohen at noon on Tuesday and/or Thursday and Mallory Rose on 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ruth and Mallory are amazing--they both bring a lot to each class beyond excellent Yoga instruction. Other instructors whose classes I enjoy when I can fit them into my schedule are Sarah, Crystal, Rick, Marci, and Ashlan. I will always be grateful for my practice with the beautiful instructor Jacqueline--Jacqueline is one of those rare people that glows with love, and the way her students feel about her is representative of what a good community this is.

this place double billed my step daughter for two months and refused to refund her money. beware,…read moreunethical people. avoid this place!

In Bloomington for the weekend and decided to check out this studio. Located in a strip, little…read moredifficult to find in the dark morning time. Walked into a very inviting space. The individual at the front desk was very nice and helpful with getting us set up. Many items (clothing, jewelry, mats, etc) were for sale in the lobby. Plenty of cubby space for everyone to place their belongings and there were two changing areas. There were also male and female restrooms, which were very clean. We entered a studio that had a wipe off board advising what props we would need. We set up and began our mediation before class. There were several women in the room that were having full blown conversations. This was very distracting and it continued up until class started. The instructor was in and out of the room, reminding individuals what they needed. I found the instructor Chris, to be ok. His flow was simple and did not require any difficult positions or flow. This class would be great for beginners. I would definitely try other classes at this studio.

Recently I came across an advertisement for float therapy at Serenus here in Bloomington. I'm a…read morevery skeptical person and let the manager and owner know. They both encouraged me to do some research and to try it before I made my final judgement. I did some follow up research and it turns out that the origins of float therapy have been around for about 40-50 years. I've had a lot of stress so far this year so I decided to just give it a try. There is actual scientific research that has been done on this therapy. I will let you do your own research in that area so you can make up your mind about the potential benefits of this therapy. The following is my account of my experience. I arrived and was warmly greeted by the manager(Derrick) and the owner(Joseph). They quickly got me checked in and then the manager gave me a quick tour of the facility. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and definitely puts off a relaxing vibe. Once my tour was over, he showed me to the room where I would be floating and gave me what I considered to be a very thorough orientation on what to do, how to do it, how everything worked, and even included a warning on how to wipe my hair at the end of the session and being careful on getting out(you'll be a little slippery afterwards-more on that later). Like I said, a very thorough orientation. After my orientation, he started the music, flipped the sign on the door to indicate that the room was occupied and left me to it. I locked the door to the very private room, reviewed my surroundings and then started on the routine that he had laid out for me. When I first set up my appointment I was worried that 60 minutes in this pod, alone with my thoughts, would be boring and I'd wind up ending early. I was definitely wrong. I wondered a couple of times during the session how long I had been in there. But before I knew it the light in the pod had kicked on and the music started back up indicating that my session was up. I remembered previous instructions to wipe my hair back after I was done to ensure I didn't get any salt in my eyes, carefully exited, and showered. Be careful when you exit. The salt makes you extremely slippery. The shower is right next to the pod though so you can quickly remedy this. The salt washes off easily with the bodywash and shampoos so no worries there. After my shower, I checked the clock on my phone because I was just sure that I hadn't been in that pod for a whole 60 minutes. But sure enough, I had. Wow. Just wow. Overall, my experience was very positive, from interacting with the owner via facebook beforehand, to checking in, the float, and relaxing after. The only thing that wasn't recommended to me that I honestly should have thought of myself was to bring a comb for afterwards. I left feeling relaxed but energized. I definitely recommend you do some research about floating and then try it out for yourself. The price tag can be a little bit of a sticker shock but there are ways to reduce your cost if you decide to do it regularly and I think they have a special for 1st time floaters. I can be a bit of tightwad but i enjoyed the experience enough to tell you that I will definitely be back, next time with a comb and a voice recorder. Advice: don't set to many expectations before your 1st float, just enjoy it for whatever it turns out to be for you. Thanks again to the owner and the manager for making this a great experience and encouraging me to give it a shot. I wrote a much more detailed review about my whole experience but it was apparently too long for yelp. If you'd like to read my full review, visit their page on facebook.

I couldn't even wait until I was finished. I'm literally sitting in zero gravity massage and I am…read morein love! This is my new favorite location in Bloomington and I will be purchasing the all inclusive package!

Working with Yulia and Gabriel has completely transformed the way I work and live. I have been…read moreengaged with talk therapy for about 15 years to address ongoing anxiety and fear. In just 4 months of working with Gentle Heart I was able to go to the root of my anxiety and start the process of healing from it. I am so grateful for this opportunity to begin living a more empowered life.

I can't put into words the transformation I've experienced through my work with Yulia. She is so…read morewonderful - a beautiful spirit who has created a safe place for me to get in touch with my True Self, while releasing the things which have held me back from living the life I was meant to live. When I signed up for classes with Yulia, I didn't even know what Yoga Nidra was! I had been diagnosed with an illness which greatly limits energy. I had loved doing yoga before, but I was suddenly unable to do even restorative yoga. When I read something describing Yoga Nidra as being almost like taking an amazing nap, I thought "Hey! I can do that!!" What I didn't know is how powerful Yoga Nidra actually is! It's hard to explain, really. To me, it is like meditation multiplied by 100 (and I had always found meditation to be difficult). But, the greatest thing is that Yulia has an amazing awareness regarding what a person needs individually. My sessions with Yulia are completely tailored to my life and what I need in order to evolve and heal and shine. Hers is definitely not a "one size fits all" approach. There is no way to put into words how my work with Yulia has helped me. The best I can do is to say that the way I live and experience life has been wonderfully transformed into something quite amazing. It has definitely been much more than a nap. In fact, it is more like waking up.