Amy's a fantastic yoga teacher! She's created a beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable yoga studio…read more Amy keeps each class interesting and somehow each class experience feels unique. I always leave class feeling great and better than when I arrived. I first took her yoga class in NYC about 20 years ago and loved it and she has only gotten better with time. She promotes mindfulness in class in a simple, calming way. Highly recommend Amy and The Well studio.

Having never taken a yoga class, I was really surprised by just how great I felt after my first…read moreclass with Amy: my muscles felt spent, my mind was clear, and my energy level was at an all time high. My sister, who has been practicing yoga for well over 20 years, took a class with me and was really impressed with Amy's ability to guide all of her students through the poses. She said that she is one of the best instructors she has ever had. Amy doesn't just lead from the front of the room, she is fully engaged with each person in her class, making sure that we all get the most out of our time with her. I have only been taking the classes for a few months, but the difference in my body and my mind is substantial: I'm a lot less anxious, I'm gaining so much more flexibility and strength, I have more energy during the day and I am sleeping better at night. Thank you Amy!!

My First Time going to a Buddhist Retreat but, it was very Calming and Learned about the Buddhist…read morePractices. Spiritual Teacher and Members no pressure a place to Calm Mediate in Peace. Thank you

I made the best decision of my life when I decided the check out the Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist…read moreCenter. And I'm not exaggerating. Beginner or well-practiced, Buddhist or non-Buddhist...do yourself an honest favor and check out one of their drop-in meditation classes!! They have Centers for practice in, not just East Hartford, but also Manchester, Old Lyme, Hamden, Hartford, and Guilford! Check out their website for class days and times! I just returned from their 'How to Transform Your Life Day Retreat' at the East Hartford location, and I am absolutely thrilled with the experience that I had today. I attended the event with my friend Dereka, a dedicated Yogi (and a Yelp Elite), who agreed that we will both be back for many more meditation classes. *HUGE thank you to Resident Teacher Kelsang Khyenwang for providing us with the her incredible wisdom, hospitality, and compassion. She taught all 4 classes throughout our retreat day with insurmountable love and sincerity. Each class during our retreat was about an hour long, where we were lovingly taught about basic Buddhist lessons that were aimed to teach us how to "step out of the ordinary of our daily lives" to be mindful in what we think, say, and do in order to positively transform our lives and those that we come in contact with. The lessons were so relatable and our Teacher explained them in a way that was not only easily understood, but also profoundly moving. I will absolutely be back for more meditation classes. In fact, when I come back, I want to bring my parents, my siblings, my friends, my staff...pretty much anyone who is willing to come with me. My experience here was THAT good. And trust me when I say you can be any religion, age, gender, etc to appreciate and learn from these lessons. Don't just take my review for it...PLEASE check out one of these classes for yourself!! It will change your life if you let it!!! *This is a 501-C3 non-profit organization that functions on volunteers-- make a donation today to help keep this wonderful Center up and running!!*

Seems to drifting away from The Healing Arts aspect and heading into a direction thats not true to…read morethe nature the drinks the new decor you cant buy spirituality and healing it comes from within all I see is price tags and flashing nothing authentic and from within

This is a great healing space with many events and offerings. They are community-focused, so…read moreeveryone is welcome.

I love the guided mediation and teachings. Simple and practical. No need to be a Buddhist to gain…read morebenefits. It made me feel calmer, lighter, more peaceful---and motivated to develop a sitting practice-- I started a few minutes of sitting a day-- it helped me a lot to just let go and stop all the mental chatter. I'm amazed how I feel more connected --it changes the rhythm of the day!

Great place to learn how to meditate if you are new to it and curious. Also a solid avenue if you…read morewant to deepen an existing practice and commit to studying the Buddha's teaching more in depth. You'll probably want to check on their website, but I believe there are study groups on Tues/Thurs evening, Heart Jewel recitation at 10am M-F, and open guided lunchtime meditation at 12:15 M-F. Sunday morning classes are good for a drop-in: the meditation isn't too long but you work on your concentration and then ponder a topic in depth. The topic I sat in on was on the benefits of meditation - which, even though we may vaguely guess that it's healthy and have ideas about it calming us down or helping us focus better - it's kind of like exercise or eating right: Not all that pleasurable in the immediate, but with time and applied efforts, the benefits begin to manifest. Then we start to habituate our minds to virtue till it becomes more effortless. You know when you start craving healthy food and then are surprised? You're like - "Kale?! Really?!?!" And you like it. Then you LOVE it. Yeah, it's like that. Atmosphere is good. It's Hampton's esque and hard wood, complete with symmetrical offerings on the altar. The folks who go regularly are great and hail from a variety of backgrounds - artists and lawyers and dentists and cops. Kidding! I only vaguely remember meeting artists, but I'm sure some folks there were bankers - after all, this is the Hamptons. Sometimes there are delightful treats like cookies and cakes, and there is always a nice giant vat of tea. Sitting outside in the sun around the Buddha garden was also one of my favorites things; talking to people before and after class. Venerable Norden, the resident nun, is ACE. I was a bit intimidated to meet her at first - there is this secret power that some monks and nuns have due to the depth of their practices - YO - they can SEE your mind. And we all know our minds are total garbage. So it can be a little squirmy and unpleasant-like. But see, here's the deal with her magical powers: she will always find a way to encourage your practice. She is also a surgeon - like the Buddha - who will swiftly and with psychic precision expose whatever silly garbage you're riding on in your mind. The purpose of this is not to harm or intimidate you, but to give you whatever you need in the moment: whether that is a dose of 'calm down - you're not special' or whether it is 'hey, rejoice: you're not doing all that bad - this is all really ok - good, even.' Obviously I prefer the latter!!!! But that is because I am super samsaric and pretty much ONLY care about praise, gain, etc etc. In any case: Buddhism ain't easy. It's a tough, hard, rocky TRUE path for TRUE cessations. It's nice to be able to enjoy the rough navigation of chaotic inner waters in such a beautiful, calm environment amongst kind and curious people.

Yogastha Living is wonderful! Chris is such a kind soul who really brings positive energy and a…read moreholistic approach to mindfulness to her practice. She has such a calming demeanor and her training in meditation and yoga nidra makes her yoga classes such a treat! If you haven't taken a class with her yet you should! You'll be going back!

Chris is an excellent yoga instructor and so much more. You leave her class feeling fully…read morerefreshed. She guides gently, has great music and the location of the classes is awe-inspiring. Chris shares her wide breadth of knowledge freely. Every class is filled with information on yoga, energy, essential oils...

Pause + Purpose is a one of a kind studio that provides meditation groups, mindfulness groups, and…read moresupport groups for the community. The space is beautiful and welcoming, providing a bright, peaceful sanctuary with views of the Saugatuck River. The various class offerings accommodate a wide range of experience levels, all helping to make these practices simple, achievable parts of your routine and life. And best of all, the people behind Pause + Purpose are all incredible--from their founder Emily, to the studio manager Courtney, to all their teachers and experts--everyone is kind, supportive, and passionate about improving mental wellness through mindfulness and meditation.

So excited about this Westport meditation studio! I attended a workshop at the Westport Library,…read moreand really connected with Emily and her supportive group approach to meditation. I've always wanted to incorporate mindfulness into my routine, but never felt like I had the attention span -- I'll use an app for a week, and then only reach for it when I am beyond stressed. Finding this gem of a studio really felt like boost I needed to finally commit to wellness. Could not recommend more

Love This place! The best hot yoga high energy vinyassa classes led my awesome teachers…read more Great energy, bright and sunny. I only will.go here for hot yoga on the shoreline, and I am a 15 year practiced hot yoga vinyassa yogini..this place is the best in the area.

Zen and Now has caring and knowledgeable instructors. I recently walked in feeling right and sore…read moreall over. Heather's gentle yoga was perfect and loosened up my spine from top to bottom. She was kind and knowledgeable. I was a new woman when I left. I should add the studio is set up to be safe during COVID. Clearly posted mask and social distance rules that don't infringe on your experience.