Best Mindfulness Classes Houston Near Me

4worldlovers: “Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life …” Jon Kabat Zinn


Mindfulness is essential for living well and living life as if it matters.


The awareness that arises when we bring open-hearted, non-judgmental attention into the present moment, allowing things to be as they are and acting compassionately toward ourselves and our experience.


It is an important key to reducing anxiety, depression, physical pain, and stress in our lives and society.

It gives the mind and body a chance to pause, gently face fears, let go of struggling with things we can’t change, and deepen our loving connection with the world around us.

Open to life’s joys and challenges, with greater ease and grace. Join a Mindful Living group or class.

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Mindful Being is now part of The Jung Center of Houston’s Mind Body Spirit Institute. Ann Friedman and Michele Pola can be reached through this link.

Being in the here and now with open, curious, kind attention;

Being with difficult emotions and understanding what they might be needing;

Letting go of our judgments of self and others and using discernment instead;

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Each week we will look at a different story that Buddha shared and find the inspiration we need for our own growth and change.


Happiness is a universal human desire. The Buddhist path offers a unique perspective on how to achieve lasting happiness.


In this public talk we will look at how meditation can lead on us on a path towards healing and can nurture more harmonious relationships.


This class will focus on practical techniques for developing concentration, mindfulness, and wisdom, and will provide a supportive environment for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

The practice of timeless Buddhist wisdom in the heart of Houston. Buddha’s most profound insight into the nature of the mind remains as revolutionary in our modern world as it was 2,500 years ago: the mind is the source of all happiness and suffering, all of it.

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Our innovative, multi-sensory experience combines neuroscience, proven practices, caring guides, and a supportive community to create an environment that enables you to stretch your brain, build upon essential life skills and essentially change your mind for the better.


Our innovative methodology is backed by years of research into neuroscience and how meditation can physically transform your mind for the better through the scientifically proven process of neuroplasticity.


You’ll never fly solo here. Our highly experienced guides are here to offer their knowledge and encouragement so that you get the most out of every class. This is an experience you just can’t get from any app.


Quickly descend into a restoring meditative state with a symphony of gongs and singing bowls. Our sound meditation techniques shift your brainwaves deep into a peaceful theta state you can’t to achieve on your own.


Feel your worries and stress float away as you sway gently in our silk hammocks. Gentle pressure therapy relaxes your body and nervous system, transporting you into a deeper, even more restorative meditation.

4worldlovers: It’s a simple, natural technique practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.

Transcendental Meditation — brought to the West in 1959 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi — is an ancient technique that's easy to learn and enjoyable to practice. It's not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. Over ten million people have learned it — people of all ages, cultures, and religions.

Have you ever tried to meditate, and found you couldn’t do it because your mind is too active — or maybe the technique was uncomfortable in some way?

It’s a common experience because almost all techniques involve some kind of control or focus.

This is what makes the TM technique completely different — it’s so easy and enjoyable that anyone can do it, even children with ADHD.

Interestingly, it’s effective because it’s completely effortless. The TM technique uses the natural tendency of the mind to automatically draw your attention inward, through quieter and quieter levels of thought, until you experience your own innermost nature — the most peaceful and silent level of your mind.

The TM technique's benefits start right away, and keep growing. Hundreds of independent research studies have found major increases in calmness, creativity, energy, clarity of mind, and happiness.

Other techniques involving control (concentration or focus) or monitoring (mindfulness) tend to keep your awareness on the surface — on the active level of your mind.

4worldlovers: Houston Zen Center is an urban refuge for the study and practice of Zen meditation in the heart of Houston. Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center is a rural refuge one hour West of Houston for more intensive study and practice of Zen. Retreat space for compatible groups is available throughout the year.

The Abbot, Senior Teachers and members of the Center offer classes and retreats throughout the year for beginners and advanced meditators. The center offers traditional Zen practice, as well as teachings on mindfulness, gardening and Tai Chi. The Center’s members come from all walks of life and all faith traditions. The Center has re-opened for in-person events, for fully vaccinated participants. You are also welcome to join Zazen and the weekend program via the remote links in the Zoom Zendo. This is an important time of practice, and this Center is following the guidelines for safely practicing together in person. Please explore the links for zoom on the Zoom Zendo page.

If you are new to Zen or meditation, and you are fully vaccinated, you are welcome to attend the one-hour introduction to Zen meditation from 6:30 - 7:30 on the First Wednesday of each month. RSVP to Stephen. We will welcome up to 18 participants to the First Wednesday class.

Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center, formerly known as Margaret Austin Center, now a part of Houston Zen Center, provides retreats for Zen practitioners as well as compatible groups.

To find out more about the retreat center and our policies and opportunities for renting space, explore here.

Upcoming and recorded Dharma Talks. Houston Zen Center features dharma talks by the Abbot and Senior Teachers as well as prominent visiting Teachers. Recordings are available for download and podcasts.

The daily schedule of meditation at Houston Zen Center. Zazen periods, walking meditation and dharma events.

4worldlovers: At Union Studio, we believe in the power of a consistent practice. We help our students create positive, healthy lifestyles by providing a variety of yoga + meditation classes with some of the best instructors in the city. We’ve seen all types of people benefit from mindful movement and observing the patterns + nuances of the mind. We believe in the power of community (or as the yogis would say sangha) and look forward to practicing with you.

I had high hopes for this studio. The space, staff and community all came through! It’s tough to find an inviting, calm, educated studio that resonates with so many people. Union is yoga for those who appreciate the full gift of the practice. Men, women, older, younger, many shapes and sizes complete this community and I’m glad to be a part of it.

I love this studio. I used to have an active yoga practice and had been out of the habit. I went back earlier this year and really enjoy the vibe. Every class is a great workout without being a competition. All of the teachers are friendly and approachable!

The Rest of Yoga with Seth McPhail kick-started my body and mind into having a wonderful Saturday.

The instructor was really nice and welcoming. She was descriptive in the poses and had good pace moving through the different things. I really enjoyed it and I'll be back!

Love this studio - the teachers are wonderful and the view is so peaceful - great yoga place!! I would recommend the Yoga Teacher Training to anyone looking to delve deep into all aspects of yoga. The training was a wonderful experience that has broadened my vision of yoga and my practice.

It's becoming more and more difficult for me to come up with excuses as to why I don't show up at the studio and on my mat- especially when I feel rejuvenated, relaxed and just plain "awesome" after each class I take at Union. Every instructor I've had has shared and given me so much of them to enhance my experience!

Special spot! I liked the privacy location whereabouts! The studio is situated just right. The ambient atmosphere and TOP NOTCH Instructor. The experience was refreshing and impactful!

I just finished up my first month at Union Studio and I have to say this is my most favorite yoga studio! There are a variety of classes and the instructors have all been wonderful. The classes are offered at a bunch of different times and the monthly membership is VERY reasonably priced. I also really love that this studio is a place for any level, the classes are really scalable (which is probably because of the great instructors). By scalable I mean I can really challenge myself and expand my practice on days I want to feel the heat and try new poses, but there is also plenty of acceptance for taking it slow, or just learning how to even move that way. It is a perfect experience no matter your relationship (or lack of it) with yoga. The location is also ideal, it's got ample parking and as the shopping center is built out there will be tons of fun spots to eat at after class.

Best yoga studio in Houston, hands down. Kim has intensive yoga experience and puts so much love and effort into this sweet studio! 10/10 recommend.