Best Vipassana Meditation Centers In Houston Near Me

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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.

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.

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* A scientific study about the beneficial effects of Sahaja Yoga Meditation on the brain has just been published in PLOS ONE, a major neuroscience journal. It reveals that regular practitioners of Sahaja Yoga meditation have larger (around 7%) grey matter overall. In addition, the parts of the brain which are responsible for attention, self-control, emotion control, compassion, and introspection are more developed. Given that grey matter declines with age, this means that regular practitioners of Sahaja Yoga have younger brains. The full study can be read here

Check out the full list of our current meetings across Houston

We offer free meditation classes and courses every week in Houston, and the nearby area.

Learn how to meditate at our weekly classes and courses - always free of charge. Simply turn up, and make yourself comfortable. There is always place for beginners, so there is no need to make a booking in advance. Each session includes the basics and a practical guided meditation, so that you can start meditating at home straight away. Sahaja Yoga meditation is natural and easy, and no special material is required. The meetings are conducted in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Houston Meditation is a community service run by the Sahaja Yoga Meditation group, which offers free meditation classes across Houston and the nearby areas, on various days of the week. Everyone is welcome!

Meditation is a form of silent inner contemplation, where we try to still the thoughts in our head and move into a state of profound peace. The process is completely natural, it is not self-hypnosis or trance, and over time can produce significant benefits in our emotional, psychological and physical well-being.

Sahaja Meditation is based on the ancient practices developed over thousands of years in the Far East, and offers practitioners a direct and powerful method of bringing balance to their lives and environment. Each meeting covers the basics and includes a guided meditation session, so that you can start meditating at home straight away.

Try it now! Even sitting before your computer screen, by following some simple steps, you can experience meditation. Click here.

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is the founder of Sahaja Yoga. She is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest spiritual teacher of our times. The knowledge of Sahaja Yoga is ancient, and existed in the traditions of many religions and cultures. However it was known only by very few people. It is thanks to Shri Mataji that it has become widely available, in a way that many people can get self-realization quickly, and easily. With practice of Sahaja Yoga, anyone can have direct access to truth, and therefore become their own spiritual guide.

Shri Mataji traces her ancestry back to the royal Shalivahana dynasty of India. She was born Nirmala Salve, and upon marriage became Nirmala Srivastava. Her husband was Sir C.P. Srivastava, who in the course of his illustrious career, was unanimously elected four times consecutively to the most senior position in the United Nations†International Maritime Organization, thus serving as the Secretary-General from 1974 to 1989.

Discover the peace that lives inside your heart. Regular meditation can remove much of the stress of today's hectic non-stop lifestyle. Try it for yourself, you'll be amazed.

Your health is tied up with much more than just the physical body. Emotional well-being is a vital component of a healthy life. Sahaja meditation delivers the balance you need.

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:
“Surrendering does not involve preparing for a soft landing; it means just landing on hard, ordinary ground, on rocky, wild countryside. Once we open ourselves, then we land on what is.” –Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism,Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

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