Best Meditation Centers In The OC Area
Life can get hectic but practicing meditation can help decrease stress and develop more inner peace. These meditation centers provide several learning approaches and meditation styles to help you experience the ultimate level of zen.
Zen Center Of Orange County
120 E. 18th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-7818
www.zcoc.org
Refresh your inner spirit at the Zen Center of Orange County. Using a variety of teaching methods including classes, book studies and retreats, you are sure to find a learning structure that resonates with you. Students can start with the Introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop or Zen Mindfulness Month Program and then can advance to the Practitioner Program that consists of workshops, readings, retreats and meditation. You may want to attend one of the programs held each week to get started. Click here to learn more.
Yoga Shakti Studio
4249 Campus Drive, Suite B 140
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 856-9642
www.yogashaktistudio.com
Learn how to use Shakti Meditation to help ease stress at Yoga Shakti Studio. Introduced by the master yogi Jnana Nanda Bharati who derives from an Indian lineage going back thousands of years ago, Shakti Meditation is based on traditional meditation and is suitable for the "busy modern lifestyle." Bharati used his 30 years of training, practicing and studying meditation to hone this technique that can be easily applied to everyday life. Explore the class schedule and price list at www.yogashaktistudio.com.
Yoga Center of California
445 E. 17th St., Suite I
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 646-8281
www.yogacenter.org
For more than 40 years, the Yoga Center of California has brought healing arts to Orange County. The center provides a variety of yoga classes, retreats, Sunday worship and special events for all ages even for kids. Additionally, if you are new to meditation and not sure if it's for you, then the Yoga Center of California may be the place to start due to the free classes provided. New attendees can experience a full week of classes at no charge.
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Mahamudra Kadampa Buddhist Center
500 6th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 848-9680
www.meditationinorangecounty.org
At Mahamudra Kadampa Buddhist Center, individuals can learn what creates authentic happiness and apply meditation techniques to sustain a healthy state of mind. Several meditation classes are offered each week in Newport Beach, Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa and consist of instruction, application and discussion for therapeutic expression and realization. Check out the class schedule on the website. For those who are especially passionate about meditation and are interested in becoming Kadampa Buddhist teachers, the center has a specific program to help you become a qualified instructor.
Transcendental Meditation
634 N. Poplar St., Suite B
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 832-0328
www.tm.org
The Transcendental Meditation Program teaches how to be in a "state of restful alertness" during meditation and is performed twice a day for 15-20 minutes. This specific meditation approach focuses on tapping into one's energy and potential by enabling the mind to operate at a higher level of awareness. The website highlighted that Transcendental Meditation "effectively dissolves stress and improves mental and physical functioning."
