Whether you're trying to calm your mind or heal your spirit, there are a number of great meditation centers in Miami you can check out. Each one has its own style and offers a different type of meditation, of which there are dozens, so do a bit of reading about the style at each Miami meditation center to decide if it will work well for you. Most of these centers that offer meditation classes also have websites you can check out with sessions that are either free or very affordable.
1. International Zen Institute of Florida
This meditation center offers Zen meditation, which is practiced around the world. Zen meditation requires sitting still to prepare both the mind and body to gain deep insight into yourself. You'll be instructed to close your mind to any images and thoughts and, after awhile, your heart rate will slow.
The International Zen Institute of Florida has a location in Coconut Grove with sponsored sitting groups in Key Biscayne and South Beach. They hold meditation classes 5 days a week, with newcomers encouraged to stop by on Fridays, with a $5 suggested donation.
2. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Miami
Siddha Yoga forbits any form of advertising, so you might miss this cool Miami meditation center. Siddha Yoga meditation is a transformative path to your inner self and it's based on teachings from ancient Indian philosophies. The center offers meditation classes in Miami every week, which are no charge and open to the public. If you're new to the center, try visiting on Monday evening when guided meditation sessions and Hatha yoga stretches are offered.
3. Miami Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Group
This group is part of Shambhala International, which offers meditation classes and retreat centers founded by Tibetan buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Their classes depend on the student's interest and experience level, and may include an introduction to meditation, guidance on a path of practice, help with working on obstacles to meditation and clarifying the view of meditation. Their weekly gatherings are held every Thursday at their El Portal, Florida location.
4. Mindfultime
Mindfultime is the first dedicated mindfulness meditation space in South Florida. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most popular types of meditation classes, and this form of meditation is also one of the most studied. Numerous benefits have been discovered, including promoting weight loss, improving your ability to enjoy music and handle stress and even bringing about changes at the genetic level.
Mindfulness meditation will teach you to be mindful about everything in your life through concentration and deliberate thought for greater awareness of your surroundings and a more relaxed body and mind. Mindfultime offers meditation classes in Miami with a schedule that changes occasionally, and may be viewed at their website. They offer both group meditation classes and private instruction available every day of the week.