The Power of Being
Meditation is a self-care practice that allows you to transform how the mind reacts or relates to the world.
Through practicing nonjudgment of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, we decrease stress and anxiety, develop emotional regulation, strengthen intuition, increase awareness, and gain greater peace of mind. And reducing stress and tension allows the body to restore and repair on its terms.
Book an Appointment
Use our online scheduling tool to reserve your session or call your program location.
Sessions can be paid for in-person or online using the 'purchase session' link below.
Note: You’ll be prompted to log into your Y account if you are not currently logged in. Not a Y member? No problem! Be sure to click “create an account” at the bottom of the login screen to set up your free account.
Pricing
Learn more about pricing and registration options.
First-time participants will be asked to fill out some paperwork.
Available At
Meditation services are available virtually and at the following locations:
- George Wellbeing Center
Downtown Minneapolis
Types of Meditation
During a session, your meditation instructor may use a variety of meditation techniques, including:
- Guided Imagery – A relaxation technique that draws on the participant's ability to visualize and daydream.
- Breathwork – Breathing exercises or techniques to improve mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
- Seated Meditation – The practice of sitting in quiet repose, paying attention to thoughts as they pass through one's mind.
- Laying Meditation – The practice of laying in quiet repose, paying attention to thoughts as they pass through one's mind.
- Walking Meditation – A practice that involves movement and periods of walking between long periods of sitting meditation.
- Gentle Movements – An active meditation where movement guides the participant into a deeper connection with body and moment.
Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is known to help with concentration, relaxation, stress reduction, fatigue, and emotional wellbeing, and is known to address the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic pain
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Sleep problems
- Digestive problems
Source: Mayo Clinic
Making wellbeing more accessible
The YMCA offers need-based financial assistance to help people access the programs that are important to them.