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Top Spots To Meditate In South Florida

Meditation is the art of silencing the mind in search for inner peace. Experts believe the mind, heart and body can improve with regular meditation. Even in the sunshine state, daily stress, health issues, and worldly turmoil can bog you down. You can find inner peace as well better concentration, better mood and more productivity by practicing meditation. Studies show meditation provides at least a short-term performance improvement even in beginners meditators. Interested? Here are the Top Spots to mediate in South Florida.
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Mindful Time

7600 Red Road, Suite 121
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 761-5001
www.mindfultime.com

If you are trying to decrease anxiety, increase creativity and intuition, this may be the place for you. Mindful Time in Miami is a great place to learn and practice Mindful meditation. Founded by Alice Lash, this center offers a variety of services. You can attend your private session in studio or from the comfort of your own home or office by Skype. They also offer a six-week corporate wellness course to help alleviate workplace stress and boost productivity. Mindful time also works with children to help reduce school stress.

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South Florida Zen Group

Bo Hyun Sa Temple
7110 SW 182nd way
Southwest Ranches, FL, 33331
(954) 324-3925
www.southfloridazen.org

The South Florida Zen Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of Zen Buddhism. The South Florida Zen Group uses basic meditation techniques to help us return to our original nature, our loving and compassionate self. This will naturally lead to a reduction of stress and improved health. The  group offers meditation instruction and holds free weekly practice sessions. The activities of the group are open to everyone regardless of religious background. They also practice at locations in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

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Shambhala Meditation Center

660 Southern Blvd Suite J
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561)398-8989
www.palmbeach.shambhala.org

The Shambhala Meditation Center features the teachings of Shambhala Buddhism emphasizing the potential for enlightenment inherent in every situation or state of mind. The Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness.The  foundation of this is mindful/awareness meditation. They offer weekly classes and workshops. The also offer yoga classes.

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Oceanfront Beginners Guided Meditation Class

3601 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
www.shellytygielski.com

If you are just starting a meditation practice, this is the class for you. This is a free event held every Sunday Morning on Hollywood's North beach.You will find all an open an inviting atmosphere as all walks of life enjoy these ocean front sessions. This is a guided meditation. Ages 10 and over are welcome and no experience is necessary. Bring a hat, towel and water bottle.

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Tubten Kunga Center

201 SE 15th Terrace
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
(954) 421-6224
www.tubtenkunga.org

Eastern philosophies have recognized the health benefits of meditation for thousands of years. If you want to learn authentic Buddhist teachings and meditations techniques, you only need to travel as far as Deerfield Beach. At the TKC you are able to receive authentic true teachings from a Tibetan monk right here in South Florida. They cater to the Buddhist community as well as any other religions denominations With classes 5 days a week you can easily find a class to suit your schedule.

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