Free to Be Power Yoga
Power yoga studio in New Orleans. Free to Be Power Yoga is a New Orleans power yoga studio whose teachers also draw on Himalayan Kriya Yoga traditions, including pranayama and meditation.
Meditation teachers & meditation centers in New Orleans, LA
4 human-vetted listings in New Orleans. Meditation centers, mindfulness teachers and guided meditation classes.
See them on the map →New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival
Four days of yoga, kirtan, workshops & live music in New Orleans. NOLA Yoga Fest is a one-of-a-kind gathering in the Gulf South where movement, mindfulness, music and community come together —…
Soul Elevation Sessions
Meditation and yoga sessions in City Park. Soul Elevation Sessions offers a safe, nurturing space for meditation and yoga in New Orleans' City Park.
Swan River Yoga — Mid-City Mandir
Yoga, sound baths and somatic movement in a three-storey wellness centre. Swan River Yoga's Mid-City Mandir is a three-storey wellness centre with in-person and virtual yoga, restorative classes,…
About meditation
Meditation is training attention and awareness, for example by focusing on the breath, a phrase or the body. Styles include mindfulness, loving-kindness, mantra and silent sitting.
Classes usually run 30 to 60 minutes with a short teaching, guided practice and sometimes discussion. Courses build a habit over several weeks; retreats offer longer stretches of silence.
Choosing someone in New Orleans
- Try a drop-in class to see if a teacher's style suits you.
- Look for experienced teachers who welcome beginners.
- Ask whether they teach a specific tradition or a secular approach.
Questions
How many meditation options are there in New Orleans?
Sanctuary Ground lists 4 human-vetted meditation options in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Do I need to sit cross-legged?
No. A chair is fine, and so is lying down for some practices.
How long until I notice a difference?
Many people notice small changes within a few weeks of regular practice.