Berkeley Meditation
“She will help you learn to meditate at your own pace, and the method they follow will help you to deal with life's ups and downs and move towards inner peace.”
Best Meditation Classes in Berkeley, CA
15 centers listed · 8 in Berkeley · 8 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Berkeley
“Vance is an amazing teacher and strikes a great balance (no pun intended) between pushing you and giving you grace :)”
Empty Gate Zen Center
“Beautifull place, beautiful people and wonderfull zen Master.”
Surja Jessup
“Her work has helped me make profound changes in my life.”
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Shaolin Master Qi Gong
M.t.o. Shahmaghsoudi Berkeley
The 15 centers listed for Berkeley, CA run meditation and relaxation sessions. What each one teaches, and whether it belongs to a tradition, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
8 of the 15 centers we list are based in Berkeley; the other 7 serve Berkeley from Oakland (7 mi), San Francisco (12 mi) and Emeryville (2 mi). 14 of the centers on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 449 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the centers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the centers on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the centers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the center before you enroll.
Why do some meditation listings show a different location?
8 of the 15 are in Berkeley and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi, shown with the place they are actually in. Sitting groups often meet in a hall they do not own, so the address on a listing is sometimes a venue rather than a home.
The Berkeley Alembic
“Wonderful center with terrific events going on almost every day”
Stress Reduction at Work
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Glow Yoga & Wellness
“These classes are great if you're busy as they are only 40 minutes and believe me when I say they are as effective as any hour long (dreadful) hardcore class I've ever taken.”
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Energy Matters Acupuncture & Qigong Oakland
“I really appreciate the way she listens and thoughtfully comes up with suggestions that really help.”
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Tribe Fitness
“The versatile workout classes, personal accountability, and nutrition coaching has been immensely helpful to say the least.”
Tree of Life Yoga and Spine Therapy
“That, combined with the high level of personal attention that she gives to all of her students means that she can help you with your aches, pains, and injuries better than anyone!”
East Bay Meditation Center
“The most amazing meditation center I've ever been too.”
Bhakti SF
“Bhakti-SF is the Best thing happened to me in 2023!”
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland
“These are serious devotees, substantive people, and everyone I met there was full of love and integrity.”
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