Reality Center
“Overall experience was fantastic, I would highly recommend this i feel so amazing and wish I would have experienced this years ago”
Best Meditation Classes in Santa Monica, CA
15 centers listed · 6 in Santa Monica · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Laughing Frog Yoga
“Farah was so easy to work with, and Jeane, the instructor, was wonderful and incredibly patient with 20 teeny-bopper girls.”
School of Martial Arts-West LA
“It's clear they focus on discipline, technique, and overall development, which is exactly what you'd expect from a professional martial arts school.”
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles
“I am grateful for the spiritual foundation offered through Sivananda LA and would highly recommend private classes to anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice and inner connection.”
Catherine Tingey Private Yoga
“She has the most calming voice and no matter what I'm feeling before the practice, I always walk away feeling fulfilled and wanting to be more mindful of my breath and my body”
Sakya Buddhist Center
“Roz, the instructor on Wednesday nights, is great at being inclusive and welcoming to newbies like me while also providing great insight for the more advanced practitioners.”
The 15 centers listed for Santa Monica, 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: Santa Monica, CA
6 of the 15 centers we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 9 serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Marina Del Rey (3 mi) and Pacific Palisades (4 mi). The centers on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,246 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the centers on this page are "community" and "energy". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 13 websites of the centers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the centers on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 7 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.
Who can I ask about meditation class access or health issues?
13 of the 15 listings publish an email address. Writing ahead is the easier route for questions about stairs, chairs, hearing loops or anything you would rather not raise in a quiet room full of strangers.
Dance Alive
“I practice ride the wave in person classes as well as the monthly workshops for about a year now and the consistent practice has transformed how I approach my life, my relationships, and my work.”
Santa Monica Acupuncture and Meditation
Insightla Meditation
“This is not just a place for meditation, this is the sanctuary were humans, particularly this human, can focus on the breath and share gratitude 4 this brief, beautiful, human life.”
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Child's Pose
“The owners are professional and friendly making it such a pleasant experience every time!!”
Unplug Meditation
“Atmosphere is set to blow your mind that this cool energy uplifting vibe resides in the middle of the city!!!”
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Yoga Nest Venice
“I absolutely adore Ashley Every's classes (especially her candlelit yin), and all of the teachers are just as wonderful.”
SRF Lake Shrine (Reservation Required)
“A good place to go for relaxation time , so clean and a good vibes inside the place.”
Culver City Seido Karate
“Our boys have been taking classes for a few months now but we are already seeing their motivation to achieve and learn more.”
Shakti Sound Bath: Ana Netanel
“She is truly one of a kind, making Shakti Sound Bath a very special experience :)”
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