The best meditation classes in Singapore to practise mindfulness

Local bookstore The Moon has more going than just books and excellent cups of chai. At its cosy and intimate third floor event space, The Moon holds astrologically themed moon meditation classes ($20). Learn about the significance of the lunar cycle and drift away during a guided creative visualisation and meditation session. To activate more of your senses, consider Gong with the Moon ($20), a sound meditation class that is said to restore your energy fields, rebalance your mind and body, and relieve stress. Each class accepts 12 to 15 participants on a first-come-first-served basis, so keep an eye on the events calendar on its official website.

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This little shop on Erskine Road sells singing bowls handcrafted in Nepal by metal artisans. When struck, they produce humming, undulating tones and vibrations that claim to promote deep breathing, relaxation and inner peace. Experience this immersive wellness ritual through The Singing Bowl Gallery’s sound bath classes ($30) or else find your centre at a mindfulness meditation session ($30). If you want to take your practice to the next level, you can always attend the certification workshops to start your journey to singing bowl mastery. Class sizes are currently limited to five participants.

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Nestled in the quiet estate of Kovan, the Mindful Alchemy studio’s natural sunlight and views of verdant trees complement its calming breathwork and yoga flow classes. Join the Breathing Techniques Sequence class if you’re totally new to the practice to acquire breathwork skills drawn from various cultures. Once you’re ready, you can move on to Breathing Techniques Flow, an advanced class that combines light movement with mindful breathing to heighten your mental and physical performance. Single drop-in classes start at $28, but you can purchase a five-pack ($130) or ten-pack ($245) bundle too.

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COMO Shambhala Urban Escape is a boutique wellness studio that offers holistic yoga, Pilates classes and therapeutic massages. True to its name, COMO offers a true urban escape of the mind and body through guided meditation at its hideout in Delfi Orchard. Group classes are currently unavailable, but you can book a private session ($180) with COMO’s mindfulness trainer.

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Brahm Centre is a registered charity that aims to promote happier and healthier living among Singaporeans of all ages and all levels. Get a rock-solid foundation in practising mindfulness with the centre’s foundation course ($160), which includes guided meditations and the opportunity to discuss your experiences and learnings with fellow course mates. For those feeling keyed up and in need of some stress relief, go for the one-day Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction workshop ($120), which provides a safe and supportive environment for you to connect with your emotions.

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Mindfulness can be practised anywhere, even over the internet. The Centre for Mindfulness has put onsite sessions on hold but continues to offer mindfulness courses and workshops online. Most go for the mindfulness-based wellbeing enhancement workshop ($650), an eight-week course that combines mindfulness, yoga and positive psychology to promote inner peace. If you’re a harried parent seeking a deeper connection with your child, go for the mindful parenting workshop; or start them young and enroll your kid in a workshop targeted at teenagers or children.

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The Art of Living Foundation was founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, an Indian spiritual leader with a vision for a stress and violence-free society. It’s no wonder then that the foundation offers a slew of workshops to promote wisdom, mindfulness and connection. Take The Happiness Program, a three-day workshop based around a cyclical breathing technique combined with yoga and meditation exercises to get yourself out of a rut. If you find it a chore to empty your mind, The Art of Living Foundation also has standalone courses in Sahaj Samadhi, a mantra-based meditation that favours effortless repetition of chants over deep concentration exercises.  

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