Still your mind.
Open your heart.
A welcoming meditation community meeting weekly in Alexandria since 2012. Beginner friendly. No experience necessary.
Thursday Evening Practice
6:45 pm at The Studio Yoga + Movement
Join Us This Week
Our group practice is free, beginner-friendly, and has been welcoming the central Louisiana community since 2012.
Every Thursday, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
The Studio Yoga + Movement
1106 Texas Ave, Suite A, Alexandria, LA 71301
Free to attend. Donations welcome.
We sit on cushions provided. No need to bring anything.
What to Expect
A typical Thursday evening may include a variety of practices including:
- Sacred ChantingUtilizes the repetition of traditional mantras to settle the mind and express intention for practice.
- Breathing ExercisesPranayama and breathwork to ground, center, and release tension.
- Walking MeditationMindful movement to cultivate present-moment awareness.
- Silent & Guided MeditationA blend of silent sitting and gently guided practice.
- Community & SharingSpace to connect, ask questions, and close the evening together.
Upcoming Events
Retreats, workshops, and weekly practice
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Get notified when Thursday practice is canceled, a special event is happening, or a new retreat is announced. Choose the channel that works best for you.
A Community Built on Practice
What began as an informal book study group in 2011 — exploring diverse traditions of religion and spirituality — discovered something unexpected: a genuine hunger in central Louisiana for open, affirming spirituality.
Cenla Meditation Group began meeting in September 2012 to move beyond intellectual understanding into actual lived practice. More than a decade later, we’re still meeting weekly, having reached hundreds of people, partnered with dozens of organizations, and offered workshops and retreats throughout Central Louisiana.
The mission of Cenla Meditation Group, Inc. is to promote well-being through mindfulness education and practice opportunities while building a diverse, nurturing community of support.