Long Beach Meditation

Located in Belmont Shore, LBM provides a safe and quiet refuge for anyone wishing to calm the mind, relieve stress, develop patience, and grow compassion through mindfulness practice. According to the American Psychological Association, benefits of mindfulness meditation include reduced rumination, stress reduction, boosts to working memory, improved focus, decreased emotional reactivity, more cognitive flexibility, and relationship satisfaction (2012).

To support our "sangha" on their mindfulness journey, LBM offers special programs like the Beginners Course, as well as other intermediate and advanced study courses. We offer half-day, all-day, and weekend retreats at our center as well as other retreat centers throughout Southern California. LBM boasts attendance of approximately 300 individuals per month who attend our weekly groups, programs, and retreats.

Furthermore, LBM serves a diverse membership who are committed to their mindfulness practice and are representative of the community's multicultural heritage. LBM has the distinct privilege of being located in the second largest city in Los Angeles County and attracts sangha members from Long Beach and neighboring communities in Southeast Los Angeles County and Northern Orange County.

Testimonials

"There is no place quite like Long Beach Meditation. The meditation guides are so sweet and always happy! I have seen huge results from practicing this form of meditation. I used to have terrible anxiety and depression, but now I can easily be in control of my thoughts and emotions. Because I have practiced this I could get a promotion, improve my relationships with others, and feel way more confident than ever before!! Please try it out!Everyone deserves happiness. Very thankful for this place." - Lauren G.

"This place is a gem,. I have been attending for years and commuting from the other side of Orange County because there is no place like Long Beach Meditation in the OC! Do yourself a favor and stop in for visit. You won't be disappointed." - Brandon S.

"Grateful for this place to be connecting. Being still with this group through collective consciousness has deepen the meditation practice. This is a safe haven to be in silence and learn internally about the self. Directly experience it and welcome home." - E

"I had such an awesome day . Franz was such an amazing speaker . More and more I'm coming into the practice with an understanding and a desire to absorb more and more." - Evelyn M.

"I've been meditating on my own for a while now, but I'm so glad I found Long Beach Meditation. I go to the Monday night class and love the instruction by Franz! My mind often wanders off so his use of the bell definitely helps me feel grounded and come home to the present.

I've invited friends to join me and they all tell me how great it was for them too!! Looking forward to participating in other events! Franz is such a great instructor! His voice is so soothing and perfect for guided meditation.

Franz is such a great instructor! His voice is so soothing and perfect for guided meditation." - Monica S.

"Just show up, do the work, and directly experience it for the self. This place is home to tap inwards. Trust. We continue to learn and serve as we self actualize. Thank you LBM." - Sienna M.

"I partnered with LB Meditation to lead a mindfulness session at a company meeting. We were led by Master Teacher, Jane, and she was a strong and powerful force. Her strength is very quiet and reflective - exactly the kind of counter balance our company needed. Not only did she walk us through two powerful exercises in our 45 minutes together, but she also gave us a real world application to leverage after our time together. One week later, my team is still talking about this experience. Thank you!" - Torey C.

"This organization provides guided meditation, yoga, retreats, and talks by teachers from various traditions- they also offer off-site retreats and classes. I have learned so much from the teachers and the programs I can clearly say they have improved my life and helped me become a better person. It's more than just classes, it's a community and place to spend positive and reflective time for self-improvement." - Edward E.

"Long Beach Meditation is a friendly, welcoming place to learn meditation and wisdom teachings. Donation based sits for various levels of meditators are offered. Their classes are much more affordable than other centers, and they offer Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ( MBSR ) classes as well." - Jane B.

"I love the open, insightful, casual atmosphere of lbm. The sits are great, teaching fun and most importantly great people that have me laughing and enjoying myself. Go LBM!" - Shaun P.

"Really like this place, we did a sitting and a walking meditation and I highly recommend it. Very peaceful." - Van They L.