At Body Positive Works, we offer a range of meditation practices to guide you toward greater peace, clarity, and presence.
Meditation offers a powerful way to transform your relationship with your thoughts and emotions. At Body Positive Works, we believe meditation is not about achieving a “blank mind.” It’s about developing a new way of being – more aware, more compassionate, and more in control of your inner world.
Amanda Dhi has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years. She is an experienced 500-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT-500), specializing in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and is currently studying to become certified in Yoga Therapy.
Her classes emphasize adaptability, accessibility, and celebrate the individual journey of self-discovery. Amanda believes in meeting people where they are on their path, honoring the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
As a dedicated End-of-Life Doula (EOL), Amanda brings a deep sense of compassion and understanding to her teaching, using her experience to guide others through challenging times with mindful practices, including Yoga and Meditation for Grief and Yoga and Meditation in Palliative Care.
Mark Van Buren is a seasoned Mindful Living Trainer and a trusted expert in Bergen County for meditation and mindfulness-based training. With over fifteen years of experience, he provides practical and accessible teachings that have helped countless individuals find greater well-being and inner peace.
His approach emphasizes simplicity, offering tools and techniques that are easy to incorporate into daily life, whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice.
Joy Mino is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner who guides individuals and groups on profound journeys of deep relaxation and energetic harmonization using Himalayan Singing Bowls, gongs, and other therapeutic instruments. Her training with Katherine Hamer (NYC) and certification from the Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School (Boulder, CO) provide a strong foundation for her work. Joy’s private sessions and group sound meditations create a space to quiet the mind, release blockages, and invite healing, peace, and clarity.
“Find your inner calm and walk away feeling refreshed and renewed.” — Joy Mino
At Body Positive Works, we believe meditation is a deeply personal practice. We guide you to create a practice that best serves your needs, whether you are looking to cultivate a sense of calm and presence, reduce stress, process difficult emotions, or find a deeper connection with yourself.
Our teachers offer a wide range of techniques and approaches to meditation, including guided meditation, pranayama, and sound healing, so you can find the practices that resonate most deeply.
Our meditation classes and workshops provide a welcoming space to connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate a sense of belonging.
We also offer private meditation sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Our meditation practices can be incorporated into a holistic wellness plan that may also include yoga, therapy, and other modalities.
At Body Positive Works, we believe in the power of self-discovery. Our Wellness Center in Bergen County offers a holistic and integrative approach to health and wellness, guiding you on a journey back to your truest self, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
At Body Positive Works, we view meditation as a transformative journey, an ongoing process of self-discovery and inner growth. Our sessions offer guidance, support, and techniques to enhance your experience both on and off the meditation cushion.
In our fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly prevalent. Mindfulness meditation, by bringing attention to the present moment, provides an antidote that fosters:
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Prana, our vital life force, flows through our bodies. Pranayama, the art of breath control, enables us to connect with our prana more deeply and influence our state of mind. As you learn to direct your breath through specific techniques, you can calm the mind and access deep inner peace.
No previous experience is needed, both beginners and seasoned meditators are welcome!
Mindfulness is about being fully present and aware, experiencing this moment without judgment or getting lost in distractions. Our mindfulness meditation practices nurture this present-moment awareness.
Quiet your mind, release energy blocks, and experience deep relaxation through Sound Healing Meditation. Using Himalayan Singing Bowls attuned to your body’s energy centers, these sessions create a vibrational experience that opens pathways for healing, peace, and clarity. Group Sound Healing sessions occur on the second Friday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Pranayama is an integral part of yogic practices that helps you control the breath, regulate your energy, and calm your mind. During a pranayama session, you’ll learn specific breathing techniques that challenge your typical breathing patterns, helping to shift your mental and emotional state and create a more receptive space for meditation.
Our sound healing sessions use instruments like Himalayan Singing Bowls and gongs to create a soothing and restorative experience. These vibrations can:
Our wellness center is a beautiful heritage house in the heart of Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ. We are directly across the street from Wandell Elementary School and next door to the Municipal Building.
We are centrally located with convenient access to Rt. 17 and the Garden State Parkway, and on the border of Rockland County. We are easily accessible from many communities in the surrounding area.
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96 E Allendale Road, Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey, NJ 07458
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Body Positive Works
Center for Mind Body Balance
96 E Allendale Road
Saddle River
Bergen County
New Jersey
NJ 07458
✆ 201-708-8448
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