Six Boston Meditation Classes You Can Take Tonight

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Whether you’re pleased with the election results or not, you almost certainly need to de-stress after months of non-stop politics. Do yourself a favor: Take a deep breath, close Twitter, and head to one of these Boston meditation classes (or meditative yoga classes) happening Wednesday evening.

1. Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra Meditation

The Breathing Room, in Central Square, hosts this meditation class on Monday and Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m. All you have to do is relax and let your instructor guide you through this ancient form of meditation and self exploration.

$15, 8:30 p.m. The Breathing Room, 763 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, breathingroomboston.com.

2. Chill Candlelight Restorative Yoga

At 7:30 p.m., head to South Boston’s Radiant Yoga for this gentle yoga class bathed in candlelight. The meditative practice relies heavily on bolsters, blocks, and straps, and it’s specifically meant to bust stress.

$20, 7:30 p.m. Radiant Yoga, 516 E 2nd St., Boston, radiantyogaboston.com.

3. Relax and Renew Yoga

Enjoy a meditative yoga practice tonight at Down Under School of Yoga. Beginning at 7:45 p.m., the class involves plenty of long-held, calming poses.

$18, 7:45 p.m. Down Under School of Yoga, 1054 Beacon St., Brookline, downunderyoga.com.

4. Sit: The Path of Meditation

On the second Wednesday of each month, Shambhala Meditation Center holds community sitting and walking meditation classes for practitioners of all skill levels. The event kicks off at 7 p.m.

$10 suggested donation, 7 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston, 646 Brookline Ave., Brookline, boston.shambhala.org.

5. Insight Meditation

After work, join Asana Charlestown for a guided meditation and a discussion about how yoga and meditation can affect your life. Class begins at 6 p.m.

$16, 6 p.m. Asana Charlestown, 20 City Square, Charlestown, asanacharlestown.com.

6. “Eazy” Yoga and Meditation

Savin Hill Yoga hosts this low-key class on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The class is great for beginners, but be warned that it’s held in a warm room.

$16, 6 p.m. Savin Hill Yoga, 11 Pearl St. Studios, Dorchester, savinhillyoga.com.

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