What is spiritual wellness?
Spiritual wellness implies a self-search, personal journey, or path to discovering purpose in our lives. While different individuals may have different views of what spiritualism is, it is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence which causes one to strive for a state of peace, harmony, and balance with oneself and others while working to balance inner needs with the rest of the world.
The National Wellness Institute says spiritual wellness follows the following tenets:
• It is better to ponder the meaning of life for ourselves and to be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become intolerant.
• It is better to live each day in a way that is consistent with our values and beliefs than to do otherwise and feel untrue to ourselves.
It is important for everyone to explore what they believe is their own sense of meaning and purpose. The path to spiritual wellness may involve meditation, prayer, affirmations, or specific spiritual practices that support your connection to a higher power or belief system. Yoga and meditation can also help you develop spiritual wellness.
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Local Meditation Centers
Shambhala Meditation Center of Madison
408 S. Baldwin Street Madison, WI
Sunday Morning: 9am – 11am
Monday Evening: 7pm – 8pm
Thursday Evening: 7pm – 7:30pm
1825 S. Park Street
Wednesdays & Fridays, Noon-12:30 pm
Diamond Way Buddhist Center Madison
104 King St. Suite 302, Madison, WI
Churches
9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI 53562
Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm
*Provides shuttle bus transportation at numerous pick-up locations
Majestic Theater, 115 King St. Madison, WI 53703
Sunday 9:15 am, 11:00 am
701 State St. Madison, WI 53703
Sunday 12:00 pm (noon)
816 Oakland Ave, Madison WI 53711
Sunday 10:30 am
6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am
Faith Community Bible Church (Non-denominational)
3 N Park St. Madison, WI
Sunday 10:00 am
First Congregational Church of Christ (Congregational)
1609 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726
Sunday 10:00 am
203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
Sunday 9:00 am, 10:45 am
Monday & Wednesday 9:30 am “Come as you are”
633 W. Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713
Sunday 10:00 am
*Shuttle bus picks up in front of the SERF at 9:30 am
Geneva Campus Church (Christian Reformed)
1127 University Avenue Madison, WI 53715 (The Crossing)
Sunday 10:00 am
High Point Church (Non-denominational)
7702 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI 53717
Sunday 9:00 am, 10:45 am
**Rides provided; check website for contact information
The Goodman Center in Madison, WI (149 Waubesa Street)
Sundays 10:30am
5202 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53705
Sunday 10:30 am
Living Hope
120 West Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593
Sunday 10:00 am
1021 University Avenue, Madison WI 53715
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am
731 State Street Mall Madison, WI 53703
Sunday 4:30 pm
Red Village Church (Baptist)
30 Ash St, Madison, WI 53726 (West High School)
Sunday 10:00 am
St. Paul’s (Catholic)
723 State St, Madison, WI
Sunday 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Monday-Friday 12:00 pm (noon), 5:00 pm (Not Wednesday)
Wednesday 12:00 pm (noon), 9:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm (noon)
Synagogues
1406 Mound Street, Madison, WI
Shabbat each Friday at 5:45pm and on Saturday mornings beginning at 9:30am.
2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Shabbat each Friday at 7:30pm and Torah studies on Saturday mornings beginning at 9:00am.
900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI
First Friday of every month is an informal and family-friendly potluck at a member’s home to celebrate Shabbat. On the third Friday of the month a speaker is invited to discuss a social justice issue and facilitate a discussion with members.
1722 Regent Street, Madison, WI
Shabbat Services every Saturday at 10:00AM
Mosques
Islamic Center of East Madison
4002 Lien Rd, Madison, WI
Check out their website for prayer times and events!
556 Grand Canyon Dr
21 N Orchard St, Madison, WI