One Dharma Nashville is a group of students, practitioners and teachers who are committed to exploring the teachings and practices Buddhist meditation. While primarily an Insight sangha, there are ties to Zen practices and teachings as well. Founded by meditation teacher Lisa Ernst, who has a strong background in both the Insight and Zen traditions, to nurture a community of wisdom and compassion. Our meditation group is welcoming to meditators of all levels of experience. We offer weekly donation based meditation meetings, mindful movement, retreats of various lengths and dharma classes for all to explore the practices and teachings of Buddha.
Rhythmic poses anchored by conscious breath control.
Therapeutic techniques to restore balance and inner clarity.
Guided meditation and intentional awareness training.
Elena's classes are the highlight of my week. Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a way of really making the most challenging poses feel accessible and purposeful.
I started as a complete beginner. Elena's patience and precise adjustments helped me build a practice from the ground up — the studio vibe is unmatched.
One Dharma Nashville is a group of students, practitioners and teachers who are committed to exploring the teachings and practices Buddhist meditation. While primarily an Insight sangha, there are ties to Zen practices and teachings as well. Founded by meditation teacher Lisa Ernst, who has a strong background in both the Insight and Zen traditions, to nurture a community of wisdom and compassion. Our meditation group is welcoming to meditators of all levels of experience. We offer weekly donation based meditation meetings, mindful movement, retreats of various lengths and dharma classes for all to explore the practices and teachings of Buddha.
