A Sanctuary for Conscious Living and Mindful Evolution.
Welcome to Buddhi Institute.
Mindful Evolution is the art of living consciously, healing deeply, and leading from the soul.
Here, transformation is not a trend—it’s a sacred process that guides women beyond surface-level living / healing into embodied wisdom, soul-aligned strategy, and radical self-trust.
Conscious Living for Mindful Evolution is more than therapy for life’s struggles. It’s a dynamic path of awakening—where ancient wisdom meets modern presence, and every challenge becomes a portal to power.
Founded in 2012 by Melinda Johnston, M.Msc., Buddhi Institute was born from a deep love of YOGA as soul medicine, and the joy of guiding others into their truth.
Today, it’s a movement—a living, breathing space where women rise together.
Through Immersive Spiritual Retreats, Online Mindfulness Immersions & Healing Courses, to deeply personal Consciousness Coaching programs, you will experience a process that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Not to fix you.
To reveal you.
The Mission
Buddhi Institute's mission is to serve women who are ready to Evolve. Who crave depth, clarity, and community. Who are done shrinking, bypassing, or chasing someone else’s version of success.
If you’re ready to live consciously, evolve mindfully, and lead from your soul—welcome home.
Explore the offerings. Join the movement.
Rise into your own Evolution.
Many blessings on your journey.
Wisdom is YOGA for the Soul.
~ Melinda
Buddhi is a Mindset
Buddhi is a mindset of liberation.
Free from ego, it does not operate through external concepts of right or wrong.
It does not “think”—it perceives.
It flows. It receives. It creates. It loves.
Buddhi is the unseen faculty of Being—the seat of consciousness through which pure Awareness is obtained.
It is the Higher Mind we all have access to.
Self-discovery is the path. Buddhi is the compass.
Buddhi Institute serves as online gathering place for Wisdom Seekers.
Buddhi Institute online and interactive classes are
a sacred space for those seeking Higher Wisdom, deeper connection, and soul-aligned evolution.
We learn, live, and grow together on the Inner Journey.
We are a SOUL Tribe from all walks of life-lifting each other up, sharing our testimonies, our discoveries, and our setbacks.
In our online classes and immersive experiences, we embrace wisdom from a variety of traditions and honor the sacred unfolding of each soul’s path.
Buddhi Institute Offers...
COACHING and COUNSELING
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
CONSCIOUSNESS COACHING
- Personalized support for deep transformation
- Applied Awareness Techniques
- Wisdom Journeys & Spiritual Counseling
- Trauma, Anxiety, Recovery & Addiction Coaching
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
CLASSES AND COURSES
Live, intimate spiritual development for women
- Small Classes, limited to 12
- Spiritual Development
- Healing Wisdom Practices
- Women's Wellness Group on Wednesdays
GUIDEBOOKS for SELF-STUDY
ONLINE GROUPS AND CLASSES
GUIDEBOOKS for SELF-STUDY
GUIDEBOOKS FOR INNER PEACE
Sacred tools for daily practice and inner peace
- Meditation and Mindfulness Readers
- Heart / Mind Awareness Programs
- Wisdom for Higher Consciousness
LOCAL WOMEN'S RETREATS
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
GUIDEBOOKS for SELF-STUDY
WOMEN'S YOGA RETREATS
Body & Soul immersions in the Finger Lakes, NY
- Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness
- Nature-based healing & connection
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
Bali: Ayurvedic Wellness Immersion (Summer 2026)
- Women’s Spiritual Retreat & Cultural Tour
- Deep nourishment, sacred exploration
FREE RESOURCES
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
WOMEN'S GLOBAL RETREATS
Soulful tools to support your journey—
Coming Soon!
Guided Meditations (coming soon)
Ritual Templates & Daily Practices
Soul Snippets & Wisdom Downloads
What Like-Minded Seekers are Saying ...
A JOYFUL THANKS
BYE-BYE MONKEY MIND
A JOYFUL THANKS
I never knew that training in applied awareness could be a process that would resurrect so much joy. I mean REAL joy!!! I guess my authentic Self became covered up by all the "Stories of the Mind" over the years. Dear sweet clarity...and peace with the past. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
~ Sheryl B.
STILL SMILING!!
BYE-BYE MONKEY MIND
A JOYFUL THANKS
Another great retreat, and I am still smiling on the inside out. This "field of Peace" is alive, well, and has become a place of absolute wisdom, calm and clarity. I can breathe! I can love and laugh! Sweet Freedom!
~ Karen J.
BYE-BYE MONKEY MIND
BYE-BYE MONKEY MIND
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
Life without Monkey Mind is AMAZING!! I have truly learned how to become the Observer! Worry, anxiety, and the inner critic have all lost power. Mindfulness training has steadied my mind, and silenced hum of constantly changing emotions. Laughing again feels wonderful!
~ Tara A.
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
Thanks to the Applied Awareness training, my restaurant is booming! Feeling overjoyed is an understatement! I "dream" what I want, and everything flows almost effortlessly. Plus, I have more time for family and travel. Everything feels MAGIC!
~ Susie S.
UNBELIVABLE PROGESS!
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
UNBELIVABLE PROGESS!
I used to take everything so personally, always afraid I have done something wrong. Always people pleasing, and saying YES to things when I knew I needed to say no. These programs have given me the wisdom of my own personal truth and power, infused with kindness. I feel free and so joyful! Thank you!
~ Michelle P.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GOLD
MY BUSINESS IS BOOMING!
UNBELIVABLE PROGESS!
I look forward to every Wednesday night, and our Women's Wisdom gatherings. The classes have changed my life, and the bond with the other women...well...all I can say is, I have found my Tribe! This has become such a huge part of my life! I am so happy!
~ Stephanie C.