I really love this studio and feel extremely lucky to have found it! I love the challenging classes…read moreand the very precise instruction (including detailed guidance on form and suggestions for trying out more advanced poses and thoughtfully/carefully adjusting one's body to more effectively get into various poses). I also love how the challenging nature of the classes is balanced with a calm, warm, and comfortable studio environment. I've been doing yoga for almost 15 years now and this is tied (with my first hot yoga studio in Albuquerque, NM) for my favorite studio of all time. You rock, Tula! Other stuff: - I love the classes from Angelique and Frank the most but I've truly never had a bad instructor. Laurel and Kyra are excellent too. - This studio offers a ton of different classes at different times. (I first started coming here because it was the only studio in the Redlands/Riverside area that offered evening hot yoga classes that worked with my work schedule.)

I took the Reiki & Restore class was Megan and it was exactly what my body and nervous system…read moreneeded. The space felt safe, grounding, and intentionally held.

This is a Theravada monastery that primarily serves the Vietnamese community in Riverside County…read more I sat two ten-day silent meditation retreats there. [The last time I was there was four months ago - reposting an earlier google maps review is a tad overdue.] The emphasis is on insight practice (AKA mindfulness, or vipassana "clear seeing"). At this particular retreat the head teacher, the Ven. Khippapanno, offered instruction in anapanasati breathing (as a concentration practice) then moved on to the body sweeping technique taught by Sayadagyi U Ba Khin, and popularized by SN Goenka. We ended the retreat with some Metta practice. If you're used to western meditation centers, sitting a retreat here will be an interesting change of pace. While retreatants will spend 90% of their time in the meditation hall (there are three of them here), their (shared) dorm rooms or the dining hall; the grounds feature a large shrines, a stupha, quite a few interesting statues, and what looks like a large library/guest lounge. Some of buildings are quite impressive, and the shrine is beautiful. When you practice walking meditation, it feels as though you're walking through a small Buddhist city. Please note: Most of the instruction is given in Vietnamese. While the monks and nuns in residence do their best to provide translations of the instructions and talks in a timely manner; it's helpful to have some prior retreat experience, before going on retreat here. I imagine the experience is akin to that of the Europeans and Americans who travel to study at convents, monasteries and meditation centers abroad in the fifties, sixties and seventies, when those places didn't necessarily go out of their way to cater to the needs or whims of Western students. You were expected to make the effort to keep up with them, not the other way around. That said, the people are very, very nice (as one would expect in a monastic environment), the practice traditional and quite rigorous, the food is good and simple and the accommodations spartan but comfortable enough. If I had to compare, going on retreat here isn't as fancy or comfortable as sitting retreats at the Spirit Rock or Big Bear Retreat Centers (which are very nice, but pricey). In some ways, it's akin to the retreats sponsored by Against the Stream, which are held at summer camps that had been re-purposed in the off-season. I'm very glad to have sat retreat here.

This was my 2nd time attending the vipassana meditation retreat. I feel very blessed to have the…read moreopportunity to learn from the best meditation master. He's 95 years old this year and still very sharp. The compassion that he has for all beings really shows during the retreat. He worked really hard day in and day out answering all of our questions. Helping us with the meditation. All of the monks and nuns here are also very helpful. They're very kind with so much wisdom. I recommend this temple for anyone who want to learn meditation and Theravada Buddhism. Beautiful temple, very clean and peaceful here. I cannot wait to attend the next meditation class if they ever have another one this year.

I did not know this place even existed until today, and sad I never made it here before today…read more I didn't catch her name but I was greeted upon arriving and Offered help as I was browsing, eventually asking for help I was shown exactly what I came in for. But the best part was the lady who helped me went out of my way to show me the sound bath items and give me a demo, as well as telling me other things they offered based on what I had talked about. We be coming here again soon.

I enjoy going to The Sacred Journey store in the Canyon Crest Town Center for some me time. Every…read moretime I am browsing throughout the shop, I am filled with a sense of peace and belonging. I know when I go in here, it's like an escape from the harsh realities of the outside world. Here I feel safe to be in contemplative thought and with a relatively quiet environment, it feels nice to not have to force conservation. To cheer myself up, I treat myself to a crystal every once in a while. I carefully read the labels that they have in their selection, and pick crystals based on what I resonate with most. The look is also really important to me as it is symbolic, I am a fan of quirky shaped crystals.

Wat Suddhavasa is a Thai Buddhist temple established in 1997 where Thai, Laotian, Chinese,…read moreCambodian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, American and European Buddhists worship. There is a library on the bottom level and classes for people to learn the teaching of Buddha, Thai language and culture. The upper level is where the temple is located. There wasn't anyone there when we visited since it was a weekday morning, and I'm sure covid had something to do with it too. My friend and I were looking for a comfortable place to meditate and find inner peace while the external reality of this year continues to tarnish. It was hot because there was no air condition but it didn't matter to us, we were grateful for the temple to be open and for providing us with a safe place to practice. Thank you.

My twin sisters wanted to devoted a day as a lady monk as a way to dedicate that day to think of…read moreour father. It's been ten years since he passed away. Couple rules as a lady monk you cannot touch them, one meal a day, meditate most of the day, do some cleaning around the temple. (A request from a friend to write more so this is going to be off topic, so skip to recap for a low down of Wat Suddhavasa) We started the meditation with four monks. Don't understand what they're saying but into it you feel centered. You should allowed your mind to wonder and allowed it to come back again. Your eyes are closed, your hands together in a praying positions, you're sitting on the floor. I'm not flexible so I just lean against a sofa. Somewhere you started to reflect... "I miss you, papa" It's nice to be at a Temple it's serene, monks are pleasant and I get to practice my Thai. My sisters and mom look beautiful. After the prayer, a monk gave a little speech... had to call mom on this one it didn't really stick hahaha. He(monk) said, and I'm paraphrasing, people give back to monks and temple, to buddhism and they often wonder of all the donation and giving why is it I'm still stuck in a rut. I thought that by giving I will get something in return... perhaps find peace and money would start rolling in? Monk said, it's not enough to just give and expect something in return. There are three things that you should considered: one, your actions. Are your actions withing the realm of buddhism? There are five principles: don't steal, don't cheat, ... dang I don't know the other three. It's been a long time since I'd gone to Buddha school. Two, your donations does not necessary going to show return in this life. Perhaps you are suffering through Karma. In that you are repaying for your past sin. Third, you should have good intention in your action. This is similar to Wayne Dryer teaching, "The power of Intention" I don't remembered the details but in my world I do good with the intention to make others happy. I tried not to hurt other people. Perhaps there are some goodness that comes from buddha teaching that I'm practicing on a day-to-day basis. But it's hard. So again, it comes back to intention. If you mean well, hopefully the other party sees that and if the result happened to be bad. Well, hopefully she/he understands. Then we pray again this time we "Quad Nam", this is a tradition way to focus on your wishes and making wishes. You'd place your index finger in this golden cup and while the monks are saying their prayers you slowly pour "prayer" water from this little golden vase over your finger, your family can join in and if it's too crowded you can receive that goodness for touching the person who's fingers are being blessed from the "prayer" water. All the while you are saying your wishes. Then we go outside and, "Thum Boud" basically each person gets a bowl of rice and we spoon a little of rice for each monk. Naturally you don't want to run out because then the few last monks wont get any rice. So you'll need to know how many monks are coming and portion it properly. You should take off your shoes while doing so and avoid wearing black to temple. White and tan color and consider earthy and grounded so wear them color. Then we passed entrees to the monks and they spoon a little of each in their "bowl" if they don't want it they'll just touch the plate and you hand it off to the next guy who happened to be in front of another monk and he'll hand it to the monk in front of him. Only guys allowed to do this. It's actually kinda fun. I like handing stuff so what! LOL After monks get their food they move to their room. Finally, we go outside and enjoy a home cooking Thai food. Each person bring food to the Temple and after the prayer it's buffet time. And with Thai food you can expect spicy stuff. Love mom's cooking. Usually it's not something you'll find in Thai restaurant. There weren't a lot of people attending since it's in Riverside but plenty of food. I had my mom's spicy fried string beans (not haricot vert, the chinese kind) with pork shoulders so you get a little fat. Very spicy, very tasty! Then I had pan fried minced pork with basil and chilis. And of course, top my jasmine rice with Thai curry, yellow I think. There were coconut milk, button mushroom, young bamboo shoots. Yuummm! Yes, I went back for second. The plastic plate they were handing out were small, yeah that's it hahaha. Nothing fancy about dessert, just cuts of watermelon. Thai desserts are awesome. It's beautifully decorated and usually has coconut milk with plum sugar and sticky rice. And they're in "petit fours" size. You can find them in Thai Town Holloywood area. If you love sweets and coconut you'll love Thai dessert. And if I decided to ask you out, remember to ask me to take you there. It's so much fun Recap: It's serene and peaceful Nice to sit and pray with monks Food is great, since it's Thai mom's cooking

This place is absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend it to anyone wants to try Buddhist…read moremeditation and the cultural arts, this place hands down the place to check out! The monk that guides the meditations brings harmony and understanding in the teachings of Buddhism. The 1-day retreats are lovely to attend with the delicious food they offer and the volunteers who are so inviting and warm to be around. I give this place 5-stars all around!

I had an amazing experience at this meditation center! They offer a free meditation program every…read moreSunday and there is no pressure to donate. The highlight of the session was definitely meditating with a monk. The teachings were so insightful and the meditation technique was beautifully guided. I felt deeply relaxed and centered throughout the session, thanks to the calm and supportive environment. There's also free water available, which is a nice touch. The only thing I want to mention is the parking. it can be a bit confusing at first. I mistakenly parked in a lot next to the meditation center, but turns out you're supposed to head inside the house and park in the back. Once I figured that out, it was easy to find parking. You can find their program schedules on the website and highly recommend this place for anyone looking to practice meditation and mindfulness!

I just had the most relaxing reset at Salt Oasis and I'm honestly still glowing…read more From the moment I walked in, the whole space felt so calming and cozy--like an instant escape from the chaos of everyday life The salt cave was my favorite part it literally felt like a warm hug. The atmosphere is so peaceful, and you can actually feel your body slow down and relax I also tried the breathing chair and I'm OBSESSED it helped me slow my breathing down and I walked out feeling calmer, clearer, and more energized all at once I ended my visit with a sound bath which was the perfect way to fully reset my mind, body, and soul If you've been feeling stressed, anxious, or just need a moment for yourself... I can't recommend this enough ‍ 10/10 experience--this is your sign to romanticize your wellness era

Customer service. We came in early for our appointment as a couple. We were scheduled for the…read moreoxygen chairs and then the salt cave. Everything was fine until the salt cave. They weren't prepared for the amount of people scheduled to be in the room. They were short one chair for my husband. My hubby and I waited patiently outside the room for them to bring him a chair while everyone else went in. By the time they set up his chair, everyone was already lying down in their chairs with their blankets and eyes closed. My husband's chair was placed in the back of the room right under the fountain light. Before I had a chance to say something, they announced, we will be closing the door and shutting off the lights. Therefore, I didn't say anything, assuming this would include the fountain light my hubby was under. It wasn't. His light remained on. He tried his best to use the blanket he grabbed to cover his eyes from the brightness. I couldn't enjoy my own experience knowing he was placed in such an awkward position in the room. Once the session was over, I kindly asked the staff member to stay back so I can show her that his chair was placed right under the light in an awkward corner of the room. She immediately said, well you could have moved the chair around. We actually couldn't have based on the size of the room and them bringing us in at a later time, when everyone was already laying down in their chairs with their blankets. Overall, I tried to voice our disappointment with the experience in a respectful and discreet way. The employee became defensive instead of listening to our concerns. She chose to argue back. The employee finally said sorry once we were at the check out counter in-front of everyone, making it more awkward for me & my husband. We paid everything in advance, and when we were trying to leave, she stopped us and said she needed to check we were good to go. Making us stay there longer, just waiting. We don't recommend this place due to the customer service. They only offered a 50 discount for a future experience with an expiration date. We don't plan to come back.

I had an injury so I haven't been in a while but when the first opened, I was there and they were…read moreso welcoming and they had so many different options and I'm so bummed I didn't go back and finish it. Maybe I should call him and do it.

Family like environment. All instructors and classmates are chill. Non intimidating environment for…read morenew Yogi's. Plenty of auxiliary activities on weekends as well

Such a peaceful experience. This was my first sound bath and I really enjoyed it! We did the…read moreself-love sound bath and would definitely come back again.

I have been to Luna Healing twice now for the sound bath. It has been an amazing experience both…read moretimes. My first visit, I believe I was in deep meditation and heard a couple of personal messages that have motivated me to make positive changes in my life, which I'm slowly working on. My 2nd visit was fabulous and I brought a friend who I had hoped would have a similar breakthrough. Her personal experience was different than mine, but she was able to relax, which she needed and enjoyed. I think so highly of Brenda and immediately felt at ease and comfortable in her presence. I will be back soon!

Excellent practice- zero pressure- not a cult- learn and alway's know you can attend a check…read moresession with your instructor- my instructor "Carol Travis" - Ithaca, New York- one of the most wonderful teachers of TM - very kind person. She and her husband and Mom have done it for years- great people. I cannot imagine life without this daily practice- If you are feeling a bit stressed or uneasy in today's environment- this is a great way to balance your inner mind- nobody tells you to do or think anything- it's basically thinking.... And creating a positive outlook for you! I personally listen to Bob Roth daily- meditate and absolutely feel so much better -

What a pleasant surprise. My wife talked me into (reluctantly) taking the TM class. I was…read moreskeptical and wasn't sure there would be much value. I couldn't have been more wrong. TM has proven to be extremely effective at stress reduction and helping my nervous system get healthy. I've tried all types of breathwork (4-7-8, box breathing, etc.), acupressure, mindful meditation, etc. with inconsistent results. TM had an impact immediately, and I fully expect the impact to grow over time. I wished I'd known about this years ago. One of the most effective health practices I've found. Cindy and Barry are the perfect people to train people on TM. Extremely nice and approachable, and very knowledgeable. They demystified TM and taught proper technique to maximize results. Very fortunately to have had them as trainers.