Summary: Breathe Degrees felt like an ancient bathhouse ritual reborn in modern form...moving…read morethrough heat, breath, and embodied ritual alongside others in a warm, communal flow. This studio is intentionally designed to help you adapt, expand, and feel more alive. One of my favorite studio experiences so far. I genuinely did not want to leave! The Philosophy & First Impression: Before my first visit, I received a welcome video explaining the studio's philosophy: Using breath and hormetic stress (heat, cold, & movement) to grow stronger, healthier, and happier together. Their belief is simple & powerful, "When you take control of your breath, you take charge of your life." When I pulled into the parking lot, I could hear a man inside calling out, "Breathe in... let it go. Breathe in... let it go." (It seriously felt like the building was breathing.) The Space: I was warmly welcomed by staff who helped me check in, sign a waiver, and gave me a wristband and a full tour. The studio includes: a sauna; a cold plunge room; a yoga room; an AQUATru filtered water station; cubbies, dressing rooms, and a bathroom; and a lounge room with an educational video on their method The Class (Vinyasa Flow & Breath 90): The yoga room was arranged in a circular formation, so we faced one another, creating a shared presence & community. The class itself was an intermediate, heated power vinyasa with a smooth, steady breath-to-movement flow. Wendi cued in Sanskrit followed by English and layered in breath cues and gentle inward-turning suggestions in grounded poses. After a steady standing series, we moved into deep stretching and incredible twisting and detoxifying poses on the ground. The Breathwork Experience: After yoga, we were guided onto our backs with padded eye masks waiting for us. Wendi led us through three rounds of open-mouth inhales and exhales ("Breathe in, let it go"), followed by Mula Bandha and long-breath holds. During one of the holds, I received a neck and shoulder massage with peppermint oil, and I could feel the cooling, soothing effect immediately. The third round was the most powerful, with reminders that our bodies were fully oxygenated. After the final exhale, we were released into savasana. Wendi closed with a beautiful reflection about looking back on our day, our week, our month, our life and saying, "It was a wild and wonderful ride," which perfectly described the whole experience. The Teacher: Wendi was incredibly welcoming, thorough, and present. She took time one-on-one beforehand to explain and demonstrate the breathwork, which is essential for a sense of safety. After class, she stayed to connect personally and encouraged me to explore the sauna and cold plunge. She definitely holds a grounded, confident, and supportive container. The Sauna & Community Vibe: (I forgot a bathing suit for the cold plunge, but I spent time in the sauna.) It was a warm, social gathering space where the energy of the class naturally flowed in. People were connecting, chatting, and relaxing together. It felt like a communal ritual space. Overall Experience: This studio has so much to offer! The integration of breathwork, yoga, heat, cold, and education is genuinely thoughtful (not trendy). It was such a pleasure to experience Breathe Degrees. This is a must for any yoga enthusiast! Practical Note: First-timers must arrive 15 minutes early, no exceptions. This studio prioritizes safety and intentionality.

I just wanted to give a shot out to these guys and say how much I appreciate their service and…read morestaff. If you have some aches and pains or even some severe aches and pains, you might want to give this a try if you've tried everything else like I have. The facilities are impeccable very clean. The staff is very friendly and will help you with anything that you might need. My best suggestion is to try their $69.02 week unlimited classes plunge sauna and hot tub and see if it's something that helps your body recover. Five stars did these guys.

This Rinzai Zen center is so beautiful in concept. The Zen teacher, however, left me really wanting…read moreto never go back. I'm not willing to outright slander anyone, this person included, but I could. Let's just say that it's a shame a lovely place like this has to be ruined by such a person. There are other Zen centers in the region that most people are going to find more welcoming, serene, and accepting.

From the owner: -- Before visiting, please attend one of our monthly INTRO to Meditation Half-Day-Workshops,…read more9am-noon. Please check our online calendar for the next one. You'll get a thorough introduction to the practice and our wonderful place, get to try it out and ask all your questions and share with fellow travelers. Please fill out and bring an application form, which you find on our website. -- After that we advise to begin a daily practice at home and join one of our sittings at least once a week to receive guidance and support from our teacher and fellow students.

Erin is an amazing healer. I never believed in Reiki before I experienced her sessions.read more

Erin has an amazing gift and my hypnotherapy sessions have really helped me with what I'm going…read morethrough. I will continue to remember what I experienced on my journey so it'll lead me to my better future that I'm working on! I enjoy the yoga and reiki too! If you're on a journey in life and looking for growth this is where you need to be to help become the best version of you!

A beautiful garden with exotic flowers, succulents, and plants overlooking Encinitas beach--what a…read moreperfect spot to visit whether you want to quietly meditate or just simply enjoy the scenery! The view is breathtaking and magically erases any stress you may have. If you're interested in taking a medication class, they have one on Wednesdays at 12pm. Stop by for a visit. You'll thank me later.

Visited the beautiful gardens here while in Encinitas, and appreciated the stunning ocean views…read more The gardens are lush; I felt like I had been transported to a tropical rainforest. The benches perched at the top with sweeping views of the ocean are perfect for meditating and disconnecting. So glad I visited this little slice of paradise. Free entry, free street parking. They do accept donations.

I participated in a Transcendental Meditation course through the Mission Valley center years ago,…read morewhere I paid for instruction, received the opening ceremony, and attended group follow-up sessions. However, when I recently reached out for support, I was told there was no record of my instruction or payment in the TM system. This lack of accountability was deeply concerning. A global organization of this size should maintain accurate records of its students and protect them from being lost in the process. Instead, I was told that what I experienced "had nothing to do with TM," despite it taking place at their center. My hope in sharing this review is to encourage greater transparency, proper record-keeping, and accountability within the TM organization so others do not face the same dismissal or confusion.

For the price you pay, you're better off doing a $100 meditation workshop. This organization is…read morehighly money motivated. $1100 to give you "secret" mantra that can be looked up online by age and gender. Very disappointed. Hesitated writing this review for a long time but feel it's important others know. Any organization so focused on money while also claiming to be about dropping beliefs, opening up, sharing love with the world, etc might want to be more transparent and mindful themselves. The meditation is mediocre at best if you've had any experience at all. If you haven't, a couple YouTube videos will provide as much guidance and more. Plus it's free! Their weekly "checks" are NOT a meditation group. They are a constant repeat of the same material. Not worth it.

I wish I lived closer to attend in person. I do the classes online, and I still feel a part of the…read morecommunity . The lessons are simple, and yet so keenly amazing and interesting to learn. All is in layman aka real life lingo, you do not have to be a yogi to follow along, or incorporate the learnings to your personal experiences. I have ZERO physical yoga experience, and even as a remote learner, Tina makes learning the moves, breathing and the RELEASE so easy. The best part of this group, is no judgement. Doesn't matter if you're an expert or a newbie, you will get something out of it. I am repeatedly amazed by the simplicity of the moves, yet I can FEEL IT. I've also done an individual reading from Tina. AH-MAZING. So accurate. SO HELPFUL. And thought provoking in moving things to perspective, and a right frame of mind that eases. Truly a spirit lifting experience. And some laughs along the way.

Amazing property and teacher - I have been coming here for 3 years and appreciate all of the…read moreteachings and the feeling of community. I highly recommend taking a class or attending one of the sound baths.

Such a beautiful store and meditation center! I am sad that I missed the cacao ceremony today but…read morewill check the website and will be attending one soon. The super beautiful woman working there showed my friend and I the space for the ceremonies and gatherings. Such a spacious and clean area downstairs the store. At Gold you will find all the good stuff: candles, cards, jewelry, crystals, decor items, comfortable clothing. Is very neat and new to the a Encinitas mindfulness community. Glad to be doing the first review for them because it just creates such a great first impression plus smells so good.

I'd like to report the Quantum Healing Meditation class with Ashley Garcia. Gold Meditation truly…read moreneeds to do a better job vetting "practitioners" , as I've met a few whose energy is very off putting. Ashley Garcia has been using her class time at Gold as a launch pad to reel in innocent members from Gold , in an attempt to facilitate her sketchy meditation business she runs in tandem. She has offered multiple students from Gold a "free meditation session" , tells some lies, and then says it will be $4000 for 3 months to work with her. Talk about a broke girl trying to pay her rent! She manipulates individuals and says a lot of unprofessional and inappropriate things. She should be fired.

Bre, the owner and primary healer of Next Epoch Wellness, has a sincere urge to help her clients…read more She powerfully creates a dynamic, heart-opening healing environment. I would recommend Bre to any open minded person who needs help processing their emotions, desire or life in general. She is trained in many nourishing techniques (sound, talk therapy, and Reiki) and she brings them together harmoniously. I came to Bre for assistance in processing the end of a relationship. Before our visit this dissolution weighed me down and kept me up at night. Our session gave me the chance to hash it out and name my desire. I left with some new techniques and mantras to help me go forth. Since our meeting I see the situation with new clarity and lightness. In regards to this relationship, my life feels different, better after our session. Thank you Bre!

Bre and her healing pod are a MUST experience!!! Greeted immediately surrounded by large trees and…read morea tranquil atmosphere, I knew I as in for a transformative session. Upon our session even beginning I felt grounded and welcomed by Bre's loving and nurturing energy. All of her hostess touches were noticed and deeply appreciated. Her therapeutic techniques, coupled with the many energy modalities she intuitively worked with, created for a safe and professional atmosphere, where we quickly dove deep together. It felt like we had done years of work in just one sitting. A treat was her delicious aromatherapy she uses throughout. I walked away with newfound clarity, an apparent lightness, and re-connected to my inherent joy - an invaluable gift. Many insights I have yet to unpack! I look forward to my future work with the magic of Bre.

I've been going here 3-4x/week for the past 2.5 months and I couldn't be more grateful to have…read morefound my new yoga home! The thing is though, it's SO MUCH MORE than just a place to do yoga. This is NOT your run of the mill gym yoga studio, where you do 10-30 poses and stretches then leave, it's a place you can go to honor and treat yourself to some dedicated self care and also become part of a very authentic supportive community if you so desire. Not only is the studio perfectly put together with attention to detail in ambiance, but they also offer all of the props and tools you may need for class. It's been a place that I've been able to find sanctuary, peace and space to have time for myself to fortify, strengthen and love on myself -- A place I can fill my own cup so that I can go back and help others in my life too. The instructors are wonderful humans and this place is so so special. With regular yin, restorative and sound baths, this yoga studio (for me) continues to be a place of healing and growth and I often leave feeling like I'm walking on a cloud! I hope it can be that for you too!

From the owner: New Student Specials Available! $40 for 2 weeks of unlimited yoga classes or $60 for 1 month of…read moreunlimited yoga classes. Enjoy complimentary essential oils, water, herbal teas, and precious stones & crystals provided for your practice.

I am over the moon impressed with Kitty and Sanctuary Z in Carlsbad! I have been practicing yoga…read morefor 16 years and am happy to say I have found a way to take my practice further! I truly enjoy, The Art of Relaxation ~ Yoga Nidra ​Which It is said 1 Hour of Yoga Nidra = 4 Hours of Sleep. As a mommy and entrepreneur, I need this! The tranquil and relaxation classes have you feeling like you just left a spa. With intimate class sizes, you receive personalized attention. I highly recommend Sanctuary Z!

I love this beautiful and peaceful place. Kitty's voice is very soothing. No matter from where you…read morestart, this is the right place to deepen your practice, to refill yourself with new energy and to let go. She's a master in creating a healing space and in tailoring the sessions to the specific needs of her students. Highly recommended.