I was visiting the area and found this gem of a studio on Yelp. Bought the 2 week intro package and…read moreended up attending 3 classes, each with a different instructor and all were fantastic. The studio is gorgeous and cozy and has such a welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!!

I like this place. It's the got a good energy and it is a nice size, so classes can't be too big…read more Very convenient to 24 offramp in Orinda. Easy parking as well.

Adam's meditation class was a big influence on the start of my spiritual…read morepath and practices. He taught me the basics of how to meditate in his class, and I left our classes feeling in touch with a deep, blissful peace. His style of teaching, and his friendship, are of the patient, humorous, honest and quick-witted variety. I am excited for him to put all of his brilliant thoughts and ideas into print some day, and for when he becomes a full-time psycho-spiritual personal growth leader.

Adam has an extensive background in meditation and a strong commitment to teaching the practice…read more Recently taking his class as a complete beginner, I definitely found it to be worthwhile. Not only did he provide a very good (and often entertaining) introduction to the topic, but he also inspired the motivation to make meditation part of my routine. My hope is that I will stick with it and gain the benefits.

Amazing reiki session with Deanna on a therapeutic heated biomat that releases negative ions…read more Deanna has a soothing voice and gentle touch and her studio is super cute with easy parking. She records a debrief after the session and send you the takeaways. Can't wait to be back soon!

From the very first monemt I saw her there was an instant connection. You can feel her warmth and…read moreuplifting energy. I feel everyone you meet in this world is there for a reason and Deanna is definitely someone that I was meant to meet. Her experience and knowledge along with her special touch are just what I needed when I needed it. It's hard to explain any of this. You have to experience it for yourself in order to truly understand it. All I can say is that she has all these special touches that she adds to her practice thag makes it that more special. The attention to detail and her willingness to connect with you truly make her an exceptional human being. I look forward to continuing my journey and seeing what else life has in store for me.

I'm sharing this because I wish I found someone like Casey sooner…read more I've had two sessions so far, and both were deeply personalized and exactly what I needed. In the first session, we revisited childhood memories and worked on rewriting the emotional experience I carried as a child, especially not being able to understand why my parents were busy and working (even though they were doing their best with what they knew). We ended with a chakra rebalancing meditation that helped my nervous system settle in a way I didn't expect. The second session focused on my recent grief and the patterns it has been triggering in my relationships. Casey guided me through an imagery meditation where I practiced giving myself the love, safety, and security I've been trying to find externally, and leaving the pain in the past where it belongs. It felt like emotional closure, but also like learning a new way to care for myself. Casey truly feels like a walking hug. She's present, loving, grounded, and radiant. I felt held the entire time, and I left feeling more supported than I've ever felt in a romantic relationship. The biggest gift is that she's helping me learn to provide that same compassion and safety to myself, and heal my codependency from the inside out. She has been one of the most profound people the universe has placed on my healing path. If you're considering working with her, I can't recommend her enough

My daughter and I attended our first mommy and me yoga experience yesterday evening at Rarity…read moreRituals, and it was truly such a beautiful experience. We've never officially practiced yoga before, so we had no idea what we were doing but Casey was extremely patient, kind, and helpful, guiding us and assisting whenever we needed it. I loved how intimate the class felt. At times, we don't enjoy being around large groups, so the smaller, more personal setting made us feel at ease (and honestly, so much more present ). Casey's studio is incredibly comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, which created a calming and welcoming environment from the moment we walked in. I truly appreciated how kind and warm both Casey and her daughter were toward us. Their energy made us feel safe, welcomed, and comfortable to just be ourselves. The moment we got back into the car, my daughter kept asking if we were going to do this again and that alone says everything. This was such a special bonding experience for us, and we're so grateful to have shared our first yoga class here. We look forward to another class soon. Thank you so much !

I'm in Sonoma County but did my class at the Berkeley TM center which I am grateful for. I find the…read moreteachers there friendly, accessible, knowledgeable and kind. I've done several retreats thru this center and have had nothing but positive experiences. For what you receive from TM - not just in instruction but from the practice itself - I find the center invaluable.

I received my TM instruction in Seattle but am so happy to have found this community now that I…read morelive in the East Bay. I've been to one tune-up and one weekend retreat (both firsts for me) and look forward to attending more. The Zoom meditations during the week are a great complement to my practice. I always feel like I learn something new and come away feeling rested, refreshed, and reinvigorated. And it's always lovely to meditate with others, see familiar faces, and share in the experience.

I have just completed three shamonic journeys with Erica and feel changed in the most delightful…read moreways. My goal for these journeys was to be able to tap into deeper wisdom within myself around some perplexing parts of my life. Erica's guidance gave me specific tools to find my guides and to work with them in the journey world and to feel safe while I was there. Her reflections after each journey helped me to expand my understanding of my experience and to move forward with confidence. Erica is clearly called to do this work and has immense skill and warmth as a practitioner. I look forward to continuing this transformational work with Erica and recommend working with her to all who are ready to really go deep in their own work.

I wanted to do a follow up review to say that two years later, and I still talk and "meet" with…read moreErica. I not only feel different; I can quite literally measure and review the progress I have had from two years ago until now. I have switched to monthly check ins, but Erica's guidance was a life saver and life changer.

Best yoga class I have been to in quite some time, thoughtful, knowledgeable instructor, and I have…read morelearned quite a bit! I will definitely make this class a part of my weekly classes!!

From the owner: I teach the iyengar method of yoga and have studied thru out the world, including India at the…read moreiyengar institute. I combine the principles of the iyengar method which is alignment, strength, stamina, and then zen principles of compassion, and love. Have been studying zen over many years. Thegreenbuddha.com is linked to my yoga business.

5/5 stars First and…read moreforemost, Meera has completely revolutionized the way I see and practice yoga in many more ways than one! I first started working with Meera almost 2 years ago (I have been practicing for about 10 years now) when she started offering weekly virtual classes during the beginning of the pandemic. This immediately helped me with my mental health using her unique flows, sometimes it almost felt like dancing, to calm my mind as the stress of my tech job began seeping into my personal life. Fast forward 6 months and I was so happy to join her studio sessions and workshops in person at Yoga Garden where she went deeper into both the physical (offering outstanding adjustments) and mental (through breath work, meditation, and even chanting!) aspects which continued to help improve my overall wellbeing and even got me through some of the most stressful points of my career to date. Fast forward again to today and I'm so excited to have joined her new private 1-1 in-person offering. She has built numerous highly personalized routines and she not only teaches me when we are together but has helped me to build a sustainable self-practice that I use daily. The practice includes a combination of asanas (typical movement poses and flows), pranayama (breath work which has improved both my lung capacity as well as calming the constant chatter in my mind), and chanting (something I had never previously considered and which has allowed me to build more focus into my daily life). Meera offers a style of yoga that I have yet to find anywhere else where she conducts a truly holistic practice rather than the traditional, fitness-forward, style which is exactly what I have needed to enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. I would encourage anyone looking to experience yoga that goes all the way back to its holistic roots to give Meera's sessions a try. Her sessions and style have flipped standard studio yoga on its ear to the point where it has become a major part of my life and has given me a completely new outlook on how I approach my health and wellness and is something I will absolutely carry on for the rest of my life! 10/10 I would recommend Meera to all ages, demographics, and lifestyles!

Meera was an excellent teacher. Learned so much and felt so much more relaxed and grounded after…read morethe practice. Looking forward to more sessions with Meera!

They have many different weekly meditation groups to choose from, as well as special events. The…read morestaff/volunteers are friendly and welcoming. And the space itself is comfortable and calming.

Some of the groups are really well facilitated.... Wonderful offerings and I recommend keep…read moreexploring until you find a group you resonate with

I am so happy I found this awesome little gem of a gym. Great facility, great and very…read moreknowledgeable trainers, and such a nice friendly vibe in the gym. I highly recommend checking them out!

The personal trainers at Orinda Fitness are great. They're very professional, gung-ho fitness nerds…read morewho are great with everyone from out-of-shape novices to fit people to star high school athletes. Strength, cardio, high-intensity interval training, mobility...they've got it all covered.