Vallejo Zen Center, or Clear Water Zendo, is fully functioning temple with early morning zazen…read more(meditation), Saturday morning program including lecture, One-Day Sittings and multi day Sessions. There are scheduled classes and monthly Full Moon Ceremonies. This temple has been a big help for me. Daily zazen gets me off to a good start each morning. I enjoy learning the teachings of Dogen and more contemporary teachers. The temple is welcoming and the Sangha is there to help, especially newcomers. Abbess Mary Mocine is available to help students with their practice and how to apply it to our lives. We also have speakers from San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers. Vallejo Zen Center is a wonderful place to discover and develop a Zen practice.

Vallejo Zen Center (Clearwater Zendo) is a welcoming community with a peaceful space to practice…read more There's ample room to feel comfortable in the beautiful Zendo along with chairs and cushions, depending on one's needs. We are fortunate to have Mary Mocine offering Zen teachings in this part of the Bay Area and to experience the warmth of her heart. I am happy to practice here.

The official grand opening is April 6, 2014 at 10am- 2pm, but the monastery is currently open to…read morethe public and are hosting events. It's a beautiful space up in the mountains with the most authentic and genuine monks you will ever meet. Just being in their presence is a great inspiration for one to become a better person. Their calm energy and amazing personalities resonates beyond measure. It's bound for great things. Beautiful place!!!! Here is their web site: www.gyutofoundation.org Gyuto Foundation events are available on eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/gyuto-foundation-5306037071 Video about the Director and Founder of the Gyuto Foundation, Venerable Thupten Donyo. Very inspiring story!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0arBRQT_Rs More pictures of the Gyuto Foundation can be found here: https://plus.google.com/+ThuptenDonyo1/photos?cfem=1

Beautiful and peaceful setting away from all the city noise to sit and reset for a nice relaxing…read moreday.

What an amazing experience to be in the healing presence of Valerie in her beautiful Vestibule…read moresound and healing space. Once again I am filled with peace and wisdom after a session with Valerie. She is generous and wise, and found the perfect path for me today. I'm filled with deep gratitude.

I can barely find the words to describe my session with Valerie…read more The space itself is beautiful, light-filled and peaceful. One of the most energetically bright interiors I have stepped into in a long time. I felt completely held by Valerie and the Vestibule which allowed me to sink into the experience feeling calm, open and safe. Although I thought I was going in for a simple liver cleanse, what surfaced was deeper and more profound and Valerie was right on it! I received a powerful energetic healing that has left me feeling 500 pounds lighter and the clarity keeps increasing as the days go by. I look forward to my next session with this gifted woman in this truly magical place.

MDZG has been wonderful. Zazen with them over zoom each morning at 8 am has helped me start off the…read moreday with a very meaningful meditation practice (just sitting). Grateful to Myosho Baika and everyone at Mount Diablo Zen Group.

Mt. Diablo Zen Group is led by Baika Heaton, Zen Priest and Dharma teacher. This group meets…read moreWednesday evenings for Zazen (meditation), study and discussion. Once a month, one day or half day silent retreats are offered for a nominal fee. These retreats include Zazen, Qi Gong, rest period, a mindful meal, a short service and Dharma talk. All members are encouraged to establish a daily meditation practice, with consideration for their daily life schedule. Celebrating it's tenth year this May, Mt. Diablo Zen Group offers an intimate setting and access to the teachings in the Soto Zen Buddhist Tradition.

In looking for a local yoga studio that has a variety of levels for classes, that are IN PERSON vs…read morevirtual, I found Gaia. I have only taken a few classes from them so far, but I like the bright and cheery lobby and the clean and spacious studio spaces (one up friendly stairs that are not too steep). I have enjoyed the Restorative Yoga and the Gentle Yoga classes, and leave feeling like I have had a massage! The teachers I have met have been very welcoming and kind, and passionate about supporting their students' yoga journey. If you are looking for a place to start your yoga practice or nurture your cranky body or even expand your skills - this is the place! Namaste!

I love this yoga studio. I have been attending classes on and off over the last 4 years. I recently…read morestarted going back and they moved around the corner to an even better space! The maternity class with Martina is incredible. And all the classes I have ever taken here are wonderful. They even provide yoga mats for those of us whose family have taken them or who don't have them anymore!

I've been getting readings from Helena for a long time (couple of years) and I have always enjoyed…read moreit. She always bring clarity. I also love the fact that she never rush me during our readings. I really dislike those readers saying oh our time is up, I gotta go... to me, that's great customer service! She is also available almost anytime I need her, very flexible schedule since I don't know when I ever need a reading / healing. I highly recommend her for any readings. She's great!

From the owner: Spirit in Joy is about clairvoyant readings, and healing, and classes to teach you meditation…read moreskills, and life tools for your spirit toolbox. Readings, healings can be done by phone, or in person (one hour request for in person service). I have monthly psychic fairs, and teach many classes in the bay area, including classes by phone. There are also meditations, classes, and MP3's on the website for purchase. Learn to create, and co-create from spirit, and from a space of joy! You can find out more at spiritinjoy.com , and get inspired reading some of the blog articles. Join the newsletter there, if you wish the monthly coupon! If you're on Meetup, check out East Bay Spirit in Joy, where all the classes are posted. Gentle blessings, ~ Helena

Vania is very connected and has gentle waves of energy throughout the session. She has helped clear…read moreenergy in my treatment room and will also help in educating you about which crystals or habits will help in your own healing process. I highly recommend experiencing a reiki session with her.

From the owner: We take advantage of all healing information and consider medical philosophies from eastern…read moreand western lands to offer an integrative health experience. Healing modalities offered are traditional Usui-reiki, Holy Fire reiki, Hatha/Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga styles, pranayama (breath-work), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Meridian Theory, Chakra Theory, Native American smudging, nutrition/dietetics, crystal work, neuro-linguistic programming, sound therapy, and hypnosis in no specific order. Various techniques are used to induce relaxation & meditation, creating the ultimate healing environment allowing you to properly release stress as well as toxins and inflammation.

This review is for the farm as well as the Green Gulch hiking trail. All of us were quite impressed…read morewith the beauty of the farm produce, and the flowers- very healthy & vibrant. Seems like a pretty neat place to be for a retreat I'm pleased the hike let us through Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. We started at Muir Beach and stayed on the Green Gulch Trail to the crossroads at the top. Definitely some uphill climbing yet doable- met some nice hikers along the way coming down. The views are incredible even with the fog rising over the valley. There was good signage which we appreciated. Back at the beach there are restrooms which was much needed after 6 miles of hiking.

Unreal slice of Heaven nestled in the valley of marin headlands. We hiked from Tennessee Valley to…read moreMuir Beach and decided to hike through the valley on our way back instead of an out and back. What an incredible stumble upon in the midst of our hike. Pictures don't do this beautiful spot justice. It felt unreal when we walked up to the garden then through the zen center. We merely wandered through the grounds, we didn't take advantage of any services so I can't attest to what is available on the grounds besides the incredible gardens. Our round trip hike was almost 10 miles and worth every step taken. Beach, redwoods, valley rolling hills, gardens filled to capacity with beautiful blooms, veggies, and lovingly sculpted grounds. Truly an incredible experience and what a treat to allow it to be open to the public.

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.