I have done a lot of meditation, but no meditation center has been as caring or sincere as this…read moreone. The guide has helped me countless times and always has such a calm and pleasant demeanor. Since this whole situation has started they have provided online meditation, which has allowed me to be clear headed and joyful as I face the current situation. I actually feel no worry at all. The meditation method has completely changed my life. Like I said, I've tried many other meditation methods, but none were as effective as this, or even came close. Without this meditation I don't know where I would be, but I definitely wouldn't be as happy, fulfilled, or at peace as I am now.

A pivotal moment in my life was realized after being introduced to the knowledge of the meditation…read moremethod being implemented at the Meditation Center in Pasadena. I went to the center seeking to quiet my racing mind and body and was given knowledge beyond just the self. The method is simplicity at its best, but, most profound things are simple. Blessed I found something in me that lead me to the steps of that doorway. Hoping you too will find your way there. Thank you To all the mentors associated with the Meditation Center from all over the world. Ellen M.

I've now gone to many sounds baths here and each one was different and amazing, I can't even pick a…read morefavorite! I've also done the Kundalini workshop and fell in love with Kundalini Yoga!!! So much so that I'm currently in school to learn to teach it! They say if you want to master something, learn to teach it. Thank you Awareness Center for helping me find my path

Had no idea about this space, driven by tons of times. Nice…read morespace and people, went to a meet up for sound bowl. They have a $30 for three classes deal. Seems like a lot of people there were regulars.

Got the chance to try this out for the first time ever and the experience really helped me relax…read moreand refocus my mind to more productive thoughts. My thoughts really feel like they travels with the different types of sounds. Went in irritated and come out a lot more calm. The owner is also very attentive and has a calming voice! Will visit again if i got the chance!

Truly an amazing experience! Highly recommend you book a session here and let the sounds take you…read moreon a journey. My bf who is usually isn't into meditation absolutely loved it. Rion's music is a form of art and so magical. Will be back!

GreenHeart yoga is a wonderful yoga studio in Pasadena with true focus on connecting with your body…read moreand practicing mindfulness and resetting the body. The owner Clarissa is absolutely divine and leads out great beginner classes as well as wonderful private sessions. The studio space has a beautiful environment with wonderful open windows with the north facing the mountains and the southside looking out over the neighborhood inside the studio. There are also artwork pieces created by one of the teachers, which is absolutely beautiful when you're inside the space. Would definitely check out for truly focusing on mindfulness and being in tune with your body.

Greenheart is a wonderful studio with experienced and knowledgeable instructors. My yoga journey…read morebegan 18 months ago at another studio where I overdid some poses, which caused me to be practically immobile for three weeks. That's not happening here because the instructors are mindful of each person's limitations. I have progressed here at Greenheart at a comfortable pace and foresee steady improvement. I highly recommend practicing yoga at Greenheart.

The Vibe: Lean Into Your Deepening Before class, Callie…read morewelcomed me in and got me situated. We started talking. Come to find out, we're both from the Chicagoland area. Yoga continues to be such an intimate lil' world. The Guide: Reza Samadhi * Heated OLY Flow We began with the breath: Five-count inhale. Six-count exhale. Reza gave us our point of focus: The breath. We moved slowly. Smoothly. Fluidly. Long poses invited us to deepen the breath. Flying transitions reminded us to keep breathing... until it felt like gliding. Eventually, we came down. In Seated Butterfly, Reza offered one more reminder: "Lean into your deepening." And then... that moment when something understood in the mind is experienced in the body. Lean into what's ready to open. Finally, ripe and ready for Savasana. Music off. Silence. The Tribe Callie's welcome made arriving easy. Two lives from the Midwest somehow meeting inside a yoga studio in Pasadena. The Space & Place One Life Yoga sits above the street. Up the stairs, messages appeared: Increase energy. Improve concentration. At the top, the studio opens into: White walls. Dark wood floors. Exposed ceiling beams. Plants spilling from windows and shelves. Chairs gathered around fresh flowers. And Ganesha waiting just outside the yoga room. Summary We moved. We breathed. We deepened. The Shift "Lean into your deepening." There it was: A teaching moving from thought into experience. ‍ Yoga Field Note: Practice turns knowing into being.

I signed up for a one month trial for $70. I happened to get…read morevery busy with mom duties and work - so I wasn't able to start my trial yet. (I signed up a couple weeks ago). At first I was excited since I live nearby and planned to start yoga as a self care practice. The lady who initially called me when I signed up urged me to start asap. I notified her that I was still sorting through my schedule as this is the first month of the school year so it's a bit busy on my end. She wasn't friendly so this made me want to put it off for even longer. Mind you, the trial doesn't start until the day I come in for my first session so I was under the impression that I had time. 3 weeks later, my trial that has been already paid for has "expired". I called and emailed, still no response. I'll be doing a charge back on my card since this is bad business practice. Even worse, when I had called them it's either the phone doesn't get answered or the guy who did answer was clueless about which direction I should take. Will not be recommending to anyone and hopefully I get my money back.

Gina is beyond fantastic! She showed such care to want to make my birthday private event special! I…read moretruly appreciated her working within my budget, jumping into action to suggest ideas and actually finding a venue that could accommodate the size of our group. She even negotiated a venue discount on my behalf knowing my Huband is a combat veteran (shout out to Sage Yoga in Monrovia for honoring veterans like Gina!) -- and I came to find out she did all of this on her birthday on a Sunday! Gina was so responsive, professional, thoughtful & kind. I can't wait to experience her sound bath! I bet it's as GREAT as she is!

Gina has revitalized me thru her Soundbaths and Reiki energy work. I would show up depleted, but…read morewith her energy work I could function again. She also worked with hypnosis on me and her technique is very effective. She has helped me reprogram my thought patterns. Now subconsciously it is natural for me control my emotions and eat healthier portions. I highly recommend treatment sessions with Gina at Soundbath Haven.

A peaceful oasis in the Historic Adams District. It used to be free, then COVID had to go and ruin…read morethat. But still, at $6.00pp it's very affordable. Plan at least an hour or two to wander around. As indicated by the name, it's very peaceful and there is a labyrinth to walk. Enjoy the gardens and water features as you marvel at this blissful hideaway in the middle of Los Angeles.

A spiritual center and meditation garden in Jefferson Park, it's off the beaten path for many…read moretourist things in Los Angeles but convenient if doing something around USC. It's hard to miss when driving but if you have a reservation you can park in their lot. Visiting days are Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and you have to pre-book. The entrance ticket includes a short tour showing part of the downstairs house and after guests can walk around the meditation garden with the Labyrinth. I thought it was peaceful and calm, it was like a very small version of Self-Realization as there were grassy areas and benches to sit and relax and meditate. I appreciated the fountains because the sound of running water is so calming.

I had an amazing experience booking a TM class as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. Not knowing a…read morelot about TM, and this all happening in the middle of pandemic, I had a million questions. They answered all of my many questions promptly, graciously, and kindly. When it came time to book the actual class and my boyfriend had his own questions, they responded to him with the same level of attention and kindness. I don't know a lot about TM, but I do know that the high cost can be controversial considering it's "non-profit" - but the fact that the cost is based on your salary and that it is an honor-based system makes me trust the process more (trust begets trust). They have special grants for people receiving federal assistance and then a sliding scale from $500 to $960 based on your income. They have decreased their class size and implemented COVID-19 procedures for the pandemic, which currently means up to 8 people per class. The course runs 4 consecutive days, the first one being one-on-one for about an hour followed by three days of group classes. They have two sets of courses during the week, one in the first half and one in the second half (overlapping with a weekend). They also offer free introductory sessions twice a week (currently Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings). I never at any point felt any pressure to purchase the course - they just invited me to come to an introductory session and learn more about it before committing. My boyfriend had done a lot of internet research and tried TM on his own for several months but never felt like he was doing it quite right. The way that he put it is this: it's actually quite simple, but in its simplicity is the challenge of learning and doing it properly. There are small nuances which are the difference between doing it right and doing it wrong, and those nuances are hard to discover on your own. He says that it's totally different after doing the course, and that just a few days later he feels more energized and overall just "better". I highly recommend the center at Los Feliz for anyone looking to learn TM!

They forgot to let me in on my first zoom. I'll try again but how unzen. I felt unseen and sad…read more Exactly why I need meditation.

I had listened to the audio book of autobiography of a yogi. And then one day I was driving around…read moreand something pulled me to turn on a road I had never been on. Next thing I knew I was standing at the front gates. Less than 2 weeks before they were closing down for 3 years for repairs. It was a beautiful property and I was able to get a meditation in at the gardens. I feel very grateful for the experience.

Great peaceful place. Gardens and views are worth visiting. Even the drive to reach the place was…read morebeautiful going up the hill. Meditation was very peaceful.

I'm in my trial week for hot 8 and was shocked by how quickly I became a fan. The front desk staff…read moreand the instructors really care about your experience. I've been a long time member of Corepower so I've had my fair share of hot yoga, and it makes me appreciate the way that hot 8 operates - they have multiple types of classes - I tried Strength, Yin, Sculpt, and they're all fantastic. The membership feels so worth it because of the variety of classes and the multiple rooms/times available. I will definitely be returning. Shout out to the front desk staff - they helped me solve issues with my booking process (my fault) and were so kind/patient when exposing the different classes to me. Oh and shoutout to Allison Chiang - the Strength instructor. She brought the energy and spent time on form correction. So key! Finally - there's free parking with validation in the building! Makes it so easy to commit to the practice.

I have been traveling for work and paused for a month. Bummed to see NO AM YIN classes. Is this a…read moreforever thing?