A terrific class. I had quite a bit of experience with Zen meditation, but found Sandy's Vipassana…read moreapproach to be more rewarding, with near immediate results: greater clarity, focus, and ability to let go of unhelpful, negative thoughts and attitudes. Sandy is a great presenter of the theory and practice of mindfulness meditation, witty and entertaining, and proved willing to go the extra mile to accommodate students' schedules. Highly recommended.

Sandy is an amazing, patient and insightful teacher. I particularly appreciated his insights into…read morethe physiological health benefits of meditation. I took so much away from the course, and feel that I've left away with the most important tools for self care.

Breathwork Plus is a true gem. From the moment you step through the door, you walk in an atmosphere…read moreof tranquility and warmth that instantly put you at ease. The instructors here are not only highly skilled but also incredibly nurturing and attentive. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, they offer personalized guidance to help you deepen your practice and find inner peace. Their gentle corrections and encouraging words create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your limits and challenging yourself. The variety of classes offered caters to every preference and ability level. From yoga, Breathwork, and to sound bath, there's something for everyone here. Each class is thoughtfully designed to cultivate strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and centered. One of the highlights of this studio is you'll always feel like you're part of a welcoming family. Overall, this studio is a safe haven for both mind and body. It's a place where you can escape the hustle and stress of daily life, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired. I can't recommend it highly enough! I'm so glad I found Breathwork Plus.

I took a Breathwork/Sound Bath class with Julia and had the most incredible time. Julie was more…read morethan helpful with walking me through what to expect, how to do the proper techniques, and made me feel at peace. The studio is so cute and their provided mats are very high quality. I'm so happy to have found this little gem of a wellness center right in Studio City. The prices are fair and the instructors are extremely genuine. I'm excited to continue my wellness journey with Breathwork Plus!

I spent an amazing time there and will be back again. Leslie is nice, sweet and has a lot of…read moreknowledge in everything related to spirituality. I definitely recommend this place

Casa Kallpa Healing Center is a special place you instantly feel the good energy when you walk in…read morethe doors. So many great offerings. Highly recommend going to experience it for yourself!

What a gift! I had no idea of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to find Jackie, a strong…read morebut gentle spirit. If you're looking for a well-rounded healing experience in an environment that is most welcoming, then you've found the right space! I feel like I found a new friend and a wonderful kindred spirit.

I cannot rave enough about my experience at bodyworks reiki. I have been going through an…read moreincredibly stressful time lately and knew I needed to get balanced. After just one session, I feel completely relaxed and at peace. I've been to reiki masters for years. And I cannot explain how different, in a good way, Jacky practices. She absolutely has a gift. I feel like she works to get to the root cause of issues. And she works with such care. It's a challenge to explain how good someone can be with energy work. So I recommend just going and give it a try...you'll see what I mean!

Wow!!! This place is absolutely amazing. This review has been long overdue. My hubby and I visited…read morethis place last Oct. 25th and we had the Transformative Trio package. We truly felt rejuvenated/recharged. The place is clean and we love its aesthetic harmony. Its ambience is reflective of the services they provide-- truly soothing and relaxing. Good place to decompress. Sam was also very helpful and courteous. She was attentive to our needs. Would definitely come back!

Holy moly this place is great! I absolutely love coming here. Yesterday was our second time there…read moreand we made sure to take advantage of their special deal -- the meditation pod, lounger and tune table for $75. Wowzers! Everyone needs this in their life! You get to pick which type of meditation you want for each (guided, not-guided, inward, outward, etc) -- I opted for ASCEND and VITALITY this time, both guided meditations and they were phenomenal. The staff are so friendly and kind. We also got to meet Jane who was just wrapping up her sound bath with tuning forks who went above and beyond to chat with us and not only show us her whole setup, but thoroughly explain how each bowl, fork etc effects the body and aura. We will 100% be coming back for her sound baths!!! Huge fans now! I cannot recommend TBR highly enough. Everyone needs an experience like this in their lives. The world will be a better place if we all went there! (Pics of the pod and lounger included. Couldn't photograph the tune bed because it was in use, lol!)

My LOMI LOMI massage session with JAN was one of the most deeply healing and out-of-worldly…read moreexperiences I've ever had. I came to her with tightness in my diaphragm that made it hard to breathe deeply, and through her intuitive, nurturing touch--especially the gentle stomach work--she helped me reconnect with my breath in a way I hadn't felt in a long time. I'm beyond grateful to be able to breathe deeply and effortlessly again. Jan has an incredible gift. Her intuition, presence, and dedication go far beyond technique--she's a true healer. The experience felt both spiritual and grounding, as if I were being embraced by Mother Earth herself. I left feeling not only physically freer but emotionally lighter, and profoundly at peace. If you're looking for more than just a massage--if you're seeking real healing--Jan is someone you'll want to meet. She also does exceptional deep tissue massages and reiki. Thank you for restoring my wellness Jan.

Scheduling was a breeze! I made an appt same day. Parking was easy, either street parking or the…read moregarage below for $5! My therapist Janelle was really great, good energy and technique was therapeutic! I do have to note that there is nobody who works the front desk. When I arrived there was no intro, no check in, nada~ I didn't love that for safety reasons and from a customer service perspective. Especially since it was only myself and the therapist inside. The room smelled heavily of paint fumes which in turn made me feel worse than when I arrived. I asked Janelle if the spa was painted recently and she said no, but there is adjacent construction. I had to place tissue on the face cradle to help with the smell and when I flipped onto my back I had her get me a tissue and put some essential oil on it so I could stuff it into my nostrils. While this construction is taking place the spa might consider investing in air purifiers, plants that absorb odors and toxins, as well as some essential oils diffusing. My body feels good thanks for Janelle, but I'm not sure I'll be back for the reasons listed.

I was so happy to find Jenna a year ago when I was seeking help getting more flexible and strong…read moreafter a diagnosis of Lyme disease four years ago. Over the last four years, my illness had hijacked my body, and my once flexible frame had turned rigid with disuse. Lyme caused muscle stiffness, pain, and gripping, and had made it so that muscles easily strained. So, I backed off of most physical activity for a long time. I wasn't ready to return to the full class format, worrying that in a class, I wouldn't get the special care I needed in my unique situation. Through Covid I was also worried about Long Covid either triggering a Lyme flare, or adding to my issues, so overall a class was a no-go for me. I finally found exactly what I needed in Jenna's private sessions. She helped me gently move and stretch at first, just to get my body from concrete to hard rubber! Then, using her particular understanding of chronic illness, she added in deeper stretching and strength-building when she felt I was ready, helping my body loosen up and even just get used to the movements again. Over the last year, I have grown to feel so much more capable of activity, and she has given me a lifelong guide to stretching that is made just for me! This is something I will treasure forever... Thank you, Jenna, for everything you do!!

Jenna is a fabulous teacher. I am a rank beginner and her patience, thoroughness and attention to…read moredetail in all the poses is wonderful. I do in person and her studio is immaculate. She is an "on-time" person so lessons are punctual. Add to that Jenna is a fun person so lessons are enjoyable on that level as well.

CLOSED -- I received this, via email, in response to my query below:…read more Is this location closing permanently, as I've seen reported? If so, when and why? Shambhala L. of Shambhala Meditation Center - Los Angeles Business Owner Hi, We have closed all our locations in Los Angeles but continue to meet online. All programs and classes are currently held online via zoom. We will be sending updates periodically via email. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please sign up here: https://la.shambhala.org/sign-up/ Check our monthly calendar for updated information on online meditation programs and activities: https://la.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/ We hope to open another location in the future! Los Angeles Shambhala I wonder how much the recent and ongoing controversies surrounding Shambhala had an impact on the organization, as well as the obvious pandemic issues.

Good morning, Los Angeles! I thought I'd write an update with more detail for people who have…read morenever been here before. The Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is part of an international community of meditators founded in the 70s by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now headed by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala is dedicated to the practices of sitting meditation and "meditation in action", incorporating dharma arts and other contemplative disciplines with the view of creating enlightened society. Shambhala offers many opportunities for people new to meditation to sit with an instructor one-to-one or with a group of fellow newbies. If you're new to the practice and you'd like individual instruction, I suggest coming on Sunday morning anytime between 9:00 AM and noon. (The closer to 9:00 AM, the better.) You can receive brief instruction in sitting and walking meditation and then join the group for all or part of the group practice. Public group practice also happens on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and you can receive individual instruction at that time as well. If you'd prefer to meet other beginners and learn to meditate in a group setting, you can come to the monthly "Learn to Meditate" night, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Other Thursday night programs focus on teachings by Pema Chodron, noted Shambhala Buddhist teacher, author and practitioner, or introductory dharma talks from senior students of Shambhala. If the initial instruction sparks interest and you want to go deeper, Shambhala is a feast of teachings. They offer a number of weekend and evening programs in meditation and contemplative arts such as flower arranging, archery, writing...there is something for everybody here. The Shambhala Training program is a particularly potent path of meditation study and practice, done over a series of weekends. It's not necessary (or even an advantage) to be a Buddhist in order to learn to meditate...Shambhala welcomes all.

Paula is absolutely lovely to learn from. She not only has gift for teaching Vedic meditation but I…read moreso appreciateD her knowledge about the physiology of our bodies and how deeply meditation nurtures our nervous system and everyday awareness. I can honestly say that I felt the calming effects of the Vedic technique within the first day of learning from her and I am so pleased as to how motivated I am to continue the twice daily meditations with her - especially given my very short attention span! Paula KNOWS what she is teaching and her approach is with care, sprinkled with a great sense of humor. There was not one moment where I felt that she was trying to "sell me" about this technique In the way other practices may do. Her technique is simple, logical and I am wondering why more people aren't learning about Vedic meditation! Thank you Paula!! :)

I recently learned meditation from Paula this past weekend in (Natomas) Sacramento. It was a really…read moregreat experience. Paula truly loves what she does. She explains everything in great detail. I highly recommend learning & working with Paula your meditation needs!

This a good studio for beginners. The Signature "Hot" Yoga is lukewarm at best, which was such a…read morelet-down because I was told that it gets up to 105 degrees...it barely reached 80. While the instructors are friendly and welcoming, there's not much flow or breath-to-movement. The routine felt like random moves just following one after the other. I also found the loud breathing of the instructor a bit facetious, if not comical. The lighting also did not make sense. Went from dark to bright for no reason. The studio is clean, but there's no showers. They offer small dry and wet/eucalyptus scented towels for use during /after class. Parking in the lot is free up to 90 minutes.

First time yesterday and I prob won't be back to this location. I loved the class because it's…read moreexactly what my body is looking for after spending 6 months doing chemo and almost a year out of not being active but the welcoming i got was not very inviting. As soon as i walked in I got starred at as if i didn't belong there lol. Not sure if it was bc I used class pass or bc I really didn't belong there. My friend told me not was def the location due to the type of people that attend. Oh well!