Alix was born to heal and do this work. My session with her resulted in bone deep relaxation, a…read morehealing visual/appearance of a loved one, creative pathways in my brain being sparked, and just a sense of overall comfort during a transitional time. I highly recommend Alix for coaching or healing work.

This was my first Reiki session! I loved it from beginning to end. Alix is so sweet and welcoming…read more I have been having weird lower back pain. I felt great after the session and had a relaxing day. When I woke up the next day, my lower back felt like it was part of my body again. There has been some disconnect within myself and my body for a while, and I just felt put together again. The office is also super cute and the tea is delicious! Everything is so cozy and I really enjoyed this first session. I'm excited to come back for more!

Great place The teachers are very compassionate, and the community share their resources.read more

I've been a Buddhist devotee all my life and An Lac Mission is by far my favorite temple in the…read moreSoCal area. My family and I have been coming here since the temple was relocated from the Oxnard location in 2003. The current temple is now located in the Saticoy area (down the road from Saticoy Elementary School). Though An Lac primarily serves the Vietnamese Buddhist community, all are welcome to join in its festivities. I was very happy when they had brought in the Sri Lankan Theravedan monk, Venerable Sutadhara, to run the Buddhist center and unify the Sri Lankan Buddhist community in the Ventura area. Ven. Sutadhara is fluent in English as he was the former senior lecturer in Lingustics at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. As an American born Sri Lankan, I appreciate the fact that he provides accurate translation from Pali to English so we can better understand our religious affiliation. The newly made meditation garden is just beautiful! Complete with multiple Buddha statues, ponds, and fountains, it is the perfect place to meditate and enjoy the outdoors in peace. The temple also provides meditation, zen, and yoga classes to further your practice. I highly recommend coming here! It is a wonderful place, Buddhist or not!

So I just found out ClassPass was screwing them over this whole time and now I feel like the guy…read morewho thought he was tipping 25% but accidentally hit "no tip" for six months. Here I am rolling into class like, "Heh, only 6 credits ," thinking I'm a financial genius, while behind the scenes the studio and the blonde assassin owner are basically getting paid in exposure, incense and dryer lint. I wasn't hacking the system--I was the system. Those credits were straight-up Chuck E. Cheese tokens: "Congrats, you survived heated sculpt, here's 10 tickets and a rubber spider. Also, the studio made 37 cents." Now that I know what's actually going on, I'm fully on Team Blonde Assassin. If anyone's going to roast my form, vaporize my quads, and trigger an emotional breakthrough in savasana, they deserves real money, not a handful of digital coupons. So yeah, RIP to my "free" workouts. I'll be over here swiping my card, supporting the studio, and pretending I totally knew how ClassPass worked this whole time. ‍

The Ritual is the best hot yoga studio! Beautiful clean…read morestudio Great instructors A nice variety of classes and very warm friendly staff!!

I have been going to Sarah for over a year for training. I love her holistic approach to changing…read morethe way you look and feel. Traditional personal training forces you to change your body . Sarah's approach changes the way you think and feel about your body. Since going to her , I feel more physically strong and mentally empowered. I have adapted the small changes she taught me in my everyday life to make my health a lifestyle and not just a quick fix. I am so excited to continue evolving with Sarah's guidance.

Chakra Strength is a beautiful place to practice strengthening the mind and the body. Today I…read moreattended a chakra workshop for beginners, taught by Sarah Barrett Lapore. We learned the importance of chakra health, and maintenance and... each participant got a groovy swag bag to remind us of keeping our chakras balanced during our day to day. Thank you Sarah, it was uplifting, engaging and fun!

There's great yoga classes here. I went to the 9:30 class on Tuesday with Debra. I felt so…read morewelcomed. The yogis in the class were so sweet. They showed me around and made me feel comfortable. I've practiced yoga before but struggle with staying consistent. Whether you're new or experienced, I highly recommend trying a class here. Debra's teaching style is one I really enjoy, welcoming, grounding, and sure to leave you feeling relaxed.

The Camarillo Buddhist Center is excellent for both learning about Buddhism and engaging in calming…read morespiritual activities like meditation and yoga. A truly enriching experience.

My first two yoga sessions with Nathan were an incredible experience! He offers convenient private…read moresessions on Saturday afternoons, which was perfect since we both have different routines. Nathan made us feel welcome and gave us a brief tour of his studio before starting the session. His calm and patient demeanor allowed me to fully absorb the experience. He began with deep breathing exercises, emphasizing their importance. Then, he led us through a series of yoga poses, each progressively more challenging. We had some pain in different parts of our bodies, but by the end of the session, it was gone! I'm looking forward to sleeping better tonight and feeling sharper mentally, as I was able to release the stresses of the day. Nathan specializes in sciatic nerve pain and also teaches techniques that can be done at home or at the office. I highly recommend attending a session with him to relieve pain, sharpen your mindset, and improve your sleep. He recently won THE BEST yoga studio in Ventura County by the VC STAR readers! Give him a try!

OHM-azing!!! Just practiced with Nathan my first Sukha Hatha class in person and it was so…read moreinvigorating. Will definitely be joining via zoom when I get home. Absolutely invigorating!

What a beautiful relaxing place! We only visited the gardens but did not attend any event or…read moreretreat. The gardens are beautiful and lush, and we spent about 30min doing the walking loop. It's so calm and an ideal place to practice mindfulness and meditation. I'm curious now about the events and will look into staying overnight one day!

Visitation Rights: 1…read more Meditation Mount History: Florence Garrigue, approaching her 80th birthday, was guided to the Ojai Valley and arrived in 1968 to establish a center for Meditation Groups, Inc., with the physical location now known as "Meditation Mount". After finding the initial benefactor and arranging financing for the project with generous gifts from the people who believed in the work of the organization, Florence selected the site at the East end of the valley. She worked closely with Ojai architect Zelma Wilson in planning the beautiful Tibetan - style buildings, and Grant Castelberg of Santa Barbara who served as the landscape architect for the center. The Meditation Mount facilities were completed in April of 1971. Since that time, Meditation Mount has functioned as an educational center offering spiritual programs that enhance the awakening of the human soul in all aspects of social endeavor. Group Creative Meditation and Monthly Full Moon Meditations continue to be an important part of the rhythm in the Mount's life, focusing on the embodiment of the universal spiritual principles and pathways as a cornerstone to build a more enlightened and compassionate humanity. Mission Statement: The mission of Meditation Mount, a nonprofit organization, is to promote the building of an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of Creative Meditation, inspirational educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the following universal spiritual principles: Right Human Relations, Goodwill, Group Endeavor, Unanimity, Spiritual Approach, and Essential Divinity. Reserve a time slot on their website: https://www.meditationmount.org/ Visitation/Time slot is about 2 hours. Morning or/and Sunset. Price Of Admission: $12 for the 2-hour visitation experience. For special events, it'll cost more. You'll just have to check out their calendar on their website. Parasols To Use: If you need some shade, Meditation mount provides parasols to help with that. Entertainment: 1) Please enjoy playing with the gong and the wind chimes. Make sure you make a lot of noise! I'm kidding... It's a place to meditation... Gosh... me.... Gosh! I kinda got reprimanded by a docent for making a ruckus... the other lady that work there... told me I can make as much noise as I want. So much confusion! lol 2) Slapping your face, arm, and ear... the bugs and flies don't care who you are. I ended my visit with 5 or 6 bug bites. Better to wear long pants and long sleeve shirts.Insect repellent and earplugs would be great also. 3) Enjoy the hiking trail along the perimeter that'll take about 15 minutes to go through it. 4) Enjoy the views. Would recommend scheduling your visit during the sunset. Meditation Mount For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back. Would like to prepared on my next visit by wear long sleeves, insect repellent, and earplugs.

Loved my experience at Third Eye Crystal Shop! The space is so peaceful and welcoming. I took a…read moresomatic healing class that was grounding and really impactful I left feeling so much lighter. I also found a beautiful handmade cutting board there that I'm obsessed with. Such a special place, highly recommend!

Love this place! Lesley is amazing teaching kundalini and you can tell she's passionate in what she…read moredoes! I also love the shop with lots of awesome crystals, jewelry, books, incense, lots of metaphysical stuff! Also some of the items there were made by the owners too!! Definitely a place to check out if you're in Ventura!!

Down from The Bay visiting the bestie and Valley Salt Cave was on our "Try Something New"…read moreitinerary. Took the drive from the thorn, and we are glad we did. I had secured the private cave prior to our arrival which was smarty, just like me. This is the type of care I would consider doing on a regular, because it was just that relaxing. Between Warren who was my first point of contact when securing the cave, to in person hello from Keri upon our arrival. I was pretty satisfied. I'll give this place 4 thumbs up and breathe in breathe out!!

After all these years, I finally tried this place out. I really recommend it if you need some type…read moreof relaxation or reset. It's not that expensive either. I recommend the community salt cave. Just because I feel having the sound of a light water fountain going in the background while listening to a guided meditation and breathing in the refreshing salt air while laying in a zero gravity chair was the perfect experience. The private room doesn't have a water fountain and the room is smaller and I think only accomodates four people. Trust me, with the fountain I feel makes it perfect. Also, they do have events here like group sound healings, energy healings, etc.

I cannot recommend Karuna Massage and Maria enough! From the moment I walked in, the entire…read moreexperience felt calm, grounding, and so zen. Maria truly has magical hands. She intuitively knew exactly which areas needed extra attention and worked through tension I didn't even realize I was holding. She reminded me of the importance of self-care & pouring back into oneself. Her touch is both therapeutic and deeply relaxing -- the perfect balance. I left feeling lighter, aligned, and completely refreshed. If you're looking for someone who is skilled, intuitive, and genuinely gifted at what she does, Maria is it. I will absolutely be going back. Highly, highly recommend!

I've had the privilege of getting multiple massages throughout the years at different places with…read morevarious techniques. I thought my massage at the Four Seasons in Westlake was going to be as good as it'll ever get (top tier). I'm thankful to be proven wrong with Maria's massage! I'm still blown away. I texted her and she got back to me right away which I appreciated. I booked 90 minutes as it had been a couple years since my last massage. She was professional, prompt, listened to my concerns/trouble areas and was so thorough. She's gifted and can feel and sense things others cannot. I've been feeling so much relief already! Truly looking forward to seeing her again and referring her.