Your search stops here; i've been a seeker on and off my whole adult life and I never quite found…read moreanything that stuck or resonated with me... until now! My friend saw an ad in The Reader and ever since we have been regular attendees of the meditation classes and even became members Especially grateful that Dharma Center now offers free online meditation classes via Zoom so that myself and others can continue to find solace in community and practice. The owner, Turīya, teaches a very profound yet practical style of buddhism called Trikaya; these teachings have irrevocably chnaged the course of my life for the better!

I've been "attending" Dharma Center for the past year (virtual classes) and my attitude toward life…read morehad totally changed. The greatest change so far is that now, when I'm having a good day for no reason, I notice it while it's happening instead of after the fact. This allows me to make the most of it and stay in a higher, healthier mind state

Laurie has been the perfect teacher for me - kind, supportive, healing, nurturing, and…read moreunderstanding. For those on a healing journey, the student and the teacher need to be the right fit, and I've found that in Laurie and Inner Strength. I'm honored to have taken 3 levels of Reiki with her, as well as participate in Shin-Rai healings with both her and Cindy. Not only has Reiki greatly deepened my personal journey, but my Shin-Rai session was life-changing. I don't say those words lightly and am grateful and appreciative of Inner Strength. -Nicole Walter

I attended my first class, Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowl Healing and it was just what I…read moreneeded. I'm severely limited in flexibility but wanting to get started with yoga and this was just the right introduction. Laurie was very compassionate and supportive and helped me find postures utilizing props that were so deeply relaxing and yet offered a deep stretch as well. The crystal bowls added another dimension. Nicole was our "Reiki Angel" for the class and added wonderful energy as well. I really enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to my next class.

This is actually the best spot in the country for Feldenkrais trainings. I am currently in a four…read moreyear training program here to become a Feldenkrais practitioner, and I feel extremely lucky that I can go to this school. Elizabeth Beringer, the educational director, trained directly with Moshe Feldenkrais in the 70's and is an excellent teacher, leader, and mentor. The space is bright, beautiful, clean, homey, comfortable, and the staff is friendly, efficient and a joy to be around. As for public classes and workshops, San Diegans are lucky to have this place! Top teachers with years of experience lead the Awareness Through Movement classes several times a week for the general public. If you've never tried the Feldenkrais method, come to a class and check it out. You will leave feeling more relaxed, limber, centered, and strong. Come every week and your body and life will improve in countless ways. I also recommend booking a one on one session with Elizabeth to get the full experience of the work and to learn more about the method and your self.

I have attended an Awareness Through Movement workshop here focused on the spine and careful twists…read moreand turns in each direction for better awareness of the back. I'm a huge fan of Roland Mathews' teaching, having attended his classes at Soul of Yoga in the past, and this workshop was also fantastic. The space itself is as warm and inviting as a studio can get (completely unexpected on this particular block). The high ceilings, wood floor and fireplace lend an air of Northern California enlightenment ; ). It is well ventilated and the instructor and assistants were extremely careful to monitor students' comfort (as the workshop took place in the evening of one of our hottest and most humid days on record!) I noticed what appeared to be a small library and reading area, as well as a kitchen in which coffee and tea were provided prior to the start of the class. There are two bathrooms, each adequate to serve as a changing area; convenient cubbies near the door were large enough to hold my large-size shopping bag with shoes, clothing, etc., slid in sideways. I'd brought my own yoga mat but didn't need it because the studio provides its own very nice, clean stuffed cotton cloth mats. I was so comfortable during the class that it was tempting to go to sleep! Parking is the same as most places in Hillcrest: nonexistent. (Street parking.) If you are there before 6pm M-Sat you will probably have to pay a meter. I arrived at 6:10 and found a spot only about a block away. This neighborhood after dark always weirds me out, but I've been assured by different people that it's perfectly safe. I've never had a problem, either--except for rude people who park too close to my car and then act obnoxious when I'm not speedy enough with the 24-point-turn they have required me to make in order to exit the space. :P Good thing I was feeling so Zen after my awesome Feldenkrais workshop with Roland! (Ask about Wrena Mathews' Creative Visualization workshops, as well. These are not affiliated with the Feldenkrais Institute, but she is amazing.)

I love this place. The people are sweet and the dharma talks are inspiring, enlightening and…read moremotivated me through the week. Check out the weekday services, too. They have classes that give you a spiritual boost. They have a bookstore that has some cute and adorable things.

The instructor is funny, and the atmosphere is welcoming and enjoyable for meditation. Parking is…read moreresidential parking only so try to get there 15 min before. It's important to know that this is not free like traditional temples. They describe it as "modern Buddhism," which means they charge $15 per class. The first time I attended, I noticed a donation box and assumed it was donation-based. On my second visit, I felt uncomfortable when I was asked after the session whether I had signed up or paid in advance. It caught me off guard, and I ended up paying out of anxiety due to the lack of clarity. My main concern is that it presents itself in a way that feels similar to traditional Buddhism (the num outfit and statues), but operates differently by charging per class. In my experience growing up around Buddhist temples, meditation was always offered freely, with donations being optional. That said, the environment and community here are positive--it's just important for others to understand that it is structured as a paid class rather than a donation-based temple setting. I prob won't be returning due to this reason because I like hot yoga so at least paying for a workout and meditation all in one. Thanks for the experience here anyway Kadampa!

Just what I needed after a super stressful work day and week! I know most of you can feel the burn…read moreout working from home, I just don't know how to step away when work has moved home. After I figured out the technical glitches with sound I went through the guided meditation with my fellow yelpers, together we burned all the negative thoughts and feelings in the fire. During this time I've built up so much stress about work, family, health and just the world in general as we move forward into a new normal. I haven't found a good mediation app and I'm so glad I did this event. San Diego Mediation offers a variety of classes to meet everyone's varying needs. Mediation has good health benefits and it just helps to turn off the negative thoughts and feelings. I recommend everyone to try this out! I think you'll be surprised at how you feel after.

I began coming to meditate at the center in March and quickly felt welcomed, encouraged, and guided…read moreinto a meditation that felt doable to me. Lauren and Jin have been wonderful teachers and the community here has been very engaging and inspiring. I'm still working towards the goal of making this a daily practice, but I'm already feeling calmer, clearer, and have a more positive perspective.

Cheri the Owner/Reiki Master/Healer/Teacher has a lovely retreat center in South Park. I had never…read moreexperienced reiki before or even entirely understood what it was before coming here. I've heard great things and asked various questions to Cheri before meeting. I arrived to a adorable South Park Cottage with a beautiful energy surrounding it. Birds chirping, beautiful breeze and Cheris welcoming, sweet personality. She finished up a Reiki appointment with her client and all three of us did a 20 minute guided mediation by Cheri. Next I was brought into the Reiki room to start our session. As soon as I laid down I felt a very loving, nurturing feeling come over me. Cheri spent the next 15 minutes from my head to toes ever so slightly moving energy and then releasing it. She didn't tell me that was what she was doing but I could feel it. Next is seemed as if she was replacing that energy with positive energy, blessings or prayers. It's kind of hard to describe. As the session finished I felt absolutely amazing. Recently I have had a lot of anxiety and spent so much time worrying. That was immediately gone after our session. I sat and chatted with Cheri the next 30 minutes about other things going on with me. I left feeling like a whole new person and that continued into the next few days. I felt like she was able to release pent up stress I was holding in my body that I was unaware was even there until it was gone. Cheri is a very special, talented Healer that you need to check out. I look forward to working with her to help me through day to day things in life.

Anyone looking for a breath, work yoga Cold Plunges and Sauna facility this is the place to be. I…read morestarted coming here about a year and a half ago for The Cold Plunges and Sauna what I experience was amazing health benefits for some issues that I was having but most importantly, the community and friendships that I found here are priceless. Tyler did an amazing job setting this place up and he's hired some great people including Carti, Marrianna, Shira, and so many others that make this a wonderful place to visit during the week highly recommend it. By the beginner newcomer pass and go to as many classes as possible. You will not regret joining Breathe Degrees.

Summary: Breathe Degrees felt like an ancient bathhouse ritual reborn in modern form...moving…read morethrough heat, breath, and embodied ritual alongside others in a warm, communal flow. This studio is intentionally designed to help you adapt, expand, and feel more alive. One of my favorite studio experiences so far. I genuinely did not want to leave! The Philosophy & First Impression: Before my first visit, I received a welcome video explaining the studio's philosophy: Using breath and hormetic stress (heat, cold, & movement) to grow stronger, healthier, and happier together. Their belief is simple & powerful, "When you take control of your breath, you take charge of your life." When I pulled into the parking lot, I could hear a man inside calling out, "Breathe in... let it go. Breathe in... let it go." (It seriously felt like the building was breathing.) The Space: I was warmly welcomed by staff who helped me check in, sign a waiver, and gave me a wristband and a full tour. The studio includes: a sauna; a cold plunge room; a yoga room; an AQUATru filtered water station; cubbies, dressing rooms, and a bathroom; and a lounge room with an educational video on their method The Class (Vinyasa Flow & Breath 90): The yoga room was arranged in a circular formation, so we faced one another, creating a shared presence & community. The class itself was an intermediate, heated power vinyasa with a smooth, steady breath-to-movement flow. Wendi cued in Sanskrit followed by English and layered in breath cues and gentle inward-turning suggestions in grounded poses. After a steady standing series, we moved into deep stretching and incredible twisting and detoxifying poses on the ground. The Breathwork Experience: After yoga, we were guided onto our backs with padded eye masks waiting for us. Wendi led us through three rounds of open-mouth inhales and exhales ("Breathe in, let it go"), followed by Mula Bandha and long-breath holds. During one of the holds, I received a neck and shoulder massage with peppermint oil, and I could feel the cooling, soothing effect immediately. The third round was the most powerful, with reminders that our bodies were fully oxygenated. After the final exhale, we were released into savasana. Wendi closed with a beautiful reflection about looking back on our day, our week, our month, our life and saying, "It was a wild and wonderful ride," which perfectly described the whole experience. The Teacher: Wendi was incredibly welcoming, thorough, and present. She took time one-on-one beforehand to explain and demonstrate the breathwork, which is essential for a sense of safety. After class, she stayed to connect personally and encouraged me to explore the sauna and cold plunge. She definitely holds a grounded, confident, and supportive container. The Sauna & Community Vibe: (I forgot a bathing suit for the cold plunge, but I spent time in the sauna.) It was a warm, social gathering space where the energy of the class naturally flowed in. People were connecting, chatting, and relaxing together. It felt like a communal ritual space. Overall Experience: This studio has so much to offer! The integration of breathwork, yoga, heat, cold, and education is genuinely thoughtful (not trendy). It was such a pleasure to experience Breathe Degrees. This is a must for any yoga enthusiast! Practical Note: First-timers must arrive 15 minutes early, no exceptions. This studio prioritizes safety and intentionality.

Update! Been nearly a year of practice and let me tell you...things sure have changed!…read more This is experience is a must for anyone with a desire for enlightenment and alignment. I have been attending for a year now and this practice has allowed me to align my chakras and tap into a sacred energy that brings forth some of my deepest desires. I cannot say all however, I can say all that serve me. (We all have desires that do not serve us sometimes right?) I recommend this experience highly to those seekers out there. I encourage anyone new to this to attend at least 3 times in close succession. Think of it as a spiritual and energetic chiropractic visit. You would never visit the chiropractor just once right? Usually a few times close together to allow your body to become accustomed to it's new alignment. This is the exact same thing except it is for your sacred energy...you know the one we all have and may need a gentle reminder of that remarkable power. Highly recommended!

I attended Minh's Kundalini activation and it was truly something special. From the moment I walked…read morein, I felt so welcomed and safe. Minh creates such a grounded and supportive space--it allowed me to really open up and surrender to the experience. The session was powerful, and afterward I felt lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself. Minh is a gifted guide and you can feel the care and intention she puts into every moment. I'm so grateful I found this space and highly recommend it to anyone curious about Kundalini or looking for deeper healing.