Meeting Isha, the founder, was one of the highlights of my experience. She has an incredible way of…read morebringing together the unique qualities of each class she offers, making every experience feel intentional and special. The attention to detail is truly on another level, and the variety of wellness options makes it easy to find something that resonates with you. You can feel the thought, passion, and care behind everything at Gold Meditation & Wellness. A beautiful and genuinely unique wellness experience.

Such a beautiful store and meditation center! I am sad that I missed the cacao ceremony today but…read morewill check the website and will be attending one soon. The super beautiful woman working there showed my friend and I the space for the ceremonies and gatherings. Such a spacious and clean area downstairs the store. At Gold you will find all the good stuff: candles, cards, jewelry, crystals, decor items, comfortable clothing. Is very neat and new to the a Encinitas mindfulness community. Glad to be doing the first review for them because it just creates such a great first impression plus smells so good.

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.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Also, try their cute little desserts! They are so rich…read moretasting, I could probably share it even though it appears small.

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.)

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!

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.

Not really a 'Zen' center in the conventional sense - they don't follow Buddhist teachings and bow…read moreto a rock instead of the Buddha - which is fine if they don't want to be dogmatic; but they are dogmatic about other things like requiring a Covid test to do a retreat. They also give 'dharma talks' from prepared scripts - not very Zen! Perhaps it is confusion like this that lead to their teacher, the renowned Joko Beck, leaving and renouncing them as not representing her teaching. More like a recovery group for disenchanted practitioners as faith is an important part of practice that they seem to lack. I would recommend going somewhere else for anyone who wants to make progress on a spiritual path.

Wonderful place, kind people -- one of the best Zen Centers in the Country…read more A real gift for San Diego.

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.

Don't waste your time. There are many organizations out there who will love and value you and your…read moretime. I started to volunteer with this organization, and it was the most insulting experience I have ever came across. I did close to all of the work and assignments told aside of 2, we as a group of trainees were told that we would get a follow up email individually on anything lingering. As I waited for Jaimes follow up email she gaslighted me instead and made it seem as if I was not interested and then questioning my ability to follow through. I went through weeks of training giving 3 hours twice weekly, reached out to 3 people to use as for a reference, went to dmv for my printout, did 2 over an hour interviews, paid money out of my own pocket to drive to pacific beach to get my fingerprints scan, and sent emails in a timely manner to communicate. With all that said. Jamie continued to question my interest in the program. I reachedout to her direct supervior to give feed back and her Supervisor Jenna who was also condescending to me when it came to me voicing my concern about my interaction with Jamie. If she's been so supportive to others and followed up with others and did not gaslight others it makes me feel that it has to do with my race! There is no reason why she should not have shown me support or gratitude For my time and all I have done. I was one of the only Hispanics in my group and I was the only one they were treating poorly for no reason. Even more so to think that if the bigger picture is to help a child and that was something they were truly concerned for they would be going above and beyond to make that happen instead they both treated me like I was less than. My advice is to volunteer your precious time with and organization and people who value and support you. Good luck out there to all of you amazing people who do volunteer work...

I am a CASA volunteer for this organization. They are a great organization, supporting children in…read morefoster care.

My husband and I attended a yin yoga class here and it was lovely! My doctor had recommended a yin…read moreyoga class to help my back heal and I was disappointed my gym doesn't offer it. I was happy to find BBC. I heard about this place on Nextdoor and connected with Linda about the class. They have a wide variety of classes - I highly recommend you check it out! ‍

Linda truly is a gifted healer. From pilates to breath work sessions - Linda helped me transform…read moremy health. I really don't like gyms, and I had fallen so out of working out and had hit a wall with trying to get back into getting in shape. I felt like the wall was just too high to surmount as I had been out of shape for so long. Linda not only helped me get back into the rhythm of working out, she brought me to feel joy about my body again. She is so talented - I have never met someone with such expertise in personal training. She knows the body so well - during pilates sessions, she would have me move my toe a 1/2 inch or make a slight adjustment that had such a huge impact - she can look at you and know exactly where your out of alignment and what you need to adjust to correct it. She knows how to motivate, how to care, how to shift when you need stretching instead of strengthening - all with grace and strength - a great motivator. She is a master at breath work - truly transformational experience. I just can't recommend Linda enough - really don't miss out - your spirt and body will thank you!