Phenomenal healing experience!!! A joy to see at least 10 men in a group of about 30, releasing…read morelong-standing pain and emotion in such a safe, spacious container of love and support! Thanks, Mandy, Corey, Billy, and the amazing Cacao facilitator. Powerful.

The good: It's clean and you'll hear some nice relaxing sounds. Nice atmosphere…read more The bad: Cheesy because every little thing they do is called 'sacred' or a 'ceremony' when you're just lying around listening to sounds or drinking hot chocolate. They try to make it almost like a religious or cult thing. Some in my group were offended because they felt there's a lot of cultural (mis)appropriation going on for profit. Mixed experience for me.

Been going to this studio post covid and what hidden gem it is. They offer a variety of levels with…read moreamazing instructors. If you are up for a challenge, Ananda is the best. He offers a challenging session for whatever level you are feeling on that particular day. Love practicing with those in class and ending with a peaceful feeling. Whether you are an early bird or night owl, you will find sessions with Ananda!

After complaining on social media the management apologized for delay and frustration, reviewed my…read morecase and extended the expiration of my remaining unused classes by 1 month. Now I am able to use my remaining classes without paying extra $$.

After 3 years, I'm back. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. So when my…read morepanic and anxiety attacks conveniently began to tag team, I found myself back to the beginning. The universe knew exactly what it was doing sending me back to the starting line. I've lost my way again. I indeed forgot how to calm my mind and body. It was a humbling way for the universe to tell me I am not meditating nor relaxing correctly. That's where Jessika comes in. She is the absolute best and is truly amazing at holding a safe space for you to achieve complete and total relaxation. She offers virtual appointments and thankfully she had availability within a few days. My experience during a session is walking in with a million thoughts racing through my head while my body can't sit down and walking out relaxed, peaceful, and focused. What a difference. I must admit how naive I was to think that reiki should not be a consistent part of my healing journey. Talking with Jessika, she made an interesting point that while reiki can help after one session its benefits can go beyond by being more consistent. I do agree because if one session can bring peace to my life imagine what monthly sessions could do for my health and healing. My goal is to be more consistent in reiki healings this year so that I can be the best version of myself. I can't wait to book my next session and continue to work on healing. So if you are on the fence, do it. Book the appointment and get started on your healing journey.

I'm just returning from the Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Masters training in Bali with Jessica and my…read morelife has been forever changed. The retreat was dynamic and so well planned. Everything about it flowed and just integrated a profound beautiful experience. Jessica has a gentle yet powerful presence. Her knowledge on Reiki, healing and spiritual well being is a great addition to the experience. This retreat was beyond learning, it created lifelong friendships, deep healing and a core memory! The training itself was well planned, the overall flow felt very relaxed, yet so powerful! I would recommend attending any retreat Jessica is offering... it's life changing I have taken all of my Holy Fire Reiki training from Jessica and I am so grateful for her helping me in this beautiful journey of healing

Lots of places to meditate, very peaceful, lots of shade and water fixtures. There are even tables…read moreto sit and have lunch. Very zen.

So peaceful! Unexpected retreat in the middle of our busy city. So creative. I love reading the…read moreprayers on the prayer tree. Walking the labyrinth empties my mind to allow unexpected peace and solutions weighing on my soul. Fruit for the picking when ripe. An opportunity to garden for us city dwellers in apartments.

Aiden is an extraordinary guide -- supportive, kind, grounded, and completely nonjudgmental. He…read morecreates a space where you feel safe enough to explore parts of yourself you might normally avoid, and he does it with compassion and steadiness. Aiden is truly a gift to this universe and I cannot say enough amazing things about him and how he has helped not only me but so many people. Attending one of his retreats was one of the most eye-opening experiences I've had in a long time. I walked away with more tools than I expected -- truly worth every penny -- but what made it invaluable was having the space to actually experience those tools in my body, guided so skillfully the entire way. My biggest takeaway from the day was realizing that your body can actually be a safe place. Developing a relationship with yourself internally is so different from what we casually call "self-care." It's about sitting with your feelings instead of avoiding them. That shift alone changed something in me. This experience didn't end when the retreat did. I left wanting to go deeper -- and I am. That alone says everything. I truly think that everyone should attend this event and you are guaranteed to leave feeling different and more enlightened.

Attending Aiden's Embodiment Workshop gave me a profound and deeply empowering takeaway. I…read morerecognized the direct connection between my physical health, specifically autoimmune flares, and my emotional landscape. This workshop taught me how to take proactive steps to improve that connection. I gained invaluable, actionable skills such as acupressure paired with elemental oils, meditation, and Neuro Emotional Therapy (NET). This workshop is an act of self-care, it supports self-exploration by identifying, understanding, and releasing feelings that often carries with them tension, leading to inflammation, flares, or other medical conditions. Learning to "process" feelings means allowing them to move through you rather than getting stuck in you. True wellness rarely comes from treating just one part of ourselves. The tools and strategies I learned in the Embodiment Workshop will likely continue to yield results the more I practice them. It is wonderful that Aiden is teaching others how to invest in long-term health and self-understanding.

For an introduction to meditation practice it is worth while visiting, however the organization is…read moreplagued with controversy not to mention cultural appropriation of Buddhist practices taught by unqualified teachers who do not understand the historical importance of Buddhist philosophical practice

If you're curious about meditation, don't let nerves about coming alone or never having done it…read morebefore stop you. Beginner or not, this is a great space to relive some stress, tap into your inner peace, and meet others that are also interested in self exploration. What a gem in Costa Mesa, providing the public with free meditation classes (donations are always welcome!). Gil and Marilyn are SO welcoming, and somehow manage to remember everyones names. The first time I came in was by myself for the Wednesday night group practice led by Gil. The next time I came in was with my cousin, who had no prior meditation experience at all, and she loved it. I randomly found this place online when I was looking to get back into meditation a few months after I completed a Vipassana course. Although Shambhala is different, the 7:00pm class opens with an introduction and instruction to approaching this style of meditation. Note that the space itself is *behind* the Coco's. If you're facing the restaurant, to left you'll find a hall that you pass through. Make a turn towards the salon and you'll find the Meditation Center. The space is warm and clean, be sure to check in with Marilyn or Sepi at the front desk to say that you're new. You take off your shoes (you might want to wear socks) and enter the meditation hall closed off by silkscreen doors. No need to bring pillows or a bloc as very comfortable ones are already provided for you. For those who have trouble sitting cross legged or kneeling on the floor, there are three ample rows of chairs behind the floor seating. The temperature is mild--I wore a jean jacket with a t-shirt underneath and was comfortable the whole session. After practicing two sets of walking and sitting meditation, the class sat in a circle and read a chapter from The Lost Art of Good Conversation, by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The discussion that followed provides an excellent connection between how the physical and mental exercise of meditation translates to our everyday lives. You have nothing to lose by dropping in. I hope to provide an updated review after attending one of their Saturday sessions or courses. For a fee, they have really cool contemplative arts seminars. I wanted to sign up for the Ikebana course, the study and practice of flower arranging, but they ran out of space! The best way to keep up with its events is by following its Meetup page.

This lounge is so cute & vibey! Lisa and stacia are…read moreincredible healers, wise woman and they know how to set a comfortable safe space to receive deep healing! I received reiki from stacia while enjoying Lisa's soundbath, double the healing! I highly recommend this healing space

I am one of Lisa's regulars. Been coming to her classes for months now. Followed her to this new…read morestudio. Had a private session with her here and also attended her new sound bath with Stacia. They both are very gifted and work well together. One does sound the other reiki. Very calming and relaxing energy. I highly recommend and will be back this week!

Unique experience and self care. Newport float therapy…read morespecializes in float tubs, sauna, and cryotherapy. We had a appt booked the front desk person was friendly and went through the steps on how to use float tubs. There is a large tub in each room with shower and towels. Each session is 60 min long, bath temperature is slightly warm i was amazed you actually float! You can choose a music for your session and can close the tub if you want. Float tub is relaxing and makes you reflect on life. Overall would try this again!

Newport Float is your one stop shop for wellness. The Beamer doesn't do it justice. Its feature is…read morefloat tanks but they have showers, cold plunge, sauna, full body red light panel, and this meditation light. For real how have I never heard of this place before? I heard about it thru a recent community event, came, tried, conquered and I love it. Owner and management are so attentive, the process of booking, checking in and over all service experience is excellent. For sure if you're float curious give it a try.