i had been dealing with some tough stuff, and I still am, I needed to find a way to calm my mind…read moredown, so i went in search to find what could help me heal holistically. After searching, meditation and this method is what i found, and i found that this meditation ( SF Meditation) is what saved my life. What i like most about this program is that they care. They are invested in our mental health and well being. I have been apart of this program for a few years now and this is the reason i keep coming back. SF meditation, has been my saving grace. I have been experiencing mental clarity and this was my reason for signing up with this program. It has definitely given me a new outlook on life. I am so happy that I am finally in a good place after so many years of mental turmoil. This method is a God send

I am in my 50's and in a place in my life where I am the sandwich generation. I am caregiving my 2…read moreelderly parents who live in San Diego while I am in the Bay, so I travel monthly to care for them. I am raising 2 kids at the same time. One who has ADHD. Through this stage in my life, there is a lot of stress I experience from caregiving my parents and there is more conflict I have with my wife and kids. Through my life, I sought help from supportive friends and relatives. I went to therapy. I also tried yoga and Taichi. It has not been enough. I researched meditation and came upon SF Meditation and met with Emily. When I first met her, her demeanor and aura was of calm and I already felt better with her presence. I did my first session with Emily and learned the overview of the method. Going through my life cycles was revealing. Learning to meditate with my eyes open showed me I can reflect and make better choices in how I handle life's situations as I go about my day. In the last weeks, my approach with my family is calmer, more open and less rigid. My son said once, "Is this really my mom?" and we had a good laugh. My daughter was experiencing some anxiety and I shared some helpful tips I learned from Emily, and my daughter found them helpful. I look forward to learning more and more. On how the meditation center runs: it is super accessible because they have virtual sessions. In these sessions, you meet other meditation leaders and people from all over the US. I feel like I am not only part of the Bay area community, but also a larger community worldwide. If there is one thing I would change (besides wishing I found the meditation center sooner!), I would want access to weekend in person sessions. But I understand even our meditation leaders need a break :) And on weekends, there is still access to virtual meditation, so still can get support that way.

I have been going to Yin Yoga classes here with the stunning and sweet and so incredibly welcoming…read moreTIFFANY for over a month now - my stress melts away, I feel more peaceful, just much better all around - I actually drive from Marin County (worth it! the energy there is amazing. It must be on a vortex or something, but also it's the people too, very much so. Owner Nathan (I think they co-own) has such caring and wise energy and I am planning on booking a shamanic healing session or vision quest with him, and I have recommended Tree of Life to all my friends in neighboring Hillsborough who have KIDS - YES they do meditation for kids. Such a gem and they are growing.

I have known and experienced the healing effects of the services provided by Tiffany Allen and…read moreNathan Teismann for many years. Specifically, I've participated in meditations, chanting and spiritual healings. I am always excited to do more. My daughter has also really loved the children's meditations. I have referred many clients to both of them, every one of whom has benefited greatly. They are both incredibly gifted healers, deeply kind, insightful and loving. I am grateful beyond words to know them both, and for the transformative healing that they have provided me as well as many of my friends. Their new space is perfection, embodying the peace and joy you will find the moment you enter and which will be deepened by any service you receive. Thank you, Tiffany & Nathan, for being in the world and creating this enormous gift for us all.

I love love love this studio! It is truly my escape that I use to destress after work and is full…read moreof amazing instructors that are both knowledgeable and helpful. They also offer morning workout classes that get me energized for the day. I also love that they provide all of the equipment you could ask for like the basics of mats and blocks to the more extra things like straps, blankets, mat cleaner, etc. It really feels like a community at this studio and I highly recommend!!

The Mats is a cozy little yoga studio that has become my escape for self-care. The studio space…read moreitself is a little small but I love how intimate the classes are! They provide quality yoga mats, blocks, blankets and bolsters so you can focus on your flow if you're new and don't have equipment. I've been attending classes here for a few months now and have found an instructor for every mood. Stephenie's evening classes are perfect when I want a slow, meditative flow. She gently guides us through poses and holds each one long enough for my body to fully sink in. I always leave her class feeling loose and limber. Joann's morning Hatha class is great for de-stressing. The sequences are simple but rejuvenating. We move through meditations and breathing exercises at a leisurely pace. When I want more of a challenge, I go to Josh or Tiffany's Vinyasa classes. They seamlessly flow us through faster-paced flows focused on breath and building up to more advanced arm balances or backbends. Both are so encouraging and help modify poses for all skill levels. I come out of their classes energized and empowered. Overall it's a gem for anyone looking to establish or deepen their yoga practice. I feel lucky to have discovered this oasis in my neighborhood!

Love the concept of getting authentic Thai cuisine but also knowing that those funds goes toward…read morethe temple!! Open Fri-Sun during lunch hours only. All entrees are set price of $12 and desserts $5. Ran out of mango sticky rice but Im glad they had sakoo which was one of the items I came for! Payment is through either Venmo or Zelle transfer. You order at the front and they give you a number. When everything is ready, they put it in a cardboard box for you to carry. There's also the option to enjoy it at the tables Sakoo was a perfect combination of nutty from the crushed peanut filling, savory from the pork and fried shallots and slight sweetness of tapioca skin. Thai style papaya salad was refreshing, citrusy and crunchy. You can choose between mild or medium spice. The ground pork salad was a good portion but a little too wet for me - maybe from the condensation. The sticky rice included was good though! Ingredients and herbs were all fresh Staff isn't too fluent in English but still friendly and helpful. Would love to come back to support them and try their other items!

Friendly temple that sells food to the public. Cash or zelle…read more Text (415) 565-9650 weekly to get the menus of the week, I think they sell Friday-Sunday. I usually go during the weekends. You can walk in or text your order in advance, pay ahead or in person. The service and experience have been pleasant so it is a 4/5 for me but the food averages to be 3/5, but I just want to support them. Pricing is pretty straightforward: $12 entrees, $5 dessert, $3 Thai iced tea. They may have some items off the menu so don't be afraid to ask if you've seen something one week but not on the menu the next week. My favorite items to get: pork laab, pad see ewe (doesn't taste like the restaurant ones but that's ok), pork laab, saku (chewy sweet/savory dumpling with peanuts and ground meat), and mango sticky rice.

I said that I am trying to get into Buddhism now. Since I live in SF, this is possible because…read moreBuddhism is favorable in this kind of big city. Kadampa is suitable for me. I had been calling to ask about their events. I decided to spend a good portion of my day today at Kadampa. First they had a meeting at 5:30pm called "Heart Jewel Puja." This is the description: By engaging in the Guru Yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength....This involved silent meditation and some prayer that I didn't understand. You look toward the buddha. There were two people at this event other than me. After that, I stepped out of the building to walk around Valencia. I came back for the Happy Hour event. A Buddhist nun who works at the center made some nice slider sandwiches with pesto, cheese, and tomato. And there were some sweet potato chips, drinks, etc. It was a nice snack and you could meet some others. After the Happy Hour(6:45pm), there was "Drop-in Class with Gen Kelsang Choma." This went from 7:15pm-8:30pm. It felt like an extended period of time. It's interesting what can stretch an hour of your life. This is described: "Our Tuesday evening drop-in meditation classes provide a basic introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditation that are suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Each month we explore a new topic from Buddha's teachings and learn how to practically apply it in our daily lives." Basically, this is where you have a Buddhist preacher give a sermon about living life with Buddhist philosophy. Buddhists like love and kindness. Buddhists believe we need to relieve ourselves of jealousy and negativity. We need to find relationships we enjoy with people, so that we are not feeling lonely. Buddhists have basic lessons and I listened to this preaching today. The center seems to be run by older women who have gray, short hair and they wear Buddhist robes. The founder is from Tibet, but this western Buddhist. Most people were white and there was a nice black lady who has a family in Berkeley...and then there was me. It was for liberals. After that, I went home by taking the Muni bus #22 and before I took the bus, I stopped in at Manny's and there was a meeting by leftists who were talking about climate change and reform...something like that. So that is my day in San Francisco, CA. I am at home with my parents now. Good night.

Very lovely and welcoming community. The Buddhist teachings and meditations are very practical and…read morehelpful for daily life. They have certainly changed my life for the better. The center is very beautiful and peaceful and they offer many different classes for all levels. Highly recommend checking it out.

I have been receiving Reiki Tummo healings from Guillaume and the sessions are always what my body,…read moremind and spirit need at the specific times. I feel he is a great connector between the energy from the Divine and one's self. I feel the energy flowing through my body, going to what it needs to go to alleviate my pains and cleansing myself. I feel Guillaume is in tune with this amazing, powerful energy, which makes the healings successful. I am grateful for having the opportunity to experience these blessings through Guillaume.

The healing sessions were life transforming. They opened me up to a new path - to live by the…read moreheart, not by my brain. I was known to be an impatient, short tempered person all my life. But through the introduction of Open Heart Meditation, and Reiki Tummo healing, I have now become a "happy heart" and share positive energy with everyone I connect with. I now also have a lot more patience and in general much calmer. I highly recommend giving Reiki Tummo a try.

Erin provided a destiny card reading for me, which was something brand new to me. From the moment I…read moremet Erin, her sense her genuine dedication and passion for her craft stood out to me. Erin did a thorough job of guiding me through the reading and interpreting the symbols and messages that emerged with great insight. She also followed up with more details and always made herself available to me if I had additional questions. What struck me most about her approach was her ability to create a safe and nurturing environment. She really puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable during your time with her. If you are looking for thought-provoking insights and to learn more about yourself, Erin is a great person to guide you!

Erin Garay is an AUTHENTIC, joyful, loving, compassionate , and beautiful soul…read more She has many modalities under her belt, and I have tried Reiki,Aura Soma, 52 Helpers, and her Divine given gift of being an intuitive, which have all given me tons of insight about myself. She has a very special and gentle way of assisting you cross through the many questions in your mind and heart. Erin LISTENS, and is a LOVER! A lover of life! Joy is abundant once you walk through her doors and settle into her chair or table . She's electric and will leave you feeling 100x better than whence you came. I highly recommend Erin Garay and Love, Heal, Thrive

There are no words to describe the transformative healing I've had this year. The following is my…read morebest effort to convey the power of what I've experienced since working with Jane. She is an incredible coach, teacher, and healer (among many things) who I have learned so much from. Last year, I stepped into the unknown. Not an unfamiliar place for me but the circumstances were (of course) different. I had just ended a 10 year relationship, was in between jobs, needing to move, and I realized that somewhere along the way I lost myself. Or rather, I forgot who I was. I was starting to identify that my soul's purpose was (is) to be a healer, but had no idea what to do with that or where to go. From the moment I met Jane, I knew her shamanic training program, Luminous Path, was where I needed to be. I wanted her healing as well as her teachings. And while she has provided much healing for me, she also taught me how to heal myself! On top of that, the healing takes place within a tribe of beautiful and strong women wrapped in a safe and secure container that we are all taught to create. Jane taught me how to share openly and vulnerably, how to stand tall and take up space, how to change my false lifehood story, how to let go of limiting beliefs and step into who I really am. I have shifted from codependency to co-commitment both within my relationship with myself as well as with others. I have shifted from feeling insecure to secure, again both within my relationship with myself as well as with others. I found confidence, clarity, peace, and joy. I found myself. I remembered. As the end of the year approached I found myself ready for more. I wanted more healing, more teachings, and more space to integrate it all. Luckily, Luminous Path is a 1-3 year program. Another thing I am grateful for as I am now in year 2! A huge THANK YOU to Jane. I am beyond grateful to know you, to have received your offerings, and to learn these ways from you. The ways of the healer. The ways of the warrior. The ways of the wild one. The ways of the medicine woman. The ways of the Goddess. Many blessing. A'ho!

Jane Sanguinetti is a truly remarkable human. She has been a beloved friend since we were in our…read moreteens and I have been studying Intentional Creativity with her for more than two years. Through the medium of paint and canvas, I have worked through trauma and achieved soul-healing to a point where my inner and outer worlds have been transformed remarkably for the better by the deep healing Jane and IC have to offer. All but the first painting group have been done virtually through Zoom group sessions. The deep wisdom, compassion, and love Jane embodies and the Red Thread community members are such an incredible gift in my life, I am grateful for every moment I spend with them and I look forward to spending the rest of my days in their loving spiritual embrace of friendship, community, love, and ART! I whole-heartedly recommend Jane for any of the many offerings she has at Joy of Being. She is a true blessing in my life and you deserve her in yours.