I did a thorough search for a good taichi school when moving to Santa Cruz, 2 years ago. I am so…read morehappy to have found Linda Gerson. She is a serious practitioner, continuously studying taichi. She is a kind, dedicated and supportive teacher, whether one is a beginner or advanced.

As a yong man I praticed martial arts. Now in my seventies I have found Tai Chi extremely…read morebeneficial as I age with its gentle flow and rhythm. Linda's inclusion of warm up stretching and Qigong sets round out a solid practice. Linda's ability to be funny and instructive during practice helps insure students learn the key basics as well as advanced movements. Her classes have made my life better and highly recommend you check them out on your road to health and longitivity.

Mary is full of life, wisdom and joy and shares so much of herself. Agreed with other reviews,…read morethis session is like no other; it's multi-disciplinary- part therapy, part Reiki (?) and reflexology and sports massage. It's painful at times, for sure but cathartic in my case. From one session, she was able to give me a sense of clarity, both mental and muscular. I started the session with my left side much tighter than my right, evidenced by my left leg about half an inch shorter. By the end of the session, she worked it out so that they were even. I hope to come back yearly to see her. She's a national treasure!

My husband has had multiple short and long-term/chronic sports injuries from cycling and still has…read morenagging injuries despite years of active recovery and aggressive therapy. He has tried everything from corrective surgery and cortisone shots to acupuncture, rolfing, muscle stimulation, and physical therapy, and was understandably skeptical when I booked him a session, but walked out completely pain free! Mary took the time to understand his injury history, frustrations, and goals, was able to identify the underlying sources of and contributors to his pain, and use pressure points to completely alleviate it. I highly recommend Mary for anyone looking for real relief from pain!

I've taken tai chi, karate and yoga over the past thirty years from truly great teachers in…read moreSeattle, Washington Dc and Boston. When I decided to see if qi gong would enhance the initial stirrings of chi from these other martial arts, I started taking classes at the Longevity center. I have to say that Arnold Tayim is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He has enormous knowledge, is highly articulate, and perhaps what distinguishes him the most is his eagerness to share that knowledge. Many of the traditional martial arts teachers, especially from Asia, have a semi macho tendency to dole out learnings slowly, insisting that students pay their dues for long periods before getting another snippet of learning. Arnold unabashedly draws from a huge array of information, from many teachers and disciplines, and communicates them very clearly, patiently, and always taking time throughout class to pause for questions (which students freely raise, allowing for a highly interactive discussion.). He even encourages students to record his verbal walkthrough of qi gong exercises so we have his guiding voice when we practice at home. I look forward to years of learning from such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor.

I started taking weekly qigong classes with Sifu Arnold here in September, and so far they have…read morebeen great! It's amazing to experience first hand how one can create, scatter, gather, and manipulate energy, for one's betterment. Sifu Arnold is an excellent and very clear instructor who really makes sure that students are imbibing the concepts and the practice itself. He shares handouts, reviews the previous weeks' practices and slowly builds into more complex practices. He is patient, engaging and also fosters a sense of community. This class is great for anyone in the healing field who seeks to learn how to manage energy on a very minute level, as well as anyone seeking to understand how to leverage his/her energy in its optimal form.

Really glad I found Morning Crane. This was honestly one of those places I didn't even realize I…read morehad been looking for until I experienced it. It's in a cute upstairs space in downtown Willow Glen, and the second you walk in it just feels peaceful. It has a calming atmosphere that makes you slow down for a minute. I went in for an evaluation because I've been dealing with some pretty intense foot and ankle pain. Christine spent time asking questions and really trying to understand what my body has been through instead of jumping straight into treatment. I appreciated that she looked at everything as a whole rather than just focusing on where it hurt. She scanned my body and also performed fire cupping where it made sense. I left feeling so much better than when I walked in. I also know this probably isn't a one-visit fix, and I actually appreciated that there weren't any unrealistic promises--just a plan to help my body continue healing. If you're looking for a more holistic approach to caring for your body, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll absolutely be back.

I was late for my 10am appointment at Morning Crane this morning and had to rush to get there,…read morewhich is not how you want to start off a relaxing massage. It was my first time seeing Christine, and she was kind about me being tardy. We did an intake session and then she used the short time we had left (due to me being late) for a massage. Christine first focused on my shoulders and neck where I hold pain. She incorporated stretches into the deep tissue massage. I had a heat lamp on my feet to warm them and relaxing music played overhead. I relaxed in no time. Next she massaged my face and jawline, reminding me occasionally to breathe deeply. It felt wonderful. I had a mild migraine when we started and it was gone when we were done. Christine is very personable and well educated in holistic healing practices. I'm looking forward to returning and also plan to look into her qigong classes.

Their yoga studio at the Sanctuary Beach Resort is seriously the best kept secret in Marina. Just…read moreupstairs from the hotel registration desk is the most adorable little studio fully stocked with everything you need for class. Classes are small, usually 3-8 of us, and the instructors are all fantastic. I love being able to sign up easily on the mindbody app to attend evening classes when my schedule allows. AND on weekend mornings there is yoga on the beach.

I was ecstatic when I learned about the Yoga classes in Marina. Then, I attended the classes and I…read morewas even happier. The yoga studio at the Sanctuary Hotel is gorgeous and the women who teach the classes are so knowledgeable and caring. My favorite is the Yin Yoga on Monday evenings. They offer a wide variety of classes though to meet the needs of our community.

The Kopan West Retreat in March was amazing! Staff were super nice and accommodating. Highly…read morerecommend

What a beautiful retreat with Venerable Rene. The setting was very peaceful, deep in the redwood…read moreforest. The food was very good and health. It is a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Louise is such a fantastic instructor and makes you feel so comfortable. She is very knowledgeable…read moreand has so much experience and is so good at sharing that with all her students. She has so much patience and does such a great job giving individual attention when needed. I love her class and she has made learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong so fun. She has great stories too. I highly recommend her classes.

Louise LaFosse is a great Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructor: knowledgeable and kind. This is a great…read moreexercise program to improve strength and balance, as well as breathing exercises.

This is a fabulous healing center. Michael channels pure and loving healing energy for the…read morebenefits of his clients. He is also a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend Inner Qi Works if you're thinking about trying Reiki or other energy healing modalities.

Michael Santos is an amazing healer and a great human being. He is loving and warm and his home is…read moreinviting, clean and well cared for. You will find him to be a great instructor, well trained, dependable, and generous of spirit. His Reiki instruction is amazing and the support afterwards is hard to find anywhere else.