I had a wonderful first experience at The Wellness of OZ. I hadn't done much yoga since before the…read morepandemic and came in with some shoulder pain, and Maya was incredibly kind, attentive, and intuitive. Since I was the only person in class, she tailored the session into a lighter vinyasa flow that felt exactly right. The studio was very clean and peaceful, and Maya's energy was calm and grounding. I left with my shoulder feeling better and feeling genuinely relaxed. I'll definitely be back.

Of course this place is recommended…read more My past experiences have been influential, positive, groundbreaking, kind, motivational. After several workshops with different instructors, my mind broadened about what yoga is. I learned a lot about yoga here. I genuinely like and appreciate the soulful yoga sessions. I'll be back to deepen my yoga practice.

CLOSED -- I received this, via email, in response to my query below:…read more Is this location closing permanently, as I've seen reported? If so, when and why? Shambhala L. of Shambhala Meditation Center - Los Angeles Business Owner Hi, We have closed all our locations in Los Angeles but continue to meet online. All programs and classes are currently held online via zoom. We will be sending updates periodically via email. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please sign up here: https://la.shambhala.org/sign-up/ Check our monthly calendar for updated information on online meditation programs and activities: https://la.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/ We hope to open another location in the future! Los Angeles Shambhala I wonder how much the recent and ongoing controversies surrounding Shambhala had an impact on the organization, as well as the obvious pandemic issues.

Good morning, Los Angeles! I thought I'd write an update with more detail for people who have…read morenever been here before. The Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is part of an international community of meditators founded in the 70s by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now headed by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala is dedicated to the practices of sitting meditation and "meditation in action", incorporating dharma arts and other contemplative disciplines with the view of creating enlightened society. Shambhala offers many opportunities for people new to meditation to sit with an instructor one-to-one or with a group of fellow newbies. If you're new to the practice and you'd like individual instruction, I suggest coming on Sunday morning anytime between 9:00 AM and noon. (The closer to 9:00 AM, the better.) You can receive brief instruction in sitting and walking meditation and then join the group for all or part of the group practice. Public group practice also happens on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and you can receive individual instruction at that time as well. If you'd prefer to meet other beginners and learn to meditate in a group setting, you can come to the monthly "Learn to Meditate" night, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Other Thursday night programs focus on teachings by Pema Chodron, noted Shambhala Buddhist teacher, author and practitioner, or introductory dharma talks from senior students of Shambhala. If the initial instruction sparks interest and you want to go deeper, Shambhala is a feast of teachings. They offer a number of weekend and evening programs in meditation and contemplative arts such as flower arranging, archery, writing...there is something for everybody here. The Shambhala Training program is a particularly potent path of meditation study and practice, done over a series of weekends. It's not necessary (or even an advantage) to be a Buddhist in order to learn to meditate...Shambhala welcomes all.

I love this place! I asked the universe to help me get back into exercising and in shape, and…read moresomehow, through a Neighbor, I ended up coming to this class, and it's been three months, and it is exactly what I needed. It has helped me balance, energy, my body, I feel stronger, it's exactly what I needed, and I hope others have a chance to benefit from this awesome exercise program.

After being diagnosed with a vascular necrosis of the hips - which requires a bilateral hip…read morereplacement. I decided to give tai chi a try. The practices and disciplines at this center has been life changing. I'm forever grateful to the instructors.

Beautiful Buddhist temple but I took out a star because I came here for a meditation class, but…read morethere was no one present when I arrived. I waited, and waited for an hour and I even tried knocking on some doors, but no one answered. So, I just walked around the temple grounds, enjoying the beautiful tree and the Buddhas. Would love to try their meditation class one day!

Good place primarily serving the Sri Lankan community. Mostly involved with traditional customs and…read morerituals in Buddhism. Although there was one western monk having a regular meditation program. Good to check if the program is still going on before visiting.

Gianni and Kiki are such beautiful souls I wouldn't have wanted to be under anyone else's care as I…read morewent through the experience! The work they're doing is so crucial for people especially right now. I honestly have never ever felt the type of transformation that I felt with the breath work that we did. I started to feel the energy move through my body almost immediately. Super healing, super transformative! The cold plunge was great...felt so much clarity and energy after I got out for hours! Gianni and Kiki are such a wealth of information and they are such a blessing to our community! Highly recommend!

One of the most amazing experiences of my life. What began as curiosity became a life changing…read moreexperience. Learning to breathe properly with the master Gianni helped me on so many levels through this pandemic. I practice his techniques daily, from meditation to working out to dealing with stressful situations. The ice bath is also something that was on my bucket list. And now I'm addicted. The healing elements aside, Gianni did a great job at expertly guiding me through my fear and trepidation (which was a huge step for me). This is a service worth twice as much as it cost, and I have now become a returning customer. Get in now. Thank me later.

They forgot to let me in on my first zoom. I'll try again but how unzen. I felt unseen and sad…read more Exactly why I need meditation.

Amazing teaching. TM has changed my life would highly recommend it. And this is the place to do it…read more! Monica was an amazing kind accepting instructor and answered all questions. She guides you through the learning and is always present.

Local female owned yoga studio. Faye has made sure that this isn't just a yoga studio that you come…read moreto for class, she's building a community around it. Its full service, so you just have to show up, and your mat and props are ready to go. She also offers water, tea, and fruit. I have tried a majority of the teachers and classes. So if you are new to the studio or to yoga, then I highly recommend signing up for the one week beginner trial and trying as many classes as you can to get a feel for all the different classes and teachers. There are many teachers who I love and connect with, and to be honest their are some who's teaching styles don't speak to me. That's the beauty of this place and all the options. I did see someone leave a one star review that only took one class, and said that this place is only for beginners. I've been doing yoga for years, and have taken Flow and Power Flow classes at this studio with Faye, Chantal, and Virginia where they tried to guide you through more advanced poses/ techniques. Even in the gentle flow classes that I've taken with Faye and Darby, they give you the space to make it your own practice and go into more advanced techniques if you have them in your practice during their class. They always offer different options for everyone in class, based on their experience/ practice/ body. I also highly recommend taking breathwork with Elaine on Monday nights and the sound bath on Sunday nights, and give it a second chance if you're tried it once before. The first time, its hard to get out of your head, but once you can get present and go with the flow of what your body needs, its a great experience. I always feel lighter afterwards.

This is a beautiful yoga studio. I love how they provide the yoga mat and additional equipment. I…read moretook a class there with Aimee and she was amazing. The class was great and I loved the atmosphere.

Some people just have an aura and presence that puts a smile on your face and makes your body chill…read moreout and heart reconnect with your inner joy. I've only had two encounters with Kevin and I already get the sense he is a rare soul who has been through so much in life and transmuted his inner pain into beautiful healing energy to share with others. He is inspiring yet so down-to-earth and easy to relate to! Thank you Kevin for your healing touch/energy and I look forward to growing together in this lifetime!

I've worked with Kevin for many years now, and my life has drastically changed since. The massage…read moreis extremely different from anything you can imagine and one of the best experiences I've had. I highly recommend it.

Casa Kallpa Healing Center is a special place you instantly feel the good energy when you walk in…read morethe doors. So many great offerings. Highly recommend going to experience it for yourself!

I spent an amazing time there and will be back again. Leslie is nice, sweet and has a lot of…read moreknowledge in everything related to spirituality. I definitely recommend this place

A terrific class. I had quite a bit of experience with Zen meditation, but found Sandy's Vipassana…read moreapproach to be more rewarding, with near immediate results: greater clarity, focus, and ability to let go of unhelpful, negative thoughts and attitudes. Sandy is a great presenter of the theory and practice of mindfulness meditation, witty and entertaining, and proved willing to go the extra mile to accommodate students' schedules. Highly recommended.

Sandy is an amazing, patient and insightful teacher. I particularly appreciated his insights into…read morethe physiological health benefits of meditation. I took so much away from the course, and feel that I've left away with the most important tools for self care.