Meditation and mindfulness may not come easily to me but here, it's all so well curated, and the…read moreenvironment plus the lovely volunteers makes for a tranquil and positive experience as I explore ways to relax my busy brain. The interior is in quiet shades of pale yellows, oranges, wood and beautiful images in the meditation space. Be sure to come a bit early to settle in before the meditation, have a cup of tea. You don't have to sit on the floor there are plenty of chairs for the meditation session! There is a restroom inside, place to put your shoes (you may want some socks!), area to sit and chill before or after the meditation session. What makes this center so special are the kind and thoughtful volunteers. This is a place where you will feel the sense of community. This is a special joyful place and I highly recommend trying meditation session. Walkin is $15 so it's accessible! Street parking can be found nearby. TL/dr: come here to reach an internal awareness and inner peaceful practice

Not all meditation training is the same. There are so many places to learn meditation these days,…read moreand a lot of it is just watered down relaxation techniques and pop psychology. I chose Mahamudra KMC because it belongs to a Buddhist tradition that presents meditation in a way that is easily accessible to busy modern people. It's the real deal. Try it and see for yourself. :)

Walking up the stairs into this elevated airy space brings an instant sense of peace. I love coming…read morein early to pour my tea and set up my space with their beautiful meditation cushions and blankets. Their Accusound event (acupuncture/sound bath) is the perfect combination to allow you to recharge and leave feeling lighter than air. The intro class "The seed" with Chelsey was perfect with my parents who were in manhattan beach for the holidays. 30 min of guided meditation with visualization was just enough for them to get their toes wet. Plus, they were very happy that Rooted Beings had mediation seats (with back for comfort).

This studio is SO beautiful, comfortable and calming - everything you look for / need in a…read moremeditation space..plus its steps to the beach if you feel like extending your meditation post class! The instructors are all top notch - and completely take you out of your wandering mind and away from the stresses of living in LA. Soo glad there is finally a meditation studio in Manhattan Beach like this!!

The location of the studio is great, there is plenty of free parking and I received a warm welcome…read morefrom the host. The studio is clean and well laid out, and the lighting was set perfectly. The Sound bath meditation was wonderful. An hour long session, including bowls and recorded ocean sounds, with a brief intro. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely go again.

The most complete and immersive sound bath experience ever!!! Erika and Nico are accessible and…read moreinviting. Their space feels safe and comfortable. With a multitude of instruments and 2 musicians playing throughout, the sound experience is powerful and healing.

I began going to the Torrance Zen Center over a year ago. I had always thought of Zen as something…read morefound in books, or from the past, or something a few other unusual people did in far-away places. Enlightenment seemed like an esoteric, out-of-reach goal, and not one I was necessarily interested in pursuing -- not understanding, it had always struck me as an ironically self-focused pursuit. A Zen state of mind, with balance and equanimity -- that seemed interesting. But through the people at the Torrance Zen Center I found that the Zen path is not about the mind, but very much of the heart, and all the compassion the heart is capable of. The practitioners follow the Greater Path, with the intention of helping anyone and everyone through Zen to manifest a better version of themselves. And Enlightenment? It's about helping other people. Becoming in sync with the Greatest Good, however the name given by one's language culture. While the foundational practitioners natively speak Mandarin or Cantonese, they all make a dedicated and successful effort to speak English in teaching, sharing, and casual interactions, for which I am deeply and profoundly grateful. They have graciously and continuously extended a warm, including welcome. I have occasionally felt "odd man out," but: my doing. Their generosity of heart always surges back and I relax a bit more. Shortly after beginning meditation practice, I noticed, to my surprise, that many people - some I knew and some I didn't - suddenly seemed more comfortable around me, eager to talk and share whatever was on their minds. Positive feelings and experiences began to dominate my life, all while retaining and improving family relations, growing friendships, and more easily establishing new connections with people. Life is short. Five Stars!

The meditais a very peaceful place. And the people overs there are very friendly. The location is…read morenot too far from the Torrance city hall and parking is free.

Vedic meditation has truly transformed my life. I am so grateful to Mike for his teachings. I was…read moreon the path long before I learned Vedic meditation, but I was not prepared for the amount of transformation this simple practice would have on my life. We all have everything we need inside of us, we just need to learn how to touch it. I had struggled with anxiety, depression, addiction, and boat loads of trauma, but this practice has allowed me to heal. I am forever grateful to the Vedic World View and Mike.

This is the first form of meditation that I am able to truly connect with and sustain, without the…read more"I can't do this" feeling. Mike offers insight and guidance into the "whys" and "hows" of this ancient practice that transforms it into a modern day habit that is easily incorporated into a contemporary/hectic life. His gentle nature and support allowed me to open up and understand quickly how to meditate using this simple technique. I am grateful for Mike and his wisdom and friendship! Highly recommend his course! And I look forward to working with him into the future as I continue to develop my own practice. Thank you Mike!

I went to Claudia's Heart Chakra Opener Meditation and Sound bath at the beach on Valentines Day…read more2024 and I'm so glad I did! She had her singing bowls, bells, and other tools all ready for me when I arrived. After talking about what has been happening with my life, we began, and, by the end of it, I felt a weight come off my chest. I am actually interested in doing more Reiki sessions with her in the near future. I've been a client of Claudia's off and on for several years now, always going to her when I need some extra love and for when I feel energetically blocked. She has always been professional, empathetic, loving, and fun! I highly recommend this Reiki Master!

I am so glad I found Claudia with her wonderful Yoga-classes. She is truly dedicated to what she is…read moredoing. I took several Yoga-classes with her and I was looking forward to it each time. She did not just help me to get rid of aches and pains, she inspired me and made me smile with her little life-lessons each time. She also sells her own wonderful healing products like energy-sprays and herbal-pillows and offers Yoga at the beach. I highly recommend her for everybody who wants more than just to get in shape.

Had a 90 minute experience with Malia. It was absolutely fantastic. She started with a delicious…read moreseasonal tea and then moved into a salt scrub and heated wrap. As I was in the heated wrap, she played the drum and had me box breathe. She also incorporated singing bowls. It was so relaxing and meditative! Then, I rinsed off and she gave me a massage. She played really beautiful music and did a mix of deep tissue and some stretching. Highly recommend!

This lady is the real deal! She does all types of massage and also breath work and reiki. She has a…read morebeautiful massage room with calming lights and relaxing music. She is very calming, relaxing and has a positive energy. I will be back for another session, it was blissful!

I've been doing both buddy sessions (with my boyfriend) and private yoga sessions with Bernadette…read morefor about four months now. Not only am I learning more about yoga and developing a deeper practice than I ever though possible when I was learning in a class setting, but I'm watching the benefits transform my daily life as well. Buddy sessions: Bernadette is great at leading two people, giving personal attention to each. The price break over a single session is great. Single sessions: I can't rave enough about how different it is to be practicing solo with a great instructor. Bernadette will make sure you're doing every pose correctly in a way that will not cause injury, while also knowing just how far to push you to reach your best. I started four months ago with such weak upper body strength that I wasn't even able to lower myself to the floor in a plank position. Now my upper body is completely transformed. Two weeks ago I succeeded at my first hand balancing pose--Crow--and I felt more pride in myself than I've felt in years. If you ever had the smallest inkling that you want to truly experience yoga, you owe private lessons to yourself, and I wouldn't waste time looking any further than Bernadette and Bali Yoga and Massage Therapy.

I have been practicing yoga with Bernadette for almost 3 months and as someone who is not very…read moreactive or flexible, I have noticed a tremendous difference in my energy level and flexibility since I began working with Bernadette. In addition to feeling better physically, yoga has helped manage my stress level, providing mental and emotional balance. Bernadette is patient and accommodating; she has created personalized sessions to meet my abilities, while still challenging me with each session. I highly recommend yoga with Bernadette.

I cannot say enough great things about Heather and her photography!Most recently, I asked her to do…read moremy personal headshots, and she absolutely killed it!! I was a bit uncomfortable being the only person in the photos, but Heather made sure to make me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. And the end result came with a great photo! Flash back to a few years ago she did all of the photos for my fathers 60th birthday party, we are a family of 7(not including spouses), so its pretty hard to get a picture that captures everyone well, but somehow Heather managed to do it, and quite well I might add. We have hired Heather multiple times and are always impressed with the quality of her work!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather. I was extremely nervous going into the shoot,…read moreas these were my first headshots. From our first conversation, Heather put me at ease and promised we would have fun. And we did! Heather was high energy, encouraging, and professional. I highly recommend Heather Leyse Photography!