A beautiful garden with exotic flowers, succulents, and plants overlooking Encinitas beach--what a…read moreperfect spot to visit whether you want to quietly meditate or just simply enjoy the scenery! The view is breathtaking and magically erases any stress you may have. If you're interested in taking a medication class, they have one on Wednesdays at 12pm. Stop by for a visit. You'll thank me later.

Visited the beautiful gardens here while in Encinitas, and appreciated the stunning ocean views…read more The gardens are lush; I felt like I had been transported to a tropical rainforest. The benches perched at the top with sweeping views of the ocean are perfect for meditating and disconnecting. So glad I visited this little slice of paradise. Free entry, free street parking. They do accept donations.

I am over the moon impressed with Kitty and Sanctuary Z in Carlsbad! I have been practicing yoga…read morefor 16 years and am happy to say I have found a way to take my practice further! I truly enjoy, The Art of Relaxation ~ Yoga Nidra ​Which It is said 1 Hour of Yoga Nidra = 4 Hours of Sleep. As a mommy and entrepreneur, I need this! The tranquil and relaxation classes have you feeling like you just left a spa. With intimate class sizes, you receive personalized attention. I highly recommend Sanctuary Z!

I love this beautiful and peaceful place. Kitty's voice is very soothing. No matter from where you…read morestart, this is the right place to deepen your practice, to refill yourself with new energy and to let go. She's a master in creating a healing space and in tailoring the sessions to the specific needs of her students. Highly recommended.

I am so happy to have found YoS for my practice! It took me a long time to find a yoga studio that…read morealigns with my values & is genuine. They truly practice ahimsa here and I quickly felt part of their little family. I especially love the dharma yoga and the restorative classes. Each teacher is talented and inspires me everyday! Rob has a very kind heart and encourages me to be more devotional in and out of my yoga mat. Zhara helps me to bring my drishti inwards and go deeper into my poses, as the weeks have passed by I have been impressed by how I show up on my mat compared to day 1 . Zoey does a very beautiful evening restorative class where we sing together and she is always sharing the new things she's learned about the body, sleep and our well being . Kaitlyn does this wonderful gentle vinyasa class that is perfect to do on Friday mornings and helps me restore. She directs us to move parts of our body's with some gentle stretching that feels so much needed. I haven't yet tried a class by Martha due to my work scheduale but I will be looking forward too when I have the opportunity to! I recently met her and she is so lovely! Everyday I am excited and look forward to be at YoS! Om

I recently went to a class here, and it was absolutely phenomenal! I attended the "Flow State"…read moreGentle Vinyasa class, and it was exactly like the description. I have been to quite a few yoga studios in the area, and this one is one of my favorites. The studio is very clean, and the instructors are welcoming. Additionally, they offer a student discount!

Summary: Breathe Degrees felt like an ancient bathhouse ritual reborn in modern form...moving…read morethrough heat, breath, and embodied ritual alongside others in a warm, communal flow. This studio is intentionally designed to help you adapt, expand, and feel more alive. One of my favorite studio experiences so far. I genuinely did not want to leave! The Philosophy & First Impression: Before my first visit, I received a welcome video explaining the studio's philosophy: Using breath and hormetic stress (heat, cold, & movement) to grow stronger, healthier, and happier together. Their belief is simple & powerful, "When you take control of your breath, you take charge of your life." When I pulled into the parking lot, I could hear a man inside calling out, "Breathe in... let it go. Breathe in... let it go." (It seriously felt like the building was breathing.) The Space: I was warmly welcomed by staff who helped me check in, sign a waiver, and gave me a wristband and a full tour. The studio includes: a sauna; a cold plunge room; a yoga room; an AQUATru filtered water station; cubbies, dressing rooms, and a bathroom; and a lounge room with an educational video on their method The Class (Vinyasa Flow & Breath 90): The yoga room was arranged in a circular formation, so we faced one another, creating a shared presence & community. The class itself was an intermediate, heated power vinyasa with a smooth, steady breath-to-movement flow. Wendi cued in Sanskrit followed by English and layered in breath cues and gentle inward-turning suggestions in grounded poses. After a steady standing series, we moved into deep stretching and incredible twisting and detoxifying poses on the ground. The Breathwork Experience: After yoga, we were guided onto our backs with padded eye masks waiting for us. Wendi led us through three rounds of open-mouth inhales and exhales ("Breathe in, let it go"), followed by Mula Bandha and long-breath holds. During one of the holds, I received a neck and shoulder massage with peppermint oil, and I could feel the cooling, soothing effect immediately. The third round was the most powerful, with reminders that our bodies were fully oxygenated. After the final exhale, we were released into savasana. Wendi closed with a beautiful reflection about looking back on our day, our week, our month, our life and saying, "It was a wild and wonderful ride," which perfectly described the whole experience. The Teacher: Wendi was incredibly welcoming, thorough, and present. She took time one-on-one beforehand to explain and demonstrate the breathwork, which is essential for a sense of safety. After class, she stayed to connect personally and encouraged me to explore the sauna and cold plunge. She definitely holds a grounded, confident, and supportive container. The Sauna & Community Vibe: (I forgot a bathing suit for the cold plunge, but I spent time in the sauna.) It was a warm, social gathering space where the energy of the class naturally flowed in. People were connecting, chatting, and relaxing together. It felt like a communal ritual space. Overall Experience: This studio has so much to offer! The integration of breathwork, yoga, heat, cold, and education is genuinely thoughtful (not trendy). It was such a pleasure to experience Breathe Degrees. This is a must for any yoga enthusiast! Practical Note: First-timers must arrive 15 minutes early, no exceptions. This studio prioritizes safety and intentionality.

The new venue at Liberty Station(much closer to my house), is OUTSTANDING! It's huge, clean and the…read morevibe is powerfully positive. The breathwork classes are amazing (especially love Kirby) and the cold plunge/jacuzzi/sauna are unbelievably large and serene. My new favorite place for all things health!! You gotta check it out.

Laurie has been the perfect teacher for me - kind, supportive, healing, nurturing, and…read moreunderstanding. For those on a healing journey, the student and the teacher need to be the right fit, and I've found that in Laurie and Inner Strength. I'm honored to have taken 3 levels of Reiki with her, as well as participate in Shin-Rai healings with both her and Cindy. Not only has Reiki greatly deepened my personal journey, but my Shin-Rai session was life-changing. I don't say those words lightly and am grateful and appreciative of Inner Strength. -Nicole Walter

I attended my first class, Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowl Healing and it was just what I…read moreneeded. I'm severely limited in flexibility but wanting to get started with yoga and this was just the right introduction. Laurie was very compassionate and supportive and helped me find postures utilizing props that were so deeply relaxing and yet offered a deep stretch as well. The crystal bowls added another dimension. Nicole was our "Reiki Angel" for the class and added wonderful energy as well. I really enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to my next class.

Such a beautiful store and meditation center! I am sad that I missed the cacao ceremony today but…read morewill check the website and will be attending one soon. The super beautiful woman working there showed my friend and I the space for the ceremonies and gatherings. Such a spacious and clean area downstairs the store. At Gold you will find all the good stuff: candles, cards, jewelry, crystals, decor items, comfortable clothing. Is very neat and new to the a Encinitas mindfulness community. Glad to be doing the first review for them because it just creates such a great first impression plus smells so good.

I'd like to report the Quantum Healing Meditation class with Ashley Garcia. Gold Meditation truly…read moreneeds to do a better job vetting "practitioners" , as I've met a few whose energy is very off putting. Ashley Garcia has been using her class time at Gold as a launch pad to reel in innocent members from Gold , in an attempt to facilitate her sketchy meditation business she runs in tandem. She has offered multiple students from Gold a "free meditation session" , tells some lies, and then says it will be $4000 for 3 months to work with her. Talk about a broke girl trying to pay her rent! She manipulates individuals and says a lot of unprofessional and inappropriate things. She should be fired.

Definitely one of the best massages I've ever had. A+ technique and pressure throughout the whole…read moresession, and it was the perfect balance between deep tissue and swedish, which was exactly what I asked for. Great way to end our road trip, and if I lived closer I'd definitely be a regular here! Thank you, Tara, it was amazing!

The best!!!!! Deep tissue and cupping are my favorites here. Have not had a bad experience yet and…read morehave used several different therapists- great healing massages! Location is awesome and free parking as well.

I've been practicing yoga for over a decade and move around a lot. I've been a member at lot of…read moredifferent types of yoga studios. This has been my favorite to practice at by far. They offer a wide arrange of styles of classes. They are the most diverse studio I've ever been to (skill level, body type, age range, etc). This studio truly is a community and I would recommend joining if you are new to town and looking for friends. They host a lot of community events outside of just yoga classes (book club, holiday parties, hiking, annual watermelon festival, etc) The owner is such a fun, eccentric baddie who wants to bring people together. It is by far the best deal for unlimited yoga in town. If you're coming from class pass I recommend double checking the class description on the website because I've noticed they don't always match up. I recommend Ashley or Drea's classes if you want a corepower style class.

Amazing studio offering classes for all levels. The owner is welcoming and personable. Morning…read moreBliss was the best and Friday afternoon yoga!