Nice temple! There's some parking on their lot as well as the street. Staff can speak English and…read moreVietnamese. They have events for Chinese new year.

Absolutely beautiful temple, and this one was welcoming to visitors. I did not feel like an…read moreoutsider here. The people who were here taking care of the place smiled at me and did not hover over me as I looked around. I took photos but I also tried to be respectful, and I said my thank yous to their gods. This place did smell very strong of incense, but was so gorgeous inside and out. They also had a restroom! ALSO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WITH RAMPS!!!

The people are so friendly and also knowledgeable. It's a great combination of ancient wisdom and…read moretradition and rigor while also being humble, earnest, and approachable plus it's a creative space that feels like a maker space but for your mind ;) Delicious tea and sometimes meals; a whole host of great events from full moon ceremonies to raucous dharma combats and weekly talks that change how i see everything but also show me how great i am already despite also being endearingly bonkers.

Angel City Zen Center is awesome…read more How does a boy from Ventucky County get introduced to a sanga deep in the heart of LA? Thankfully, a Ventura Buddhist club's monthly pilgrimage introduced him. This is the first "religious institution" that I've gone to where it felt completely like home. I find the dharma discussions to be very accessible and relevant. Dave is great. Brad is wise. And Nina is warm. I've been coming "religiously" about 2 months now, and dabbling here and there before-hand. It is well worth the one-hour drive, IMO. Also, Dave's made-from-scratch vegetarian lunches on Saturday make the circle complete... I highly recommend coming here and getting your Zen on.

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.

OMFG. Which is my unspiritual way of saying that Kathryn is a true healer. After not just years…read morebut decades of pain, in more than one area... I went to Kathryn on a strong recommendation and as promised, she changed everything about my body. Especially my relationship to my body, which I was worried was breaking down and never going to heal. After decades of acupuncture, massage and sacral-cranial work, all of which helped temporarily, Kathryn's 10 session Rolfing series has done wonders. And I'm not even finished. She is so educated, patient, gentle, fun, and clearly loves to teach and help people. She also gives helpful advice about walking, sitting, using my muscles in ways that help support my alignment. I recommend her highly, eagerly and passionately.

I am so thankful I found Kathryn. I actually noticed a difference in my posture after our very…read morefirst rolfing session. Now other people are starting to comment on the positive changes in my appearance, too. Rolfing itself isn't always a pleasant experience (my own sensitive areas include my calves, shins, and ankles), but Kathyrn will always do her best to make you as comfortable as possible. She is a wealth of dietary knowledge as well. At our first appointment, she pointed out that a lot of my symptoms indicated I might have a gluten allergy, and after one month of going gluten-free, I actually feel remarkably better (more energetic, less joint pain and overall tenderness) and I've gone for the first month of my adult life without a migraine. Yay! If you want to feel better, don't wait: schedule an appointment now. Your health is worth the money.

I came here to try a Pilates Reformer class. (Which I've never done before, so it's a first.)…read more First off this place is immaculate. i mean super clean, tidy and very organized as far as i can tell. It had a very nice clean vibe feel to it. The place is divided up into several rooms, there's a room for pliates reformer, one for some other kind of pilates torture rack, a room for yoga and some other room to expand your consciousness. The place is well lit lots of natural light feels very relaxing. If you don't have grippy toe socks (they're mandatory for pilates reformer) you can buy them at the counter, so I'd imagine if you've never done it before you're gonna have to buy it here. Anyway I Leonie as my teacher... she was very nice and came by to correct me often, because I didn't really know what I was doing so I appreciated that. The other two people in the class were not newbies so they knew what to do, so they needed less guidance. Overall, I don't believe pliates reformer is for me (truly it's not you, it's me). But I liked my lesson, I thought the teacher was great, the studio was great. I would definitely come back and try some other kind of body lengthening or mind expanding exercises.

I spent two years trying out different Pilates studios near downtown and have finally found one…read morethat checks all my boxes. Samarasa Center is beautifully designed - bright and clean with new equipment and FREE PARKING (seriously unheard of in LA). The complimentary tea bar is also a nice touch. The staff is warm and inviting. The instructors are attentive, up-beat, and very in-tune with your form, injuries, requests etc. I joined mainly for the pilates but like having the option to take yoga classes too with my monthly membership. The monthly membership also includes a guest pass. Speaking from personal experiences I've had at other studios in LA, Samarasa is really something special. I find myself looking forward to class everyday.

I visited The Salt Studio for a Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Caelyn, and I highly recommend…read morechoosing this space for your next massage. The studio was spotless and had a calm, quiet atmosphere that immediately put me at ease when I walked in. Caelyn was kind, knowledgeable, and truly effective in her work. After my massage, I spent some time in the Salt Room, which was such a unique and relaxing experience. If you look up the benefits of salt rooms, you'll find plenty, and you can genuinely feel them while you're there. I enjoyed the experience so much that I came back a second time with my wife, and she absolutely loved it as well.

Came here for the first time yesterday and had a great experience! I got the sacred simplicity and…read moreit was exactly what I needed. My masseuse, Barbara, really paid attention to the knots on my shoulders and made sure to address it throughout my back and not just my pain points. It helped me realized that everything was connected! It was truly a full body massage from head to toe and was really relaxing. The room is nicely dim with some light music and they were quick to get me in. They also offered me water/tea. There's a lot for parking as well, would recommend!

I have done a lot of meditation, but no meditation center has been as caring or sincere as this…read moreone. The guide has helped me countless times and always has such a calm and pleasant demeanor. Since this whole situation has started they have provided online meditation, which has allowed me to be clear headed and joyful as I face the current situation. I actually feel no worry at all. The meditation method has completely changed my life. Like I said, I've tried many other meditation methods, but none were as effective as this, or even came close. Without this meditation I don't know where I would be, but I definitely wouldn't be as happy, fulfilled, or at peace as I am now.

A pivotal moment in my life was realized after being introduced to the knowledge of the meditation…read moremethod being implemented at the Meditation Center in Pasadena. I went to the center seeking to quiet my racing mind and body and was given knowledge beyond just the self. The method is simplicity at its best, but, most profound things are simple. Blessed I found something in me that lead me to the steps of that doorway. Hoping you too will find your way there. Thank you To all the mentors associated with the Meditation Center from all over the world. Ellen M.

Koyasan Buddhist Temple is a small temple hidden within Little Tokyo. Our party came here on the…read moreNew Year Day (January 1st) and there was a long line for hatsumode (aka "first visit" - first visit of the year to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine taking place on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd day of the New Year). This temple was founded in 1912 and moved to the current location in 1940. This is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the United States. [Parking]: No designated parking for the temple, but Aiso Parking Garage (101 Judge John Aiso St) is located just one block away. [Waiting line]: The long waiting line is for visitors who want to pray inside of the temple. For anyone who want to buy souvenirs, then they can just walk directly into the front courtyard of the temple as there are separate lines to buy souvenirs. [Hatsumode]: Upon entering the temple, visitor can pay $5 donation for Goma-ki (write your wish and your name on the piece of wood and leave it on the table - it will supposedly be burned during a monthly ceremony Goma Fire Ritual at the last Sunday of each month outside of January). Once each person is done praying, then there's a wooden offering box for donation. No pictures are allowed inside of the temple. [Activities]: Other than hatsumode, the temple had Shusho-e (New Years Day) Service [with Mochi Presentation] on January 1st at 10 AM, New Year's Day Goma Service on January 1st at 2 PM, and Taiko Gohei Blessing Service / Goma Service throughout Jan 1st through Jan 3rd. [Classes]: Outside of hatsumode, the temple offers yoga class, Japanese calligraphy class, dharma class, tea with reverend, etc. throughout the year. [Souvenirs]: They sell omamori (Japanese amulets) , ofuda (talismans), ojuzu (Buddhist prayer beads), incense, arrows, etc. Heck they even sell Hello Kitty and Ultraman omamori. [Admission]: Free admission, but consider paying your respects with a donation in the large wooden offering box. [Conclusion]: This is one of few activities to do on the New Year Day and expect a huge crowd visiting for hatsumode. Our party stayed for approximately 45 minutes (including waiting time) and I definitely appreciate the tradition. Certainly worth a visit for anyone who is free on the New Year Day & would like to experience this annual Japanese cultural event.

I have attended services at this Buddhist temple in Los Angeles. It the most popular Japanese…read moretemple in the city. The New Years service gets thousands of visitors. New Years service at Koyasan temple is gathering place for Little Tokyo.