Beautiful and peaceful setting away from all the city noise to sit and reset for a nice relaxing…read moreday.

Beautiful place to find your peace, walk in the garden and turn some prayer wheels. There is…read moreobviously a very caring community involved to maintain such a beautiful place. Donyo has a great sense of humor. What a bright spirit he is!

I can barely find the words to describe my session with Valerie…read more The space itself is beautiful, light-filled and peaceful. One of the most energetically bright interiors I have stepped into in a long time. I felt completely held by Valerie and the Vestibule which allowed me to sink into the experience feeling calm, open and safe. Although I thought I was going in for a simple liver cleanse, what surfaced was deeper and more profound and Valerie was right on it! I received a powerful energetic healing that has left me feeling 500 pounds lighter and the clarity keeps increasing as the days go by. I look forward to my next session with this gifted woman in this truly magical place.

Valerie Carpenter has been my amazing #1 healer for the past four years,and I happily travel an…read morehour each way to see her. She has an abundance of abilities and techniques, and has helped me immensely in recovering from my traumatic past. During these years, we have dealt with one deep place or another, and the work has been so healing without any need to relive the traumas. In fact, more powerful than hypnosis and other modalities I have experienced, Valerie's work lifts the traumas up, up and away. Issues we have dealt with do not resurface again like a broken record. A few years ago, Valerie conducted a soul retrieval for me, reintegrating younger parts of me who had "split the scene", so to speak. There is no possible way I can describe this experience, so many emotions flowed through, and since that healing I have felt more whole, and many "checking out" behaviors have diminished or disappeared altogether. I am now enrolled in Valerie's "Humming Along" program, which I plan to continue for the foreseeable future. This month's session was scheduled just days before the mandatory stay at home order, and I wasn't sure if I should travel and risk exposure for either of us. Valerie suggested we do a remote session, and it was so powerful. There I was comfy in my favorite chair in my living room, and while it was a different experience than being physically in the same room, Valerie's abilities enable her to tap in remotely as if we were in the same room. My work with Valerie is my gift to myself, for my wellbeing. I am sleeping so well, free of bad dreams and panic attacks, and I am the happiest and healthiest I've ever been. Feeling 70 years young and loving my life. Thank you, Valerie!

MDZG has been wonderful. Zazen with them over zoom each morning at 8 am has helped me start off the…read moreday with a very meaningful meditation practice (just sitting). Grateful to Myosho Baika and everyone at Mount Diablo Zen Group.

Mt. Diablo Zen Group is led by Baika Heaton, Zen Priest and Dharma teacher. This group meets…read moreWednesday evenings for Zazen (meditation), study and discussion. Once a month, one day or half day silent retreats are offered for a nominal fee. These retreats include Zazen, Qi Gong, rest period, a mindful meal, a short service and Dharma talk. All members are encouraged to establish a daily meditation practice, with consideration for their daily life schedule. Celebrating it's tenth year this May, Mt. Diablo Zen Group offers an intimate setting and access to the teachings in the Soto Zen Buddhist Tradition.

In looking for a local yoga studio that has a variety of levels for classes, that are IN PERSON vs…read morevirtual, I found Gaia. I have only taken a few classes from them so far, but I like the bright and cheery lobby and the clean and spacious studio spaces (one up friendly stairs that are not too steep). I have enjoyed the Restorative Yoga and the Gentle Yoga classes, and leave feeling like I have had a massage! The teachers I have met have been very welcoming and kind, and passionate about supporting their students' yoga journey. If you are looking for a place to start your yoga practice or nurture your cranky body or even expand your skills - this is the place! Namaste!

I love this yoga studio. I have been attending classes on and off over the last 4 years. I recently…read morestarted going back and they moved around the corner to an even better space! The maternity class with Martina is incredible. And all the classes I have ever taken here are wonderful. They even provide yoga mats for those of us whose family have taken them or who don't have them anymore!

I've been getting readings from Helena for a long time (couple of years) and I have always enjoyed…read moreit. She always bring clarity. I also love the fact that she never rush me during our readings. I really dislike those readers saying oh our time is up, I gotta go... to me, that's great customer service! She is also available almost anytime I need her, very flexible schedule since I don't know when I ever need a reading / healing. I highly recommend her for any readings. She's great!

From the owner: Spirit in Joy is about clairvoyant readings, and healing, and classes to teach you meditation…read moreskills, and life tools for your spirit toolbox. Readings, healings can be done by phone, or in person (one hour request for in person service). I have monthly psychic fairs, and teach many classes in the bay area, including classes by phone. There are also meditations, classes, and MP3's on the website for purchase. Learn to create, and co-create from spirit, and from a space of joy! You can find out more at spiritinjoy.com , and get inspired reading some of the blog articles. Join the newsletter there, if you wish the monthly coupon! If you're on Meetup, check out East Bay Spirit in Joy, where all the classes are posted. Gentle blessings, ~ Helena

Vania is very connected and has gentle waves of energy throughout the session. She has helped clear…read moreenergy in my treatment room and will also help in educating you about which crystals or habits will help in your own healing process. I highly recommend experiencing a reiki session with her.

From the owner: We take advantage of all healing information and consider medical philosophies from eastern…read moreand western lands to offer an integrative health experience. Healing modalities offered are traditional Usui-reiki, Holy Fire reiki, Hatha/Vinyasa/Restorative Yoga styles, pranayama (breath-work), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Meridian Theory, Chakra Theory, Native American smudging, nutrition/dietetics, crystal work, neuro-linguistic programming, sound therapy, and hypnosis in no specific order. Various techniques are used to induce relaxation & meditation, creating the ultimate healing environment allowing you to properly release stress as well as toxins and inflammation.

Unreal slice of Heaven nestled in the valley of marin headlands. We hiked from Tennessee Valley to…read moreMuir Beach and decided to hike through the valley on our way back instead of an out and back. What an incredible stumble upon in the midst of our hike. Pictures don't do this beautiful spot justice. It felt unreal when we walked up to the garden then through the zen center. We merely wandered through the grounds, we didn't take advantage of any services so I can't attest to what is available on the grounds besides the incredible gardens. Our round trip hike was almost 10 miles and worth every step taken. Beach, redwoods, valley rolling hills, gardens filled to capacity with beautiful blooms, veggies, and lovingly sculpted grounds. Truly an incredible experience and what a treat to allow it to be open to the public.

I just returned from a weekend yoga retreat at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. It was my second…read moreretreat here and henceforth second time going here. I was on a digital sabbatical so no photos from my smartphone and no laptop. In retrospect from being there would say it was a lovely experience. It was great to unplug and get out of the city aka San Francisco for a weekend. The farm itself is about 30 acres. Green Gulch Farm Zen Center is affiliated with the San Francisco Zen Center in the City and Tassajara. All three is in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi from the Zen lineage from Japan. Suzuki Roshi wrote Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind and other works. I was primarily with my group here doing our own retreat yet did sit on one talk by a senior Zen teacher which I enjoyed. The talk was followed by an insightful question and answer Satsang aka philosophical discussion and tea. The hiking here is wonderful. They have been an organic farm since 1972 supplying the famous Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. The food here was quite alright. Many vegan options. One improvement would be to simply label the food items vegan or not instead they have symbols donating if the item has dairy or eggs yet majority of the food was vegan anyways. It was tasty and fresh as much of the ingredients are grown on site. The accommodation was comfortable. It was about a mile hike to the ocean to Muir Beach and explored the Tennessee Valley trail for a more challenging hike with amazing vista views of the ocean. I also saw two deer while here. If you get a chance to go to the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Go! Recommended!