Worst experience ever. I came in for some classes. I was approached by very racist woman. She…read moreassumed because of my ethnicity I didn't believe in equal rights. Kept making references to women working. WTAF? Then one day in class, the teacher says he's only going to teach half the class. He never said someone else would be taking over. So I asked if we could refunded 50%. He wrote me a letter. Included a full refund and asked me to never come back. Low quality instructions. If you want a too notch teacher try TC society about an hour north in OC.

Master Henry is amazing! Tai Chi definitely helped my balance and coordination. The people in…read moreclass are very welcoming.

Authentic Chen style taijiquan training offered here. Bill and Allison are wonderful people.read more

A wealth of knowledge is within these doors. The…read moreproprietors, Bill and Allison Helm, teach Chen Tai Ji straight from the Chen Village, perform Chinese Massage, teach Qi Gong, host classes for Aikidou and Hung Gar Kung Fu, and they host great teachers from around the globe. I only have positive experiences here.

World class tai chi and qi gong. Master Han and Jane are gifted practitioners and teachers. They…read moreare brimming with love for their students, and know how to teach no matter what your level is.

Hands down the best Chen Taijiquan in San Diego, California and likely the nation!…read moreI'm not speaking in hyperbole. Master Han is the designated representative for Chen Family Style Taiji Quan by the governing body out of the Chen Family. I have been attending for 6 years now and have markedly improved the 8 skills. I can't recommend Taiji enough as a Lifelong Mind-Body Unity practice and this is the best place to receive this treasure. Not only is the Taiji top quality, the Golden Rishi Qigong technique is more than incredible, something worth spending thousands to learn, but you get it for the low monthly tuition. Just try it. Please!

Irene has magic hands. The lymphatic drainage massage was so helpful and I felt 20 years younger. I…read morewas in pain before and after I felt so good and refreshed. She has many other services too. You owe it to yourself to go and get a fantastic healing massage. She also teaches classes in all areas.

I came here as a part of a surf and yoga retreat package with the San Diego Surf School next door…read more I've done Vinyasa yoga before, so was excited to try the Healing Flow yoga and Yin yoga & Reiki styles. Both styles are very easy on the joints and less intense than Vinyasa, so good if you are looking for stretching and/or coming back from injury. I liked the classes as you do positions that other schools tend to not get to (such as extended cobra, threading the shoulders, etc.). I also LOVE the fact that you get blankets to use - makes final Savasana position so comfy and relaxed. Irene is a great instructor with a soothing voice. Parking in the neighborhoods is super easy even on street cleaning days (Wednesday/Thursday) and you have plenty of space to move around in the studio. I only wished I had signed up for a massage too. Enjoy and relax!

Initially, I was going to two different places to learn tai chi a week. But after experiencing…read moreEnguerran's teachings, I knew I had found the real deal and decided to stick with his classes only. I was looking for something that goes deeper than merely memorizing and going through the motions- here, you learn the inner core movements and principles that are subtle to the eye but everything to the power and practice of tai chi/wudang/chi quong. He is detail-oriented and always make sure that we understand how to do the movements properly and its many variations... No matter what skill level you are, whether you've done martial arts before or have zero experience, I guarantee that you'll have much to learn from his teachings. It can be challenging at times, but Enguerran's infectious energy and enthusiasm always makes it a fun environment. My favorite is when we have a new student because that means we get to practice the basics, and you can never practice the basics enough! His classes are far from being monotonous so you are never bored.. he mixes it up and will introduce a fun new style that are oh so interesting- I pretty much view them as treats! Highly recommend if you're not looking for just a class, but to have this extend into to your everyday life, grow your awareness, stay grounded, improve your health and balance. This is very much a family vibe as you get to know everyone and progress together. Honestly, don't think you can find a more authentic teacher around here, he is passionate and willing to share his knowledge that was passed onto him by his master. Give it a try, first class is complimentary. After that, it depends on how many times you want to attend per week, but prices are more than fair. Cheers!

In only a very few months training under Enguerran I have experienced a step change in my Tai Chi…read morejourney, which spans over 25 years. Enguerran is clearly a very skilled practitioner of martial arts and associated healing skills. I highly recommend anyone interested in growing their knowledge and capabilities to connect with Enguerran and to explore opportunities to learn from him.

Peter Wu is a wonderful teacher. He is knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. I highly recommend him for…read moreall levels, ages, and abilities.

This school has helped my back immensely in the 3.5 months I've been here!…read moreDuring my forties, I injured my back repeatedly. 3 years ago at the age of 48 I finally had an MRI. I have mild to moderate wedge compressions on 8 vertebrae and 4 disc bulges, one of which became a herniated disc about two years ago. Physical therapy and chiropractors seemed to aggravate the herniated disc. I ended up in severe pain after those sessions with limited mobility for weeks. Additionally, since the herniated disc, I've lost significant muscle mass (especially in my legs as I was no longer able to bend down and had severely limited mobility for months). The herniated disc also caused sciatica, which would cause muscles in my leg or hips to tense up to where I was unable to bend them, numbness in my upper left leg, and occasionally extreme nerve pain in my upper left leg. Enter Balance Martial Arts and Shifu Peter Wu! Although I had hoped that the Tai Chi would help with my posture and provide some improvement, Shifu Peter Wu taught me several Qigong exercises which have had an enormously beneficial effect on me. Years of being in a desk job created a slight, but noticeable hunch in my back. When I was younger (30's), the only way to fix it would be visits to the chiropractor, however the fixes would only last days. After practicing one of Shifu Peter's Qigongs for a few weeks, I was able to resolve that issue for over a month now with occasional practices of the exercise. I was never able to fix that on my own before! Additionally, the standing exercises he has taught me, has helped strengthen my lower back and hip girdle significantly. That coupled with seated Qigong with postural corrections, and some other exercises he taught me, I've eliminated most of the pain in my lower back. The stances from the standing exercises and Tai Chi have additionally started building up my leg strength again. All of this has had a significant increase on my mobility and energy levels. After years of "good and bad days", where good days meant only mild pain, I now see a light at the end of the tunnel! Now my good days mean no pain and I have increased range of motion! This has only been with 3.5 months. I can't wait to see how much better I'll be in another year. Shifu Peter is one of the few people who's had an opportunity to train in Chen Village (the birthplace of Tai Chi), as well as at the Shaolin temple. His teaching style is great, supplying me with new information and refinements in every class, and he is extremely supportive and flexible in showing me exercises to help improve my practice, and to help me along with my back. There's still a long road ahead of me for fixing all of the issues in my back, but I haven't had this much success in any other methodology I've tried, let alone in such a short period of time. I can't give enough accolades to Shifu Peter Wu and the practices that he's taught me!

Alex is so amazing at what she does. She is truly a kind soul and is so knowledgeable in massage…read more I've bought a few of her body scrubs/bath salts and they are *amazing* - organic, vegan and cruelty free and smell amazing and make my body feel smooth. Makes me feel good knowing I'm using something on my body that is not going to harm it! Thank you Alex for being amazing at what you do, for being so kind and patient, and for making amazing products!

Alex is an expert at her craft. She came to my home equipped with her table, sheets, and oils as I…read morewould have expected but in addition she brought a hot towel warmer, and an herbal compress warmer. She literally brought the entire spa experience to me. I had the most amazing herbal compress massage in the comfort of my own home. The service was excellent. I can't wait to schedule with Alex again.

Five years ago I took a family member to Justin after they had been diagnosed with cancer and given…read moresix months to live. My family members MRI technician wrote in the results section of the MRI, "Has patient had treatment?" The tech thought they had already had chemo or radiation because some of their tumors had disappeared in under three months. At that point ALL we had done was aggressively follow Justins fun and easy protocols. They have continued to have great success. I have gone to several acupuncturists and I respect them all but if I had a tough medical diagnosis this is the only person in the world I would go to for help and support. On a lighter note! I personally go to him the second I feel a cold coming on and have yet to need antibiotics from a dr, like I usually do. A couple weeks ago I went in for a severe soar throat and by the end of my session it was completely gone. In my opinion he is also extremely reasonably priced for being able to perform nothing short of miracles.

Justin has advised me through some physical and emotional challenges, both of which I had hit…read moreroadblocks on with other professional practitioners. He has a deep understanding of Chinese medicine and Daoism, which he draws upon to connect the body and mind to uncover and heal root cause issues. His approach is thoughtful and pragmatic, with an authentic commitment to ones personal growth and health. I recommend Justin to anyone looking to resolve health issues and develop into being the best version of themselves.

South Park Yoga has an amazing variety of classes, from vinyasa to yin to somatic and yoga with…read morepoetry. The instruction is wonderful (I learn something new and powerful in every class) and at the same time the teachers leave space for the students to practice at their own pace and adjusting poses to fit their particular needs. This is a very kind and warm community and I look forward to discovering more of their offerings and workshops.

Unfortunately although I recommended this studio hundreds of times since I grew up down the street…read moreand have been a neighbor since Ginseng, I can no longer recommend. A business shows their values through their priorities. When I called and tried to book a class today I could only get an AI chat bot. It didn't understand that I was trying to book 1 of 2 available classes today. Then it couldn't find my account in the system. When someone called back later, he acted like I should've known that I could've just come in. Well maybe if someone answered or the website said that, I wouldn't have booked a class with a studio that answered my call. When the guy on the phone tried to offer assistance, another person who I didn't know was on the line started asking for my personal information. At this point I didn't even feel comfortable disclosing my name, and I don't feel welcomed or comfortable coming back to this studio. Sad because I had some really important emotional breakthroughs here. But I guess they don't even know I exist or have my account in their records so I don't know... I'm disappointed in South Park Yoga. And I do not want to support business that use AI like this. It's lazy, anti-human, anti-spirit, goes against everything I agree with and honestly, yoga is supposed to be about Purpose, Process, Soul, Intention, Grounding, REAL LIFE. What does it say about a yoga studio that uses AI? The soul is gone. Or it's AI generated now. Brad and Marilyn: I didn't know you were both on the line until you started talking over each other. It was uncomfortable. And yes it is a replacement for human connection when this is the result. And how was I supposed to know I could text a phone number? Yes, it has been years, but I was trying to come back... now I feel foolish trying to book. I am so utterly disappointed, especially in this response. I won't try and visit you all again don't worry.