Kathy and Emerging Om should definitely be considered for anyone seeking to explore the true depths…read moreof what life can offer. The workshops and classes always include exercises and practices that help me find peace, clarity, and excitement for life. Joining her community for the healing days are very special! Kathy has a way of always disarming and releasing the walls we put up in order to really heal in many ways with a team that prioritizes all the right things and makes for a wonderful and peaceful experience every time. Having been coming to her meditation classes weekly for a year now, the healing days are a special touch that I hope more people can experience. Connecting with life on earth is very important and the tree connection pictured was another special moment. If you can make it out to anything involving this beautiful team then do so! You will likely see me at one of the classes so say hi and feel free to ask questions :)

Dr. Kathy Kangarloo at Emerging Om is amazing! Her spirit and energy is a fresh of breath of air…read more She created a center that is open and inviting. A sense of calm and centering is felt. I've been a customer of Emerging Om since Dec 2013 for Yukt Yoga, Reiki and Friday night Oms and Chanting which has helped me to become more centered and keep me focused. I also attend the workshops at Emerging Om. I love how they have spiritual, mental and physical workshops which covers all the areas for personal growth and healing. So glad my friend referred to Emerging Om!

A great place to practice yoga. Classes of various levels at different times throughout the week…read more Pick the level, time, and instructor that fits your personal goals.

Love this studio during and after COVID. They offer great…read morealignment, Iyengar and Vinyasa flow classes. Easy check in or check out of classes on the website I recognized several instructors from other studio s that had closed during covid. I highly recommend this studio for all levels of yoga. Thank you Megan and Suzy for being there for me during the closures allowing me to keep my practice alive.

Kylan really is the full package. If you can make the time and put in the work. She will get you…read moreresults. Period. Whether you're trying to get in shape, lose weight, gain flexibility, recover from an injury old or new. Or you just need over all wellness, not just physically but mentally as well. Kylan has you covered with the tools, knowledge, and years of experience needed to help you achieve any of those goals. She can and will customize every single workout/session to fit your specific needs. She will adjust sessions depending on how your body responds, and even check in with you prior to any session to maximize progress during that next session. I started working with Kylan in January of this year. I have multiple bulging discs in my lumbar and thoracic spine, along with fluid in my spine and scoliosis. Not to mention my four knee surgeries prior to the back problems. Within 5 months of working with Kylan she has guided me to a quality of life I didn't think was possible. My body has and still is completely transforming. My pain is beyond manageable and I don't live in fear of ending being back in a hospital again with uncontrollable back spasms. She did this using multiple tools including yoga, meditation, and even HIT style work outs. To top it all off, I shopped around and her rates are beyond competitive. Thank you so much Kylan, you helped me get my life back!

Kylan is absolutely amazing!!! I have had 3 spinal surgeries along with scoliosis so I was a bit…read morehesitant to begin yoga and working out. Both interpersonal and physical training that Kylan has gone through to become a fitness and yoga instructor make her truly unique. She is definitely so much more than I could've ever hoped for with help in getting back in shape. And back in shape both mentally and physically~ I've never met someone that is so highly in tune with how I was feeling both emotionally/mentally and also physically. Her workouts are tailored exactly to me (as a whole person) and I am so easily able and actually WANT to work out! With regards to yoga and meditation, Kylan has the most soothing, calming voice there is. Seriously the best yoga classes there are. Challenging physically and like so soothing mentally. The poses she uses are all so different and every class of hers isn't the same (which is hard to find with yoga instructors.) And the music is rad too!! Her meditations give me such vivid visualizations and lower my anxiety tremendously. Seriously cannot day enough about her. Thank you Kylan for continuing to help me become all around much better! You are amazing!!

Want to build heat, sweat, and get a great work out to some rockin' tunes, but feel like you're…read moremissing something at corporate yoga studios? Lotus Yoga is the place you've been looking for. Try a week of classes for free and you'll see that there is so much more to yoga, so much more you can get out of a single practice. Sure, you'll get a great workout at a lot of places, but you'll only get an authentic, comprehensively mental, physical, and spiritual practice here. In this impeccably clean, nurturing, sacred space, you will cultivate a yoga practice that improves your physical fitness safely, without injury. You will focus your mind, find your center, and cultivate mental focus in a way you never have before. I always feel amazing after every class! The teachers here have decades of experience and wisdom passed down from ancient masters, so you know you're getting the real deal. Through thoughtful modifications and adjustments, I feel like I'm getting the individual attention of a private class every time, no matter how many people are in the room. For updates on what each class is working on, check out the Lotus Yoga Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lotusyogalaguna?fref=ts

I have been practicing yoga with Dana for over five years. She is a great teacher with an amazing…read morelevel of discipline, knowledge about the practice, enthusiasm, and attention towards each yoga student. She is the real deal and best yoga instructor in town!!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Flora for 6 weeks in private sessions and I must say,…read moreit was an incredible experience. From the very start, Flora provided excellent assessments of what my needs were and tailored her approach to my specific requirements. The intake process was great, as she paid close attention not only to my physical condition, but most of all mental, and spiritual well-being. During the sessions, she paid close attention to my form during exercises and also took the time to explain the importance and difference of each movement in yoga and its function. Then suggested appropriate modifications. She also provided a wonderful introduction to the philosophy of yoga, which was very insightful. She always followed up with detailed notes and suggestions to help me improve my practice even further. Flora even suggested tools to help me with my physical condition (carpal tunnel) which was incredibly thoughtful. What I appreciated most about Flora was her great knowledge and kindness. She has a wealth of resources and was always available to answer my questions or address any concerns. She created a custom meditation practice for me to use as part of the bedtime ritual, which has been incredibly helpful. Flora is an excellent and kind guide practitioner. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and dive into yoga practice with even more increased awareness. Thank you, Flora.

Took my first private lesson with Flora today. It's different kind of yoga, more spiritual and…read moretherapeutic. She has this calm aura about her--her voice and her guided meditation throughout the Restorative Yoga session was just what I needed on Monday afternoon. This was also my first time experiencing singing bowls, she gave me a brief explanation on its purpose, background, it made me feel at ease. If you are used to doing yoga as a workout, you have to try this. We are so used to "go go go! Push yourself harder! Do more!" kind of culture today. This goes beyond toning the body, but it awakens your body and awareness, and treating your inner peace.

I first met Vi Rucks when I attended one of her meditation retreats in Ojai, CA. I was impressed…read morewith Vi's vast knowledge of Vedic meditation, as well as her ability to clearly explain and demonstrate proper meditation techniques to gain the maximum benefits in the practice. Vi is friendly, knowledgeable, caring and approachable. She continuously provides me vital support in my meditation practice. From her Sunday group meditations, to annual retreats, to knowledge workshops, Vi Rucks is a one-stop shop for everything you're looking for in a meditation practice! She is the best!

Vi and Jeff approach teaching with ease, grace, and humor, which makes them extremely relatable and…read moreapproachable. I've attended group meditations, one day retreats, knowledge shares, and multi-day retreats-- each time I leave feeling inspired with more knowledge. If you're looking to start a new meditation practice, or to deepen your existing one, you've come to the right place! Vedic meditation has been life changing for me, and through Vi and Jeff, I've been able to further my daily practice and gain new perspective for my life! They always have relatable stories, examples, and advice and are truly a wealth of knowledge. I'm extremely grateful for all of their guidance and ability to hold space.

I went to go see Danii with an open mind but not a whole lot of expectations. I was blown away by…read moremy experience. The session was so relaxing and felt great and I had an insane emotional and physical release when working on my scar tissue from my hip replacement surgery. Danii was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. She talked me through all my questions and helped me to feel comfortable and clear. I would highly recommend her service and will be back again!

Danii is absolutely delightful and knowledgeable. She has a heart of gold and does everything she…read morecan to help you feel better.

For an introduction to meditation practice it is worth while visiting, however the organization is…read moreplagued with controversy not to mention cultural appropriation of Buddhist practices taught by unqualified teachers who do not understand the historical importance of Buddhist philosophical practice

If you're curious about meditation, don't let nerves about coming alone or never having done it…read morebefore stop you. Beginner or not, this is a great space to relive some stress, tap into your inner peace, and meet others that are also interested in self exploration. What a gem in Costa Mesa, providing the public with free meditation classes (donations are always welcome!). Gil and Marilyn are SO welcoming, and somehow manage to remember everyones names. The first time I came in was by myself for the Wednesday night group practice led by Gil. The next time I came in was with my cousin, who had no prior meditation experience at all, and she loved it. I randomly found this place online when I was looking to get back into meditation a few months after I completed a Vipassana course. Although Shambhala is different, the 7:00pm class opens with an introduction and instruction to approaching this style of meditation. Note that the space itself is *behind* the Coco's. If you're facing the restaurant, to left you'll find a hall that you pass through. Make a turn towards the salon and you'll find the Meditation Center. The space is warm and clean, be sure to check in with Marilyn or Sepi at the front desk to say that you're new. You take off your shoes (you might want to wear socks) and enter the meditation hall closed off by silkscreen doors. No need to bring pillows or a bloc as very comfortable ones are already provided for you. For those who have trouble sitting cross legged or kneeling on the floor, there are three ample rows of chairs behind the floor seating. The temperature is mild--I wore a jean jacket with a t-shirt underneath and was comfortable the whole session. After practicing two sets of walking and sitting meditation, the class sat in a circle and read a chapter from The Lost Art of Good Conversation, by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The discussion that followed provides an excellent connection between how the physical and mental exercise of meditation translates to our everyday lives. You have nothing to lose by dropping in. I hope to provide an updated review after attending one of their Saturday sessions or courses. For a fee, they have really cool contemplative arts seminars. I wanted to sign up for the Ikebana course, the study and practice of flower arranging, but they ran out of space! The best way to keep up with its events is by following its Meetup page.