I spent four days and three nights at Pleasant Valley in July and thought it was overall a very…read moregood experience. When it comes to yoga retreats, you generally have the option of an insanely expensive luxury resort experience or a commune off the grid for hippies,and this was definitely the latter. I did the "personal retreat", where you show up on whatever days are convenient for you and participate in whatever activities you want. They have yoga for two hours each morning. The temperature at that time is perfect, and then it gets oppressively hot for the rest of the day. The first day, Dennis was our instructor. While he's very nice, it was an awful class. He didn't explain much of anything, the transitions were awkward, and his adjustments were not helpful. The class was so bad that I considered leaving Pleasant Valley early, despite having already paid for everything. Fortunately, we had a different instructor the rest of the time (British lady, I can't remember her name), and she was fantastic. Each of her classes was different, but all of them were really good. The other guests were in agreement. Each yoga class ended with a long meditation session, and there was another meditation session at night. I would have preferred some more yoga at night and less meditation. I stayed in one of the yerts, which was nicer than I was expecting. It's a simple little cabin with a bed, a desk, and a chair. I was worried about the shared bathroom situation, but the bathroom was nice, clean, and modern, and it wasn't very far away from my cabin. The guests staying in the tents mentioned that there were a lot of bugs and noises at night, which was not an issue for me at all. The food situation is VERY hit or miss. The residents take turns cooking, and some people are naturally better than others at cooking. Out of five meals, two were really good, one was OK, and the other two were horrible. Not wanting to take a chance or waste the calories, I left before breakfast on my last day. Based on their comments, the residents clearly recognize the difference in cooking abilities, so maybe it would make more sense to let the people who enjoy and are good at cooking do a disproportionate share of the cooking. July is extremely hot in this area, so I drove down to the river with the other guests. The cold river water was perfect for swimming in the heat. It would have been a very difficult and unsafe hike to the river on the winding mountain road, with a lot of blind corners for cars, so I would highly recommend a rental car. Overall, I had a really nice time, and I think 2-3 nights would be just about right if you're just looking to unwind and do yoga for a few days. I wouldn't have enjoyed it if I'd stayed longer than that.

I had one of the best times of my life at this place. I did not have any expectations and was not…read moresure what I am signing up for. I had attended yoga retreats before but wanted to try a silent retreat which this place offered so I signed up for their 3 days silent yoga retreat. I cannot wait to go back here again, the peace, comfort and prospective that I experienced here cannot be expressed in words. I found a new me that I never knew before, a person who is in control of thoughts, actions and how surrounding effect her. Every little thing about my journey was unique; nature, delicious food, teachers, sounds of nature and meditation sessions. If you are looking to be at peace, find yourself and reflect back to who you really are and want to be, I recommend this place. Thank you for an amazing journey, it was the best school for personal improvement that I could ask for...

I have been a client of Shakti's for the past four years and she is nothing short of amazing…read more I started with a meditation series she had offered at the start of the pandemic and instantly loved her spirit, warmth, and the genuine love and care she has for her clients. I continued as a client and had various 1:1 sessions with her, joined events and participated in monthly moon circles. Every time I meet with Shakti, I leave feeling supported, emotionally grounded and like anything I desire in life is possible. Through working with Shakti, I have been able to express myself better emotionally and no longer feel alone in processing my emotions. I can better focus on my goals and determine which paths I should take while feeling more confident in my decisions. I continue working with Shakti not only because of the growth I see in myself, but also because of Shakti herself. She is one of the most humble and genuine people I have ever met and truly, truly cares about each of her clients. When we meet, it's like I'm visiting with a good friend who only has the best intentions for me. With Shakti, there is always something new to discover about yourself and the journey will continue to expand.

Garima helped me as my spiritual advisor. She really cared about me and what I was going through…read more All the anxiety I was having is now gone. The reading she did was amazing. Sometimes we just need that reassurance that we are on the right path. She provided that for me. We talked about love, my career, and a little about my past life. All very interesting and helpful information. We go on in our everyday physical lives doing what we normally do, but tapping in to the unseen and our soul gives an extra edge- just more information to guide you-more light for your journey. I feel better equipped for 2019. Bring it on! * Update: I had another session with Garima. For those who go to conventional therapy try Garima. This is deep healing work for your soul. Thank me later after you see her. I have spent thousands of dollars on conventional therapy and it only helped a small fraction compared to what Garima can do. Amazing dramatic change!

I found Tai via Yelp while trying to find a yoga class for my 10 yr old with ASD and Generalized…read moreAnxiety Disorder, boy am I thankful I did! She is so much more than a yoga instructor. She worked miracles with my son. We saw such a huge shift in his life after having sessions with Tai, I keep saying it's like a fog has been lifted off his mind. He went from frequent daily meltdowns and a bundle of nerves to a much more calm rational thinker. For the first time in his life he's been able to go to school and get through his day without meltdowns in class. He has also been able to use the meditation techniques Tai taught him to calm himself when he gets worked up. I honestly can not recommend Tai enough. She is warm and friendly, she is easy to talk to and she emits light and love every time she's here. My son always looks forward to her visits and I do too!

I sought Tai out when I was working through some challenging issues in my life. I didn't know what…read moreto expect, except that I needed help and she seemed like the perfect person who could provide me with that help. After meeting Tai I instantly felt safe. Her gentle nature helped me releax and with her guidance I was able to go directly to the heart of my issues to reveal their origin. The mantras and visualizations that she provided were so helpful and helped me quickly move through my issues. I highly recommend Tai as she'll be able to help you address any issues you're going through in life and help you feel peaceful and optimistic.

Shakti is simply amazing! She's very thoughtful, empathetic, friendly and makes a sincere effort to…read moreunderstand your energy vibration and give you thoughtful insights. I've had personal energy sessions with her and she always makes you feel comfortable before getting started. I regularly attend her breath work and full moon meditations, and she's tuned into our group sessions as well. She creates a safe environment for all of us to meditate, connect and share our experiences. I would highly recommend her!

I received a reading from her students and appreciated their wisdom, insight, and clarity. The…read morereading helped me become aware of some old trauma and have some healing on it.

Kelly Ann is a truly gifted massuese and healer. She is a treasure to be here in Penn Valley.read more

I found Kellyann here on yelp. I did not really know much about Reiki when i scheduled an…read moreappointment. She has a good description of what she does on her website. It sounded like a relaxing massage mixed with energy work... Something I knew nothing about. I was greeted with a warm hug when I arrived to her very tranquil studio in her home. I was asked to shower before my session. Her bathroom was very clean and had a wonderful lavender soap. Her therapy room is filled with a air of complete calm, decorated with light colors and lots of crystals. She plays a very soothing mix of jungle sounds paired with rain and crashing waves. As I lay there I knew I was in Heaven. She prepared me for our session with some deep breathing and put her hands on the bottom of my feet. Immediately I could feel her energy course through my body. She guided the energy and my attention to where she was sending it with her voice. Possibly one of the most amazing experiences. She quickly discovered old injuries in some of my joints as if guided to them. She focused more energy accompanied with massage to an ankle then a tight hamstring. She completely went over my body relaxing every muscle and worry away. The amount of energy that Kellyann shares and puts into her session is unbelievable. The session had so many lasting effects. My skin felt great for days. She hand makes this really nice oil for the massage. I felt loose, happy and more energetic. I slept like a baby for about a week. Never have I met a therapist, wait... scratch that. Never have I met a HEALER like Kellyann! I can not recommend Kellyann enough she is an absolute treasure. She will change your life.