I have been attending classes here since this Center opened and before it at their previous…read morelocation. They teach how to meditate in a way that gave me a much healthier way of handling life's difficulties. My relationships with family, friends and work colleagues improved immensely. I am much happier and have shed most of the anger I used to have. A peaceful mind is the source of lasting happiness. Kadampa meditation gives us peaceful minds no matter what we encounter. They teach practical skills and techniques we can apply to our busy daily lives.

Thank you for a wonderful workshop! Inspiring teachings,…read moregreat food, new friends & peaceful meditations.

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.

Such a vibe and the team were so nice…read more Went in for an aura photo with my brother, good price and great reading of our photo

This has been somewhere I have been wanting to go for such awhile. Today, my husband and I finally…read morehad the opportunity to explore and experience its greatness. We did an aura photograph together. It was well worth the price and the drive. The miss working gave us a mini reading on our aura and it was spot on with how we are as a couple. I loved the selection of crystals there was to offer. There were many I hadn't known myself and I use to work for a crystal shop!! I loved the entire vibe of the shop and took videos of everything so I could make a Tik Tok video. I am definitely looking forward to returning and enjoying some shopping and another photo. Parking was the only difficulty we had. As people who live in the High Desert and I'm not familiar with LA area, I thought there would be better parking. I now know - that doesn't exist in LA. But the parking adventure made the trip just that more fun as we experienced a new adventure together!!

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.

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 have been sitting zazen with this group for about 2 years. They are authentic, open, and…read morehelpful group of people who are very committed to their practice and the center. Zazen is free! And the Sunday Dharma talks at 11 am are also free! The grounds have a mature garden with redwood trees and black pines. Dana is welcome but never asked for. There is plenty of parking on the ZCLA campus. The purple line is about 3-4 blocks away at Wilshire and Normandie. You can walk in the neighborhood just look out for the traffic. The neighborhood is multicultural and a great experience. I can recommend checking out the center and taking some time out for Zazen (seated meditation). See you in the Zendo!

Save your time and money. This place is totally not worth it…read more It was just like someone was putting on a lousy play and no one knew their parts. It was so unauthentic. In addition, this nasty lady came out every two seconds and snapped at people. When she wasn't snapping at people, she was throwing everyone dirty looks. Loving kindness is NOT practiced here.

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'm in love with El Portal! It's a healing space that welcomes me with open arms and made me feel…read moreloved!

This place is incredible. No matter what you need to heal, you'll find it here. The property is…read morejust stunning, located in a beautiful rule neighborhood with incredible views. Spending a day here will leave you feeling like you've been on a grand retreat, without even leaving Los Angeles. I had a tarot reading with Brittany, and it was truly transforming. She was able to tap into where I was blocked, what I needed to know, and what I needed to heal. She's very gifted, and genuinely loves to share her gift. She even gave me materials and resources to read and do research when I was done. I've also had the opportunity to experience a sound bath with Avery. I highly recommend this experience! In addition to all of the incredible healing services they offer, they also have a crystal shop, with some gorgeous pieces! I can go on for days about how great this place is!