They forgot to let me in on my first zoom. I'll try again but how unzen. I felt unseen and sad…read more Exactly why I need meditation.

Amazing teaching. TM has changed my life would highly recommend it. And this is the place to do it…read more! Monica was an amazing kind accepting instructor and answered all questions. She guides you through the learning and is always present.

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

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.

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.

One of my favorite birthday traditions is getting an aura photo every year to see how my energy has…read moreevolved over time. I was first introduced to aura photography by a practitioner in Santa Ana, but after she moved out of state, I started looking for another place and found Sacred Flight. The shop is located in Los Feliz and has a cozy, spiritual vibe. They carry a beautiful selection of crystals, singing bowls, and other wellness items that are fun to browse before or after your session. The staff was welcoming and took the time to explain the process, making the experience feel both relaxing and meaningful. The aura photo session was about $65, and it included a printed photo along with a brief reading explaining what each of the colors represented. The only downside was parking. It was by far the most challenging part of my visit. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and thought the experience was a good value for something so unique. I also heard they've opened a second location in Pasadena, and I'm looking forward to checking that one out for my next birthday tradition.

We had Sacred Light set up an Aura Photography booth at our Son's wedding welcome party, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with their service. It was the hit of the party and still weeks later people are talking about it and sharing their photos, discussing the results. Arlene and Dakota were the consummate professionals, who handled a very difficult set-up obstacle course at the venue as though it were no problem at all. I couldn't recommend them higher and encourage anyone who is curious to have them do your photos and readings. Thank you Sacred Light!!!

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.

Ana Rodarte!!! I had the pleasure of getting treatment from her. My wife booked an appointment for…read moreme because my shoulder and neck was hurting a lot. After the first session, I was 75% recovered! She's by far the best therapist I've had in a long time. Here are her skills: She is VERY good at finding trigger points. She finds them and destroys them. She has a deep understanding of how the muscular system works. She knows how long to put pressure on a trigger point. She's friendly and easy to talk to. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the session and would recommend her to anyone who needs pain relief therapy.

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!

Unfortunately had a similar experience to Rod…read more Communication was initially great, during which I shared I was a recently recovered cancer patient; and out of respect updated Kristin on the status of the offered Venmo. But while initially I was receiving appropriate response, at a certain point Kristin stopped responding to text chain she had started. While I completely respect busy schedules, if one truly is a healer and of a compassionate mind-set (and not simply in this for the $$), a compassionate response such as, "Hi, just super busy, but I hope to see you there tonight" after I'd paid the Vemmo and the appropriate follow up email I was promised would have been both the compassionate and professional response. (Or: I am not seeing your payment, can you send the confirmation? Or: I'm sorry, the event shows it's full; I apologize that there is no longer room). ANY communication back would have been better to dropped communication. So it seems that Kristin is communicative up to a certain point but if you require help with payment or follow up to attend, you might find yourself stranded as we were.

Kristen is an expert practitioner when it comes to Sound Bowls - a friendly, communicative and…read moregenerous person who understands how to craft a great experience. I recommend checking out what she does as a unique evening out with friends, as a form of relaxation & healing or as a way to ponder on a creative project by entering an attuned headspace.