I honestly didn't really know what I was signing up for. My wife wanted to go, and it seemed…read moreinteresting, so I tagged along. From the moment I got there and handed over my phone, everything started to make sense. Being unplugged for the whole weekend was exactly what I didn't know I needed. I was able to slow down, focus, and get a clearer perspective on life. I picked up so many little things that have made a big difference in my daily routine. I feel more focused, more grounded, and just overall better since going. Camp Hard Reset was such a great experience -- definitely something I'd recommend to anyone who needs a real mental reset.

just now New Sheel…read moredid an incredible job putting this all together! besides the amazing food, games, and gorgeous location - she delivered on her promise to have us create a micro goal for ourselves. Due to this, my husband and I have been more present with each other, talking more, and having more time off our phones. I've also been trying to increase my step counts! It was amazing to figure out my top values - and even more awesome that I coincidentally matched my husband exactly (these are not shared with anyone unless you want to share). This is great for anyone who needs to make goals, digital detox, and come away with some great friends!

A good mutual friend mentioned that she had attended a week-long retreat with Mind Body Wellness…read moreRetreats in 2018 and had a wonderful time, and my wife and I decided to jump on the opportunity to attend our first retreat together. We were a bit apprehensive about the idea - neither of us had any experience with yoga, and we feared that our inability to touch our toes (or even our ankles) might make us feel like a pair of hippos in a gathering of elegant giraffes. Alas, our fears were very misplaced. I couldn't imagine a warmer, more welcoming trio of instructors than Jackie, Krassi, and Carly. Each of Jackie, Krassi, and Carly brought a unique element to our classes (at least three per day), and they each offered very powerful insights not only into the physical realm (which we expected), but also the emotional and spiritual dimensions of healthy living. Jackie did a great job of running the program and keeping us on schedule, while also offering powerful insights into good meditation practices. Maintaining the calm learning environment required for students to settle into the subject matter while also packing in a great deal of useful material is no easy task, but she managed it very gracefully. Jackie is also a very good surfer, and while my skill level doesn't even approach Jackie's, I was honored when she invited me to join an early morning surfing session at a more advanced break. She exudes kindness in all that she does, and she is blessed by a sharp mind and draws from some truly remarkable life experiences and training. Krassi made yoga approachable and had the magical ability to make me feel comfortable even as I failed to stand on one foot without falling over. I honestly had absolutely no expectation that I would appreciate what yoga has to offer, and I think that Krassi's uncanny intuition about what I needed, along with her sparkling eyes and wonderful sense of humor, helped me settle into a new way of thinking about my body. I spent the majority of my life very physically fit (marathons, long-distance paddleboarding, weight lifting, etc.), and Krassi's classes put me in touch with my body in a way I hadn't been in many, many years. I started the week feeling a bit like a lump of dough, and by the end of the week I noticed that old aches and pains had faded away, and I felt about ten years younger. Carly demonstrated the priceless ability to take spiritual concepts less familiar to those of use who were raised in a Western tradition and made them accessible. She is wonderfully grounded and wise beyond her years. Her knowledge of the various shapes spirituality can take is encyclopedic, and if that isn't impressive enough, she exudes empathy and wields a skillset that any therapist would envy. Like many of the misinformed souls wondering around, I had assumed that a spiritual advisor would be a bit of a stick in the mud. No way - not Carly! She is tons of fun, and her curiosity and wonder about the universe is contagious. I also loved Yin Yoga, a slower type of yoga that involves holding poses for several minutes at a time. To go to bed each night after the natural high of a good session was delicious. The retreat itself was amazing. If you haven't been to Costa Rica, please go. The people are warm, the weather (even in July - the rainy season) is gorgeous, and many of the beaches on the Pacific side are perfect for surfing. Blue Spirit, the retreat center, was wonderful, and while I can't say a vegan diet for a week is typically my idea of a good time, my body relished the clean eating and I felt renewed by the end of the retreat. One unexpected moment of levity that I brought home with me: I found myself belting out 80's tunes with a group of salt-encrusted fledgling surfers and our wise instructors while riding back to the retreat center for deeply relaxing hour of meditation. The retreat was truly transformative for me, while also providing moments of perfectly unfiltered joy.

This was my first yoga retreat and I was absolutely blown away. Not only was this my first yoga…read moreretreat, but I am brand new to the world of yoga in general and I could not have asked for a better introduction into this world. Jackie, Carly and Krassi are outstanding teachers who are not only incredibly knowledgable in their areas of expertise, but they are also incredibly likable and lovely human beings to be around! The facility we stayed at was beautiful (Blue spirit in Nosara Costa Rica), the vegetarian meals felt clean and tasty and our daily schedule of activities nourished every aspect of my soul - mental, physical and emotional. There was a lot packed into every single day yet I never felt overwhelmed or over scheduled. We were consistently encouraged to pay attention to what we were wanting and needing and if rest, reading, walking, surfing, etc. trumped the scheduled activity of the moment, we were supported in doing what felt best for ourselves. Overall this was a very nourishing experience and I can not wait to go to my next one!

My experience of taking classes, workshops and community musical gatherings at Crave spans several…read moremonths. The offerings are diverse and well curated. My profession spans 35 years of teaching Yoga and mentoring instructors in Silicon Valley. We joyously welcomed Crave into our community when Helena began her new management role and opened the studio four years ago. This Yoga establishment is fairly young AND considered as a treasure to yoga enthusiasts living in Mountain View. The moment you step into the space, you will feel a warm welcome in the environment and from the exceptional teaching staff. Be sure to meet the owner, Helena O'Brien McLoughlin. ~ Marti Foster, Executive Director at Marti Foster Yoga

I've been going to Crave Yoga specifically for their prenatal classes on Saturdays with Marti for a…read morefew months now. It's such an empowering, fulfilling and amazing experience with other mamas who want to strengthen and prepare for birth. So glad I joined and have taken these classes Highly recommend crave yoga and joining this great community!

I'd just gone through 2 weeks of the most intense negative interactions of my life. We were…read morethreatened on a personal level that I'd never experienced before, by people we hardly knew. I wasn't sleeping, and my stomach was a nervous wreck. My husband suggested I see Marcia. After one session, I felt as if the weight of the world were lifted off my shoulders. I slept well for the first time in weeks, and I felt nearly normal again. I went again one week later, and felt even freer. What a blessing to have someone with this gift. She is skilled in many healing modalities that I don't know much about. All I know is that, for me, her hands felt cool and refreshing on my scalp, where she did very gentle work for most of our session. She also suggested trying an ammonia-free hair color, to help me deal with a chronic itchy skin condition that's gone on for 10 years. I used it next time I colored, and I noticed a very significant reduction in itching since then - about 80%. Also, just last week, an artist friend of mine went to Marcia for help with shoulder pain. He walked out with greatly reduced pain, but also, unexpectedly, free from blocks that had kept him from producing art for many months. He went to his studio and started painting joyfully, without fear of anxiety. What a wonderful gift!

I had the pleasure of meeting with Marcia in the downtown Santa Cruz area back in July. I had just…read morediscovered someone dear to me had passed away and was struggling with grief. She gave me great insight and touched me on a spiritual level when I needed it the most. It may have been a coincidence that I stumbled upon her during this time of need. But it also could have been my intuition guiding me to her and her many gifts. Solid woman!

I have been participating in Jackie's Mind Body Moms yoga class for more than 15 year. It has been…read moreone of the most precious experiences in my entire life. Jackie is a pioneer in creating a yoga group focused on supporting mothers with children of different ages - from new born babies to adults. This focus on motherhood as an everyday life phenomena makes Jackie's teaching unique and vitally important. Jackie is a very gifted teacher! She integrates gentle yoga practices with profound psychological and spiritual messages. This makes her teaching both deep and powerful. Being a part of Jackie's yoga group has provided me with indefensible support for many years. Jackie's professional talent and her personal qualities as a wonderful human being are incomparable. I am very fortunate to be Jackie's devoted student and her follower.

I joined Mind Body Spirit Moms Group after I had my son. I was invited by a good friend of mine to…read morejoin the group after becoming a new mom. I was very hesitant about it at first, as I knew I would be out of my comfort zone. I decided to give it a try because I knew how important it was for me to receive support and guidance. I had gone through a rough pregnancy and became a new single mom. My life had changed dramatically in one year! I went from being single, going in and out of a relationship then becoming pregnant unexpectedly. I had to prepare for this life change quickly and at the same time, deal with all the relationship and family stress issues, not to mention being pregnant for the first time. In the span of 3 weeks, I had had a baby, moved to a different city, and pretty much discontinued my relationship with my son's father. I was overwhelmed and in retrospect, I am not quite sure how I managed! Jackie and the moms group was highly instrumental during my process of loss, grieving, joy, change, motherhood, and taking better care of myself. I feel that it was such a blessing for me to be apart of this group! I can not tell you how much it has changed my life for the good. Since attending the group regularly for the past 2 1/2 years, I have gained so many skills such as: how to regulate my stress levels, deal with anger, cultivate compassionate, become more forgiving individual, learning parenting techniques that cultivate a loving and present nature, and mostly loving and accepting myself for where I am at. Jackie is like a mortal angel...I always joke around about that, but its true! You don't meet people like her often, so I cherish that my life and my sons life has been touched by her. Because of Jackie and the group, I can honestly say that I am a better mom, friend, partner, daughter, sister, and human being. All of the women in the group are genuine, real, raw, and supportive. The amount of strength I have received from being apart of this group is unmeasurable. Life is tough at times, and Jackie's group is a nourishing and peaceful place where you leave feeling resorted and empowered. If you are a mom that is looking for a group that offers support, meditation, connection, and parenting ideas without all the fake, fluffy, and stuffy junk other moms groups can sometimes be about... then check out the Mind Body Spirit Moms Group, it's BAD ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It can be difficult to get into classes because there are fewer reformers compared to most Pilates…read morestudios. That said, the smaller class size allows for more hands-on instruction and makes the experience very beginner-friendly. I do think the experience depends heavily on the instructor. Some are amazing, while others don't push me as much to reach that endpoint of shaking and next-day soreness. I always felt challenged and sore after Christina's classes--she was definitely my favorite.

Nice instructors, the studio is very cold though. Tons of equipment to use. Parking is plentiful…read moreoutside.

Yoga Is Youthfulness was THE primary Yoga community of Mtn. View. I was a student and the Prenatal…read moreYoga teacher dating back to 1999. When the studio closed after the Pandemic, Crave Yoga became the new community located for all things Yoga in Mtn. View. If you are pregnant, Crave Yoga is an exceptional option for you.

Many years ago when YiY was near Wells Fargo on Castro, I regularly went for Restorative and for…read moreYoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra was taught by Mojdeh. I forgot the name of the Restorative teacher who later relocated to SoCal and the studio stopped offering the class. I really liked those classes, but they are not offered anymore. The current class schedule is filled with classes only very sparsely.

Rachel has completely inspired me to work with the Angels and her training programs provide all the…read morepractical details. Her work is fabulous!

Rachel, thank you so much for the angel reading I received through you at the beginning of the…read moreyear! I feel being in your presence is being with a legion of angels. It makes me feel in awe, infinitely loved and nurtured. I love that you work with a variety of card decks from angels to fairies to animal spirits. It gave me a multi-dimensional meaningful perspective for the year to come. I felt very uplifted, assured and supported.

I have been going to Yin Yoga for well over a year, with one break due to injruty…read more My favorite teacher is Lana. She teaches Yin Yoga and Back Rubs on Friday evenings. Going to her classes is my favorite way to start my weekends. I missed several months due to a hamstring injury and when I came back, not only Lana but several classmates who are regulars greeted me very warmly. It made me feel that us regulars have formed a community and it is more than just exercise to come to Lana's classes. She is a delightful and humble person who imbues her classes with the most positive and relatable vibe. I live within a walking distance from the studio and walking to and from Lana's classes adds a sense of pleasurable rhythm to the whole experience. No need to worry about parking! I am really happy to have such a wonderful studio so close to where I live.

As a yogi for a decade now, it was my first time taking a class at a studio in at least 7 years so…read morethis was nice. My SO and I came together and Lana gave us a friendly welcome and intro to the studio. We did a morning Yoga Belly class and it was very soothing and relaxing. It's very friendly towards beginners and they have nice cork blocks, straps, etc to use. Definitely would come by again!

Jack is a devoted, kind healer who cares deeply about helping people. He has helped many people…read morewith his laser therapy treatments (photobiomodulation - low level light therapy). He does treatments at East West Bookshop. The staff has heard about (and experienced) some pretty amazing results from his work: clearing of skin acne, significant reduction in Parkinson's symptoms (wow), and pain reduction. One of his patients has Alzheimers and is showing increasing memory.

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