Unfriendly. People talk to those they know. Went many times. Volunteered. Nobody as in nobody…read moretalked to me. Older congregation. As in mostly 70 and up. Edward is a great speaker. Sadly, Russ is not.

As a kid, I was curious about the idea of church and this was a place my parents took me to to get…read morea similar experience that was more in line with our values. I went back recently after visiting many other types of religious organizations and wanted to offer my thoughts. Disclaimer: Metaphysical New Thought stuff doesn't personally appeal much to me, but that has no bearing on my review. The music was great and the sanctuary space is beautiful! The speaker gave a wonderful talk that I felt like would resonate with people of many backgrounds! It was a little bit sleepy, but maybe that's just because I went during the 9am service. The congregants may not have the same outward enthusiasm as some of the practitioners at many Christian churches, but that was okay, it was a service about peace after all. My main critique comes from the system of classes they have. It was frustrating to me, as someone coming from the UU church for the past year, the way that everyone is encouraged to take classes that can cost up to a few hundred dollars just to be a part of what is essentially a spiritual book club. That gave it almost a pyramid scheme feeling as congregants spend hundreds to become prayer practitioners (people who can pray for you or help you pray) and experts in new thought philosophy or in a combination of other religious ideas, especially from Eastern religions. Most churches have bible studies or other book groups, and fellowship opportunities open to any members, but it seems that here they're either one-on-one meetings with staff members or paid opportunities-- which may only be waived if you have the intention on becoming a staff member. Great little spot, but I'm not sure it would facilitate the same level of comradery and friendship among members as other spiritualist communities.

I have been a member of the Pacific Zen Institute for over 20 years and have watched the community…read moredevelop and grow throughout the United States and Canada, with associated groups in Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Phoenix, Toronto and elsewhere. The Santa Rosa Creek Zendo, home base for the founder, John Tarrant Roshi, is known for its innovative use of Zen koans. Typically during scheduled meditation meetings the gathered group will 'sit' with a koan, have a short break with tea and then discuss what the koan meant to them. The community is diverse, with Koan Small Groups led by Universalist ministers, 12-Step program leaders, woman's rights advocates, and former Wall Street investment professionals (myself). It is a warm and open group, and you will feel welcomed. See http://pacificzen.org for more information.

It's not your usual zen meditation organization but a unique community where we wake up together…read more People of various ages, genders, backgrounds, race and leve of practice. It's fun, creative, musical and transformative. The founding teacher and Director John Tarrant , along with other women and men teachers provide a wide variety of approaches to the dharma. Check out the website for a vast array of resources.

Came here for a "Power Sculpt" class and really enjoyed the session…read more The studio is located in the shopping area at the end of Farmers lane (where AAA is located), and there's plenty of parking. One thing to note is that the building is labed B.E. Yoga, not Soul Yoga & Wellness. The studio itself is spacious, clean, and inviting. I especially loved the wooden floors and that the back doors were wide open, bringing in lots of fresh air. My class was with Amy, and she was fantastic. She has such a warm and welcoming personality and made everyone feel comfortable with whatever pace they needed to go at. She was encouraging and I look forward to taking more classes with her. Lovely studio!

Soul Yoga & Wellness offers everything I want in a yoga studio. The studio is well lit with natural…read morelight coming through the large facade, and interior lighting that doesn't feel forced. The high-end floors are kept sparkling clean. The studio provides every little thing I could need for my practice: cushy mats for use under my yoga mat, blocks, straps, etc. The most important thing that SY&W provides are great instructors and a wide variety of classes for all levels.

We had a good experience with this business until it came down to money. They made an error in…read morebilling, ignored the contract they made us sign when joining the membership, and then charged us an unathorized fee to correct their error. Ultimately, the $20 fee was more important to them than staying on good terms with a long time customer. EDIT: I notified you of my intent to cancel 6/19 and you refused to do so. You crediting me back was not a "kindness" but a legal requirement of the contract we signed. You charging me $20 to fix your mistake is absolutely disgusting, and any reasonable human would agree. You know the $20 fee wouldn't stand in court, but you also know it's not worth my time to continue to fight it. You have no integrity and you should be ashamed of yourself.

20 at 2:37 PM It's a…read moregreat place. The community is super supportive and nice. The instructors know their stuff with yoga and the body and just having a good and welcoming attitude. I feel like you could be an absolute beginner or be deep into yoga and really love this place. Additionally, they have a bunch of other events and happenings at the studio, so it really is a community.

A Ggreat place to learn meditation or if you are already a meditator just to come and sit. It's two…read moreblocks off the Square. The people there are very nice and welcoming. A very open and low-key environment.

Dr. Molle has been instrumental in saving our relationship and our family. Before meeting Dr…read more Molle, I was very hesitant about seeing any counselor. She has helped us understand each other, learn to listen to each other and fall back in love with each other. We would have never made it without her help. We are forever in debt to her.

My husband and I attended the Reigniting passion seminar conducted by Dr. Barbara Molle. I found…read moreher to be insightful in working with couples around the issues of sexuality, intimacy, and conflict resolution. There were 8 couples in attendance ranging from months long relationships to ours, which is a 27yr marriage. The tools we were given have helped us to work through our issues with a more rational and calm communication style. I would recommend every couple to take this workshop! We will be attending future seminars by Dr. Barbara.