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    Soul Plunge

    5.0 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Xiolene L.

    Soul Plunge has become my sanctuary. I look forward to vinyasa and cold plunges every week, and the benefits I've felt from consistent practice have been incredible. Such a special space.

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    Sandy Y.

    You hear all the craze about breath work and cold plunges, but to experience it yourself truly demonstrates the value and benefit! I've been in healthcare for almost 20yr and from a medical and biological standpoint, it makes sense what breath work and cold plunges/infrared sauna (contrast therapy) can do. I have done multiple modalities of self-care from exercise, sports massage therapy, compression therapy, foam rolling, energy healing, and sound therapy which have all been valuable, but breathwork and cold plunges create an immediate shift in your nervous system to help you reduce inflammation, stress, anxiety and quickly readjust your focus. I've only taken the signature class which is a guided breathwork class followed by a cold plunge and infrared sauna session. I've taken about 5 classes with the owners Mia and Matt, and I found it to be extremely valuable and have always appreciated the energy of the group and the release I've achieved afterwards. Mia and Matt guide you through 3 types of breathing exercises: - Box breathing: traditional yoga-style breathing where you breath in for 4-5 seconds and breath out for 4-5 seconds - 4-7-8 breathing: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and breathe out for 8 seconds - holotropic breathing: rapid breath that they refer to as the "mountain climb" where you take 2 breaths in, 1 breath out, or 1 wave-like breath in, and 1 breath out The holotropic breathing is designed to help you release blocks and facilitate emotional healing, growth, and spiritual exploration. It can be difficult to sustain, and is only done for a short period of time but can cause a "heady" or lightheaded feeling as well as tingling sensation in extremities or other parts of the body. Some may also have other physical responses such as laughing or crying. Depending on the intensity of breathing and duration, every person's experience will vary. They play awesome music that compliments each breathing exercise which really helps you stay focused, especially during the mountain climb :D They also may provide hands-on support, if needed. At one of my session, I was having quite an emotional response, and I appreciated Matt coming to encourage me. Class is in a beautiful room with sound bowls and a lovely starry sky projected above with blankets, yoga bolsters, eye masks, and essential oils to make you comfortable. Bring your own yoga mat and towel otherwise both can be provided for a small fee. Pair the breath work with contrast therapy (cold plunge & infrared sauna) after and you're giving your mind, body and nervous system a complete "reset." The cold plunge can definitely be a shock (that's the point :P), but it's well-worth the benefit! Altogether it will give you a feeling of release, relaxation, and reinvigoration. It can also really help with sleep! Because of the simplicity and guidance that Mia and Matt provide in this class, I've been able to do the breathwork on my own at home, and have the same response. It's definitely not as enjoyable as class since you're in a community and sharing energy with others, but I greatly appreciate having the tools readily available to exercise this at home, if needed. The front desk staff has always been very friendly, and the studio is always well-kept and clean. I do wish the storage space for personal items was a little easier, but understandable given the setup/area. Parking is on the street but generally it hasn't been an issue, although I'm sure it can depend on the day and time (e.g. farmers market). I have asked other members about the other classes and they always have very positive reviews! Mia and Matt have created a very sacred and inviting space for you to discover another path to plunge and realign with your soul. Definitely don't miss out on supporting such an amazing, fabulous small business and wonderful community!

    Pearl H.

    I did contrast therapy - 45 mins class. This was my first time doing it and I'm completely addicted! The infrared sauna is extremely spacious and relaxing. The cold plunge was clean and I noticed a worker constantly maintaining the area to make sure the whole studio stays clean which I liked! Also the studio itself is super cute. Will definitely be coming back.

    Really clean facilities and very helpful staff. A very nice quiet gem to take time to reset and relax within!

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    Leniel S.

    Wow! This is my 2nd time here and I love it! The cleanliness is off the charts. Everyone time someone moves from a location, someone is coming behind to make sure everything is how it should be. The vibe is everything and you feel so rejuvenated walking away! I was skeptical to do any sort of cold plunge, but this place has convinced me to continue to back!

    Beautiful spot, very trendy and aesthetically pleasing. Plunge feels clean. Staff was friendly.

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    Love this place! The classes are awesome and I love that it's accessible, easy to book and the staff is always so friendly and warm.

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    Very chill way to get the body some much needed recovery. Awesome way to unwind on a Saturday w/ super welcoming staff. You won't regret it.

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    I love this place! So nice and the staff is so friendly. Would reccomend!! Best way to start your day

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    Loved the contrast therapy - the instructor was super helpful of making me feel comfortable, and the experience left me energized all day!

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    Katie was amazing!! Super informative and talked us through the 3 minute plunge! Facility was very clean also, definitely will be back

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    4.7(111 reviews)
    1.9 miLa Jolla

    I've been here multiple times. Great studio, very clean and with an awesome vibe. I love being…read moreoutside and I especially love the area at the back of the yoga space where you aren't quite under the canopy and you can look up at the trees. I also love the little altar that they have set up on the steps in between the instructor and the deck where the students are practicing. They always have it decorated with seasonal items and it's so pretty. I really enjoy the instructors. Today was Asia and she always teaches such an engaging flow. I also enjoy the classes with the live music. What I'm not a big fan of is the wellness area they have set up behind the studio in the grassy area adjacent to the yoga deck. They do cold plunge out there during the class and to be honest, I find it distracting. During today's class there was someone in the cold plunge in the beginning, fortunately that person was very quiet, but I was aware that they were back there. There have been other times when I was there when there were people in the cold plunge and they were laughing and talking while the class was going on. I get it that the studio is in the heart of Bird Rock that there is other noise from the street, from the taco shop next-door, etc. But to have the distraction in the space you are practicing in is not ideal. When I checked in at the front, the girl who had me sign the waiver asked me if I was aware that they had a wellness area behind the studio. I told her yes, and that I was not a big fan of it. She told me that they are brainstorming ways to separate that area from the front of the studio more efficiently. Hopefully they come up with some solutions!

    Went to a yin/sound bath class at the studio. The service is excellent very welcoming atmosphere…read moregreat vibes. They provided all of the equipment necessary for class. It was my first time at the studio and I decided to go last minute with a friend. I did not have my mat with me. They did not charge me to use theirs since this was my first time. I really appreciated that detail. The space is gorgeous, beautiful studio. I'm not sure, though that the atmosphere is ideal for a Yin class with soundbath. The class that I went to was at 7 PM and the restaurant next-door was super loud and busy with crashing noises. Also in the cold plunge right behind the studio there were several people there, and it was extremely loud and kind of disruptive for the Yin practice. When you're supposed to be holding a pose for five minutes and remaining still it's hard to do so when there's loud noises around you, especially if you're easily distracted like I am. other than that everything is perfect here. I love the scents that they use and the sounds that they use very relaxing when it was quiet there were a couple times where I almost fell asleep in a pose. I also love when the seagulls fly overhead and squawk, reminding you that you're outdoors. It does get a little cold at night. It was nice to have the blanket they provide for shavasana.

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    TLDR: lack of space, not a lot of classical Pilates moves baked in, deafening music…read more I think it's just ok. Didn't feel like much Pilates besides the side laying series, felt more like a HIIT boot camp. Like other reviewers have mentioned, it gets really packed inside. I think that might also explain why instructors aren't hands on with modifications -- it's just too crowded to fit in between people. The person to my left got their nasty a$$ foot sweat on me when we were all doing supine twist and did not give a damn. Music was obnoxiously loud, my ears were ringing after class. Instructor was sweet but noticed there weren't many modifications, lol the "NO ONE DROPS!!" cues don't really help someone doing a modified plank! Doesn't compare at all to Flexcore down the street. The eucalyptus towel was the saving grace, but personally, I wouldn't come back here again. At Flexcore, they give out towels while you're stretching so you don't have to swim in a crowd of people after.

    My friends and I tried a Sculpt class at Activate House and it was killer!…read more Our instructor Bryan challenged us for sure - it's an hour-long heated class using light & medium weights and a band. The studio itself is super clean and aesthetic, and I loved wrapping up with a cool eucalyptus towel afterward. What a treat! The studio is in a wonderful location in Bird Rock - surrounded by different coffee shops and food spots, plus it's walking distance to Windansea Beach. It's a bit far from me, but I'd totally make my way back (:

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