I have done a lot of meditation, but no meditation center has been as caring or sincere as this…read moreone. The guide has helped me countless times and always has such a calm and pleasant demeanor. Since this whole situation has started they have provided online meditation, which has allowed me to be clear headed and joyful as I face the current situation. I actually feel no worry at all. The meditation method has completely changed my life. Like I said, I've tried many other meditation methods, but none were as effective as this, or even came close. Without this meditation I don't know where I would be, but I definitely wouldn't be as happy, fulfilled, or at peace as I am now.

A pivotal moment in my life was realized after being introduced to the knowledge of the meditation…read moremethod being implemented at the Meditation Center in Pasadena. I went to the center seeking to quiet my racing mind and body and was given knowledge beyond just the self. The method is simplicity at its best, but, most profound things are simple. Blessed I found something in me that lead me to the steps of that doorway. Hoping you too will find your way there. Thank you To all the mentors associated with the Meditation Center from all over the world. Ellen M.

Had no idea about this space, driven by tons of times. Nice…read morespace and people, went to a meet up for sound bowl. They have a $30 for three classes deal. Seems like a lot of people there were regulars.

I've now gone to many sounds baths here and each one was different and amazing, I can't even pick a…read morefavorite! I've also done the Kundalini workshop and fell in love with Kundalini Yoga!!! So much so that I'm currently in school to learn to teach it! They say if you want to master something, learn to teach it. Thank you Awareness Center for helping me find my path

Beautiful practical teachings in a serene setting. Meditations for a modern world and a busy life…read more... My wife, my kids and I all Thank you:)

From the owner: At the beginning of each class, the teacher will guide a gentle, soothing meditation in which he or…read moreshe will help us to relax our body and mind and let go of our problems. Then the teacher will give a practical teaching on some aspect of Buddhist meditation and practice. There is usually time for discussion and questions and answers. Our teachers are trained in helping us to apply Buddha's advice to our own daily lives with appropriate analogies, stories, reasoning and humor. The session ends with a guided meditation, designed to help us take the teaching to heart in such a way that we are confident in beginning to practice it on our own. Afterwards, for those who wish, there is a chance to talk to the teacher and other students informally. Join a wonderfully diverse and friendly group who -- individually and collectively -- are seeking inner peace and happiness through training the mind.

I've been regularly attending sessions at Pasadena Sound Therapy for about five months now, and the…read moreexperience has been incredibly beneficial. I've participated in both group and individual sessions, and each has been powerful in its own way when it comes to relaxation and stress relief. I often schedule sessions at the end of a long work week to help me unwind and recenter, or ahead of particularly stressful or anxiety-inducing events. Without fail, these sessions leave me feeling grounded, calm, and more balanced. While both formats are excellent, I personally gravitate toward the individual sessions. After working together a few times, Rion has done an amazing job tailoring each session to what works best for me. His ability to intuitively adjust the experience makes a noticeable difference. Rion is truly exceptional at what he does. His passion for his work and the confidence he brings into each session elevate the entire experience. I can't recommend Pasadena Sound Therapy enough for anyone looking to prioritize their mental well-being and relaxation.

Loved my sound therapy experience. The atmosphere is relaxing and tranquil. Ryan uses a variety of…read moreinstruments and meditative sounds. I will definitely be back. The location was a little tricky to find. Enter the double glass doors and take the elevator to the basement.

I've taken two types of classes with Clarisa through ClassPass. Both were great and perfectly…read moresuited my intentions at the time! I first took Beginner's Yoga while pregnant. I brought all the props except a bolster, which Clarisa kindly lent me. She also kindly prompted me when there were poses I should modify. The class was slower paced, almost meditative, and made good use of props. Vinyasa Flow is more of a workout. It's start with a gentle warmup and transitions to sequences that build up heat. When you enter, there is a small shop up front selling props and gear. The studio space is in back which is open, clean and inviting. There are plenty of parking spots on the street in front of the store and in a lot next door.

I really want to love this yoga spot, but unfortunately, they have a strict policy where you have…read moreto bring your own yoga mat, which is expected, but they also want you to bring your own mats and all of your props but his insane because most people don't have all those... but they wanted to love this, but I can't because I can't bring for yoga box plus a plus towel plus whatever other props they need like straps....

If it wasn't for a work retreat, I probably won't stop by One Life Yoga. I parked at Vons parking…read morelot and walked upstairs, entering from the back instead of the front door facing the street. I came with no expectation and I was open to anything that will happen. Unfortunately I didn't see colors during my sound bath. I did have memory flashed back of this year in my mind during the session. The instructor was kind and informative. We had a private party booked so I wasn't too worried about leaving my stuff in the locker area. There are no locks in the locker area by the way. I think it may be better to try the sound bath at night or if they lights were turned off. It was pretty bright and when the instructor mentioned the white light, I only see light from the window above me. My coworkers saw colors during the sound bath. Overall, interesting experience to try at least once!

Came here for a soundbath which I purchased from Groupon. They were able to get me registered…read morequickly and the staff was super responsive via email. Showed up and got checked in quickly. The soundbath was so relaxing that I'm pretty sure I fell asleep. I needed to bring my own mat, but everything else from bolsters to blankets were included. Facility is super clean and nicely decorated with plants. You park in the pavillions lot and they are located upstairs. Definitely will be back for another soundbath session!

I've wanted to go here for a very long time and since it was so nice over the weekend, we finally…read moreremembered and went. It used to be free but it's $6 per person and you have to park on the street, but no big deal here . . . yet. Our group of 3 walks up along with another person and we try to check in with 2 men at a table. One older gray haired man tells us the tour already started. I'm completely confused and look at my watch, and say, "it's only 3 minutes after the start time." Then he says, "We were looking for you!" I said, "Well, you weren't looking very hard because here we all are checking in at the start of the tour." After he checks us in, I ask if we can sprint to catch up to the tour and he says yes. I lean into the doorway and see the rest of the tour - 4 other women right there. So half the tour was 3 minutes "late" and they decided to start, weird but moving on. The woman leading the tour was really quite lovely and I wasn't expecting the house to be so amazing since I was focused on the garden part but I really loved learning about the house and original inhabitants. We are asked several times if we want to join the meditation but I'm getting culty vibes and we keep politely declining. Once we are outside, we are asked again if we would like to join the meditation and now the gray haired man is with us again and I said, "No, we really just wanted to see the gardens." At this point he says, "Oh the gardens are closed." I'm completely confused again and said, "What? But that's why we came-- to see the gardens & labyrinth." He then says, "Oh! well the labyrinth is open but the gardens are closed." At this point I think they asked us to join the meditation again. I asked when they expected them to be opened and the response was June of this year, maybe because there have been a lot of delays. Again, weird, but okay we just want to walk the labyrinth. There were a couple of other women walking it and then our group of three joined too. I'm halfway thru it and I look up and see the gray haired man STARING at us - which included 3 preteens/teens in halter tops posing and taking pix - and I was so incredibly creeped out. I had no idea what to do, cross the labyrinth? ask him what he is staring at? I came to this place to ground and do something calming and now I have a man staring at me and other women but since everyone else was looking down or at their phone, they didn't notice so I didn't want to disrupt THEIR experience. Eventually he went away, to join the meditation I guess. We finished the labyrinth and left. It was only $6 but since it didn't mention the gardens were closed on the website or ticket, I am asking for a refund. Would I go again when the gardens are open? Yes. Would I recommend to others? Yes. Would I advise against it as a single woman? Also yes. I will update if they refund us or not.

A spiritual center and meditation garden in Jefferson Park, it's off the beaten path for many…read moretourist things in Los Angeles but convenient if doing something around USC. It's hard to miss when driving but if you have a reservation you can park in their lot. Visiting days are Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and you have to pre-book. The entrance ticket includes a short tour showing part of the downstairs house and after guests can walk around the meditation garden with the Labyrinth. I thought it was peaceful and calm, it was like a very small version of Self-Realization as there were grassy areas and benches to sit and relax and meditate. I appreciated the fountains because the sound of running water is so calming.

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.

I love this place and come every Friday and Saturday to spend all day working and meditating. The…read moreview of the field is so peaceful. I love to sit by the waterfall and work from that place. Also on the cool day I sit in administrative house and work from the library. I would highly recommend it to everyone who wants to find balance.

*HOURS: The hours listed here are wrong. The hours (per the website) are Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm…read more Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. They also close occasionally so check the website before coming as they post updates. This is the specific website for this location: https://yogananda.org/locations-international-headquarters#Visiting%20Hours. The website is also wrong here but I've contacted Yelp about making the changes. This is the international headquarters of the Self-Realization Fellowship. The organization was started by Paramahansa Yogananda, a Hindu monk and guru, who was very influential in introducing yoga to the West. The SRF is a spiritual organization that doesn't teach Hinduism but focuses on the specific teachings of Yogananda. They have many locations throughout the world and a few in the Los Angeles area. Their Lake Shrine location in the Pacific Palisades is particularly beautiful. This location is much smaller but it is still lovely and peaceful. Yogananda established the headquarters in 1925 and lived and worked here for more than 20 years. The meditation garden is charming with a variety of little enclaves and multiple benches. It's a nice place to come meditate, read, or just get away and think (or not think). The visitor's center and main building are currently closed. I understand that there are some exhibits relating to Yogananda's life here. I don't know when they intend to reopen this area. I encountered a staff member who was very nice. They do have some rules about not sitting on the grass, FYI. There were plenty of benches though. Ample parking along the road once you enter their gated area. LA is a stressful city so having access to serene places like this is so valuable. Thank you to the SRF for granting that access to the public for free.

I'm in my trial week for hot 8 and was shocked by how quickly I became a fan. The front desk staff…read moreand the instructors really care about your experience. I've been a long time member of Corepower so I've had my fair share of hot yoga, and it makes me appreciate the way that hot 8 operates - they have multiple types of classes - I tried Strength, Yin, Sculpt, and they're all fantastic. The membership feels so worth it because of the variety of classes and the multiple rooms/times available. I will definitely be returning. Shout out to the front desk staff - they helped me solve issues with my booking process (my fault) and were so kind/patient when exposing the different classes to me. Oh and shoutout to Allison Chiang - the Strength instructor. She brought the energy and spent time on form correction. So key! Finally - there's free parking with validation in the building! Makes it so easy to commit to the practice.

This is a clean and inviting environment for hot yoga. The showers and amenities are a great…read moreconvenience. The teachers are knowledgeable and instruct consistently excellent classes. My favorite class at the moment is Yin, which is a restorative deep fascia release class. (I've had some injuries unrelated to yoga, so I need something more restorative.) Prior to my injury I was taking the Barre classes for 5 to 7 days a week and it changed my life for the best. I am very much looking forward to taking the new Strength classes once I'm feeling up for it. I recommend Mia and Damara for Barre. I recommend Jaz, Shanai (who is also an excellent barre teacher too), and Rachel for Yin. Jaz teaches extra special Yin class with tennis balls that help students stretch into their fascia even more deeply, and is better than any massage I've ever had! With my injury, I'm not sure that I would have continued with my annual executive membership if Jaz were not teaching Yin. Her classes have been a godsend. Even when I'm healed I will continue taking her classes! All the teachers are quite good; I just have my favorites based on personality and instruction style. You are sure to find someone who will exceed your needs! The three reasons that I decided not to give the studio five stars are: 1. they've been running out of the towels that I get with my particular membership. 2. there are some rude students who interrupt important times of instruction, especially the Shavasana, which is critical to closing out a successful yoga practice. 3. The showers can sometimes be a little slimy, which is pretty gross. This was not the case when I first started taking classes almost 2 years ago.