The events are very well planned and everyone at this place is very welcoming with a smile on their…read moreface.

This studio offers an intimate and cozy space! The studio also offers yoga mats, blocks, and…read moreblankets and a variety of class types. I highly recommend motivational yoga on Wednesdays and Jenny's class are great too!

Great place to visit and meditate The vibes are so divine…read more Every time I visit I carry calmness within me

Beautiful Experience! Lighting of lamps & Laxmi Puja. Meditation., Fun goes on... Happy Diwali Day…read moreTo All

I have been a student at Yoga Circle since 2018. Each…read moreinstructor has a unique style and skillset while maintaining the same standards and ethos threaded throughout every class. I highly recommend trying and combining each instructor and the various classes provided at yoga circle for a wholistic practice. The three very unique teachers that have distinguished styles are Knekoh, Jacqui, and Rob. I love all three and each teacher serves a precise purpose to my yoga practice. Knekoh for my mindful meditation, Jacqui for a concentration of the body, and Rob for spiritual awakening. The other instructors are also great and are generally a hybrid of these three. If you're up for the challenge, source Yoga Circle as your place to complete the 200 hour yoga teacher training. I was in the 2020 class with Knekoh and Rob. Yoga Circle did a tremendous job at switching from real life training to virtual training. The quickness of the transition was impressive. Both Knekoh and Rob are incredibly dedicated to their students and their own practice. Both have polar yet complementing energies that make the TT special.

It's so easy to hate on DTLA. Young, crowded, and seemingly in the midst of a perpetual identity…read morecrisis, the question that usually arises is about community. Is there really a sense of community in DTLA? Or is it just a frenzied mass of developers fighting for parking lots to turn into loft apartments, businesses fighting for customers, and people who recently moved to the area fighting for...goth ice cream? Until recently, my answer would have been no. No, I didn't believe that there was a sense of community in DTLA. Not like you'd experience in Brooklyn, or Portland or elsewhere. A yoga class I took yesterday at Yoga Circle has changed my mind. A friend and I went to YCD for a Sunday evening class. Steven was the teacher, and his calm demeanor was instantly welcoming. I got settled in and noticed something different: Steven was doing all of the moves he was instructing the 7-person class to do himself. Apparently this is how they approach things at Yoga Circle. And it really helped me understand the poses. I'm a visual learner and knowing that you can watch the teacher practicing makes it unnecessary to find someone to watch in the class. I found that I could go deeper into my own practice because of this. The room was pretty special too. I'm generally quite skeptical of any comparisons between DTLA and New York, but between the high ceilings, worn but wonderful floors and the fire escape view out of a high window, I really felt like I was in the bottom floor of a building in Crown Heights, with the city swirling outside. The class was anything but easy: 90 minutes, about 40% beyond my experience level and rather fast-paced, but I think I did pretty well. I'm sore today but I feel energized and I slept incredibly soundly. Steven, thank you for such a great class, and Yoga Circle Downtown, thank you for creating such a great space to practice. I'll be back. There is a sense of community at Yoga Circle -- and from what I've recently experienced, in DTLA -- that I'd love to be a part of again. Side note -- For people who think that they can't afford yoga classes, apparently Yoga Circle has a donation-based / sliding scale system.

Koyasan Buddhist Temple is a small temple hidden within Little Tokyo. Our party came here on the…read moreNew Year Day (January 1st) and there was a long line for hatsumode (aka "first visit" - first visit of the year to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine taking place on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd day of the New Year). This temple was founded in 1912 and moved to the current location in 1940. This is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the United States. [Parking]: No designated parking for the temple, but Aiso Parking Garage (101 Judge John Aiso St) is located just one block away. [Waiting line]: The long waiting line is for visitors who want to pray inside of the temple. For anyone who want to buy souvenirs, then they can just walk directly into the front courtyard of the temple as there are separate lines to buy souvenirs. [Hatsumode]: Upon entering the temple, visitor can pay $5 donation for Goma-ki (write your wish and your name on the piece of wood and leave it on the table - it will supposedly be burned during a monthly ceremony Goma Fire Ritual at the last Sunday of each month outside of January). Once each person is done praying, then there's a wooden offering box for donation. No pictures are allowed inside of the temple. [Activities]: Other than hatsumode, the temple had Shusho-e (New Years Day) Service [with Mochi Presentation] on January 1st at 10 AM, New Year's Day Goma Service on January 1st at 2 PM, and Taiko Gohei Blessing Service / Goma Service throughout Jan 1st through Jan 3rd. [Classes]: Outside of hatsumode, the temple offers yoga class, Japanese calligraphy class, dharma class, tea with reverend, etc. throughout the year. [Souvenirs]: They sell omamori (Japanese amulets) , ofuda (talismans), ojuzu (Buddhist prayer beads), incense, arrows, etc. Heck they even sell Hello Kitty and Ultraman omamori. [Admission]: Free admission, but consider paying your respects with a donation in the large wooden offering box. [Conclusion]: This is one of few activities to do on the New Year Day and expect a huge crowd visiting for hatsumode. Our party stayed for approximately 45 minutes (including waiting time) and I definitely appreciate the tradition. Certainly worth a visit for anyone who is free on the New Year Day & would like to experience this annual Japanese cultural event.

I have attended services at this Buddhist temple in Los Angeles. It the most popular Japanese…read moretemple in the city. The New Years service gets thousands of visitors. New Years service at Koyasan temple is gathering place for Little Tokyo.

This place is Gold! I had the best juices, the best vegan tacos, amazing yoga session and met the…read moregreatest people alive. Love everything about this place.

There is not a single yoga studio in Los Angeles that compares to this place, because it is not…read morejust a yoga studio. PYG is a community center, where low vibrations and frequencies are not present. A community built around honesty and open non violent communication, come see Cheri Rae (the owner) for a fresh young Thai coconut, or her phenomenal wrap that will fill you with nutrients unlike anything you've enjoyed before. Heart warming communication, deep beneficial advice and the opportunity to build friendships with foundations in authenticity. Body healing, Healing through healthy food and community. The best yoga you'll find outside of India, is one of the many incredible things you'll find in this temple.

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 had my first sound bath about five years ago in Tulúm and LOVED it, so I'm happy to see it's…read morebecoming a much more widely-used modality. There's a ton of new research on the power of sound, and it's exciting to see people taking notice. I've had amazing experiences and some just okay, and I'm my opinion, the experience largely depends on the person leading it. Not only do they obviously have to be trained well, but where they are energetically and in terms of their own journey of healing will determine how well a session goes for participants of a sound bath. I've attended a couple sound baths led by Leshka and they both felt transformational. I was able to process a difficult situation during one of my sessions and thereafter release it, it felt as if I had actually lived it. The power of sound baths is astounding, once you experience one you just want it to keep going because it's truly a vessel for clearing, healing, and living your best. Leshka will guide you to it and you'll be so glad you gave yourself that chance.

10/10! Leshka is the real deal. I attended one of her sound bath classes and felt instant cleanse…read more She approached her service with so much kindness and gentleness. You can feel her authenticity through her vibrations in the sound waves. Walked out feeling super zen. Definitely recommend (:

Perfect for meditation. I have progressed so much. Very…read moresmall only 12 seats. Hours are posted on their website. No cost but donations can be made. Street parking is almost non existant. 204/754 takes you there on bus. The monk is very welcoming. Ask for Rain and Leo :). Dhamma talks every Sunday at 11am!

Peaceful , friendly , welcoming , insightful! I look…read moreforward to every experience there. Full of friendly faces and calm environment, the monks and partners there will answer all of your questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge . They may also say "I don't know" and suggest options to discover the answer, and I love that about this Religion. Please wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders , there is no payment but donations are welcomed. Oh check out the back yard ! Bodhi Tree which is from the sapling of a Bodhi Tree in Sri Lanka . There are also books you can take with you that have Buddhist teachings. Everytime I attend (weekly now) I leave feeling a step closer to the most vibrant and clear self I can be

Love hot 8. I've been to 3 locations and this one was nice. The heat can be a little intense for me…read morein the more intense classes, takes away from the workout a bit.

WOW!!! Just when I thought I loved the Pasadena location, this one might actually take the cake…read more The service was great from the moment I walked in; the front desk staff was so sweet and welcoming. I'd had a bad experience at the Pasadena studio with a girl named Megan, so I decided to try a different location, and I'm so glad I did. This studio is waaaay cleaner. The mat towels smelled fresh, everything felt sanitized, and the space was clearly well taken care of. My instructor, Jimmy, delivered an amazing workout, he incorporated moves I've never seen before and actually walked around correcting form, which is rare in larger fitness classes. He was fun, energetic, and really set the tone. Playlist was baddie certified! LOVED him! I also appreciated how well maintained everything was, soaps fully stocked, cozy studio rooms, and an overall vibe that felt intentional and inviting. I think this might be my new go to location. I don't even mind the drive :)