Attended the Free Taichi and Qi Gong classes by Alex at the Civic Park in Walnut Creek two Sundays…read moreago. It was a very focused and peaceful session. Alex was very clear with his instructions. I felt that it really helped me in centering my mind and aligning my body. Thank you Alex for the session.

I've been attending this Yoga Tai Chi Qigong Class since March of this year and it's been extremely…read morebeneficial to my health,both emotionally and physically. It helps me my focus become clearer for the rest of the day & it helps reduce stress. Though I deal with chronic pain 24/7 it helps relax my muscles enough so that my body can tolerate dealing with the pain better. Alex gives really helpful instruction during the entire practice. I would highly recommend this class to anyone. Though it's quite early on a Sunday morning,it is SO worth going to! ***The title posted here of this class should be modified so that people are not confused,as it's not a Yoga class,it is a Tai Chi class.***

Traditional Tai Chi taught by the best Shi-Fu. The REAL deal. When done correctly, the impact on…read moreone's health is amazing. It takes at least a year of hard work and frequent practice before you start seeing changes. Now after almost 2 years my back is stronger, my posture much improved, I feel more energetic, and overall feel YEARS younger! The more you put into your practice the more you get out of it. They are very attentive to the students and always thrive to teach the correct form, breathing, posture and movements, no shortcuts. Shi-Fu Wong is truly dedicated to teaching his art and helping all his students improve. Highly recommended.

From the owner: The Tai Chi Mantis Institute provides traditional Chinese Martial Arts instruction for students of…read moreall ages: Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong (Internal) as well as Praying Mantis Kung Fu (External). Traditional training principles are employed to deliver a balanced program that includes excellent physical and technically accurate training in movement and technique, as well as training of character traits such as Integrity, Generosity, Self-discipline, Respect and Humility. Training is individualized according to each student's development, capability and level of effort and students are continually assessed to better direct their training program. The Tai Chi Mantis Institute was established in 1974 by Sifu Wong Lam Ling who continues a long lineage of Chinese Martial arts instruction. The School is also a founding member of the US Chuk-Kai Tai Chi Praying Mantis Federation.

It has been an exciting, transformational journey learning Wild Goose Qi Gong from Sifu Adam…read moreWallace this past year! His teaching style is brilliant, thorough and motivational as I look forward to passing each set and advancing to next one. He teaches an ancient lineage of Qi Gong that dates back to Taoist monks who, in their quest to reach purity, balance, health and enlightenment, imitated the movements of Wild Geese. I find this so interesting and transcendent! As I go through each set I feel the spirits of these previous masters carrying on within me! Sifu is truly a gem and my wife and I have greatly benefited spiritually, physically and mentally

I have been learning Qigong from Sifu Adam Wallace for 10 years…read more I am getting stronger and happier, and enjoy taking classes, even outdoor in the cold winter time He is a wonderful martial art teacher, with great skills and experience in teaching many forms of martial arts I am grateful for his patience in teaching us I gain more inner peace and strength over the years I am so thankful to be his student

It took me over a year to find Lucid Vitality and I'm so grateful and lucky that I did. I wasn't…read morelooking for a personal trainer to lose weight, get in shape, or build muscle (although, Deshaun can help you with every single one of the above if that's what your goals are!); and I needed a personal trainer who understood pain. This man not only understands pain, but he has a complete understanding of the human body which allows him to locate the problem areas in your body to relieve pain and identify the correct areas to focus on to exercise to strengthen. I've been working with Deshaun for almost 3 months now and he's helping me finally start fixing the problems that's been causing me pain for over 20 years. Not only through focused exercise and stretching; (if you're interested) he can complement the workouts with body work (massages) as well as meditation and diet recommendations to give you a holistic approach to attaining your goals. If you need someone to push you or someone to gently prod you along; he works with your personality to help you get to where you need. I'm very appreciative of his services and if you're looking for a personal trainer that takes a holistic approach to your physical and mental well being; be sure to reach out to Lucid Vitality!

I have been to many massage locations, usually getting deep tissue massages. I wanted to try…read moresomething different. Acupressure was something I was interested in and I was referred by a friend to check out Lucid Vitality. Deshaun was very friendly and welcoming. I chose the Zen Bodywork. It was very relaxing. Deshaun hit some pressure points and also helped with a bothering knee problem I currently have. After my 45 minute appointment, I felt like a new women. My knee wasn't hurting as much and felt very rejuvenated, like I just woke up from a well rested sleep. Thank you Deshaun for a very great experience! I'll be seeing you again soon -A very happy client =)

Dorian is the most attentive instructor I know. He is always at my session on time and with great…read moreinsights! I really enjoy his calmness and dedication to tai chi. I am always so revived and informed by the end of our sessions together. I enjoy how he takes his time to explain why tai chi is the way that it is, and why it is done a certain way. I highly recommend him to all my friends!

From the owner: Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art. Each pose has its purpose. I teach the form and I teach…read moreyou the application of each move as well. A meaning full flow of consecutive movements, which will give you balance, internal strength, and you will achieve better internal health and a mind - body connection. Tai Chi can be practiced daily and you will feel the difference it can bring to your everyday life. My classes are taught for health and well being and they are not fighting classes. Starlight Tai Chi

Cotter is a knowledgable, skilled and caring acupuncturist. I've been receiving acupuncture for…read moreabout 7 years, and after moving to SF last spring started seeing Cotter. Each time Cotter treats me, I feel very good and relaxed. He's helped me with a number of issues from a sprained ankle to the flu - and his help made all of them better. In addition to this, Cotter goes above and beyond for his clients. Case in point- he treated me while I had the flu and offered to provide me with a Chinese medicine herbal tonic that would have lessened the time I had the flu. My doctor had given me something else to take for the flu, but if I had been able to take the herbal tonic, Cotter was willing to go out to the American College of Chinese Medicine and get it for me. As an aside, I wrote a review of Cotter in Spring that Yelp filtered. If you'd like to read it, click on "filtered reviews." It seems Yelp didn't care for Cotter having too many positive reviews.

Cotter is a life saver. I can't say enough about this man, the healer. I have suffered from a…read moredisorder for 33 years and for the first time I am getting relief. Relief from monthly pain that was making me question my sanity at times. Not only is he attentive to hearing all my "stories", but because I am so communicative with him, he is in turn able to help me ten fold. He is knowledgeable about his field, gentle in his approach and honest with what results you should expect and outcome of each session. I look forward to continuing our sessions. Thank you Cotter for all that you do.

Really impressed with this gym. I've tried several in the area, but none offer as many classes as…read moreForma. The staff is friendly and helpful, Glad we joined!

Cancelling my membership after this experience. The vibe at Forma is just off -- staff seem to go…read moreout of their way to avoid eye contact or a hello, and when you do need help, you get a half-hearted response like you're inconveniencing them. No sense of community or energy, which is a big deal for a gym. The equipment is the bigger issue honestly. Half the machines look like they haven't been serviced in years -- squeaky cables, torn upholstery, a couple of machines with "out of order" signs that have clearly been there for weeks. For what you're paying, the upkeep should not feel this neglected. And then there's parking. Good luck finding a spot anytime during peak hours. I've circled the block multiple times before giving up and parking way further away than I should have to for a gym I'm paying a membership for. Won't be renewing. There are better options nearby that actually maintain their equipment and treat members like they matter.