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

This place has an amazing energy and a very grounding vibe. I come here with stress and find it all…read moremelting away within moments of stepping in this very special place. They offer many meditation based programs like the SKY Breath Meditation, Silence Retreats, Sahaj Samadhi, etc. I highly recommend taking at least an introductory workshop (SKY Breath Meditation) here. Also, it's beautiful, the main hall where workshops are conducted inspire awe and wonder. I can't wait to visit again soon :)

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.

For the past week, I've been attending several classes and this is honestly the best yoga studio…read morethat I've been to. Some thoughts: - Thumbs up for the intimate environment and variety in classes instructional styles (I really appreciate how the instructors are keen on teaching different poses and providing tips). - I really enjoyed the therapeutic yoga class for neck and shoulders. - Knekoh is very welcoming and kind! - The high ceilings and natural lighting from the skylight windows contribute to a great ambience! - From a cleanliness standpoint, I also really appreciate that shoes are taken off upon entering :)

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.

I visited The Salt Studio for a Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Caelyn, and I highly recommend…read morechoosing this space for your next massage. The studio was spotless and had a calm, quiet atmosphere that immediately put me at ease when I walked in. Caelyn was kind, knowledgeable, and truly effective in her work. After my massage, I spent some time in the Salt Room, which was such a unique and relaxing experience. If you look up the benefits of salt rooms, you'll find plenty, and you can genuinely feel them while you're there. I enjoyed the experience so much that I came back a second time with my wife, and she absolutely loved it as well.

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 (:

Studio Om is really something special in the University Park area! It is also much needed in this…read morearea where the only other nearby yoga option is Cor(porate)ePower. The owners are so nice and friendly. It's not your ordinary yoga studio, as they also offer weekly vegans dinners, talks, and other wellness events. They are clearly dedicated to building a nice community, and the studio is really beautiful as well. They offer student discounts, and the rates are otherwise so reasonable (especially by LA standards). If you live nearby or attend USC, I highly recommend stopping by the space for some yoga and a beautiful community.

Awesome new wellness space / yoga studio that just opened near USC. Really reasonable prices (many…read moreevents are donation-based) and they had a 2 week trial for $25 at the time I wrote this review. They offer yoga classes, sound baths, meditations, monk talks, dinners, paint and sip events, and more. I've only been to two events, but plan on coming back. I like that the owners of this place are focused on wellness and building community as opposed to profit; the place is run by qualified volunteers. The space is very calming and has a really cool disco ball + lighting as well!