I am in my 50's and in a place in my life where I am the sandwich generation. I am caregiving my 2…read moreelderly parents who live in San Diego while I am in the Bay, so I travel monthly to care for them. I am raising 2 kids at the same time. One who has ADHD. Through this stage in my life, there is a lot of stress I experience from caregiving my parents and there is more conflict I have with my wife and kids. Through my life, I sought help from supportive friends and relatives. I went to therapy. I also tried yoga and Taichi. It has not been enough. I researched meditation and came upon SF Meditation and met with Emily. When I first met her, her demeanor and aura was of calm and I already felt better with her presence. I did my first session with Emily and learned the overview of the method. Going through my life cycles was revealing. Learning to meditate with my eyes open showed me I can reflect and make better choices in how I handle life's situations as I go about my day. In the last weeks, my approach with my family is calmer, more open and less rigid. My son said once, "Is this really my mom?" and we had a good laugh. My daughter was experiencing some anxiety and I shared some helpful tips I learned from Emily, and my daughter found them helpful. I look forward to learning more and more. On how the meditation center runs: it is super accessible because they have virtual sessions. In these sessions, you meet other meditation leaders and people from all over the US. I feel like I am not only part of the Bay area community, but also a larger community worldwide. If there is one thing I would change (besides wishing I found the meditation center sooner!), I would want access to weekend in person sessions. But I understand even our meditation leaders need a break :) And on weekends, there is still access to virtual meditation, so still can get support that way.

I started meditating here right before the pandemic. I was a little guarded at first, ironically…read morebecause the staff were really nice. I started with skepticism but I realized soon that they were in fact very genuine. I have been meditating for more than 4 years now. I totally love this meditation. This meditation has been very transformative for me... I appreciate Emily who typically leads the group and individual classes here... I also love the environment of the center and how clean the meditation spaces are.... You will not regret it .. Try it out.

Wonderful!!! Teachers are well trained. I did the 26 & 2 aka Bikram style yoga. Beautiful studio…read more Parking in the area can be rough so arrive early.

I have not written a review in over 10 years as a devoted yogi student of this studio. However, I…read morewas dismayed and frankly disappointed by the yoga teacher tonight, named Dominic. I have only taken this teacher's class once before . Tonight the studio was not typically hot as usual, but more of a temperate climate. He kept the fans on and the doors open. It didn't take long for the room to become cool and eventually a cold draft ensued. A student requested for him to "please close the door."However to no avail. He responded, "you just need to work harder!" I then stated, "it's cold, can you close the doors please". He again resisted doing so, and claimed we were not working hard enough. I have been practicing yoga since 2001 and am a hot yoga and Hatha yoga certified instructor. Certainly, I practice hard enough. It was so disheartening to observe a teacher use his ego and disregard the sentiment of his students. I will not be taking his class again. It's such a shame when teachers exert egotistical control in the name of yoga....it negates all meaning of what yoga represents, and its purpose becomes null and void. Dr. Cuba

I have been receiving Reiki Tummo healings from Guillaume and the sessions are always what my body,…read moremind and spirit need at the specific times. I feel he is a great connector between the energy from the Divine and one's self. I feel the energy flowing through my body, going to what it needs to go to alleviate my pains and cleansing myself. I feel Guillaume is in tune with this amazing, powerful energy, which makes the healings successful. I am grateful for having the opportunity to experience these blessings through Guillaume.

The healing sessions were life transforming. They opened me up to a new path - to live by the…read moreheart, not by my brain. I was known to be an impatient, short tempered person all my life. But through the introduction of Open Heart Meditation, and Reiki Tummo healing, I have now become a "happy heart" and share positive energy with everyone I connect with. I now also have a lot more patience and in general much calmer. I highly recommend giving Reiki Tummo a try.

I have been seen Angela for Reike for the past few years. I was skeptical about Reike, but I was…read morewilling to give it a try. I am glad I did. Angela is gifted and by receiving monthly Reike sessions I was able to accomplish a lot on these past years. The angelic reike Angela provides is powerful and life changing. Besides of providing Reike services, Angela has special intuitive gifts, and what I like about her is that she won't predict your future. She will give you a positive outlook in your life and that will help you to strengthen your ability to make the right choices for yourself. This is a hidden gem in Pacifica, and if you never tried reike you are missing out. Thanks, Angela

Been seeing Àngela for all my personal wellness needs. Shes very attentive and detail oriented…read more Very professional and knowledgeable. I am very comfortable opening up soul for my much needed healing mind, body and spirit. Been recommending her ever since. Love it!

Love the concept of getting authentic Thai cuisine but also knowing that those funds goes toward…read morethe temple!! Open Fri-Sun during lunch hours only. All entrees are set price of $12 and desserts $5. Ran out of mango sticky rice but Im glad they had sakoo which was one of the items I came for! Payment is through either Venmo or Zelle transfer. You order at the front and they give you a number. When everything is ready, they put it in a cardboard box for you to carry. There's also the option to enjoy it at the tables Sakoo was a perfect combination of nutty from the crushed peanut filling, savory from the pork and fried shallots and slight sweetness of tapioca skin. Thai style papaya salad was refreshing, citrusy and crunchy. You can choose between mild or medium spice. The ground pork salad was a good portion but a little too wet for me - maybe from the condensation. The sticky rice included was good though! Ingredients and herbs were all fresh Staff isn't too fluent in English but still friendly and helpful. Would love to come back to support them and try their other items!

Friendly temple that sells food to the public. Cash or zelle…read more Text (415) 565-9650 weekly to get the menus of the week, I think they sell Friday-Sunday. I usually go during the weekends. You can walk in or text your order in advance, pay ahead or in person. The service and experience have been pleasant so it is a 4/5 for me but the food averages to be 3/5, but I just want to support them. Pricing is pretty straightforward: $12 entrees, $5 dessert, $3 Thai iced tea. They may have some items off the menu so don't be afraid to ask if you've seen something one week but not on the menu the next week. My favorite items to get: pork laab, pad see ewe (doesn't taste like the restaurant ones but that's ok), pork laab, saku (chewy sweet/savory dumpling with peanuts and ground meat), and mango sticky rice.

I've been coming here for 1.5 years and love it. I've actually been meditation-hopping around the…read morecity - checking out different meditation groups - and like this one the best. It's Zen meditation, meaning it's the most simple and less "preachy." I look forward to those 90 minutes every week where I sit on the floor of a bare room and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. It feels like the world has stopped, I can relax, focus, and feel really happy. Sitting in silence for 90 minutes sound weird until you actually do it. And then you realize how calm and happy and useful it is. Plus the people here are really cool too. Michael and Chris are very welcoming along with everyone else.

Zen may not have all the answers, but it is for people who have questions…read more I started meditating with this group for just that reason. I wanted to learn how my mind works...how other people think...how to sit still, relax, and just breathe. I had a lot of questions. I still do--and I'm finding a lot of interesting things here. The koan format? Provocative, moving, sometimes funny. The people? Great. Fellow 20-30 somethings (and a few who are young at heart). Wednesday nights are so good that people come all the way from Oakland and Marin. Definitely worth it.

Great Tibetan Buddhist Temple Loved it ! Went for The…read moreMedicine Buddha service. Highly recommend

This place is a hidden gem. The center offers both active programs year-around: they have regular…read moreprograms every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and they have special programs for special guests and events. The center often invites amazing speakers and teachers, and this year, they hosted Robert Thurman and Thubten Jinpa (principal translator of Dalai Lama). The community is warm and welcoming, regardless of your level of interests in Buddhism and meditation. I'm very glad to have this place in the midst of the busy-ness of San Francisco. If you want to explore Tibetan Buddhism and meditation, this is a place to go to.

Erin provided a destiny card reading for me, which was something brand new to me. From the moment I…read moremet Erin, her sense her genuine dedication and passion for her craft stood out to me. Erin did a thorough job of guiding me through the reading and interpreting the symbols and messages that emerged with great insight. She also followed up with more details and always made herself available to me if I had additional questions. What struck me most about her approach was her ability to create a safe and nurturing environment. She really puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable during your time with her. If you are looking for thought-provoking insights and to learn more about yourself, Erin is a great person to guide you!

Erin Garay is an AUTHENTIC, joyful, loving, compassionate , and beautiful soul…read more She has many modalities under her belt, and I have tried Reiki,Aura Soma, 52 Helpers, and her Divine given gift of being an intuitive, which have all given me tons of insight about myself. She has a very special and gentle way of assisting you cross through the many questions in your mind and heart. Erin LISTENS, and is a LOVER! A lover of life! Joy is abundant once you walk through her doors and settle into her chair or table . She's electric and will leave you feeling 100x better than whence you came. I highly recommend Erin Garay and Love, Heal, Thrive

We've been coming to Yoga Flow SF weekly for over two years now, and we absolutely love this…read morestudio. The space has beautiful high ceilings, the front desk staff are always kind, and the heaters make the hot classes the perfect temperature. The teachers have all been phenomenal, and the overall energy of the studio is welcoming and consistent. We currently go to Ava's 6:30pm Tuesday/Thursday class, and she's incredible. Her flow gets your heart rate up, makes you sweat, and always leaves your body feeling great afterward. It's the perfect balance of challenge, movement, and clarity. Linda's 5pm class just before is also an amazing class. It's labeled as a Vinyasa Flow- Heated, and it's definitely not a beginner class. Her flow is fast-paced, her sequencing is thoughtful, and she's an extremely talented teacher with great energy and precision. Overall, Yoga Flow SF is one of the best studios we've ever practiced at- amazing instructors, great environment, and classes that keep us coming back every week. Highly recommend.

This was my first time ever taking a yoga class, post pandemic, and the people that run this…read moreparticular location were very sweet and relaxing! Everybody seem to be in their own Zen, humble moments! For my personality, I felt like I was hyper or something because they spoke so eloquently and calmly. The class was rather full at 9:30 AM, but the yoga teacher moved her mat off to the side so she could walk in between everybody and help pose the different people in the class. A very sweet Asian lady with a beautiful French accent! Since the holidays were coming up, she said she was traveling for a wedding and it was really cute and sweet that she shared the extra information. She gave great instruction on how to hold Yoga blocks and work different muscles. Even though this was a beginner class , I felt like I learned some new things since I've been doing yoga for about 13 years now. I would love to take another class here again! There's also an amazing little coffee shop down the way they have organic coffee with pink tables out in front! You should definitely check out that coffee shop!