A beautiful garden with exotic flowers, succulents, and plants overlooking Encinitas beach--what a…read moreperfect spot to visit whether you want to quietly meditate or just simply enjoy the scenery! The view is breathtaking and magically erases any stress you may have. If you're interested in taking a medication class, they have one on Wednesdays at 12pm. Stop by for a visit. You'll thank me later.

Visited the beautiful gardens here while in Encinitas, and appreciated the stunning ocean views…read more The gardens are lush; I felt like I had been transported to a tropical rainforest. The benches perched at the top with sweeping views of the ocean are perfect for meditating and disconnecting. So glad I visited this little slice of paradise. Free entry, free street parking. They do accept donations.

Summary: Breathe Degrees felt like an ancient bathhouse ritual reborn in modern form...moving…read morethrough heat, breath, and embodied ritual alongside others in a warm, communal flow. This studio is intentionally designed to help you adapt, expand, and feel more alive. One of my favorite studio experiences so far. I genuinely did not want to leave! The Philosophy & First Impression: Before my first visit, I received a welcome video explaining the studio's philosophy: Using breath and hormetic stress (heat, cold, & movement) to grow stronger, healthier, and happier together. Their belief is simple & powerful, "When you take control of your breath, you take charge of your life." When I pulled into the parking lot, I could hear a man inside calling out, "Breathe in... let it go. Breathe in... let it go." (It seriously felt like the building was breathing.) The Space: I was warmly welcomed by staff who helped me check in, sign a waiver, and gave me a wristband and a full tour. The studio includes: a sauna; a cold plunge room; a yoga room; an AQUATru filtered water station; cubbies, dressing rooms, and a bathroom; and a lounge room with an educational video on their method The Class (Vinyasa Flow & Breath 90): The yoga room was arranged in a circular formation, so we faced one another, creating a shared presence & community. The class itself was an intermediate, heated power vinyasa with a smooth, steady breath-to-movement flow. Wendi cued in Sanskrit followed by English and layered in breath cues and gentle inward-turning suggestions in grounded poses. After a steady standing series, we moved into deep stretching and incredible twisting and detoxifying poses on the ground. The Breathwork Experience: After yoga, we were guided onto our backs with padded eye masks waiting for us. Wendi led us through three rounds of open-mouth inhales and exhales ("Breathe in, let it go"), followed by Mula Bandha and long-breath holds. During one of the holds, I received a neck and shoulder massage with peppermint oil, and I could feel the cooling, soothing effect immediately. The third round was the most powerful, with reminders that our bodies were fully oxygenated. After the final exhale, we were released into savasana. Wendi closed with a beautiful reflection about looking back on our day, our week, our month, our life and saying, "It was a wild and wonderful ride," which perfectly described the whole experience. The Teacher: Wendi was incredibly welcoming, thorough, and present. She took time one-on-one beforehand to explain and demonstrate the breathwork, which is essential for a sense of safety. After class, she stayed to connect personally and encouraged me to explore the sauna and cold plunge. She definitely holds a grounded, confident, and supportive container. The Sauna & Community Vibe: (I forgot a bathing suit for the cold plunge, but I spent time in the sauna.) It was a warm, social gathering space where the energy of the class naturally flowed in. People were connecting, chatting, and relaxing together. It felt like a communal ritual space. Overall Experience: This studio has so much to offer! The integration of breathwork, yoga, heat, cold, and education is genuinely thoughtful (not trendy). It was such a pleasure to experience Breathe Degrees. This is a must for any yoga enthusiast! Practical Note: First-timers must arrive 15 minutes early, no exceptions. This studio prioritizes safety and intentionality.

The new venue at Liberty Station(much closer to my house), is OUTSTANDING! It's huge, clean and the…read morevibe is powerfully positive. The breathwork classes are amazing (especially love Kirby) and the cold plunge/jacuzzi/sauna are unbelievably large and serene. My new favorite place for all things health!! You gotta check it out.

I am over the moon impressed with Kitty and Sanctuary Z in Carlsbad! I have been practicing yoga…read morefor 16 years and am happy to say I have found a way to take my practice further! I truly enjoy, The Art of Relaxation ~ Yoga Nidra ​Which It is said 1 Hour of Yoga Nidra = 4 Hours of Sleep. As a mommy and entrepreneur, I need this! The tranquil and relaxation classes have you feeling like you just left a spa. With intimate class sizes, you receive personalized attention. I highly recommend Sanctuary Z!

I love this beautiful and peaceful place. Kitty's voice is very soothing. No matter from where you…read morestart, this is the right place to deepen your practice, to refill yourself with new energy and to let go. She's a master in creating a healing space and in tailoring the sessions to the specific needs of her students. Highly recommended.

Erin is an amazing healer. I never believed in Reiki before I experienced her sessions.read more

Erin has an amazing gift and my hypnotherapy sessions have really helped me with what I'm going…read morethrough. I will continue to remember what I experienced on my journey so it'll lead me to my better future that I'm working on! I enjoy the yoga and reiki too! If you're on a journey in life and looking for growth this is where you need to be to help become the best version of you!

Three of us had a glorious spa day to celebrate a birthday and Father's Day! Each of us enjoyed the…read morejacuzzi, steam and saunas, then some of the very best massages we've ever had! Lunch by the pool and relaxing in the quiet room made for a five star day! We all WILL be back! Thanks, Miraval!

I would imagine if I came another day, I would be giving it more than three stars. This happened to…read morebe the experience on my day though. It's a very calm environment when you walk in. The people that worked there could not have been nicer. I got the day pass, which lets you use the amenities, but you're not actually getting a service. Unfortunately, the sauna wasn't heating up on that day. So I was able to use the hot tub and steam room only. They were only two lounge chairs and two chairs in the women's wet area. I just didn't feel like the amenities were nice enough to justify the price for a day pass. They do have a lovely co-ed seating area with snacks and comfortable seating and I loved the little almond baked goods. I would imagine that if I got a treatment and had the whole experience, it would've been better, but I just didn't think it was worth it for a day pass.

Such a beautiful store and meditation center! I am sad that I missed the cacao ceremony today but…read morewill check the website and will be attending one soon. The super beautiful woman working there showed my friend and I the space for the ceremonies and gatherings. Such a spacious and clean area downstairs the store. At Gold you will find all the good stuff: candles, cards, jewelry, crystals, decor items, comfortable clothing. Is very neat and new to the a Encinitas mindfulness community. Glad to be doing the first review for them because it just creates such a great first impression plus smells so good.

I'd like to report the Quantum Healing Meditation class with Ashley Garcia. Gold Meditation truly…read moreneeds to do a better job vetting "practitioners" , as I've met a few whose energy is very off putting. Ashley Garcia has been using her class time at Gold as a launch pad to reel in innocent members from Gold , in an attempt to facilitate her sketchy meditation business she runs in tandem. She has offered multiple students from Gold a "free meditation session" , tells some lies, and then says it will be $4000 for 3 months to work with her. Talk about a broke girl trying to pay her rent! She manipulates individuals and says a lot of unprofessional and inappropriate things. She should be fired.

Sunday class today with Z. Was not only a cooling but nourishing for the heat inside and outside of…read moremy body! Thank you for your supportive energy and your Ayurvedic wisdom. Left feeling grounded and balanced Namaste S.

I am so happy to have found YoS for my practice! It took me a long time to find a yoga studio that…read morealigns with my values & is genuine. They truly practice ahimsa here and I quickly felt part of their little family. I especially love the dharma yoga and the restorative classes. Each teacher is talented and inspires me everyday! Rob has a very kind heart and encourages me to be more devotional in and out of my yoga mat. Zhara helps me to bring my drishti inwards and go deeper into my poses, as the weeks have passed by I have been impressed by how I show up on my mat compared to day 1 . Zoey does a very beautiful evening restorative class where we sing together and she is always sharing the new things she's learned about the body, sleep and our well being . Kaitlyn does this wonderful gentle vinyasa class that is perfect to do on Friday mornings and helps me restore. She directs us to move parts of our body's with some gentle stretching that feels so much needed. I haven't yet tried a class by Martha due to my work scheduale but I will be looking forward too when I have the opportunity to! I recently met her and she is so lovely! Everyday I am excited and look forward to be at YoS! Om

I participated in a Transcendental Meditation course through the Mission Valley center years ago,…read morewhere I paid for instruction, received the opening ceremony, and attended group follow-up sessions. However, when I recently reached out for support, I was told there was no record of my instruction or payment in the TM system. This lack of accountability was deeply concerning. A global organization of this size should maintain accurate records of its students and protect them from being lost in the process. Instead, I was told that what I experienced "had nothing to do with TM," despite it taking place at their center. My hope in sharing this review is to encourage greater transparency, proper record-keeping, and accountability within the TM organization so others do not face the same dismissal or confusion.

For the price you pay, you're better off doing a $100 meditation workshop. This organization is…read morehighly money motivated. $1100 to give you "secret" mantra that can be looked up online by age and gender. Very disappointed. Hesitated writing this review for a long time but feel it's important others know. Any organization so focused on money while also claiming to be about dropping beliefs, opening up, sharing love with the world, etc might want to be more transparent and mindful themselves. The meditation is mediocre at best if you've had any experience at all. If you haven't, a couple YouTube videos will provide as much guidance and more. Plus it's free! Their weekly "checks" are NOT a meditation group. They are a constant repeat of the same material. Not worth it.

I heard about the day of mindfulness from friends who went so I decided to try it. I loved the…read moreexperience and will be back. It felt like an escape since I was unplugged from my phone and silent for a few hours. The grounds are beautiful and the pond was my favorite view to take in the beauty of nature watching the dragonflies, bees, fish, and birds. I loved the songs, calming bells, meditative walk, and dharma talk. It was long though and my old body had to keep changing positions on the mat. I felt so relaxed and peaceful that I wished a nap was included. The translator was terrific! I enjoyed hearing about everyone's experience during the sharing opportunity (yet it was fine to pass the mic and not speak too). Then we ate a freshly prepared vegetarian meal at the end and had some free time afterwards to revisit the pond and bookstore/gift shop. Before leaving, I got a few photos after the event ended (since it would ruin the mood, be distracting to others, and defeat the purpose if phones were used during the experience.) It was a great to focus on breathing, quieting thoughts, and being present. Thanks for offering this tranquil opportunity to the public. I definitely encourage anyone who visits to make a donation if able.

Beautiful and so peaceful!! This place is stunning and so wonderful. The people are so wonderful…read morewho are there.

Truly, the aura when you walk in is something else. You immediately feel calm and almost at home…read more Thank you, Dara, for making us feel so welcomed from the moment we arrived! Also, if you're thinking you could never do the ice bath... you absolutely can. Dara's guidance beforehand made all the difference. Coming from someone who struggles jumping into the ocean even on a hot day... I genuinely loved the ice bath She made the whole experience feel empowering instead of intimidating. She even cut up delicious fruit for us to snack on throughout the experience, which was such a thoughtful touch. I also want to give a big shoutout to Kyra!! Her sound bath was mesmerizing. It was exactly what I needed. We went with a very relaxing yoga flow that was perfect for what we were looking for, and I loved that there were options so you could choose what felt most comfortable for you. Such a beautiful, welcoming, and rejuvenating experience. I can't wait to come back!

Dara is truly one of a kind, intuitive and quick to connect with. The space is quiet and…read morerestorative making for a perfect self-care sanctuary. Perfect for a detox, I can't wait to come for my next visit.