CLOSED -- I received this, via email, in response to my query below:…read more Is this location closing permanently, as I've seen reported? If so, when and why? Shambhala L. of Shambhala Meditation Center - Los Angeles Business Owner Hi, We have closed all our locations in Los Angeles but continue to meet online. All programs and classes are currently held online via zoom. We will be sending updates periodically via email. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please sign up here: https://la.shambhala.org/sign-up/ Check our monthly calendar for updated information on online meditation programs and activities: https://la.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/ We hope to open another location in the future! Los Angeles Shambhala I wonder how much the recent and ongoing controversies surrounding Shambhala had an impact on the organization, as well as the obvious pandemic issues.

Good morning, Los Angeles! I thought I'd write an update with more detail for people who have…read morenever been here before. The Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is part of an international community of meditators founded in the 70s by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now headed by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala is dedicated to the practices of sitting meditation and "meditation in action", incorporating dharma arts and other contemplative disciplines with the view of creating enlightened society. Shambhala offers many opportunities for people new to meditation to sit with an instructor one-to-one or with a group of fellow newbies. If you're new to the practice and you'd like individual instruction, I suggest coming on Sunday morning anytime between 9:00 AM and noon. (The closer to 9:00 AM, the better.) You can receive brief instruction in sitting and walking meditation and then join the group for all or part of the group practice. Public group practice also happens on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and you can receive individual instruction at that time as well. If you'd prefer to meet other beginners and learn to meditate in a group setting, you can come to the monthly "Learn to Meditate" night, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Other Thursday night programs focus on teachings by Pema Chodron, noted Shambhala Buddhist teacher, author and practitioner, or introductory dharma talks from senior students of Shambhala. If the initial instruction sparks interest and you want to go deeper, Shambhala is a feast of teachings. They offer a number of weekend and evening programs in meditation and contemplative arts such as flower arranging, archery, writing...there is something for everybody here. The Shambhala Training program is a particularly potent path of meditation study and practice, done over a series of weekends. It's not necessary (or even an advantage) to be a Buddhist in order to learn to meditate...Shambhala welcomes all.

This guided meditation is very individualized and very private, yet the most awakening experience…read moreyou will ever have. I could not have discovered my insecurities or the way I grieve from losing my mother. I would not have not known my how my habits affect how I live life without looking from within and being honest with myself of the thoughts that run through my mind. Definitely worth trying!

From the owner: Utilizing tried and true practices developed in South Korea, we offer our clients guided meditation…read morecourses. By expanding perspective and understanding the mind, we'll work diligently with you to develop your relationship with your true self and guide you to a less stressful life. We can virtually host our clients, so your appointment can be from the comfort of your home, a nice park, or anywhere you can find reliable internet connection. If you're ready to find peace, release stress, understand yourself better, and develop a healthier state of being, then we're ready to help.

Beautiful Buddhist temple but I took out a star because I came here for a meditation class, but…read morethere was no one present when I arrived. I waited, and waited for an hour and I even tried knocking on some doors, but no one answered. So, I just walked around the temple grounds, enjoying the beautiful tree and the Buddhas. Would love to try their meditation class one day!

Good place primarily serving the Sri Lankan community. Mostly involved with traditional customs and…read morerituals in Buddhism. Although there was one western monk having a regular meditation program. Good to check if the program is still going on before visiting.

I spent an amazing time there and will be back again. Leslie is nice, sweet and has a lot of…read moreknowledge in everything related to spirituality. I definitely recommend this place

Casa Kallpa Healing Center is a special place you instantly feel the good energy when you walk in…read morethe doors. So many great offerings. Highly recommend going to experience it for yourself!

A terrific class. I had quite a bit of experience with Zen meditation, but found Sandy's Vipassana…read moreapproach to be more rewarding, with near immediate results: greater clarity, focus, and ability to let go of unhelpful, negative thoughts and attitudes. Sandy is a great presenter of the theory and practice of mindfulness meditation, witty and entertaining, and proved willing to go the extra mile to accommodate students' schedules. Highly recommended.

Sandy is an amazing, patient and insightful teacher. I particularly appreciated his insights into…read morethe physiological health benefits of meditation. I took so much away from the course, and feel that I've left away with the most important tools for self care.

I love this place! I asked the universe to help me get back into exercising and in shape, and…read moresomehow, through a Neighbor, I ended up coming to this class, and it's been three months, and it is exactly what I needed. It has helped me balance, energy, my body, I feel stronger, it's exactly what I needed, and I hope others have a chance to benefit from this awesome exercise program.

After being diagnosed with a vascular necrosis of the hips - which requires a bilateral hip…read morereplacement. I decided to give tai chi a try. The practices and disciplines at this center has been life changing. I'm forever grateful to the instructors.

Been seeing this all over social media so I decided to check it out! Once you arrive, you need to…read moreexchange your cash into tokens which you then use to pay for food. Was definitely surprised by the quality and how much food you get for the price you pay for. For $40, I was able to get 2 drinks (Thai tea and Thai coffee), 2 entrees (pad Thai; Chinese broccoli and crispy pork belly over rice), 4 pork belly skewers, and mango sticky rice. Overall, was amazed by the experience and food here!

I've been going to the Wat Thai for years since I was a kid and it's incredible to see how much…read moretraffic and growth has occurred in recent years, largely due to a numer of reasons like the food court area and the tourism to Thailand. There is a lot of good food for very reasonable prices. I usually go to pray at the temple and then we head over to the food area. And on weekends, it can be super crowded. You exchange your dollars for tokens as the vendors don't accept cash. There is all the Thai staples like Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and even Thai tea. Do note that parking can also get very crowded on weekends. So I park in the surrounding area. Cheers to the Wat Thai, as I hope there maybe we can be renovations to help with the upkeeping.

Some people just have an aura and presence that puts a smile on your face and makes your body chill…read moreout and heart reconnect with your inner joy. I've only had two encounters with Kevin and I already get the sense he is a rare soul who has been through so much in life and transmuted his inner pain into beautiful healing energy to share with others. He is inspiring yet so down-to-earth and easy to relate to! Thank you Kevin for your healing touch/energy and I look forward to growing together in this lifetime!

I've worked with Kevin for many years now, and my life has drastically changed since. The massage…read moreis extremely different from anything you can imagine and one of the best experiences I've had. I highly recommend it.

This place is so great! I'm not a frequent yoga-goer. But I saw it on ClassPass and live close so I…read morefigured I'd give it a try! I took a class with Heather. She was awesome. Immediately was greeted when I walked in. I signed up for the quiet Gong healing meditation. It was the day of the full moon and I needed a more calming vibe and I'm so glad I did. She told me what "supplies" we needed (we used two big heavy pillow things, two blankets, two blocks, and my own mat). I never knew yoga could utilize so many things but it was fun! We only did 4(ish) poses besides the warm up but the time flew by. And they felt so good and relaxing. The room was dark with fun lights. It was so pretty and so peaceful. Heather explained everything perfectly. And had some pretty great jokes. It was a really good, lighthearted, calm way to end my day. If I manage to get finances together, I'd love to do a membership here. Only con - parking is hard. Not much around there and no lot. But it's Noho. Just gotta prepare for that.

Not a lot of yoga studios focus on the restorative aspect of the practice. I was excited to see…read morethat they offered a hot yin yoga class on a Sunday evening. The perfect class to end the week and start on a good foot. They have lots of street parking nearby and the area isn't crowded on a Sunday evening. The studio is clean and they have mats, waters, books, blankets, etc for sale. They have two rooms available for classes. The rooms fit a good amount of people and are not too crowded. The temperature was pretty high, but it felt so good for this class. I appreciated the sequencing and the modifications available. I also appreciated being greeted by the teacher before the start of the class. Looking forward to making this one of my staple classes I keep on rotation.

Of course this place is recommended…read more My past experiences have been influential, positive, groundbreaking, kind, motivational. After several workshops with different instructors, my mind broadened about what yoga is. I learned a lot about yoga here. I genuinely like and appreciate the soulful yoga sessions. I'll be back to deepen my yoga practice.

What a great yoga studio! It has private and street parking. I went on a day that Ozzie had taken a…read moregroup of students to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. I hadn't done any yoga since before the pandemic and the class was perfect. It was a gentle slow flow which was very nice to reengage with yoga. If I lived closer I would go more often.