My company invited Sylvia to teach gentle yoga/meditation class during staff development health…read morefair. We thought it would be difficult to accommodate people of different levels of experience, shape and lifestyle. Well, Sylvia did a perfect job. She provided both regular and gentle chair yoga options in one setting. She also personalized the session to address the professional needs of preschool teaches, giving them some ideas to bring to the classrooms as well. Everyone was relaxed, happy and refreshed after the class, badly needed and well deserved feeling. Sylvia came prepared and focused. We highly recommend her.

I met Sylvia at her organized meet up sessions for guided meditation, walking meditation, stress…read morerelief thinking and few basic yoga sessions. All in all, she has a very good heart, she's an old soul person who leave everyone touched at her sessions.

From their website... "Center for Spiritual Enlightenment is a meditation center in the spiritual…read moretradition of Kriya Yoga, welcoming people from all backgrounds who are seeking Self- and God-realization--a path to spiritually conscious, fulfilled living." Absolutely love it! I spent some time in the garden, spoke to one of the folks who volunteers here, got a nice tour, and was truly impressed. Can't wait to go back for either a meditation session or a talk. The world would be a much better place if everyone could go to a center like this.

I attended this center for almost 20 years, usually attending weekly Sunday services and the…read moreoccasional retreat. I really appreciated the teachings and guided meditations, as well as the fellowship....but...I can't help but be concerned about a close family member that got more heavily involved and attended seminary there. She started to detach from family to devote herself to the center, moved out of state to start an ashram for CSE, named it beneficiary of a family trust. I want to say she wasn't encouraged or led to do this, but over the years, the devotion to the center and increased detachment from family has me wondering if there's cult-like grooming going on behind the scenes. It's all been very concerning and bewildering for the family. No spiritual teacher there was been able to adequately reassure me that they are not engaging in practices that command total devotion, tithing, and disengagement with family, and sadly, as a result I stopped all contact with this center. This may just be my family member independently practicing an unhealthy excess of devotion to an organization, not something that they outwardly support, but I still have a lingering suspicion about the influence they yield over her. It feels exploitive. Her increased involvement in the center has really negatively impacted family relationships. I've also heard many folks have left this center in the last 10 years because of "toxic political rifts" between employees, volunteers and devotees. Some are choosing to hold independent Kriya study groups now. I'm grateful for the teachings while there but distance from this organization has been necessary for my mental health and continued spiritual development. I feel my family member has been stolen from me. Or driven to shun and neglect those that love her most. And CSE knows it and yet they not intervened.

A very peaceful, meditative space for your self transformation right in the center of the most…read moreinnovative and fast paced Computer Industry - The Silicon Valley. A center where the basics of meditation are very well explained, taught and practiced daily to reflect upon your own self, for your own growth and well-being. Everyone has read, known and talked about the benefits reaped through meditation. In-fact, I myself tried various spiritual practices, finding my path, finding answers. I am very thankful to a very good friend of mine, who introduced me to Brahma Kumari's, where I feel this godly home answered all my queries. A spiritual organization that builds your spiritual strength. We workout to gain physical strength, be physically healthy. We earn for our financial strength, to gain comforts. But, through Brahma Kumaris practice, another critical and most important is building inner strength also known as resilience, inner peace and strength for the beautiful life that we are. Brahma Kumari's, Rajyoga meditation teachings are very simple, easy to follow in day to day life for a transformed you. Through the meditation practices, I was able to gain a very high spiritual strength(Spirit + Ritual) - A practice to build stronger you, with most potent and correct ingredients. It has given me immense joy, a wonderful transformative self and a journey to my own self, of 'Who am I' I have been practicing this over a decade and I have seen amazing results, for me to respond to situations, work on my own self and also to give back to the community. In deep gratitude and blissed out on this journey. I highly recommend everyone to come to the center, know about meditation, enroll for the course, understand the technique, believe in it and it will transform you and your thoughts will become beautiful for life, that will bring the best positive you in all your day to day interactions. Also, it's just not about meditation, but sweet sister Kusum (the center Director) and all the members who come there, they all make it to be a big loving, caring family, while really being away from my blood-relations. It's a beautiful feeling. I really encourage you to come and meet us, and be part of the wonderful beautiful world that still exists in the midst all the worldly chaos. Om Shanti!

After watching some videos online from Brahma Kumari in YouTube, I decided to take the online…read moremeditation course. Online 1 hr sessions made me realize a different prospects of life and made me curious to learn more about this new approach of living life. Thats when I came to know about the center in Milpitas. I am attending the meditation session at the center since a year and the experience is awesome.... I have learned to see the world with a different perspective. Guidance and meditation has helped me to improve my efficiency in my professional life, and lead a peaceful life with better relationships.

A wonderful place to practice Zen meditation! Meditation has helped me relax, relieve stress, and…read morerestore my energy. It has also improved my focus, allowing me to complete tasks much more efficiently. I highly recommend this place.

If you think you can't meditate, start here!…read more I never thought I could sit long enough w so many flying ideas. But guess what? I went last Sat, the teacher was warm and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere was welcoming and peaceful that made me immediately feel at ease. Can't wait for the next class!

Really glad I found Morning Crane. This was honestly one of those places I didn't even realize I…read morehad been looking for until I experienced it. It's in a cute upstairs space in downtown Willow Glen, and the second you walk in it just feels peaceful. It has a calming atmosphere that makes you slow down for a minute. I went in for an evaluation because I've been dealing with some pretty intense foot and ankle pain. Christine spent time asking questions and really trying to understand what my body has been through instead of jumping straight into treatment. I appreciated that she looked at everything as a whole rather than just focusing on where it hurt. She scanned my body and also performed fire cupping where it made sense. I left feeling so much better than when I walked in. I also know this probably isn't a one-visit fix, and I actually appreciated that there weren't any unrealistic promises--just a plan to help my body continue healing. If you're looking for a more holistic approach to caring for your body, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll absolutely be back.

I was late for my 10am appointment at Morning Crane this morning and had to rush to get there,…read morewhich is not how you want to start off a relaxing massage. It was my first time seeing Christine, and she was kind about me being tardy. We did an intake session and then she used the short time we had left (due to me being late) for a massage. Christine first focused on my shoulders and neck where I hold pain. She incorporated stretches into the deep tissue massage. I had a heat lamp on my feet to warm them and relaxing music played overhead. I relaxed in no time. Next she massaged my face and jawline, reminding me occasionally to breathe deeply. It felt wonderful. I had a mild migraine when we started and it was gone when we were done. Christine is very personable and well educated in holistic healing practices. I'm looking forward to returning and also plan to look into her qigong classes.

I have gone to Natalie's sound meditation for around 6 years....pre pandemic.....during and post…read more What I receive from her sound meditation is truly healing and grounding for my sou. Ive gone to many different sound meditations throughout the Bay Area with friends and I've not found a better aligning of my mind, body and soul as I have with Natalie. Natalie is a true light and beautiful soul, I'm so grateful our path aligned.

I will give three stars because the times I have attended have been good. The only downfall is the…read morelocations have been different every time I have attended. last time we couldn't contact anyone to get into the building luckily we got in even though we would've been considered late. I was suppose to attend the last one however I went to the wrong location I was two minutes late and was not able to go inside which is super unfortunate because I take new people with me every time I attend. I was extremely disappointed that there isn't at least a Grace period of five minutes. I'm not knocking this meditation just in the end doesn't seem like it's a good fit for me.

Art of living teaches wonderful techniques that soothe and calm your mind. I recommend it for…read moreeverybody. These techniques once learnt, can be practiced at home. Fills you with fresh energy, clear mind, free from mental distractions. The first time experience of Sudarshana kriya is exhilarating and I'm sure everybody who has done the course remembers it. Advanced courses teach meditation. Separate courses available for teens too. There are yoga courses as well.

The Art of Living course is a life saver! I'm a software professional, and live with my wife and…read moretwo kids. I did my first Art of Living course two years ago under very stressful conditions. I came to know about the AOL course from a family friend. In the middle of an argument with my wife(which was very frequent those days), I registered for the course. It brought such a tremendous shift in me, my wife did the next course 15 days later. Our lives has taken a new turn since the course. I repeated the course last weekend at the Art of Living Foundation, Cupertino Center. It was simply amazing! The teachers, Suchitra and Krishna, and the center brought in their/its own flavor to already beautiful course. If you are waiting to see how much more stress you can handle, please do yourself a favor - do the course and be stress free!