I don't know if there is enough space here to write all the amazing things I feel about the amazing…read morePrakash Nam (Jenn). I have taken Kundalini Yoga from her, I am being trained in Reiki by her, I have experienced a 2.5 hour long chanting meditation with her, and have had her amazing sound healing. She is an angel on earth. Her knowledge of crystals, the zodiac, astrology, numerology, yoga and the healing arts in general are vast like the ocean. She is a true intuitive, with natural ability, besides the years and years of training she has dedicated herself to. She has a loving heart, nurturing nature, and is always available to help her students. I am blessed to have found her! She is a true light worker. Sat Nam, Wahe Guru!

Where to start?! Grateful to have intersected paths with Prakash, she introduced me to Kundalini…read moreyoga - such a breath of fresh air to experience. And she has brought so much meaning to some of my major life events. We did reiki + sound healing throughout my pregnancy, such a special way to bond with my child feel the magic of pregnancy. She facilitated my baby blessing, it felt like a rite of passage. And most recently she was the officiant of my wedding, so meaningful & unique with her presence and the gongs. I'm excited to see what the next beautiful thing will be that will bring us together! Love her kindness, professionalism, and energy.

I came here after a very big trauma in April 2019. I called ahead and spoke to someone who was very…read morekind regarding my situation and they said this was the place I should be and in the beginning I loved it. It really helped regulate my nervous system And I very much appreciated. Franz and the way he helped guide beginners. What I did not appreciate was a woman who was also a beginner and craved support on an almost competitive level. She was very much attended to and a bit of a trauma dumper. I left for a while because of her, she just kept showing up in my space, but that was my choice to leave. Fast forward to the pandemic I did try to rejoin online and I was met with that same woman who I did try to extend an Olive branch to, since she was struggling and kept "showing up". She was the same trauma dumper, yet didn't remember me. But something that came to light is that I was not allowed to join the book group that she had created. As I got better, I thought about going back in spite of this woman, but then I saw that she is part of faculty Ultimately I decided that a group that would support someone with that behavior, in the way that they did is not the right group for me. I probably should have and I thought about contacting leaders in this group, but at that time, my nervous system was not in a place to defend myself and it's somehow felt small and petty. Better to let her have her way. However, six years later, I see that this is not the Buddhist way, which is the way they follow. I was not shown loving kindness in a time when I really needed it.

I have been attending classes at Long Beach Meditation for years. The teachers are all wonderful,…read morekind, and knowledgeable. Most programs are donation based but they also offer fee-based retreats where you can apply for a scholarship. The facilities are clean and inviting. They serve cold and hot water for tea. You don't need to bring any sitting gear (though you can) as they provide cushions, benches, and chairs. LBM also offers classes online which is super convenient! The community is so welcoming. If you're looking to learn how to meditate or you already have a practice but you want to sit with other people, try one of their classes. I can't recommend this place enough. It has changed my life!

This place closed a few years ago. Too bad because it was a really beautiful space. It was…read moreimmaculate and had an excellent class sign up interface. If they ever open up shop again I'll be there!

Get balanced with Denise!! I'm thankful to have an awesome…read moreSoundbath experience with DENisE. I actually felt my chakras being aligned through all her different sound vibrations techniques. She knows what she's doing and she guides you smoothly and peacefully through her practice. She's a kind woman who truly believes in the power of chakra healing. The power is and has always been within us. It's important for us to be mindful of our inner balance and Denise helps bring forth that Chi ‍ thank you so much Denise! I'm looking forward to our next session. Many blessings!

Ilyse has been an instructor for years and her knowledge really shows…read more Pilates is a beautiful system and having Ilyse be my guide/coach/trainer is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Our sessions are well thought out. I love love love that Ilyse weaves the mental challenge of "exercise" into our physical workout. I finish our sessions feeling exhausted but incredibly strong and ready to face the next task. Do yourself (and your body) a solid and book a session with Ilyse, the Pilates instructors instructor (yup, she trains other instructors too).

Ilyse is a gifted, determined healer. Her attention to her clients issues is above reproach. She is…read more110% present for every session. I have been doing Pilates for over 10 years and Ilyse has been able to help me more in 1year than I have ever realized before. Ilyse is the real deal. I give her my highest recommendation! You won't be disappointed:-) Rory Bruer

I found Selah through a Groupon deal and got the private instruction one. She is awesome!!!!!…read more Selah was on time, easy to reach, fun, friendly, and a great instructor! She tailored the lesson to our level and went at a great pace and did adjustments. I also told her I wanted some cool pix so she did 3 acroyoga moves with us which we totally loved! I had been wanting to try acroyoga for a long time! I highly recommend her!

Incredible Vinyasa teacher! I hadn't practiced in a few months due to an injury and then I just…read moretook her class today. It was bomb! Just what I needed. If you need personal one on one attention you should book her for a private. She is very knowledgable and a great communicator. She will explain everything and help you build the foundations of each pose. Highly recommended!

Jeff is an incredible person and did what I never thought would happen. He cured my back pain of 20…read moreyears with acupuncture. I will always be grateful!

Jeffrey has treated me and my mom. Amazing, very caring Acupuncturist. He knows his stuff. He can…read moreprescribe herbs that will heal you the natural way. You will be in great hands under the care of Jeffrey Averill.

I really hated to workout. When I found out my blood pressure was elevated and my cholesterol was…read moreout of whack, I immediately decided to start taking better care of myself. I guess I can say I've never committed to sticking with a workout program and/or diet. I turned to Scott at BodyFlex LBC. He suggested a workout regime for me and introduced better choices as far as nutrition. Scott is an amazing trainer. He's professional, approachable, motivating, kind and really stresses the importance of working out safely without injury. Since I have been working out, my blood pressure and cholesterol are now within normal range!

Full Disclosure: Jesika and I've been friends since we were 13 years old so I might be a little…read morebiased when I say she's one of the funniest, nicest, and most upbeat people I know. I hang out with her a lot, but it wasn't until this past Saturday when I've actually worked out with her at one of her Saturday morning boot camp sessions by the beach. We've been saying we should work out together forEVER but it was usually a scheduling thing that prevented me from doing anything regular with her. Besides, I was always training for one marathon or another and when you're doing that there's very little time for other kinds of physical training (well, for me, anyway :P). Since my next half marathon training won't be starting up for a few months, I thought it'd be a great chance to check out one of her boot camp sessions. It was a great cross-training opportunity for me, since I run mostly and even when I do weights at the gym I don't really push myself all that much. Plus, it's not as expensive when you do a group class. Spring is here and it's really nice to be exercising outdoors anyway. I must say, my first workout was pretty intense--I ended up doing all the stuff I usually avoid, like lunges, push ups, running up and down stairs, etc etc. It was very challenging, which was great, but if some of the stuff gets to be too much you can totally modify to suit your fitness level. Jesika never yells or screams at you (unless you want her to) but she'll work you hard. Even though I whined and complained and got really sore from taxing some unused muscles, I'll be going back for more next week.

Marla is an amazing instructor! I went to her studio throughout my pregnancy & it helped me so…read moremuch. She is very knowledgeable & curates work outs exactly for your needs. I would highly recommend her. The studio is small since it is for private & semi-private classes only. She keeps the studio very clean & it is very comfortable. The parking is plenty & location is pretty central, right off the 405 freeway, which is convenient. Once I get cleared to work out again since I just had my baby, I will be going back to Marla!

I went to Marla's studio for the first time today for an assisted stretching session and it was…read moreAMAZING!! Marla is a gifted practitioner. The studio is beautiful and comfortable. I can already feel the benefits from my session. I would highly recommend Marla's studio!