Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Valley

I would continue to say that Body and Brain yoga is a treasured practice for anyone who wants to improve their overall health Dedicated and encouraging masters, different classes every day which means with regular attendance you train every muscle in your body. My mind is calmer, thinking is clearer. I feel more connected with people and myself. My body feels more flexible and strong, and, most importantly, I brought sciatica under control with guidance of our masters. I like that we are taught about benefit of every posture we practice, this helps to deeper connect with our bodies. Taking this opportunity I want to say thank you to Master Soul, Annette and Irene for their dedication, encouragement, understanding, time and effort. Body and brain is an experience worth trying! I love this yoga!

Awesome combination of Mind & Body.
Great instructions from a knowledgeable staff !
I feel lucky to have found this place !

As a teacher I spend lots of time sitting and looking at a computer screen. Having the ability to log in for class during the pandemic from the comfort of my home has been wonderful. I've been attending the center for a year and a half and I thought I would be disappointed with the online classes. Much to my surprise I enjoy the convenience of rolling off my mat and into bed for the best sleep ever.

I've taken yoga classes for over 20 years and this is definitely different. It focuses on feeling and listening to your body and healing yourself physically and spiritually through meditation, visualization, and breathing techniques. I have learned how to calm my anxious thoughts, affirm myself, and connect with divine principals of love and surrender.

Master Cob and Master Annabelle are great instructors, very humble and grounded people. I had an eye twitch from stress and Master Cob showed me how to use pressure points to relieve the tension. It really worked! If you take his wooden pillow class you'll feel like you had a deep tissue massage that leaves you feeling light and aligned. Master Annabelle's core strengthening class has helped me with flexibility and improved digestion.

At the end there's always an opportunity to share about your experience. It's great to connect with a community of people who are on a journey to become masters of their own bodies, souls, and minds.

The Valley at times felt like a barren desert of lost souls like myself. Wondering searching craving and yearning. Then one day I came across a flyer leading me into an oasis hidden behind the usual jungle of glass and concrete structures. Like an ancient civilization awaiting to be discovered only by the most courageous among us.
It was a troubled moment in my life. I was being abused by a roommate from whom I desperately needed to escape. This "yoga place" served in the beginning as an "escape pod" offering me sanctuary from the ravages of a failed relationship. At first it was just an air conditioned silent room whithin walking distance of my home, to escape to. Then it became a place of hope as the concern of an instructor named Rosemary brought me to tears. Unveiling my circumstances I was offered a special prayer with which Rosemary promised my roommate would leave within a month.
She actually left in a week.
Here I felt I had died and was reborn with a new chance at life.
It is because of a series of such blessings I have received here from Rosemary that I express here my gratitude to her, all the other instructors and students here at body and brain. But also to Talia, the owner who has produced the environment that has made all this possible. Within this prayer disguised as a clever yelp review. I wish to reveal a favorite Truth of life.
Your True heart's desire is Gods will for you.
Understanding this and learning to implement it has served me well in my life.
Allow life to unfold and it will give you what you want.
The knowing 'what you want' is the key here.
So is the 'allowing'.
So what is the right thing to want?
I have experimented living life with different goals to see what results are most favorable. At times I have sought enlightenment above all else. Prosperity, career success, education, relationships, social life, and physical health are among goals that I have sought. What I now realize is that true health not only represents physical emotional mental and spiritual functioning but ALL these other aspects of life. All integrated together. Functioning as one. Having this as your goal, you are on your way to total actualization. The realization of your true potential an expression of your complete self.
Part of getting here is with the attitude that you are already at this destination.
Learn to live life with this attitude and feeling tone that all of your problems are solved and all of your needs are met.
At body and brain the instructors are also well versed in all the energy fields of the body. Including the meridians and the chakras. All of which are actively worked on to assure that our energy is flowing throughout our body and all aspects of our lives. All integrated together, functioning in unison to express vibrant health. This is the birthright of all of us as children of God. Make this your self concept. Attain it for yourself then help others do the same.
Body and brain is a gathering place for all varieties of body's and souls. Here I see people of all ages, all nationalities, at various stages of their lives and paths. All coming together in a spirit of unconditional love support and positivity. I feel no judgement or competition here. Every one is honored as an equal. Hugs come abundantly. So does an energy of love and optimism that rubs off on you. Preparing you to take on the world and all the challenges you may be facing in your life. Here you get the feeling everyone genuinely cares about your well being. Here is also a great opportunity for meeting new souls, making friends and networking.
The most fun I have here, I want to mention, is in the dancing phase of Rubol's session. At some point while we are dancing to well chosen music, Rubol says

"Now do anything you want."

The whole room goes wild and something about this makes makes me so happy I cry.

One day message will come from on high:

"Now do whatever you want."

All will express their deepest desires.

Yet no one will feel violated.

And all will understand.

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My friend and I went to check this place out because we are looking for some really gentle healing, not active at all. My friend called and stressed that we are looking for something really gentle. Woman on the phone was pretty insistent and even pushy about coming in, which made us think twice, but we were like, what the heck let's try it.

In the studio, the other owner tells me it is active. I asked if it was ok to take child's pose if it's too active. That lady said yes and the other one kinda says no. Another red flag this isn't the place for us

We get in there and it's very active so we leave. This was not received well by the lady up front. She says we didn't wait for the gentle part, and I could tell she didn't want to give me a refund but she did. She also insisted that other kinds of meditation are not as effective. Actually for us it has been incredibly effective, and it's rude to put something down that might be working for something else. What works for some people doesn't work for everyone

My friend and I have significant trauma which is why we are seeking something else in addition to the somatic therapies we have been doing for quite some time now. We are looking for something trauma informed, which is a specific thing in yoga.

During the class, they are big on doing it right, she was trying to stretch me when I'm already at my limit, adjusted me without asking if touch was ok. This is another reason we are looking for something trauma informed

What really got me, and why I was driven to write this review (probably wouldn't have otherwise), is the lady said: "when you are ready for deeper healing, come back." Like what??!! Lady, you don't know sh*t about our healing or what we need!! Who says that?! For some place that positions themselves as a place for healing, that was sooo rude. We left feeling more triggered than when we talked in

Also if you are looking for what we typically think of as yoga, this is not it

We did not feel this met our needs in terms of trauma informed meditation and yoga

There are more issues about the experience but I'm tired of talking about this place

Thank you Master Annabelle for all you do !! You're an amazing leader, super yoga master and just great human being !!
I am really happy with Body and brain Valley center and their teachers for their constant encouragement and positive energy ! Wishing you to grow more and help many of us in our beautiful yoga journey!

I was looking for a Tai Chi place somewhere between home and work and am lucky to have found Body & Brain. I have taken both the body and Brain classes and Tai Chi and liked both. Great if you have pain issues or if you are out of shape. A lot of it is about energy and there is a lot of shaking/dancing to get your energy going - it is called "brain wave vibration" and is energizing and relaxing and the music is pretty awesome. I was so tired of other yoga places and their competitiveness, showoffiness and unfriendliness. This is a different form of yoga called Dahn Yoga which is Korean instead of Indian.

There also is a lot of tapping on parts of your body and the belly to release stuck energy which I think actually works.

It is so nice not to have to do 80 million sun salutations in a row and downward dog every two minutes.

There is a "wooden pillow" class that I haven't tried yet but is more centered on the neck and my neck is killing me so Ill have to try that one soon.

The instructors at Body n Brain make a point of helping you to feel a sense of belonging and there is always a tea gathering at the end if you want to stay which is nice. I'm not sure what is in the tea but it seems organic and healthy and has a very unusual but good taste.

Susan, Talia and Rubel are all great and will make you feel at home. They offer other things on the side like healings, aura readings and workshops. There are a lot of books for sale by a guy named Ilchi Lee who is the founder.

Yoga mats are provided and they are clean and thick and cushy. They have a $25 special where you get the first class and a one on one appointment where they explain the central ideas of this form of yoga.

Try it out - I think you will like it:)

Had to update after last night session. See second part.

Awesome place. I went to their classes about 6 years ago and it helped to clear my mind and build my body strengths very much. Just went for another class yesterday and realized - i really need to be back.
The environment is very nice and welcoming, it is not your regular Yoga at the gym where they teach you to scratch - this is the whole deal - they help your body, your energy and your balance in life.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone, especially to those who are stressed and going through life obstacles.
Second part:
I went to the class last night and was going to get 10 sessions ( they have a deal for unlimited sessions for one month $160.00- this doesn't work for me, as i only able to come once a week;
they also have a deal for 10 sessions and i was told originally for unlimited amount of time - $170.00)

First of all - the deal from Yelp was not honored.
I was told that it is for first time clients only ( not stated in the deal ) and can only be applied to one month membership, while i am getting 10 sessions ( also not stated anywhere on the deal)
Also i was giving the period of 3 months to use those 10 sessions... counting that i am going for vacations in 8 weeks and i am only able to come once a week...
So, my excitement about coming back was a bit spoiled :(
Still - a great crowd and wonderful teaching.

This is way more than your standard "let's just do poses" yoga studio! That's why I started attending. It's energy yoga. They encorporate all kinds of Asian healing techniques for a full mind and body transformation. I've talked to members who said they've had illnesses healed since attending, and I've got to say, my experience has been amazing. What other yoga studio serves tea after where everyone sits down and shares how class went? Or offers wellness courses as part of your membership? They are really dedicated to not just to strengthening the body and mind, but to cultivating compassion and purpose for a life changing experience! So much more than a typical yoga studio. I highly recommend!

After recovering from two forms of cancer over the past fifteen years.. I developed , over time, severe osteoporosis and osteoarthritis throughout my entire body .. Coming to the Valley Center to get healthier and stronger, by moving my body, and breathing out all my stress has been LIFE CHANGING.. if you are waking up stiff in pain and tired and need to recharge.. or... just want to feel your very best every day..come take a class ... Move at your own pace..before you know it you will feel better than ever!!