CULTIVATE Meditation + Wellness is in vibrant and eclectic Atwater Village on Glendale Blvd. It has a soothing but eye-catching pink exterior, with crisp and bold black marquee. The indoor walls are a calming and neutralizing fawn with pillows and bolsters of elegant grey linen and pashmina throws that are arranged in a unique and comfortable setup engineered by the studio’s owner. The space appeals to the energetically sensitive, or anyone that is seeking to temporarily dampen the caustic energies of the day and cocoon for a while in a supportive environment.

The Inspiration for the Studio

I had the pleasure meeting with studio owner, Jen Stavitsky, a certified Reiki master, polarity practitioner, and mindfulness facilitator. Jen explains, “I am…introspective and have been connected to energy work since high school. I used to have chronic sinus infections and doctors weren’t able to help me.”

Seeking alternative solutions, she found cranio-sacral and polarity therapy. After her first session, guided to be aware of all the subtle energies in the body, she realized that she had been living with chronic pain on one side of her face.

“As I sat up, my pain was lifted. Meditation has shifted my life; it gave me tools, I feel, that everyone should be given from the time they are a little kid. After being involved in an industry where I didn’t feel connected to a purpose. I quit without a plan…but knew that I was going to dedicate myself more to this world and to doing something with purpose…but the decision to open a studio happened organically, over time. It’s definitely a rollercoaster, but we’ve had what I was looking for: really beautiful moments with people…not to mention having this beautiful space to reconnect to what we are doing is huge.”

The Experience at CULTIVATE

CULTIVATE features, “a variety of meditative classes in a broad range of techniques including Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, Sound Baths and Sound Healings, Kundalini, Past Life Regression, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Breathwork, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and more.” They cater to both the newcomer and experienced meditator. However, I found CULTIVATE uniquely appealing because all classes are centered around little to no movement. Therefore, anyone experiencing pain, limited range of motion, dizziness, or any number of other seemingly prohibitive ailments, can chose any class and easily participate fully. I was personally able to attend four of the classes and was delighted with each experience.

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Cultivate Meditation + Wellness, 3229 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Michelle Bonnee

Michelle Bonnée is a Yoga Therapist trained at Loyola Marymount University, who teaches throughout Los Angeles.

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Mosaic Wellness Shop of Valley Village is an uplifting and brightly illuminated storefront housing a pristinely organized and abundant apothecary of CBD education and CBD products. Everything contains  less than .3%, of THC intoxicants. The space includes a warm and soothing, intimate studio, allowing for small group classes that feature CBD use. (They have samples available to use before class.)

Owner Karin Clarke is both a Certified Integrative Health Coach (via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition) and a Certified Cannabis Coach (through the Holistic Cannabis Academy). Karin explains, “I call this Mosaic Wellness because it takes a lot of pieces to make our life whole and holistic. One of the things I wanted to bring to the world was information and education about CBD and other lifestyle medicine.”

CBD Education at Mosaic Wellness

At Mosaic Wellness, Karin says the team specializes in different health modalities and knows both the benefits of and contraindications for CBD. She says, “CBD reduces inflammation, reduces anxiety, and helps relaxation. CBD and yoga are connected. When you are spiritually connected and grounded…it brings abundance of health, wealth [and] centeredness. Our mission is to create the ripple effect of peace and wellness.”

The business caters to everyone. Karin wants people who are new to CBD to know that, “Its non-psychoactive, body-balancing and can create homeostasis.” Mosaic Manager Michelle Castro has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is a Certified Addiction Specialist. They offer the perspective of sobriety in non-psychoactive CBD use. “CBD is not counter to a life of sobriety,” Karin says. “We offer solutions to the sober community, as well as anyone that isn’t hip to entering a cannabis store for whatever reason.”

Mosaic offers a full range of tinctures, topicals, and edibles infused with CBD. You can also find an array of natural skincare, soaps, and lotions. Discover savory coffee and tea. Check out the superfood medicinal mushrooms. Peruse and shop Karin’s carefully selected array of natural products for your home. Participate in color meditation, Reiki with sound healing, sound baths and restorative yoga. Learn more about CBD at Mosaic Wellness’ FREE CBD 101 intro class.

Reiki and Sound Healing

The Tuesday night Reiki with Sound Healing experience is facilitated by Rabiah Troncelliti, a Reiki Master and sound healer. The aim of the class is “To guide clients to their subconscious mind” [with] “the use of sound, scent, and healing touch…all while clearing the energetic debris from the physical and auric bodies.”

At the Tuesday night Reiki and Sound Healing, Karin Clarke inspires confidence. She offers science-backed information regarding CBD to those new to its use. Karin explains the body’s own endocannabinoid system and its role in maintaining the body’s homeostasis. Sh has a number of research studies and articles from a variety of peer-reviewed journals that are ready to offer anyone. Samples of a sublingual CBD are offered and there is a choice of flavors to suit various tastes.

The Studio at Mosaic Wellness Shop

The intimate studio is calming and set at a comfortable temperature. There is a sense of belonging as Karin and Rabiah help students arrange mats, bolsters, and blankets for maximum comfort. We are invited to lie back and close our eyes as we are guided into a pranayama of even inhale to exhale. Rabiah’s voice and vivid imagery are transporting.

The essential oils (including: cedar, sandalwood, frankincense, and lavender) combined with Reiki are healing. Then add in the sound elements of tuning forks, singing bowls, shakers, drums, and chimes to create a subtle, yet powerful, full body and spirit experience. The cumulative effect is like a deeply satisfying massage. As each element is introduced, the body is engaged in various physical sensations. These may include tingling, vibrating, pulsating, and softening in the skin and muscles as well as in the very sense of self.

After the enjoyment of being transported through an immersion of sound, the shop is available for the purchase of almost any CBD product you can imagine. Karin and the team are available to guide your choices.

Visit Mosaic Wellness in Valley Village for CBD Education

Mosaic Wellness Shop
Valley Village
12125 Riverside Dr.,
818-927-4062
mosaicwellnessshop.com

Michelle Bonnee

Michelle Bonnée is a Yoga Therapist trained at Loyola Marymount University, who teaches throughout Los Angeles.

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