Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Transformative Yoga & Wellness Programs in Pasadena
Founded in 1974 by Santokh Singh Khalsa and Suraj Kaur Khalsa, The Awareness Center has dedicated over four decades to empowering individuals through transformative practices. Our mission centers on providing accessible tools for physical, emotional, and spiritual growth, combining Kundalini yoga, meditation, and holistic healing technologies. With a team of certified instructors offering diverse classes and workshops, we cultivate a welcoming community where students of all experience levels can explore self-awareness, build resilience, and achieve inner harmony. Our commitment to quality instruction and safe, inclusive spaces has made us a trusted wellness destination in Pasadena. Through both in-person and online platforms, we continue expanding our reach while maintaining the integrity of our foundational teachings.
Services
Kundalini Yoga
Meditation Classes
Sound Baths
Workshops
Online Yoga
Chiropractic Services
Energy Healing
Teacher Training
Community Events
Private Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in Kundalini yoga instruction
- Our certified teachers provide personalized attention in all classes
- We maintain strict safety protocols for in-studio practice
- We offer flexible access with in-person, outdoor, and online options
- Our community-focused approach fosters meaningful connections
What people say
Experienced instructors
Welcoming community
Transformative sessions
Healing environment
Flexible options
People
Santokh Singh Khalsa
Founder & Lead Trainer
Dr. Khalsa has practiced Kundalini yoga for over 40 years and leads teacher training programs. He co-founded The Awareness Center in 1974 and maintains an active chiropractic practice while guiding the center's core curriculum.
Suraj Kaur Khalsa
Co-Founder
Suraj Kaur co-founded The Awareness Center in 1974 and has taught Kundalini yoga since 1976. Her classes combine breath work and universal teachings to create healing environments for students of all experience levels through weekly sessions.
Atma Kaur
Kundalini Instructor
Certified since 1998, Atma Kaur creates supportive environments integrating mind-body practices. She teaches Saturday sessions emphasizing self-acceptance through Kundalini techniques developed since her 1995 training with the Khalsas.
Nirmaljeet Kaur
Yoga Teacher
Nirmaljeet Kaur teaches foundational Kundalini practices with eclectic music selections. Her Friday morning classes focus on grounding techniques while incorporating humor and practical life applications for students at all experience levels.
Diana Novelo
Event Coordinator
Diana Novelo manages scheduling and marketing operations after completing the center's beginner series. She applies professional skills to coordinate events while maintaining the center's community-focused energy exchange programs.
Questions
What types of yoga classes are available?
We offer Kundalini yoga, alignment awareness classes, restorative sessions, and specialized workshops for all experience levels.
Are online classes available?
Yes, we provide live-streamed classes through Zoom with recordings accessible for 6 months after purchase.
What should I bring to in-studio classes?
Bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and use provided sanitization supplies before using studio equipment.
How can I register for events?
Register through Eventbrite or use our MINDBODY system for class passes and membership options.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, as a registered nonprofit, donations to The Awareness Center are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations.
What safety protocols are in place?
We maintain regular cleaning schedules, provide hand sanitizer, and require mat sanitization before/after use for in-studio sessions.
Reviews (13)
Patricia Pierce
May 20, 2022
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The Awareness Center in Pasadena is my home away from home. I've had many transformative healing experiences there with yoga and other restorative practices. In addition to yoga, they offer many interesting workshops and events. I am grateful to all of the many talented teachers and healers for helping me through the years. I can happily say that I've made several lifelong friends there. I highly recommend it!
Virginia Franken
May 14, 2022
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Really nice yoga studio with a genuinely chill and inclusive vibe. I hadn't done Kundalini yoga before and didn't really have a clue about but I'm learning so much. They also just started a 'flow' yoga class for if that is more your scene. It's a really cute building and I love the decor inside - very relaxing. The hack is to street park in the residential area on the block behind Foothill.
Kate Keller
May 11, 2022
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I've been a regular student at the Awareness Center since 2015. This is REAL Yoga. The yoga taught here is a Mind/Body/Spirit practice which heals on so many levels. And the community is wonderful!
Barbara Pursley
Jan 17, 2021
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I took an online class with Atma, it was wonderful. Just what I needed. I'll be back for more. I'm grateful for these offerings while we're staying at home. Even better, because I live several states away, this is a great opportunity to meet new teachers.
Darren R. Schroader
Apr 04, 2020
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I've been off the mat for a number of years. Starting up again this year has been slow going, but completely worth it. The Awareness Center has brought me back to the best experiences of my practice and I'm very grateful for their friendly and dedicated teachers and staff and the lovely space they provide in which to grow.
Marion Zatezalo
Feb 01, 2020
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Great classes in a relaxed environment full of friendly people. All teachers are good, but you really need to try a few out before you find YOUR teacher. I find that my friends all have a different favorite.
Loureyroroad
Jan 07, 2020
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I started attending Kundalini classes at the Awareness Center in 2018. This was a very difficult time in my life and I was actively healing from trauma. Knowing little about Kundalini as a practice, and uncertain what I was about to experience, I immediately felt safe and welcomed upon crossing the threshold. From my very first class, it was as if Wahe Guru Kaur intuited exactly what I needed each session! The breakthroughs, growth, and healing I received changed my life forever, I would not be where I am today without the Awareness Center.
Winnie Wang
Jan 03, 2020
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Awareness center is my home. It's the most spiritual yoga I have experienced in San Gabriel Valley. I'm a lazy bum and luckily this place is ten minutes from my home, but there are people who travel an hour for this place. It's sacred and the teachers are amazing!
Tara LaDue
May 14, 2019
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I absolutely love The Awareness Center. It is my healing sanctuary. The community is beautiful. Their Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training program is the best! I love Wahe Guru, Atma, Ravijot and Suraj's classes. If you want to find your tribe and spiritual community, this is the place.
Beatris K.
Nov 09, 2018
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Awareness Center is my second home! It's beautiful, clean, has amazing energy and everyone is super friendly and nice! Best yoga classes ever!
Michelle Kellogg
While traveling to Pasadena, I attended a special event and yoga class at Awareness Center Yoga. The moment I walked through the door I could feel the powerful and loving energy of the sacred space and community. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Im looking forward to my next visit!
Senta Scarborough
If you haven't checked out Christina Crabtree's new class Essential Oils and Yoga on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. you should. It's a perfect blend of yoga and essential oils. I had no idea how wonderful adding essential oils would be to my practice but this really elevated my experience. It was full of joy, peace, self reflection and respect and love. It's my new favorite class! Hope to see you there!
Paulina
I would like to take a moment to give praise to the healing work of the incredibly gifted and divine Wahe Guru! She is an abundance of light that channels remarkable wisdom! Yesterday we started on the long road to healing. She created such a safe space for everything that came up. Her intuition, grace, kindness, deep compassion and intelligence were a perfect symphony to begin the process of peeling back the layers that surround my soul.
After just one powerful session my mind and body felt lighter and more at ease. She is a genuine healer in the most profound way. Also her smile and laugh are insanely contagious in the most positively glorious way
After just one powerful session my mind and body felt lighter and more at ease. She is a genuine healer in the most profound way. Also her smile and laugh are insanely contagious in the most positively glorious way