Awakenings Center for Conscious Living

I simply walked in there to pick up a quick birthday present and was having a really rough day. The cashier whom I’ve never meet before gave me her beautiful stone bead necklace because I complimented it. Every time I’ve been in Awakenings the employees and other guests are always so welcoming and pleasant. I’m seriously going to take great care of this amazing necklace and tell everyone to visit! Great energy :)

One Word: PATRICK! He is hands down the best reader in Orange County.
Great classes and crystal selection. It’s nice to have all the meanings written out and posted for each stone. They also have a good selection of cards and books.
There are a few staff members who are amazing and lovely and there is one in particular that acts like he is too good to be there. For a spirituality store he is not very spiritual!
I have taken away something positive from every class I have attended and it can definitely be a bonding experience.
Love coming here when I need a dose of good energy.

I have been coming here for 10 + years with my entire family. They have always been an inspiration and encouraged me on my path. The things I have gotten from this place has immeasurable value for me and I will never forget it. Readings that have saved my marriage and led me in the right direction, allowed me the healing I needed to get there too.

My first visit to Awakenings was in 2002, even before my relocation here from the East coast. Since that time i have been back there countless times. It’s always been a place with good clean energy and blessings.
That good energy, that i felt on my first visit, has remained. It’s always moving and flowing, I feel it as a presence, and It’s always there. I can feel it the moment i walk in the door, as I shop and as the friendly staff ring up my order. When I leave the store and am on my way back home, some of that good energy stays with me. Friends have told me that they also feel it, just as I do.
My most recent visit was to buy tarot cards and to do some shopping for crystals. Thinking back now, I have bought my last 10 tarot deck as well as my last five crystals stones there, at Awakenings, over the years. I still have those precious crystals because they, too, still have that «good energy» just as they did on the day I first bought them. I kept and never sold any of them.
I recommend Awakenings for shopping, classes and more.

This place is truly one of my favorite crystal shops! It’s angelic essence is something that I have always loved about this place. Love the amazing crystal selection and being around the giant ones helps me when I need a little help energetically.
Even visiting this place is an experience!

I frequently visit Awakenings and always have an amazing experience. The staff, especially the manager, Amanda, is phenomenal and so spiritually in tune. If you’re lucky enough to get a reading from her, you won’t regret it. She is spot on and you will leave feeling as if a your spirit has been cleansed and your mind at peace. Can’t say enough about this place.

I tried their crystal light table twice, the first time was great, I had some unintentionally deep breath, saw dark purple color (I’m a LMT&REIKI practitioner), feel some warm and tinkering, and the most importantly, since then, my dreams are more bright, vivid and fun. I went back again in three days for an hour session, but unfortunately the headset for music was not working, I had to listen to a regular cd player, and I can’t hear the spinning of the sound of crystal bowl, and the talking from next door can be
heard half clear in between songs. They offer 10 dollars discount, that’s fair, and I did have some relief, felt sleepy. I would like to try other tools there for energy too.
I tried the reading from Dian tiffin, she can tell many issues in my life which are correct and some suggestions, I will see her again for clarity in my life.
So, I believe it’s a good place for me to get harmony of mind and spirit. I have to make sure the headset is working every time.

While imprisoned behind the Orange Curtain years ago, I found Awakenings through a co-​worker. And it was such a breath of fresh air.
I did have to go through a couple of readers until I finally found Lori, who is truly gifted and such a cool soul. (Aries. Word.) But that’s how it works, dear Unilocalers. Just like searching for the right therapist or hair dresser, you need to «interview» a few (sometimes more!) until you find the right person that jives with you.
Now that I’m in Santa Monica, I rarely make the drive down south, but I always loved the classes at Awakenings. One Saturday afternoon I was late for an astrology class so decided to forgo the 405 and instead bomb down the 73 (from Costa Mesa) at a neck-​breaking speed. All the while I was thinking: «Geezus, I’m going to get a ticket.» Well guess what happened? Yup. $ 384 later.
So I roll into class a few minutes late and proceed to tell the story to a woman in my group and she says, «Oh, ya, you need to cancel that shit when thoughts like that pop up. Just say, ‘Cancel, Universe!’»
I LOVE THAT! Years later and I’m still using it. This little technique has also been so powerful in noticing how other people talk. Things they say out loud… I actually shutter at some of the phrases I hear being thrown around. (Darn kids these days.)
It was the little things like this that made me happy to be connecting with people who just get it. Plus, I always had a grand ol’ time down on La Paz Road. I’d make a kick-​ass day out of it: take a class, peruse the well-​stocked bookstore, chat with Brandon, the owner, about this that or the other and then head over to the Japanese shop, Kappo Hana, next door for the greatest omakase this side of Tokyo.
Honestly, living in the OC was not a happy time pour moi. But it was also where I found my life’s passion that changed my life… a blessing/​curse kinda deal. And the Awakenings Family REALLY helped me out with the curse bits.
PS: Awakenings’ website speaks volumes. True, I worship everything that is Tom Ford/​Raf Simons/​Nicolas Ghesquière/​Alessandro Michele crafted, so obviously I attribute value to looking good. But when other shops showcase sites that haven’t been updated since 1992, I think that sends a certain kind of message.

I am so disappointed! I’ve been here many times and have always been treated with kindness, and super helpful. This time I came in looking for a specific crystal. The man up front asked me what it was and I brought it in to show him and he basically told me to look for it myself they may or may not have it because they have so many. Thanks for the help dude! The attitude was a real bonus. Given its the only place around like it, I’m now at a loss. Deal with a douche or just forget it.

I was really excited to find this place, but quite disappointed once I visited. I expected «good vibes» but in reality the employees were quite cold and seemed annoyed by my presence. I was afraid to ask questions because they had such standoffish attitudes.
Also, the prices are insane. I honestly wonder if a lot of their items are ordered from Aliexpress or Amazon and marked up over tenfold. They have a lot of beautiful crystals but I’ve never seen such high prices. They also have some items like little Feng Shui money frogs, coins, and himalayan salt lamps (which are about $ 25 more than every other place I’ve ever seen them for sale). I just don’t get a good feeling from this place at all.

I come here quite often, as I really enjoy their selection. I agree with the comments that it is pricey, but I typically don’t mind when I love the piece. Today I left so disappointed.
The girl behind the counter could not seem to be bothered to help me. I asked her once and without even looking she just said they were out. She poorly directed me to other areas of the store where the stone could be. I couldn’t find them and she pretty unwilling to help. What a shame that such a negative attitude could ruin my feelings of this store.
In the past, the staff has always been so helpful. Not sure if I’ll return if this is the direction they are going. Usually this is a warm store, my last visit was very cold.

If you are going to close early please advertise properly on your website and ask your staff to be polite. I didn’t just show up cause I wanted to bother you with my presence. I was thinking of actually buying something. You know. Like a customer would. Jerk!

I love this store! The crystal selection is extensive. There is a waterfall meditation area to recharge when you just need a moment. The readers I’ve had experience with are fantastic. And when I need something specific, Brandon always goes out of his way to accommodate. They even ask about my kids when I walk in the door. Not that I’m there a lot, but several times a year. Great selection of all things metaphysical, crystals, etc. Variety of price ranges, some items may seem pricey, but the quality is there.

Highly charged crystals for sale and great classes. Taking Lori’s intuition developing program and just love it. Really life changing. Highly recommend.

When I walked into this place it was crystal heaven, and then I saw the prices… Their selection is pretty extensive, but most of the crystals I wanted were $ 100+. Compared to an Elestial Quartz I purchased at another store for $ 22, they were charging like $ 58. However, I did end up buying a crystal that was calling to me, despite its price tag. I’m hoping that this crystal will serve its purpose! I do like the atmosphere though. I spent quite some time just taking my time looking at everything. I probably won’t be back though since I’m not from the area and I can’t really afford most of the crystals I want from there.

This place is cool. The people are mostly nice… Some are aloof. I love having a crystal shop so close to home. They have an excellent selection of books, stones, and other items. Unfortunately, their crystals could be more reasonably priced. If they weren’t so close, I would probably go elsewhere.

This place is A-​OK. They have a wide variety of products and a (mostly) friendly staff. The owner Bryan is very cool and receptive. I signed up for their mailing list and saw a beautiful harpist play here. Its worth it to check out but make sure your wallet is fat because this south county magic shop will try to abra-​kadabra all your money with their prices. Regarding their rocks and minerals they are VERY unreasonably priced (go to a gemshow and laugh. They are trying to make at least a 300% profit on their earth.) As well some of the staff, although friendly enough, exude a nose-​in-​the-​air feeling.

This is a great shop. I’m new to the area, and as soon as I walked in the door I felt at home. The store is laid out attractively, and it’s very easy to find things. I mostly wanted to look at tarot cards. Their selection is excellent! Unfortunately, I had all of the decks in the store already — I’ve been collecting for ten years.
There is an amazing Zen garden in the back of the store, with seating to meditate and listen to the water flowing from water features. The shop also has an excellent selection of crystals and books.
One caveat, and why I didn’t give the store five stars — there is a pervasive scent of incense throughout the store. While it smells lovely, I have asthma, and because of the incense I had to leave sooner than I wanted to.

I stopped in here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at what a cool little shop this is. I ended up buying a beautiful sugilite necklace for my wife, which of course she loves. The gentlemen behind the counter was was very helpful in educating me about the healing powers of the stones, and describing the custom inlaying that was done on several of their stones.
I will definitely be back to the shop to grab more gifts for my wife, and I just might look into taking a yoga class here at some point.

Ok I love this place! There’s no place like it in this area and its such a treat to stop by and find such unique things for myself as well as for my friends and family. I still haven’t been to any of the meditation classes but that is a goal I plan on achieving this summer.
The owner Brandon I believe is truly amazing. Years ago when I first discovered the shop I walked in and felt his energy flow through me immediately. I ended up talking to him for well over an hour and left feeling so filled with positive energy.
One of the best experiences I’ve had at a shop like this and I truly hope others have a chance to check this place out.