A wellness center in Kings Beach offering massage, yoga, acupuncture and counseling, open daily with walk-ins and reservations accepted.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Amenities
- Yoga and movement
- Good for
- GroupsSolo travelers
- Price
- Moderate
The Sanctuary is a wellness center in Kings Beach, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, built around a mix of bodywork, movement and mental-health services. The core offerings are therapeutic massage and a full yoga and barre schedule, alongside acupuncture, reiki, facials, yoga therapy, somatic therapy, nutrition and health counseling, naturopathic medicine, and psychology sessions with an in-house provider.
Yoga classes run seven days a week and are described as open to all levels, with a published class schedule online. Massage and other one-on-one treatments are booked through the site's online scheduler, and the studio also lists a 30-day unlimited yoga introductory rate for local first-time students.
The space is set up for both solo visits and group sessions, with walk-ins accepted for some services and reservations required for others, so it's worth checking which applies before dropping by. Hours are the same every day of the week, 8am to 8pm, which gives some flexibility for fitting in a class or treatment around a day on the lake. Gift certificates for massage and wellness services are also available.
Given the range of services, from body-centered somatic therapy to naturopathic medicine, The Sanctuary reads less like a single-treatment spa and more like a small wellness clinic with a yoga studio attached. That makes it a reasonable stop for travelers looking for a massage or a drop-in class, as well as for locals building a longer-term wellness routine.
Good to know
- Do I need a reservation for a massage?
- Reservation required for massage and similar one-on-one treatments, though walk-ins are welcome for some services; confirm which applies for the specific service you want.
- What are the hours?
- The Sanctuary is open 8am to 8pm every day of the week.
- Can I just show up for a yoga class?
- Yoga classes run daily for all levels, and the studio accepts walk-ins, but checking the online class schedule in advance is a good idea since specific class policies aren't listed here.
- Is there a deal for new students?
- The site mentions a 30-consecutive-day unlimited yoga introductory rate of $75 for first-time students, limited to local residents.
- What other services besides massage and yoga are offered?
- The Sanctuary also offers acupuncture, reiki, facials, yoga therapy, somatic therapy, nutrition and health counseling, naturopathic medicine, and psychology sessions.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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