I love it. Not fancy but good weights, space for real lifting, people focused on getting their…read moreworkouts right, no pretense, plus a good community vibe.

I want to give this place a 3 1/2-4 stars. The place is a bit run down and needs a serious face…read morelift and it's not very clean.... But they have great spin instructor who teaches on Tues AM class. Forgot her name but she kicked my ass! She teaches like she's outdoor cycling and possibly mountain biking. With the high altitude and just her style, and being 1hr n 15 mins of great cardio session. They have various rooms that are divided into cardio rooms and weight rooms. Also has upstairs with various classes - dance for kids, martial arts and Pilates room. They also have a spa that you can take some R&R. Looks a bit pricy for mountain area.., did not try it out. They have women's and men's jacuzzi in the locker room or a co-ed bigger Jacuzzi, and a pool. All in all, it's pretty good spot if you are in the mountains and need some workout time. Tip: they have trampolines for kids which you can drop off your child for 2hrs. I will have to say, it does get a bit wild in there with older kids. They do have an attendee there but it's just 1 or 2 adult young guys that are just physically there and not paying any attention what's so ever. The kids were getting very rowdy and various kids were getting hurt and they were just focus on their cell phones, they could care less. My kid got hurt but you sign a waiver which gets the club out of any liabilities.... Take and leave your kids at your own risk.

I'm visiting from out of town. I have a solid Bikram practice but no hatha yoga experience. Naomi…read morewas substitute for the regular Saturday AM teacher. She showed me how to work off of what I already knew plus help me work my edge. I had a great experience. Got a 5 class card. Will return soon!

Inspired welcoming yoga class with a hip, happy mountain feel. Really enjoyed the class the and…read morethe space. Note the entrance can be hard to fine and some very fit yogis there.

This is the 2nd annual festival and a 3 day festival. I only attended on Sunday. So what is this?…read moreIf you like yoga, meditation, stretching, acro yoga, slackline pr yoga music, then this is for you. You pick up your tickets at a booth in the village. That process is fast and easy. There are juice vendors, oils, clothing booths. Things you would not normally see from the large retail brands. There was live music, folk, electronic mixes that will keep you dancing. If you are really ambitious, you can take 7 or 8 yoga classes all in a day (Friday, Saturday) since some classes start at 6:30am and last class is at 9pm. I took a heart opener class with Laura burkhart at Hayden cabin and the instruction was top quality, we did all body stretches up to wheel, dancers pose and reverse camel. The scenery at Hayden's is second to none, located by a running creek as you stretch and meditate to the water, the nature and the rustic cabin. Then i did the SUP stand up paddle board class with karina Moore. Wow, what an experience I will never forget. Everything is harder on water but it was fun. My class had 9 people and we all laughed and enjoyed the challenge of some flow, modified warrior and even bridge and headstand. There were modifications for every level. All this was done facing souther ice pack, mountains and gorgeous eastern Sierra forest at tamarack. Last, we went to AcroYoga inversions class with Sam and Raquel. It was so unique as we broke into groups of 2 then 3 then 4, all taking turns and working together. Sam and Raquel demonstrates and explained techniques. Everyone was able to do something amazing, and if not with practice we will get there. How is this festival different? It's still new so the classes were small and intimate (the ones I chose). All the teachers were very inspiring and encouraging. Thank you to the organizers for creating this event and bringing yoga to more people, and the opportunity for all of us to come together and share our practice and community. Next year I will be back for sure for multiple days. Tip: some of the evens are spread far apart. Allow at least an hour travel time in between sessions for travel if google maps says 30 minutes. There are unforeseen changes such as road closures. If all your events are at the village lodge, Westin and shady rest park, you can rent the free electric scooter at footloose/wave rave for free, or hop on the free shuttle. Events at lake Mary (ended up at tamarack) and Hayden cabin requires

Update for 2024: there is no festival and there are no refunds. The "organizers" bailed with our…read moremoney. Review for 2024: another year, another postponement! With 1 week notice, they cancel the festival for June 2024 and announce they are moving it to September. But when in September!? No word. Perhaps they will let us know 1 week before! Other weird stuff: The email announcing the postponement did not come from the MYF email account- it came from a Gmail account thatapparently is associated with a w33d greenhouse in Desert Hot Springs. What?? It also didn't mention the festival by name or provide any explanation. The email also contained multiple typos. Clearly they need new management to revive this festival with so much potential!

Balanced Rock was everything I was searching for that I didn't know I needed. They created a…read morewonderful and personalized backpacking trip complete with gourmet meals, yoga, meditation, journaling and just the right amount of physical and mental challenge. So grateful to the team and my guide.

My first trip to Yosemite will be such a cherished memory thanks to Balanced Rock! My bf and I are…read moreso happy we went with a guide through the Park. She shared her vast knowledge about the park's history, knew all the best popular spots to take us, (plus showed us a few special gems only the locals know ), and even picked us up lunch on the way to enjoy at the foot of El Capitan. The best part...all our pics and videos look like we're the only people there!! (Definitely gonna hang a few at home!) We can't wait to come back again and experience a longer hike now that we know who to trust. Highly recommend them!

The California Vipassana Center is a beautiful place. 10 days of silence, long sits is challenging…read moreevery day. Came out renewed, truly happy, with real equanimity that lingers. Simple vegetarian meals. Excellent instruction. All provided for free. Very worthwhile. May all experience true peace, true happiness.

Five hours on the road from LA, and here we are. Drove with a friend in her car--she's the one who…read moreinspired me to take on this journey. Room, service, food, meditation hall everything is so beautiful! Extremely nice stuff! Loved the silence, felt like our souls danced instead of the tongues dancing not always kind and good things to one another. For someone as active as me, it's a challenge to sit still while my brain keeps itching to dive into problem-solving and goal-setting. But I adapted. During my walk, I saw a deer! It was such a magical moment--we walked together for a bit, with him leading the way and me following. Thankfully, he didn't attack me (I was close), but I think he felt good energy from me. On another note, I'm fully embracing the vegan diet here, and my body is loving it. I wasn't eating meat before except for chicken, but now I don't even feel the need to buy chicken anymore. Grateful for the experience from the bottom of my heart

Great classes and workshops. Love the yoga instructors here. The classes provided are on point, the…read moreyoga instructors are attentive to each student and provide modified pose options. The studio has plentiful mats and props to use during the classes. I would highly recommend the studio anyone thinking about trying yoga or an advanced yoga practitioner. Jeanine is very involved in the community and offers a free class on Saturday mornings at 8am.

Love this place. I've been training here since 2023 and really thankful it's here…read more Mel is amazing and always helpful!!!! Highly recommended

I popped in here for a day pass workout and it was terrific. The staff was very friendly and…read morewelcoming and the free weight selection was especially nice.