We went for a drop in during our visit to Asheville and it was fantastic. Rosi is a wonderful…read moreteacher. I loved the little bit of teaching/spiritual discussion as well as the solid pace and good work-out of the yoga sequence.

The best yoga studio in Asheville. Warm inviting staff, and very knowledgeable instructors. I…read moreespecially love Ruth's Tuesday morning class!

I love this place. I'm definitely not an athlete or a fast learner, but they always make me feel…read morewelcome, and have a variety of classes to suit wherever you're at. They have instructors who are really good at encouraging you when you're new at Pilates, and instructors who will give you the kick in the pants you need to get to the next level. They have a lot of different group classes at various times of the day. Everyone there is great about asking how you're feeling and helping you adapt to any injuries or problems you have. Good form and not getting injured is a big focus for them, which I really appreciate. I sometimes do pilates in other cities when I travel, and it always reminds me how lucky we are to have Pure in Asheville.

Wish I could give this place ten stars. PURE offered an experience that was no less than life…read morechanging. I worked out here consistently for the 18 months that I lived in Asheville. Thanks to the phenomenal instruction offered by Meagan and Penelope, I'm a Pilates practitioner for life. This was the first fitness facility that I've ever belonged to that's people oriented through and through--they educate, empower, and inspire their clients to reach to their full potential. As long as you're willing to put in the work, they're willing to push you and change your body and life for the better.

Maureen is a gifted and passionate Pilates instructor; she is an amazing communicator and has…read morehelped me become aware of subtle yet powerful ways that I can change how I move to make my workouts more effective. I have taken the techniques she has taught me into my daily life, and is made such a difference!

Mediocre instruction but incredibly rude staff. I think the owner was actually leading my class. I…read moretried to ask her some questions about future classes after ours was finished and she was downright mean. I think this is more about being in a fitness clique - they don't seem interested in new business.

I love that this studio is so accessible and they really try to make it inclusive of all…read more(especially for affordability)- they are somewhat tucked away and there is a small (not well maintained) parking space in the back but easy to find and get to. The studio is pretty small- really just one big room but cozy. The instructor was fun- educational and gave options for moving within comfort. They also offered a lot of supplies incase you don't have or forgot things ! I will say- I just felt like the class was very cramped and I didn't have enough space to actually do the stretches without having to worry about someone else's foot being near my head or dropping someone else's water bottle over. There's a chance that they may have just overbooked that class for the day since it was on a weekend but I do think they should probably limit it 10 (I think there was about 12-13 people today) but otherwise I'd definitely be back. This was a yoga class where I did movements that I don't usually do in many of my other classes. It's somewhat killed my knees, but at the same time, it was great to try out new things. I'd recommend bringing either a thicker mat or maybe little kneepads if you have crap knees like me!

The classes are reasonably priced. The instructors for both classes I took were very hands-on,…read moreinstructing wise. They were patient with me because I'm not that great at yoga. Allison's class was great and I'd definitely come back to see her again. My second instructor might have been a little impatient with me because I was moving slow and the "class" was listed as 2 hours but after 30 minutes, she said I could go. I didn't love that but I still learned a lot and got a good sweat in. I recommend you try this yoga spot if you are visiting. I would come back again.

As someone in her late 60s, I needed a personal trainer for older adults. Particularly, one who…read moretruly understood how to build strength safely while dealing with long-term joint problems and osteopenia. Transformation Personal Training helped me with all of that. I also gained extra confidence in my ability to build upon my strength training without hurting my knee . When I came to Christopher, the owner, I was struggling with chronic knee pain from a meniscus injury dating back to 2009. He took the time to assess my movement patterns and developed a personalized program that strengthened my body without aggravating my knee. Within weeks, the pain had subsided--and now, I can move with confidence again. The atmosphere is welcoming and professional, and every session feels purposeful. If you're ready to use strength training as a way to heal, I can't recommend Transformation Personal Training enough. They truly know what they're doing.

Dancing is a beautiful expression of life. I've been working hard since the move to Asheville, so I…read moredecided it was time to play! A co-worker of mine was talking about how she had taken belly dancing classes with Lisa Zahiya, owner of Studio Zahiya. I talked to another co-worker of mine about it, and we all signed up for the Level 1 series. I love this studio! A very nice space with speakers to pump up the music (to get you going!) and mirrors everywhere to watch your technique. Lisa is an amazing instructor! Very funny and light hearted, while being very thorough with her teaching and always asking us if we had any questions. Our class was an 8 week series where we learned techniques and a choreography. I looked forward to every week! The best part was that our series ended right when they had planned a Winter Dance Spectacular at The Orange Peel and she offered us to perform our choreography as part of the show! I was completely thrilled and most of the class came out to perform! It was a great bonding experience and we all had so much fun! I highly recommend Studio Zahiya if you are looking to dance. They offer such a variety of dance classes and for very reasonable prices. No excuses to get up and move your body, baby! Go get 'em!

I have endlessly good things to say about Studio Zahiya. They offer so many types of dances for…read morepeople ranging from elementary aged to those in their 80s. I am a bi-weekly attendee of their hip hop fitness class, but I enjoying trying out several others including: ballet fitness, chair dancing, hip hop choreography and so many more. I'm really excited to try out a few more this year when time allows. Their classes are offered at varying times throughout the day allowing easy access for all kinds of schedules. Seriously, drop in classes are $6 and the value is astronomical. You can sign up on their website or through the MindBody App. It is too easy and the best/ most fun workout you'll have all week!

I highly recommend Stay Gold Studio. Erin is so…read moreknowledgeable and incredibly fun to work with! I look forward to my private sessions with her where I know I'm going to get a personalized work out that's totally enjoyable. Erin is able to craft certain exercises and strengthening routines on a variety of Pilates machines to target specific areas in my body based on my goals. Over the course of my time here, I've experienced pain relief and a noticeable increase in my strength and stability. I leave each session feeling like I've gotten a great work out and always am excited for the next!

Amy is an incredibly skills personal trainer. She really meets you where you are at and takes time…read moreto understand your goals. She is there along side of you for any/all questions that might come up around body and nutrition. She brings accountability in a firm and kind way. No shaming approach that really works. The training app she uses is also super user friendly and she is super responsive and encouraging even on here! I look forward to many more sessions with her as I continue to be supported by her in my re-shaping of a loving relationship with my body.