Great Pilates studio. Excellent knowledgeable instructors in a wonderful light filled space.read more

The owner and instructors at SDK Pilates are fabulous! I've been taking pilates with their…read moreinstructors for years and it has helped me improve my strength in a safe (and enjoyable) way. I appreciate the attention the instructors provide to ensure I am doing the exercises safely. Stephanie, the owner, has been a tremendous help to me with understanding challenges I face with a bad hip. Her expertise and medical background have helped me select exercises that are appropriate for me and I have learned there are still plenty of things that I can do to strengthen my body. I look forward to meeting with the instructors and attendees every week and miss class when I can't attend. I didn't know what pilates was years ago and can't imagine not doing it now!

Welcoming feeling every time I walk in. So many class offerings, indoor pool, turf area, and the…read moreinstructors/trainers are knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging! In the locker room they have showers, bathrooms, a sauna and lockers (that you can create a code and lock). I used to hate going to the gym but once I started attending brick bodies I began to love the gym especially because I felt so comfortable exercising in that environment. It is a bit expensive but for everything it includes it is worth it.

I was visiting the Baltimore area for work. I checked online and they seemed to have 7 day trial…read moregoing on. I called them ahead and asked them about the deal. They said I need to come in person to sign up and activate the deal. When I got there, the reception desk told me they couldn't offer the deal to the visitor from out of state. I was so confused and angry as they could have said the same thing over the phone when I had called to enquire about the deal. I would have gone to some other gym. I had to pay $30 to use the facility. Such a bad customer service. The gym was good. They have good workout space and good locker room facilities including steam, sauna and hot tub. Steam and hot tub are cohead. So prepare to bring bathing suits. If the customer service was good, they would absolutely get higher rating.

Today I took my gentle yoga class with Jayne, one of the owners of Yoga on York. Jayne is an…read moreexcellent teacher and very detailed with her instruction. I know what an excellent teacher is because I am a RYT-200 teacher of yoga, and taught for 12 years until I could no longer teach due to physical issues not related to yoga. The practice room is small, very clean (no dust balls) and quite nice. You enter from the door on York Road and there is a tiny registration area where you leave your shoes. The owners cleverly divided the studio from the commercial area with a set of sliding frosted glass doors to provide filtered light and privacy. Jayne locks the door about five minutes after the class starts to provide security - and peace to the yogis and yoginis in the studio. There is space for 12 to 16 students to practice comfortably. In the back of the studio behind a half-wall are two separate dressing rooms with lots of clothes hooks, a cabinet with props and a large bottle of hand cleanser (nice idea). Behind this area is a massage room and a little further back is a very clean, well-stocked restroom. There are some nice photographs and artwork on display giving the room a very warm feeling. So now that I've described the environment, what is it about the class that makes this a five star production. There are many teachers, with many styles, but Jayne is a spiritual yoga dance instructor. She has many years of dance and yoga experience and has her own dance company. She is also a creator of aerial yoga and has written a book about this lighter than air yoga called "Aerial Dance." WBALTV recently featured this on one of their shows at: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sarah-tries-aerial-yoga/-/9379230/12559522/-/784eag/-/index.html She has a unique understanding of how the body moves in space and how the postures can be done with safety from her many years of dancing and yoga. The class always moves nicely and there are postures that focus on the tightest spaces in the body ( the lower lumbar and those terrible tight hamstrings). Students never have to worry about how they look or what level they are when they take this gentle yoga class. It's a choreographed 60-minute class that works for all. She provides breath work (pranayama), an intention for the class, postures that everyone can do (asanas) and a rest period (Savasana -corpse pose). The price is right and it is so worth the effort to attend. This class is authentic yoga, and provides the total package for anyone who wants to learn about how the mind/body connection works to reduce stress in a safe environment.

Today I took a aerial yoga class for the first time and I had a great time. I was a little scare at…read morefirst because it was a mixed class (with intermediate yogis) but everyone was welcoming and helping. The instructor was very sweet and she made me feel comfortable when I felt like I was going to fall flat on my face. I dont own a yoga mat but they had some mats available at the class. I will be going back

It was an awesome class and I really enjoyed CeCe's teaching style. As well as her very warm…read moregreeting and she was so knowledgeable on the memberships. I was very happy about that! The studio is absolutely gorgeous from the front entrance back to the bathroom!!! It just made it feel so peaceful and it makes you feel good! I can't wait to go back to my next class.

I attended their Goat Yoga class at Pooles Island Brewery on Sunday! This was a fun idea and the…read morebaby/ mini? goats were adorable. I had the chance to hold some and one kept jumping on me as I was laying down lol They felt the size of some newborn babies lol They were a nice distraction during the 1 hr yoga. The keepers of the goats cared for them really well. The only criticism is that the instructor did too many positions with downward dog and it really killed my wrists! Other than that we got a free drink (anything) at the end! Check out the goat yoga!

This Pilates House in Fells Point was my very first introduction to Pilates, and now that I've been…read moreto three different studios across a couple companies, I can confidently say this one stands out. From the start, they did a great job making me feel prepared and welcomed. They provided clear, helpful information about what to expect as a first-timer and even what to bring--details that can make a big difference when you're new and unsure. This information is on their website but I also called ahead of time to verify. The studio itself is clean, fresh, and modern--an inviting space that feels great to work out in. The staff are quite kind, friendly, and well-organized. I appreciate how attentive and helpful they were during class. They gently stepped in with guidance when needed in a way that felt supportive --something I really appreciated. I've now taken two classes here: a reformer class and a hot Pilates class. Both were enjoyable in totally different ways, and I'd highly recommend trying both to see what works for you. Personally, I found a new joy with the reformer--it's such a unique and effective workout. But I also enjoyed the hot room, which offered an amazing sweat session and left me feeling less tense and well stretched from all the good blood flow. I'm so glad I started my Pilates journey here, and I definitely hope to return for more classes in the future!

I recently tried the hot sculpt express with Amber via ClassPass. The studio is beautiful inside…read morewith a reformer studio downstairs and mat pilates upstairs. It features tons of natural light overlooking the Fells Point area with waterfront views. Staff was friendly and check-in was quick and easy. They do provide mat or towel rentals for a fee so I recommend bringing your own. Loved that all the equipment, including a 10 pound ring weight, 3 pound pill shaped weights, and a band, was all set up at each spot prior to class. Mat spots were assigned at check-in but I think if you're a member through Pilates House, you get to choose your spot. The class itself was 45 min of full body heated pilates sculpt starting with some very intentional core work. I don't have a ton of experience with mat pilates (yoga sculpt at CorePower is the closest thing I could compare it to) but the queuing and breathwork at this class was definitely very new for me. The instructor did a good job providing visual demos however, I wasn't a huge fan of her teaching style overall. I think this is just a matter of preference though and I still loved the structure of class. Are my abs sore? Absolutely. It was a great workout! I'll definitely be back to try some more classes at Pilates House. The biggest downside is the parking though.

Great instructors that know how to talk you through yoga poses in group settings but still…read moreMeet you where you're at! 10/10 recommend :)

BHY&W"C" This studio should definitely include "Community"…read morein their name. Although I'm not typically a person who takes classes on Sunday mornings, I decided to join today because I love Kamaria's classes. Halfway through class today, there was an emergency outside of the room that required Kamaria to step out. Without a beat a member, who was obviously a seasoned instructor, stepped up and guided the class to completion. The class flow was seamlessly and the instructions continued perfectly. It's hard to imagine that an emergency had just taken place. I realized how hard it may be to find instructors, but to have such passionate student/teachers who care as much about other's well being as their own is inspiring. This is truly a COMMUNITY

I've had 8 sessions with personal trainer Tony and I'm going into my next 8. I've had other good…read moretrainers before but as I've gotten older I've been more worried about "keeping up" in the gym plus a few aches and pains are slowing me down so I was nervous going in and he has taken the nerves away because he checks in, listens, proactively pivots, and he's flexible when my work schedule changes. I would recommend Tony to anyone.

Pete is the absolute best! I've been training with him for over a year and love every session…read more Great vibe at Sanctuary. Plus, they have the have the best tasting water in all of Fells Point.

I first became acquainted with Will's laser-focused massage when he worked at a chain gym locally…read more Now he has his own place at a new location in a chill, quiet space in Fells Point. Will has a masterful knowledge of the muscles of the body and gives amazing massages! I recently started taking night training alone and with others to work on muscle strength and tone. Will is a patient and calm instructor who is always on his game. And he takes his role of mind-body health very seriously. I use his services--even though I still belong to a gym! If you want massage or body training, Will and his various bodywork sessions (covering a range of disciplines) and excellent workout and stretching advice will make an indelible "impact" (get the pun?) on your body health. (I know, I hate puns too.)

Have never heard of this place, but I tell you I will rave about it now that I do know!! I love…read moresmall businesses, and I love businesses that the owner takes pride in not only teaching you about the proper way to workout but valuable information for your health as well! Will was a very personable owner. As soon as we walked in he spoke and shook your hand to make you genuinely feel welcome in his domain! The first thing Will had us try was using tennis balls against the wall so you can massage your back, glutes, and thighs. To start the class off we did dynamic stretches to make sure we get the blood flowing (which Will spoke about to explain the reasoning behind it), then we were introduced to the exercise stations. The stations consisted of tire flips, battle ropes, kickboxing, ab work with the balls and I actually realized we forgot about the planks...oopie daisy. To top the workout off Will had us do a very short jog over to the water (which is across the street) so we could do the post workout. He explained all the moves and gave reasoning as to why he would present this as a workout for his class. If you need a great workout and would love to learn more about health and wellness Will is your man!! His business is running a special for classes right now, so make sure to jump on that if you are interested in coming to his gym!! I will recommend this facility to people!! P.S Will is a dog lover...especially has a heart for pit bulls...so he is the best in my book!! Thanks so much Will for being so pleasant and allowing me to see your handsome pit!!! Dog lover forever!!