My favorite studio, love core power and their classes. Can be pricey but everything is very clean,…read moretaken care of and always smell good. They also offer free community classes when there is teacher training, making it affordable for everyone!!

While visiting Santa Barbara, I attended five yoga classes with Taylor, Katelyn, Abi, Dani, and…read moreBrie. All exceptional instructors, dedicated to ensuring each student pushed themselves yet remain focused on the practice. The front desk staff was friendly and always helpful. I left each class extra wet, I never knew I could get this wet! Highly recommend.

Power of your Om! Thank you for making me and my stiff one dimensional workout body fall in love…read morewith Yoga , your lovely team and the powerful Power of Your OM yoga studio in Santa Barbara. Dear Adrienne, you are one of the nicest, coolest, most accommodating,solid ( and very flexible- yoga humor ok my attempt at) business owners I have met. You have this beautiful natural way of connecting with all and making this bum who resisted yoga his whole life a raving fan. You welcomed us both so warmly. It is not a surprise that 37 diehard fans showed up for your 6 am class on Wednesday October 8th. You found a way to make us all fit( photo) and ensured every one got a great workout. You remembered both our names a few minutes after meeting us and addressed us in the class. I loved your heart,your honesty and your spunk about how you and your husband moved to Santa Barbara 14 years ago. I loved the real, human and personal communication from the stellar Lindsey, the excellent Emily and the very nice David who really took the time to come by and relate to me as he suggested slight and actually very helpful shifts in my Warrior and Bhujangasan poses( yup my vocabulary increased beautifully). No one treated me like a newbie- they all wanted me to learn the fundamentals the right way. Loved it! LOVED IT!!!! The vibe in the studio be it at 8:15 pm or 6:00 am the next day was LOVE. Power to the Om and yes huge props and 5 stars for " Power of Your Om." Any one and everyone in Santa Barbara, you have got to go to this absolutely tremendous Yoga studio. Can't wait to be back.

I have been going to Corepower for several years now because I am in Goleta and there are not many…read moreoptions near my home. I took a surge class at Power of Your Om and overall it was a very good class. Flow was about low to mid level, a little bit slower and more fluid than most C2 classes at Corepower. The main difference between Power of Your Om and Corepower is the heat. Corepower is hotter because of the increase in humidity and temperature while Power of Your Om uses dry heat. The space is on the small side and there is no dressing room or shower, but it makes up by being less pricey than Corepower.

I've been a member for two years and am still very happy here. The studio is very clean and I've…read moreenjoyed the mental and physical benefits the classes provide. My favorite classes are Yin & Flow with Amelia, Flow with Annie, and Sound & Restore with Mitsuko. They have some great yin classes at well. I love the hot towels they hand out during shavasana... a nice touch. I have a membership which gives me four classes per month, which is perfect for my schedule. Highly recommend this yoga studio!!

LOVE this studio!!! My fav instructor is Annie and I can feel my improvement every month the…read morestudio is so pretty & they do renovations too! I love how therapeutic this place is they even give out lavender scented towels after your yoga practice

My husband and I had never done Pilates before and found Beverly on Yelp (where her five-star…read morereviews are absolutely deserved). We started going in September twice a week, and five months later we're still showing up--and the results have honestly surprised us. I'm noticeably stronger in my core and lower back, and both of our postures have improved. As someone focused on building strength and improving overall fitness, Pilates has been a powerful complement to my other workouts. It's strengthened muscles I didn't even realize I was neglecting and has helped me feel more balanced and supported in everything I do. Beverly is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive. She seems to know exactly what our bodies need each session and thoughtfully blends classical Pilates with reformer, mat work, the Cadillac, and other equipment. Every class feels intentional and tailored. Pilates is hard--but in the best way. For the entire hour, Beverly cheers us on while also carefully correcting our form so we get the maximum benefit. She emphasizes precision and alignment, which makes such a difference. You leave feeling worked, lengthened, and stronger. We go in the mornings, and it has become our favorite way to start the day. Beverly's warm, happy energy turns the session into more than just a workout--it's a full mind-body reset. Her studio, located off Mission Street in a beautifully converted former church, is calm, light-filled, and welcoming. The vibe and lighting truly matter to me, and she has created something really special. And a huge bonus in Santa Barbara -- there's plenty of parking in her private lot, which makes getting to class completely stress-free. We truly can't recommend Beverly enough.

Local engineer to Santa Barbara for about 8 years and decided to give pilates a try. I come from a…read moreweightlifting/boxing background and tend to be more analytical about my movements during training. I found Beverly at her studio, Classical Pilates Studio on Mission St., and her instruction was outstanding. Her sessions made me feel noticeably more sturdy, balanced, and structurally sound. It wasn't just a workout, it felt like building real alignment, control, and stability that carries over into everything else I do. Beverly is precise, attentive, and clearly deeply knowledgeable; you can tell she's teaching true classical Pilates. And the facility and equipment is very clean and tidy. Highly recommend for anyone who is a beginner, trains seriously, and wants something that improves performance, durability, and longevity without unnecessary wear and tear.

Who likes to hit the gym when they travel? Not me! However,…read morewe all know what's right, and for that reason I decided to pack my gear and hit the gym on my last business trip. I searched online and found Fit Body Boot Camp or FBBC as it's called. Other reviews convinced me to try it out, mainly because reviews for other gyms in the area were not so hot. I did their Online Package, where for only $29 I could get four (4) visits and access to some online downloads from the franchise mothership. The process was super easy! Took just a minute to complete the signup. Almost immediately I received the email confirmation. The online goodies didn't really excite me (wasn't really interested in reading a corporate rendition of fat burning ideas, audio report, and nutrition information; sorry, no offense.) ANYWAY... The $29 special allows you to take four sessions within 14 days. I could only hit two classes during the week I was traveling in the area and got my butt kicked, THOROUGHLY. I do Boot Camp style classes a few days per week back home and are all one hour classes. The FBBC classes are just 35 minutes but don't let that fool you. I was praying to crawl out of the door within 15 minutes. Don't let that scare you, that's a good thing! We were broken up into teams of two and four people, and pushed through different interval training. Ropes, bosu ball work, elastic strap work, dumbbell work, kettle bells, ropes, more! One thing that really left a positive impression on me was how the instructors would walk around and motivate, review your form, and help you correct any issues so you can get a better, safer work out. Totally impressed. One tip to the newbies: you are asked to wear clean, indoor-only shoes. That's a fair enough request because they don't want people wearing the same shoes that they ran along the beach with into there really awesome carpet-padded workout room. Any clean gym shoes will work, just don't be "that guy" who brings in a pair of cruddy, sandy shoes. If you're looking for a workout that's only 35 minutes where you will get intense cardio and muscular work, this is your place!

Marianna and her staff are true athletic professionals. As a past Division I college athlete, I…read moreknow what it takes to get in shape, but Marianna and FBBC make staying in shape a priority. They are great at modifying exercises for you, depending on any injuries you may have. This is VERY important, as most group trainings don't take the individual into account, and injuries often occur. I have been working out with Marianna for over 3 years and I will remain loyal to her as a trainer. I enjoy her private sessions as well at the fun environment of the bootcamp sessions. I highly recommend Marianna and the FBBC team!

The Happy Lotus Lunchtime Meditation held at Santa Barbara Yoga Center (www.sbyc.com) at Noon is a…read morewonderful way for me to put a needed 45-minute pause into the middle of my busy Thursdays. Sitting in a chair or on the floor, Mindy guides the meditation skillfully so I can focus on being present and slow my mind down. This grounding and restful meditative practice, sitting quietly with other people, brings me a sense of peace, quiet, and community. I highly recommend exploring this useful practice to help anyone build the muscle of calm.

I have enjoyed going to Mindy's Meditation Class on Thursdays at 12noon. Mindy practices the…read morebuddhist philosophy. I appreciate that she does a reading and then we meditate on it. We conclude with questions and reflections. Her practice has brought so much more calm and happiness in my life. Ginny

I had an amazing time at the bar method. The owner and instructor Jenna was absolutely incredible!…read moreHer energy was infectious, and she did a fantastic job of keeping the entire class motivated while ensuring everyone's form was spot on. She made the environment feel so welcoming and inclusive, which made the intense workout genuinely fun. I left feeling challenged, strong, and already looking forward to the next class!

I remember ballet as having structure and etiquette, this place no such luck! The classes are ok…read morebut usually completely full. I try to get to class early enough to grab a spot at the bar, put my towel/water down, stretch and settle in. I am over 50 and stuff hurts! I use the bar to assist me when I need to make adjustments. Today I was at the bar working out, all is great until it was time to put our weights back. The class was packed and someone had take the place where I was working out. The place I left my water, my key. I looked around the packed room and said to the women "I'm sorry but that was my spot". Ok don't ever do that because the owner Jenna will swoop down so fast your head will spin! And she will space shame you, through her microphone with one of these- "We don't have saved places here" and while you stand there humiliated, looking around the packed room, she will dance off chanting..."one inch up, one inch down"... not offering a solution. And to make it even worse she will send you an email about reserving or saving spots in class...was that what I was doing? I thought I was just trying to work out. I grew up in Santa Barbara, my dance teacher Carla Mosley always made us feel comfortable and there was always room for everyone. So naturally I took my things and left....and I don't think I will go back.

I like the friendly, informal atmosphere of her well equipped at home studio and especially…read moreappreciate her personal attention to where I am at in my body and her careful tailoring and updating of my routine to account for my current strengths and weaknesses. Bill M.

I had never done Pilates before I walked into the Bodykind studio with my Groupon in hand. I hoped…read moreto develop some strength and flexibility that would help me with my persistent lower back pain. Being overweight, I was more than a little insecure about how I looked, but I was also desperate to feel better--and fortunately, that got me in the door. Because once I started working out at Bodykind, I developed a whole new relationship with my body and experienced the kind of validation that comes with working out with a small group and a dedicated coach. When my budget permits, I indulge in a private session, which takes that feeling to an even higher level. Pilates changed the shape of my body like no other workout I've done and I'm no longer in pain. Perhaps more importantly, the love and expertise with which owner Jenn McCandless teaches is so empowering, I walk out of each class standing taller in every way. If you are even considering checking out Pilates, or looking for a new studio, look no further. Bodykind is wonderful.