I love how safe and welcome I feel at this studio. I am new to yoga and I appreciate the options…read morethat are given for each pose so I don't feel left out as a beginner. They have plenty of supplies if you don't know what to bring and offer a variety of classes depending on your level. I have left every class feeling relaxed, challenged, and supported. I'm also grateful that they offer an intro pass to let you try before committing to a membership. Would recommend to anybody looking for a yoga studio to call home!

I've been taking Paul Sobin's Continuing Basics series for about 6 months, and this review is…read morepurely about this series. I'm very new to yoga. There are free classes at my school, but I feel like you need a certain level of understanding of the poses before going to those classes. I'm the kind of person that would feel VERY uncomfortable mimicking the poses in class without learning the ABCs first, just for the sake of feeling sore afterwards. I'm also uncomfortable when the teachers talk way too much about their spiritual journey. I respect other people's spirituality, but when it's hovering over the ENTIRE CLASS, it can be very distracting. Paul Sobin solves both of my problem. In the class we would move from pose to pose, but he'd always mention the mistakes easily made. So when I'm doing the pose, even when he's not nearby to correct me, I could still keep in mind what to avoid. He offers a sweet mix of the physical and spiritual practice. For example when we start the slow breathing at the beginning of class, he'd mention how life is always busy and stressful, and it's good to take just a couple minutes to breathe slow and deep to give yourself a bit peace of mind. I really appreciate this. The series are pretty flexible - if you can't make it to the class you signed up for, you can do a make-up with any other series class Paul/ Sommer teach. Whatever leftover classes you haven't used in this series can be carried over to the next one. Students get a discount, which comes to $10 per class. This is quite an investment compared to the free gym, but I'd be happy to skip a weekend drink for this. People seem very nice, chill, and friendly as well. They also offer a week of classes free before the start of the series. The only con I can think of so far: The class can be crowded, to the point that the distance between you and the next mat is half a mat's width. Come 10 mins early to secure a good spot.

When you work with Spira, it is not just exercise, it's therapy. Their strong dedication to…read moreeducation and the understanding of body mechanics is evident in everything they do. I am forever thankful for their support of my health and fitness.

This is an awesome pilates studio with an owner/instructor that is willing to adjust the training…read moreand movements to your specific needs at the time. The owner, Sarah Honer, is very easy going and approacable-- she cares about your needs and helping you to accomplish them. This is a nice open space to work in and feel comfortable to let your cares of the day/week go with each stretch and move you make in your pilates class.

Just got don't working out!! I had the best time with my instructor (Lauren!) She had a great…read moreattitude, very kind and encouraging. Will be coming back for more!

I tried Pilates at flowcorp about 2 months ago and I've loved every session I have with them! I opt…read morefor drop in classes due to my busy schedule, and I've never had an issue with booking or getting on the schedule. As an athlete, I have experience in the gym, pool and outdoor activities, but I had never tried Pilates before and didn't know what to expect. The instructors are great- they lead you through the workouts and explain things really well and provide demonstrations from time to time. The only thing that could potentially be improved is the invitability of the buisness- When approaching the building for the first time, it was hard to tell that they were even open because they have full length window covers covering their doors at all times.

It is the concern of the owner and trainer, Elizabeth Towe, that she help those people who want to…read morehave more balance in their lives through movement. As she states our world is so out of balance. This is a healthy and progressive way to attain that balance. The instructors are warm and inviting, enthusiastically ready to help you to be the most healthy you can be and reach your goals. You have Qigong (Chi-gong), Nia, Funk, Mind Body Circuit Class, Focus on Healing: The Lebed Method, Prenatal Yoga, Exploring Meditation & Capoeira to mention a few at your finger tips. You'll find that this is a fun relaxing space to free yourself of the trials of the day and feel safe in letting go. The trainers here really care about what behooves you.

Nice place for small groups training; a good variety of classes; the location is perfect (close to…read moredowntown Carrboro).

visiting the area and did some classes here over a 2 week period. Great place! It is so important…read moreto have very experienced, well trained, enthusiastic instructors leading the classes and providing personalized instruction as needed. I've learned to always ask how long instructors have been teaching before committing to a class.

I love this studio!!! This is an awesome community, welcoming people of all ages, body types, and…read moremore. Fun, energizing classes with options for YOUR body. Convenient to lots of fun places on Franklin, and really fun to be a part of.

Giving Tree Wellness, how do I LOVE thee! And yes, that is a statement, not a question! I have…read morebeen receiving instruction from Kate Millen in Pilates and Yoga and following her for several years. Kate is a remarkable teacher, her knowledge and expertise in the arts of Yoga, Restorative yoga, and Pilates is unsurpassed. Kate has such passion for what she teaches and knows how to help you on a very individual and specific level also helping you grow in your practice. I would recommend Giving Tree Wellness to anyone who wants to make a difference in their own lives to heal, feel whole, and experience life as it should be.

I've tried most of the Pilates studios in town, and Giving Tree Wellness is my favorite…read more Instructor Kate Millen doesn't just run you through a generic routine; she focuses on form, making small but important corrections to your form during class. She also focuses on stretching/compression techniques at the end of each mat class, so you get all the benefits of the workout without risking an injury.

Early 2020, I went to a pop-up workout class in Durham where a new instructor was teaching a Barre3…read moreclass. I didn't know what Barre3 was at that time, but I thoroughly enjoyed that class. At the end of the event, I purchased a 5 class pass and was hoping to use it throughout 2020... which ended up not happening. By the time the gym was re-opening, I barely had enough time to use any of the passes. I contacted Barre3 - Chapel Hill, and they honored my purchase and extended it for one more year. So I got to use the passes this spring! Like a lot of people, I gained some weight through pandemic as I was moving a lot less: So I'm pretty out of shape. I only went to Sunday classes as I live in Durham, and this place it a bit of a drive for me. The receptionists are always friendly. I think I've met at least two different ladies, but they were all friendly and made me feel welcome although I'm not a regular. The instructors! I've worked out with two different instructors, and they were all friendly and all super fit & strong. They gave me many modification options throughout the classes which I appreciate so much since I'm very out of shape. Every single class, I left feeling sweaty but refreshed. I usually bring my own water bottle and a towel, but there are lots of towels for you to grab by the receptionist desk. I love that Barre3 is a combination of cardio and muscle work out. After going to classes consistently for couple weeks (only once a week though), I feel stronger. I really wish this location was closer to home (almost 30 minutes from where I live), so I could come here more often. I'm hoping to get random drop in classes as I loved it so much. Thank you, Barre3!

I was a client of this studio and have recently been in complete shock due to their service. This…read morestudio is constantly changing its rules, and they only notify you about it in emails along with advertisements. There are no notifications about these changes in the client's personal account. Recently, I was 5 minutes late for a class due to traffic (I was coming from a neighboring town), and I was not allowed in! The door was closed. It was just terrible! Previously, I had been late for classes, as had other clients, and everyone was let in. But it turns out the rules suddenly changed. I wrote to the manager, and she said that "I had opened the notification emails." It's simply disgusting to scold a client about whether they read the promotional emails to explain a rule violation. Yes, I opened the email, saw it was an advertisement, and deleted it. Barre sends notifications at the very end of the email, which is not obvious at all. What's even worse - I was late to the next class, and since I had already had a negative experience, I decided to skip it. The next day, I saw that I was charged for the missed lesson! The studio took money from me for a class I had already paid for!!! This is simply unacceptable. I'm punished both for being late and for not showing up. Checkmate! As a client who got held up at work, I'm in a no-win situation! I have never seen such terrible rules. They are constantly changing, and you never know what to expect. I have completely lost all desire to continue with barre.

The UNC Chapel Hill Wellness Center at Meadowmont used to be superb but the management decided to…read morelimit the free access to its equipment creating real constraints and effective lack of access to the exercise machines, while expanding the hours of the Cardiac Rehabilitation program in favor of UNC patients, thus affecting member's access.

Facility is generally good, staff and location are great. Love their indoor running track. But most…read moreexercise equipment is old and WORN out. In comparison, the Duke fitness center switches out their equipment every 1 to 2 years. Also, they need to do a better job cleaning the equipment. Some of the elliptical machines have dried out fluid stains since weeks and don't seem to get cleaned often.

Even after coming to new hope commons for years I am only just finding this hole in the wall!…read more I did the Sculpt class with Bridget and boy was it tough. It was a full body work out in 50 mins and I think it was pretty fast paced but got in some burns. I think my preference would be slower paced work outs but the choreography was interesting and made sense for a full body session! The place is a little hard to find but thankfully I followed others who were in fitness clothes and made my way upstairs ok. The studio used was clean and I loved that all of our supplies were set out with a mat all ready to go. I do wish the classes orientation (the room itself) wasn't so narrow and long as it was hard to see the instructors movements around other people but she did her best to go on each side of the room for the exercises and did them all with us which was also nice. Can't speak on price since I found this place through class pass but I do think if you are looking for a hard, fast paced, heart rate up, and well rounded class this one was a good one

It's going on 10 years now since I took my first class, and I'm still coming back. The classes…read moreremain challenging, and I always love seeing all the familiar faces. The spin classes are not static, and have changed over time, incorporating new moves with inspiring music. Do yourself a favor and come join us!