I've been seeing Shannon at the Pilates Den for almost 4 years now. She is tremendous, and the…read morebest Pilates instructor I've ever had. I wish my schedule allowed for me to take more classes. I always leave feeling balanced, stretched, toned, aligned, refreshed, happy, light, healthy... It really is great. She is very knowledgeable, has tons of experience, and choreographs the classes beautifully. As a Pilates instructor, I aspire to be half as good as she is.

I met Laurie 4 years ago when she was subbing for another Pilates class in the area. I've been…read moretaking private classes with her for the last 3 months and love her attention to detail, positive attitude and diligence in working around my shoulder injury. She's fun and easy to work with. Would highly recommend for Pilates Reformer or mat classes!

From the owner: Pilates Programs for YOUR body is the focus of "Mind Your Body" Pilates. Whether you are a…read morecompetitive Athlete, or have been away from exercise for quite some time-We will help you find the perfect workout to feel great in YOUR body.

I highly recommend Pure Barre for a great workout. I joined 18 months ago to get stronger. I have…read moregotten stronger and feel great. The community is very welcoming. The team is great, friendly and hands on!

I walk by daily with my dogs but of all the new additions to the blue mall this one stands out!…read moreEncouraging folks to get out of their comfort zones and sweat first thing in the morning is a life secret we learn on the dairy farm early in life! Smile alot when i walk by that place seeing folks "pleasantly exhausted!" What a great idea that i hope every Vermonter embraces!

"Peace of Mind Pilates" is a simply wonderful experience with Stephanie, the owner / instructor…read morealong with other like-minded members of the entire class. In a word, it was "delightful ". High energy exercises combined with strength-training for core muscles challenged members of the class (each at their level), which worked for all of us. Stephanie has a marvelous sense of humor and inspired all of us to keep laughing and enjoying her ever-constant pace , both at the barre and on the mat. The class was full and welcoming to newcomers, which was reassuring. I was impressed with both the professionalism and down -to -earth quality of Stephanie whose humility and kindness went far in conducting a great class. Bravó, Stephanie ! Thank you for an inspiring and productive class.

From the owner: At Peace of Mind Pilates, We love to make you feel at home.read more

Pilates is transforming my body and I could not imagine a better Pilates instructor than Marissa…read moreLueders. She pays tremendous attention to detail, gives clear and calm directives and holds a wonderful space for the work. I could not recommend this studio more.

I have now been working with Marissa for two years. She worked with me throughout my pregnancy as…read morewell as after baby and I am convinced that it helped with pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery. Marissa is kind and compassionate but will give you an amazing kick ass workout. Sadly I've moved and am looking for someone as wonderful as her.

The Body Lab offers both Pilates and Xformer strength training. Get in the studio to feel the magic!read more

Amazing studio that has expanded out of Bikram into other hot yoga and fitness classes! Loved their…read morestaff and so excited to make the most out of my one week visitors week!

My experience with Marla and her crew at Queen City Bikram is still in it's infancy, but I can tell…read moreyou that I have never felt so welcome and encouraged in a fitness atmosphere. I struggle, a real, true struggle, but the instructors and clients keep you going and encourage you to return to your mat. Sometimes I have to skip a posture (or maybe more) and there is no judgement, no ridicule; I really appreciate that I'm not being held to a standard or expectation, that I can come and be me and do what I am able. While I certainly spent my first few visits looking around thinking 'dang, how the hell... ummm my body can't twist like that' I quickly learned that everything comes with time and that letting your body move at it's own pace will yield truly amazing results. Lowering my expectation for instant results and just being in the moment has really been rewarding for my mind and body. I honestly feel like I might die every time I go, but lo and behold, I'm still standing and even better, I'm improving. I can see and I can feel it. The most notable thing about Queen City Bikram is truly how welcoming they are. The yoga world can be intimidating (yes, weird I know) and I have had a hefty handful of snobbery in my attempts to incorporate yoga into my ever-developing healthy lifestyle. I assure that if you have had similar experience, but long to put something new into your fitness mix that you should give Queen City Bikram a try. They have an awesome deal for new students $30 for 30 days and it is a great way for you to give it a try without investing a whole lot into it right off the bat. The studio is awesome, clean with a simplistic style. They have showers and a changing room that are available to use. You can also rent a mat if you forget, or don't have one. They offer a number of classes with at least one everyday, which makes it easy to work around a busy schedule. Also, once a month they do a black light class with a dj, I haven't made it to one yet, but it sure sounds like a blast! Need more encouragement? Check out their website, when I was gonna bail the website encouraged me to show up and gave me a burst of acceptance before I even walked in the door. Everyone has their first day... maybe it's your turn?

If you are not working out here you are missing out!! These workouts are so smart and fun! I enjoy…read morethe workouts while there and then I'm pleasantly surprised when I'm subtly sore in the days after. A lot of thought/science goes into the workouts Joanna plans for us! I always leave a workout feeling better.

From the owner: After a decade as an educator and coach, I’ve opened a studio! Join Joanna for group fitness,…read moreindividual coaching and self-study guidance. Enjoy kickboxing, strength and mobility training at every fitness level! Health takes the physical, mental, emotional, communal, environmental, purposeful and other parts that make up our well-being. Mind and body training unites with movement and the Enneagram personality system. Sign up for your first workout, totally free! Catch ya on the mat soon.

Where to I start. I like to get the uncomfortable out of the way so let's talk business. A single…read moreclass is fifteen dollars and that is very reasonable. Now let's talk spectacular! The introductory offer which I opted for, get this, thirty-nine dollars for one month unlimited yoga. Thats right $39.00. Unlimited. That is the best deal I have ever heard of for any yoga studio, and as you will see from my review this place is a spectacular yoga studio. So the deal is a steal. The regular rates are still outstanding in my opinion. The price break starts on the ten class card at $130 but in my opinion the best deal is the regular unlimited pass. For $79 you get unlimited in person and online classes. Two classes per week and you have a great deal. Three and is once again is a steal. There are numerous other options including an option which will allow you to assist LRY in reaching out to the less fortunate in our community. Since we are discussing business let's talk turkey. The website (often my least liked element of any business.) is well thought out and comprehensible even for a technophobe like me. The studio is well organized and I found the studio manager to be highly professional and approachable. She even had the aplomb to deal with me when I was upset about an issue, not LRY connected directly, and did so in a very proactive manner. Top notch business including a commitment to bringing yoga to persons who might not be able to afford or connect with the many benefits of yoga. I am fairly new to yoga but I have been to several studios. Other studios I have been to will remain unnamed because I don't want anyone to mistake this review as a criticism of them. The instruction at LRY is the best I have ever encountered. I have yet to find an instructor who is not well versed in every aspect of their particular yoga style. I will not name any of them because this would leave someone out, my memory being shady at best. On top of being obvious experts who take their craft seriously they also are multifaceted. They will bend over backwards to see you get the maximum physical emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga. If you are a beginner this studio is highly recommended for you! I would rank this studio as having top to top (no bottom here) the best instruction I have seen so far in my yoga journey. Laughing River Yoga is conveniently located in the historic Chace Mill and the studio is gorgeous. I love industrial space conversion and this fits that dynamic for me. The feel of the space is warm and inviting and one would think the prices much higher considering the luxurious space and design. I forgot to mention. During the limited duration warm weather season in Vermont you have access to classes offered at the gorgeous Burlington Surf Club location. Yoga in the midst of nature overlooking the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, yes included in the price of the aforementioned monthly passes. Just as incredible as it sounds! In conclusion let me state three things. 1: Instruction, Instruction, Instruction. Without quality teachers a yoga studio is just a room to exercise in. 2: The prices are not just reasonable and it is impressive that they offer so much to the community and still not charge much more. I have paid $30 and up for classes that weren't nearly up to the standards of LRY. 3: The feeling of LRY if you will, is quite positive and uplifting. I have never left and felt I was let down, rather I always leave, often worn out, but buoyed by a sense of joy and presence that is most affirming and helps guide me in my blossoming yoga journey. Peace Jim

I love Laughing River Yoga. I'm especially a huge fan of Emily Garrett, one of the founders…read more I started seeing Emily for one-on-one yoga lessons when I was going through a particularly hard time of my life. I started these lessons thinking I was taking physical exercise classes that would help me strengthen and work around some rather bad injuries I'd sustained in an accident. Instead, Emily opened up a new world to me by subtly and slowly introducing me to things like mindfulness and being present. Yes, we practiced yoga postures, but it was through becoming aware of my thoughts, repetitive patterns, old habits, while taking on these postures that I began to slowly experience change. Emily is kind, patient, caring and steady. She's such a great teacher because she herself went through her own period of inner growth and self awareness (as I'm sure she'd say she and all of us are going through every day of our lives) and wants to share what she's learned with others. Every yoga teacher is on a journey. I know several in the Burlington area. It seems like one in five people you meet up here are certified. If I had to choose just one to practice with it would be Emily. She's not trying to prove anything. Yoga is more to her than a set of difficult physical postures or achieving inhuman flexibility. Relative to most yoga instructors she is wise beyond her years, balanced and aware. I think she's fabulous. I'm writing this review because I love Laughing River Yoga and Emily Garrett, but also because I saw a one star review by a woman that said some rather uncharitable things. She was visiting from out of town and went to the studio once. It's possible that she had a bad experience. We all have bad days, off days. No one is perfect. But I know with complete certainty that yoga and the Laughing River practice is extremely important to Emily and her staff and I would recommend them whole heartedly. There are several yoga studios in the Burlington area. Visit them and decide which one is right for you. I'm not practicing yoga currently, but if I were, I would go to Laughing River and practice with Emily Garrett whenever possible.