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From the owner: M=X® Pilates & Fitness combines strength, back wellness and personal training - All in one system…read more IM=X® will promote long, lean, tone muscles, increased flexibility and back strength. It will reduce pain, prevent injuries, and improve athletic performance e.g. tennis, golf, and more. It’s great for seniors, pregnancy and anyone who wants to get back to feeling their best.

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. A few breaths and a matter of minutes was all it took to melt my…read moreworries away in Pilates Mat class - a fusion of Pilates and yoga. A novice when it comes to a yoga mat, I found myself doing planks, downward dogs and stretches with a Pilates ring with ease thanks to the small group size and owner Joy Scott's one-on-one guidance. Pilates not your thing? Try Cardio Bodi Sculpt, Barre (a ballet-inspired class for non-dancers), Zumba, Yoga or, yes, even Belly Dancing! Looking for a class for your kid? There's Kids Bodiflow, Breakdancing, Kung-Fu Hip-Hop, Jazz or Ballet. Coming in November, banish winter woes with Hot Yoga. bodinmotion.com p.s. Yoga for Special Kids class available (for special needs children).

This studio is so nice! & i don't usually like anything! I'm kidding, but when it comes to yoga'ish…read morestudio's etc...I am a tough customer!!! The studio is clean & there is a garage door at the end that can be opened come nice weather!!! how cool is that? And one more thing, Heated pilates? never heard of it but know for a fact I love it!!!!

Management of this studio is a bit of a mess. I purchased a six class package and booked my classes…read morewell in advance. According to the website, there were open spaces for everything I booked. But just a few days before my first class, the owner updated to say she's not taking on any new students. She refunded my package, but the short notice means I won't be able to find space anywhere else.

Love these Pilates classes! Free parking, bright and clean studio, and instructors are fantastic! A…read morefraction of the cost of a Pilates class at InShape, for a lesson twice the length. Good for beginners thru advanced. Highly recommend.

Both Amy Garner and John McCarthy, the married owners of Pilates Haven, are gifted teachers. I've…read moredone Pilates for many years but have benefitted from two years of their teaching far more than with the previous ten years of work combined. Both are trained rigorously in what you might call classical Pilates, a direct line from Joe Pilates; but being different people, Amy and John bring complementary skills to their teaching, like two sides of the same coin. Both are highly observant and have what seems like x-ray vision; Amy tends to be most aware of nuances of form, and John is more athletic in his approach. I like working with both of them. I should mention that I am in my sixties, athletic but with some joint problems, and that Amy and John have worked wonders on my back! They are gifted teachers, highly professional, and delightful people. They also have a fantastic dog, Winston, a mellow black English lab, who is the nicest dog person I've ever met.

From the owner: We are a fully equipped, boutique style, authentic studio located in East Rock. We pride ourselves…read moreon our individualized and safe approach, specializing every session around each client's needs, injuries, and abilities. We love seeing our clients gain strength, flexibility, and endurance. Let us show you how the Pilates Method can change your body!

The trainers here are knowledgeable, and the locker room is clean and safe. There is a wide variety…read moreof equipment available, as well as an extensive selection of classes ranging from spinning to other popular options, with more to explore. At the end of your workout, you can enjoy free massage chairs and a juice bar stocked with healthy beverages. The members interact politely and treat each other with respect--there's no fat-shaming here. If you prefer, you can work with a personal trainer who will design a customized exercise program tailored to your needs and guide you through its implementation. However, there are two drawbacks: when equipment breaks, it can take some time to get it repaired, and the music selection could be improved. Overall, it's worth checking out; you can get a great workout here, though don't expect any pizza, bagels, or Tootsie Rolls.

They take advantage of customers by locking them into a contract for a year. The contract agreement…read moreis also INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT to read as it is in grey font and they don't follow FTC guidelines for click to cancel. There should be no reason that a person has to jump through hoops to cancel a membership if you decide you are no longer interested.

I am so happy I joined! The instructions are so helpful and the others in the class are very…read morewelcoming. I have tried all 4 types of the classes and am getting to know the teachers. I enjoy it here so much! Organized and clean!

Great new studio! Jesse and her mom are girl bosses who are…read moreso kind. The store front is new, shiny, and beautiful. They have a ton of retail space filled with Pure Barre, Spiritual Gangster, Lululemon, Beyond Yoga, and more. There is even a cute changing room! As far as workout studio, all their equipment is new and in great condition. The studio is long and equipped with mirrors and a good speaker system. I highly suggest supporting them as local owners and for a seat kicking workout!

Totally late on this five star review but a recent visit back to New Haven reminded me of how much…read moreI enjoy Polefly, Jess, and everything she brings to this space. Polefly is essentially where I fell in love with the art of pole and Jess has set a standard for instruction that I've looked for in every studio I've attended since. She is highly technical and understands the mechanics of the body in a way that makes you feel really safe while you practice here. Poling can be scary but I never felt worried about injury at Polefly because Jess is very thoughtful and careful, she plans the lessons around you and your body, meeting you where you're at while still challenging you to try your best and push yourself a little more each time. Despite all of her extensive experience and technical prowess, Jess never makes you feel less than. So much of poling is as much mental as it is physical, and this space always feels and felt safe, supportive, and affirming. I grew so much here and I am so sad there are so many miles between me and this lovely space these days and always look forward to my next visit back. Thank you, Jess, for everything you do to make this space wonderful. Also: get here early, people. Sometimes the walk up the stairs is long.

We took a private pole dancing class at Polefly with Jess as part of a bachelorette party weekend…read more Everything was great--from the booking process to cost ($20/person for an hour class) to the class itself. Our group is very uncoordinated but we still had a really great time learning some moves and getting some exercise. The studio is clean and kept up well and Jess is a great and encouraging instructor and doesn't make you feel like an idiot (even if you know you're looking like one!). I can't speak to the normal classes here but would highly recommend booking a private event for a special birthday surprise or bachelorette weekend!

I'd give it six stars if I could. The clientelle looks very much like the neighborhood. Younger,…read morelots of students, a LBG population. Lots of people in great shape. I was a little afraid, as I am neither young nor in good shape. Fears unfounded. I find the staff and most of the other clients to be polite and supportive. The classes are the best. Lots of them, everything included in the membership. People encourage each other and the trainers are very good.

Excellent front desk staff, Colby , Barbara and Sara very helpful, very hard workers always doing…read moresomething.

Fresh Yoga was the first and remains the best yoga studio in New Haven. Every class is great, you…read moredon't have to worry about which teacher is teaching when...just show up and get a great class. I also love that they offer sliding scale fees...it makes yoga accessible much more broadly. It's a very welcoming place without all the frills that can make yoga intimidating for first timers. Whether you are an established yogi or a first timer, Fresh is a great place to practice!

I started practicing yoga over 18 years ago, after a move from Florida to Connnecticut in 2006, I…read morewas keyed into Fresh yoga by a more local yoga teacher at a smaller studio that soon ended up closing. Even back in 2006, finding Fresh was one of the best things that came out of my 9 years spent in that part of Connecticut. Fresh started as one studio and after a short duration of having 2 studios, is back to one. Erector Square is large, clean, comfortable and easy access off the highway with parking that is easy and no additional cost. Fresh always had tremendous diversity and that has been one of its greatest assets. Whether you want a high intensity, strength based class, a gentle flowing class, or more restorative option, there is something there for you if not today, tomorrow. Teachers are highly trained and unique in getting pose cues and placement tips across to students. They are (in "normal times") great with hands on adjustments but also respect everyone's personal preference and almost all with ask permission before offering physical adjustments. There is overall excellent knowledge of injury warnings and appropriate modification offerings. After I left the area in 2017, I lost "contact" with my favorite studio, but I never found anything even near to its caliber. I completed 3 teacher trainings at Fresh as well as did a year long mentorship with the owner. I was blessed by chance, in this time of cyber class offerings only to return to "class" at Fresh and am only more impressed than I had been over 10 years ago. I love that classes are offered at 3 different price levels to allow for spending what you feel classes are worth but also to balance not being too strapping on a limited budget. The teaching has progressed amazingly and just the voiced cues on Zoom classes help me feel better positioning and adjustment in my body. Over the past week, I've done 2 Forrest yoga classes, a core connection class, a Fresh flow class, 2 very different vinyasa classes ( no more sun salutations AD NAUSEUM at this place!) 2 very different Yin classes and a Yoga Tune up class! What more can I say. I am excited to return to the studio when its up and running again. I just wanted to post a stellar review online in this down time because these virtual classes so inspired my desire to take up yoga seriously again!