I came across the House of Bastet by a chance. The environment is welcoming and peaceful as you…read moreenter. The aroma of incense fills the room and (inhaling): PEACE is in the space. I tried the Wednesday night complimentary yoga. It's free, but donations are taken at the end. The music is more of an african dance rhythm. I enjoyed having a different musical genre than the typical. They also have cardio shimmy, pole classes, ballet and modern dance, samba, personal cultivation workshops for young ladies, and a host of other monthly themed events. Very reasonably priced $10-$20/class. A really empowering environment for young ladies and us seasoned adults. Tip: Last door on the right. The first doors are to the apartment lofts. House of Bastet has it's on entrance. You may miss it if you're not paying attention.

I had an amazing experience here. If you are seeking something different and exciting to do, I…read morerecommend trying some of the things that House of Bastet has to offer. I attended a ballerobics dance party. This event occurs every 3rd Friday and each month features a different theme. It is an exercise class disguised as a party ;-) I considered the event to be somewhat of a sampler of the many fitness classes that are offered here on a regular basis. The theme of this particular party was soca and reggae, need I say more??? The environment is very warm, friendly and welcoming even to a "shy", novice like myself. This class had about 20-30 women and 3 instructors throughout the course of the nite. Each instructor was very skilled and changed the vibe of the class with their unique personalities. We were encouraged to bring a refreshment to share and by the end of the nite had a great assortment. I cannot give away every little treasure that this place has to offer, but I will say expect to be taken outside of your comfort zone within a supportive environment while at the same time feeling liberated. I definitely hope to attend again and recommend trying it. It is an exciting alternative to a traditional workout. My concern was parking. It doesn't have a private lot, but at the time of day that I went (after 7pm), there was ample parking on the street. Note the new address: 1301 Lafayette Detroit, MI

Excellent dance studio focused on education and character as well as dance. The teachers are…read morededicated and kind. The students have so many opportunities to grow.

Excellent dance studio focused on education and character as well as dance. The teachers are…read morededicated and kind. The students have so many opportunities to perform and be a part of the greater community at important events in the city. The studio welcomes bodies of all shapes and sizes and is very body-positive. This studio is such a gift to the community.

I love Mistalocks teaching style. You can tell he cares and he is very patient.read more

My fiancé and I took private classes for our wedding first dance. Neither of us had prior dance…read morelessons so we were very bad and needed a lot of help! We were very happy with the experience, Mr. Collins is a great teacher. He teaches some theory that was appreciated and taught us moves for us to fit to our song so that by the end we had a "routine" that was basically choreographed, but also the knowledge to wing it/get back on beat if we mess up :)

This facility is gorgeous! Pristine and spacious. So many…read morethings to do! There is a climbing wall, pool, basketball court, indoor track, a wide variety of classes, many fitness machines, various rooms, even quiet rooms, and so much more. There is even a theatre and performance space. I look forward to exploring everything. They offer personal training too. The staff is very kind. Klark provided me with a wonderful tour of the facility and Ashleigh helped me sign up for my membership. Excellent service. I love the design and decor. Sleek and modern. Fun art throughout the building too. Plenty of seating areas too.

My wife is a swimmer .... Great pool! And, I tend to plunk around the track and use various…read moreprograms offered. They have our total support!

I dropped in to Release for a yoga class with playful puppies lead by Emma!…read more The studio was modern, chic, and trendy. The space was decorated with cute quotes, plants, and motivational notes. Everyone had cubbies for their shoes and other belongings. Restrooms were available. We were all provided black yoga mats for the class. Puppy yoga was so much fun! The class was set up as half of the time dedicated to yoga and the other half dedicated to the pups. Emma, our instructor, was very friendly and lead us through various beginner friendly poses. The puppies for my class were chihuahua mixes. All of the puppies were adoptable. It felt nice knowing a part of the proceeds from my ticket went to the puppies!

Had a wonderful class with Martha Bryan Contemorary beg/intermediate. It was fun, fast,…read morechallanging. After a great high paced warm up she gave us a thoughful artistic combination. On top she is freindly and charming.

As other patrons have stated, Monica is one of the most talented dancers I've ever laid eyes on and…read morealso her business practices seem elementary at best. It seems she is not interested in any form of constructive criticism to respect her own brand, as I have just dealt with the exact same experience customers from 2017 and 2018 have dealt with. I've been a gracious fan of Monica's for about 15 years and recently I ordered a 4 pair pack of her dancer socks. I really wanted some and I really wanted to support HER business and get some of her swag. I placed my order on 10/17/22. In all honesty, before my purchase she does explain that prep and shipping can take 6 business days or longer, and I can understand.. i imagined she is a small business and black women do deserve to be human and not robotic. I waited 2 weeks before contacting her via email as I could not find any customer service phone number any where and received no update about my order, even though the receipt email states I should be on the look out for an email when my order is ready. Even on my emailed receipted that I was indeed charged for the product, there is no information outside of an email to contact. The auto generated email stated I should expect a response within 72 hours. That was one business week ago now, 3 weeks total with no response or information about my order. I am so disappointed in Monica's business practices or lack thereof. I've read some of her lengthy reviews, and try to empathize with her experience: the issue is, she does not seem to empathize with the experience, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE her clients and customers are getting. All those words, and nothing real is being said or any accountability taken. It feels like such a shame, I understand it isn't personal, she is a human and has the right to function however she so chooses and I have to respect that. And, also I have the right to express my dissatisfaction in my experience of her brand.

I've been emailing her for SEVERAL months about my refund, for a class that was cancelled OVER a…read moreyear ago, and she has responded with incredibly unprofessional responses. She told me to fill out the "refund request form" on her site... which I've already done twice..and yet SOMEHOW she still can't do her duty and refund people's money. She is not running a business, she is running a scam.

If you think you can't get into aerial arts because you're not flexible, you're not terribly…read morestrong, you have no dance or gymnastics training, or (my favorite) you're too old...read on. I am 50 years old, overweight, and about as flexible as a broomstick. I have had ZERO dance or gymnastics training in my life. I've never done the splits or even a pullup. My upper body strength is lacking. And sometimes I lack confidence in myself. In just a mere 3 months of Lyra classes, Aerial Dragonfly had me performing a wide variety of moves, poses, and flows in the Lyra, and they helped me develop so much conviction in my abilities, my body type, and my age. I became stronger and much more confident, and with the encouragement of my instructors and new friends, I participated in their spring Student Showcase. I was literally performing in front of a large, supportive crowd after THREE MONTHS of learning and practicing at the Aerial Dragonfly. It was amazing! I've *never* been in a community that was so instantly supportive, fun, encouraging, and gentle. I've spent time with 4-5 instructors and learned something new every time. I've made so many friends and I look forward to seeing them every week. We really support each other and enjoy each other...from all walks of life. You have nothing to lose. You can sign up for one class at a time. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish, and the incredible community you can become part of. Your age, your experience, your body type-none of these things will hold you back if you just give them a try. You CAN fly!

I love this studio! Such a welcoming place to go and move my body in a different way. I love…read morelearning new things and I've been wanting to try aerial work. I'm proud to support a woman owned business and a Veteran owned business. I've taken two lessons so far: Lyra (aerial hoop) and trapeze. Both of my lessons have been with Dari. She is one of the owners and she's amazing! Such a patient and kind teacher. I felt instantly welcomed in the space. Such a spacious and beautiful studio! There is a parking lot too. This studio offers a variety of modalities, including aerial hammock, aerial yoga, pole dancing, Lyra, trapeze, aerial silks and more. I plan on trying everything! Plenty of mats and things to stay safe. It's easy to book classes online through their website, and they offer packages too. These are private lessons, and the prices are very reasonable. It's amazing how much I get to try and learn in one hour! Such a gift to receive one on one training like this. Wow! Fantastic workout and so much fun. I'm really grateful I found this studio. I highly recommend coming here.

My Weight Watcher group tried a beginning hustle class here for the first time today, (Saturday,…read more1:30pm), and had a fabulous time! This is a terrific little dance studio around the corner from the N'Namdi museum, offering all kinds of classes at different times. (Check the link for calendar) Everyone here was very welcoming and really tried to help the new people get the hang of it. We are hooked! It was $8 for two hours, which is a bargain. (I would pay more..so worth it... Lots of fun)

I signed up and paid for the uterine yoga class through their website a few hours before the class…read morewas supposed to start. I drove to the location they had on their webpage (Yemans location) and the door was locked and lights were shut off. Confused, I called the phone number provided on the webpage and the voicemail stated a different address a few blocks from that location. So I got in my car and drove to the other location, this address (Caniff location) had its doors locked as well and what looked like construction materials inside when I peered through the window. I again called the number and got voicemail. I looked online and there was indeed a class scheduled for the day and time I was there. Also, there was no note on the webpage about location change or construction. I am still waiting for a response to my message as to why this happened.

Iyengar Yoga Detroit is great for anybody trying to build a healthier life. All the teachers are…read moreCertified Iyengar Yoga Teachers and treat their students with the utmost respect. Classes are affordable and there are lots of options to accomodate all sorts of people. I've been attending classes here for almsot 5 years now and this yoga has helped me to do my gardening work in a way that is much easier on my body.