Going to class at Balanced Barre has become as fundamental to my weekend routine as say... eating…read moreor sleeping. That is how phenomenal this place is. Barre fitness at it's core is a combination of yoga, pilates, and strength training that utilizes the ballet barre to assist with alignment as you sculpt and tone your entire body. An amazing workout that is accessible to people of all ability levels! I'm obsessed. Now on to the specifics that make Balanced Barre so special. It was recently opened last November by Tina, who has been teaching pilates for a long time and has wanted to have her own place for a very long time. Tina is one of the best fitness instructors I have ever had and that means a lot considering I have taken classes from upwards of 50 different instructors. The seriousness with which she approaches each class is so impressive, and she takes time to do adjustments on each student to make sure we are doing all of the postures right. Her taste in music is great and she does all of the reps along with us for the entire class, which is something you learn to deeply appreciate once you have either (a) taught a fitness class yourself or (b) taken class from an instructor that consistently sits there and guides, but doesn't actually do the moves. PLEASE do yourself a favor and try this style of movement and this particular studio. You'll be hooked - I promise!

What a great workout! I bought a package to BB after a yelp event a few months ago. I have been…read moreable to try the Barre Amped class and the one with cardio. The cardio class was defiantly harder but they both really push you. It was nice to go to a class that was different than the standard yoga or gym strength training. I shake every time so I know it is working. The atmosphere is great as well. All of the instructors keep the class upbeat and have great music pumping. The classes are never too crowded and there is no judgment. Scheduling is amazing with BB. Buying packages and signing up for classes is extremely convenient and easy. I've even been able to bring some friends and have them use some of my sessions. Overall I do think the classes are pretty affordable and the packages make it even more affordable. Give Balanced Barre a shot and you won't be upset! The only difficult part is getting to class on time. I can never make it to the 5:45 sessions so I stick to the weekends.

This place is a cute, local, barre studio. I love that it has a local feel not like the national…read morechain barre places. The workout is no joke, you start with cardio and move into more strength movements through your the class. I also want to mention the view! The class overlooks the lake, which I find very calming during the workout.

This boutique studio is one of the best I've been too. When the instructor tells the class to turn…read moretoward the side of the room with a view you'll realize how lucky you are. This studio sits on a corner lot on the second floor in downtown Wayzata overlooking Lake Minnetonka. The staff here are always welcoming and the instructors are top-notch. My favorite will always be Rachel T. (one of the owners). Class size is small so you really feel like you get that extra attention you sometimes need. I always leave here feeling like I had a great workout and really worked hard. This studio offers a variety of classes throughout the day. If I was in closer proximity I'd come more often. Classes are pricey though and it's expensive to be a member here. All kinds of packages are available but a 3-6 month pass ranges from $300-500. I love this studio but not sure it's worth these prices to me.

Wonderful Vinyasa flow yoga experience! I have been a Vinyasa yoga student in Lindsey Johnston's…read moreclasses for a year now. Lindsey has opened a beautiful new studio in Buffalo and with fellow instructors Ally, Rachel and April The Fire Within Yoga studio offers morning , noon and evening classes to fit anyone's schedule. I have recently been a student of Ally in her Toned Yoga class. Although I did not include hand weights in my routine, I was dripping wet with sweat by the end of class - a great challenging experiance! I also recently was a student in Rachel's Power Vinyasa Yoga class. Rachel's Power Vinyasa Yoga was also a great workout - with a more modest amount of sweat than Ally's Toned Yoga class. Rachel's Power Yoga class was similar to Lindsey's Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes - about a moderate Lindsey class. I also was a student in the Gentle Mindful Movement Yoga class today. This was a great mellow Yoga class and would be wonderful for a beginner introduction to Yoga and for people with various physical challenges. I did not break a sweat but was challenged with balance poses and stretching. I left feeling refreshed and renewed.

Great pure barre studio! Always a great workout that doesn't get much easier because the…read moreinstructors keep it challenging and you learn how to challenge yourself too. The cherry on top? The instructors and other clients are very welcoming making it a great community.

Pure Barre is a great community for strength-based group exercise! The instructors are very…read morefriendly/helpful and create a positive environment for all people and body types.

I love the new setup! I haven't been here since they moved to the front of the strip mall they're…read morein. There's much easier and more ample parking at this spot. They have a nice entry way to leave your boots or shoes. They finally have a changing room and bathroom in the hallway not in the yoga studio. Awesome! YogaMN offers complimentary water, tea, or coffee. Their tea choices are fabulous! Cubby holes for your bags and a wall of hooks for your coats in the winter. There are two studios. The back one is for hot yoga and the front one is for their other classes. Intro to yoga, Barre, etc. I started out with their When Pigs Fly yoga. It was a wonderful relaxing stretching class for beginners. The perfect class after a day of sitting at a computer desk all day! Since it was on my birthday I could just bring a canned good for the class. Plus they had a great discounted deal for 5 classes for $50 that I had to take them up on. I hope to become a regular here. The receptionist and Yogi were both so warm and inviting. Remembering all of the regulars names and starting conversations with everyone. They even have additional classes about health, nutrition, communication and all sorts of rotating topics. This yoga spot is such a wonderful addition to Plymouth! I love it!

What a great little studio! I'm in the middle of my first free week (with a food shelf donation,…read morewhich is an absolutely fabulous idea!). So far I have done hot 60 and restorative yoga. Both very different but equally wonderful. The studio is in a strip mall, but once you enter the front doors it's like it's own kind of paradise. They offer free tea and water, there is plenty of cubby storage for your things, and everyone is very welcoming and helpful. The only downside is that the smaller room gets a little cramped when the class is full, but the instructors handle it in stride and makes jokes about not tickling each other's feet. I have felt a slight air of judgement a few times from others in the class, but that can't be held against the studio, and I try my best to ignore it since I'm only there for myself (they're probably just jealous of my amazing savasana skills!) This place really is a wonderful break from the world, and I'm so glad they offer the free week to try all of the classes out!

I had to find a gym home after my favorite gym closed in St. Paul. While I don't "do yoga," the…read moreBURNOUT class here is awesome for HIIT. It's hot / heated however, so beware to those with menopausal hot flashes! Overall, great facility and 2 rooms for yoga, burnout, and different work out options.

I worked out here as a guest of a member. Online registration was very easy. Check in upon arrival…read morewas smooth. It was a Sunday at 8am and the class size allowed plenty of room to move. The workout was a HIIT version alternating between light/medium weights and cardio. 45 sec on, 15 sec recovery. I felt the right amount of sore afterwards to know I worked hard. I was able to do most activities or at least adjust to one's I could do. The instructor was energetic and motivating. Music was pumping up the class. We even had a well behaved puppy participant. The room was bright and well heated. Really great experience.