Great space. Small group classes with experienced and knowledgable instructors. So many different…read moreclasses to choose from.

Life Time seems to have popped up overnight and taken over the luxury gym space. I first saw an ad…read morefor a free introductory class at this location which is how I learned of them and then I saw that they also have a location at Penn station. For my introductory class, I signed up for their Core Pilates. It was really difficult to sign up. I had a hard time getting in contact with anyone (it took about 4 attempts). But when I finally did, the sign up process was easy. They had a lot of classes to pick from, including Pilates, Barre and cardio classes. I didn't realize when I signed up that this was a reformer class. I usually do mat Pilates, but there were a few other beginners in the class and the teacher was very patient and nice. The great thing about the reformer machine is that you can turn up or turn down the intensity of the workout according to where you're at. It does take more coordination than I'm used to being on the machine, but it was fun! The teacher helped make adjustments so I could get the maximum benefit, which I appreciated. The Hackensack facility was really nice and big. They had complimentary lockers and towels and the changing room and restroom were both clean. The membership is kind of steep at $279 per month, but they do have discounts for 26 years old and under an 65 years old and over at their other locations.

I hope whoever is reading this post, that my review here is helpful. I came to this yoga studio out…read moreof pure luck. I had been looking for a place where I could learn yoga and also make some good use of my time. I consider myself blessed for coming across this amazing yoga studio. I have been coming here for the past two years and could not be more thankful to my beautiful instructor Carol Berlin. Her patients, love, help, passion and devotion to her students is incredible. I have found so much in this peaceful studio. Not only have I developed in yoga but I have become a stronger and better person. This place is truly a golden treasure and whoever is looking to learn yoga and help themselves, this is the place. I could not be more thankful to Carol and Freedom Within Yoga for everything it has done for me.

Bought a groupon to do a infrared sauna session. I waited to the last minute and was considering…read morejust not going. But after leaving a message to make an appointment and getting contacted immediately by the most pleasant person I decided I would go. I went on a monday afternoon when there were no classes in session and was greeted by a warm receptionist I believe was named Alexandria. She was very nice and friendly and explained all the procedures for the session. The facility was beautiful and well kept. I was glad that I went and will consider going again even though the facility is a way from my home. I hope to participate in some yoga classes before my next session. I wished I lived closer to this little gem.

Awesome Awesome!!! I love the vibe, the classes, the teachers, the people who join in, I have been…read moretaking classes here for 5 years now and there's always new innovative classes like hot 26, hot vinyasa, hot expand yoga, hot yoga mix, HIIT classes, and here and there they have especial classes like restorative yoga, partner yoga, breath workshops. All in all I love love this place!!!​​​​ Jackie B.

This is my new favorite place. Well trained instructors, non-judgementsl people and kind…read moremanagement. I literally had to decided to alter my work hours to attend classes regularly. I'm a client for life. My only recommendation for improvement would be to add 2 classes before 8 am for people with demanding jobs who can't get enough of this place

Sally has not only introduced yoga into my daily routine, but has also inspired me to become a RYT…read more200, (registered yoga teacher!) My training started at beginning of the pandemic via Zoom, and I couldn't be more grateful for my experience with Sally and fellow yogis. Soul Practice Yoga personalizes every class and lesson depending on each student's needs and experience level. I will forever incorporate what I learned and gained from being a YTT in my life and classes. Thank you, Sally!!

I absolutely love Sally. I started doing individual Yoga classes with her due to my Anxiety. My now…read morehusband knew how nervous I was to attend the group classes and paid for my individual classes. He even attended my 1st class. When I 1st met Sally, I was in awe. She takes her time with you and explains each move and how it helps your organs and or limbs. She starts her classes by asking you what's bothering you so you can work on it for that session. It doesn't matter if its physical or mental. She knows the moves for everything. :) I've been taking her group classes for a little over a year now and although my schedule only permits Saturday's I look forward to my weekly session. Her voice is angelic and she moves like an Angel. What I love the most is, I can come to Sally stressed and leave her Studio feeling like I'm floating on air smiling like the Joker from Batman. (Lol) Thanks Sally

It was my first time here, they recommend not to eat an hr before working out and for a reason! The…read morework out was excellent! Instructor was helpful in making sure i was okay and was not pushy for me to complete the forms since i was a beginner. Came here after buying a groupon but they also have deals on site!

Stone yoga is exactly the type of studio i was looking for. Improving my bone and muscle strength…read more and balance have become very important in recent years to keep me as active as possible. Charlotte is so knowledgeable and very aware of our needs and limitations, be it an old injury or a painful condition. She is always changing the class to make it interesting and challenging, but never pushes you beyond your personal limits. She is always there to help with advice and props to make your workout fun and comfortable . I always leave the class more relaxed and energized and ready to start my day. the other instructors are also very knowledgeable. There are a variety of classes for all levels.

Ok,I tried to be tempered in my review,however;based on the unwanted and previously requested…read moremultiple requests to be taken off their mailing list,I am still subjected to almost daily emails by them. This tactic is obnoxious at best and exemplifies their " get the money" attitude... The more spam I get from these people,the more I am reminded of my original negative experience with them. I've once again requested to be removed from their mailing list. Dear Real Hot Yoga, Kindly fuck all the way off now.

these are great classes with wonderful instructors and truly agreed atmosphere to be around!read more

I've lived in Rutherford for 4yrs now and my biggest regret was not coming to Shiva Shanti sooner…read more In the last year or so I've had severe back pain due to a herniated disc and four degenerative discs with arthritis. To say it's been stressful mentally is an understatement. Along with corrective chiropractic therapy, I decided to take up Yoga to strengthen not only my body but my mind as well. It's now been two months or so and Shiva Shanti has changed my life. The peace, strength, and positive energy I find in each class is amazing. Each teacher is unique in their own way and I've yet to have a negative experience with any of them. I've had class (please note I've only taken beginner and restorative classes) with Niomi, Mary, Sarah, Jordan, Rob, Kristy and Theresa and they are all phenomenal! All of them are knowledgeable, and caring; paying close attention to their students to ensure they are flowing properly. Each ask about injuries to ensure they can assist you in modifying poses so you don't injure yourself further. The space is not big but its never been so overcrowded that I felt uncomfortable. Both, Mary and Felise have dogs - Pipa and Buddha. The dogs are very small and extremely friendly. I personally enjoy their company and haven't had any negative experiences with them. They are adorable and I feel they bring a healing vibe to the class. Finally, I would suggest you take the negative reviews with a grain of salt and come to Shiva Shanti and experience it for yourself. If you don't like it, then you don't have to come back, but if your experience is anything like mine, you won't ever want to leave! Namaste ‍

Purchased a Groupon for this studio yesterday and had my first class at 9:30 am today with Iwona…read more She was an absolute sweetheart so encouraging and helpful! I haven't done yoga in over a year and Iwona gave me the best pointers. I was looking for a studio that would be physically challenging but a studio that left me feeling mentally clear was of the utmost importance. Shiva shanti is just that! Most NJ yoga studios I have visited tend to be very commercial but Shiva Shanti is authentic and has a community feel. The studio is small and quaint, I personally prefer more intimate classes. Tons of street parking outside the studio as well. I'm hoping to stick to my daily practice and hope all of the other instructors are as great as Iwona!

I've been coming to Pure Bliss for a long time and I love all the staff here. I think they do a…read moregreat job with their programming. They often do special events like sound baths and belly dancing among others. Once or twice a year, they host a yoga retreat abroad. This year was to India. They also offer yoga teacher training here. Many of the people who train here actually go on to teach here too. They recently added some new staff from Bamboo Moves, which recently closed down, so they'll be expanding their schedule. My one issue with Pure Bliss is that, because they have so many teachers, there tends to be a lot of variability with the classes. Pure bliss taught by one teacher may be entirely differently than the same pure bliss class with someone else and the difficult level varies tremendously. In general, it's all levels class, but someone's it can be more challenging based on who's in the room and other times it can be very gentle. As I've developed in my practice, I intentionally try to take the classes that will challenge me more. Lateefah, Zeni, Brian and Andrea are good for this. Brian emphasizes more flow in his class. The others are a good mix of both flow and postures. Nancy is good too if you want a more athletic class, but not necessarily as postures focused. Edit: first review should say "gentle hatha yoga" not baths

I have never taken a yoga class so i was a bit nervous. The instructor Kaori was very thorough,…read moremade me feel comfortable and confident. I didn't expect it to be such a work out. It was also an extremely deep stretch which my body definitely needed. The class was full of people of all levels. They offer modifications for high level students. I recommend bringing a yoga mat, if you do not have one they can provide a loaner mat. I will definitely be back and try other class. I also noticed they offered classes virtually which live streamed during scheduled class times. Their classes are very reasonably priced. They offer an intro 2 week unlimited for $25. They also have a location in Edgewater. Their classes are from as early at 6:30am to the latest being 7:30pm on during the week. They do offer weekend classes 9am to 1pm on Saturday and 8:30am to 1:15 and one 5pm class at the end of the day.

Went all the way down to join the club and Frank was extremely unwelcoming, so I will not be…read morejoining or coming back to that club...ever **Thanks for your response Andrew and thanks for the invite to keep MY review up. You need to get the facts straight first before you jump the gun on how friendly Frank was to me because that's simply NOT the case... My ID is 100% valid. Im retired like I told him several times This is what I clearly told Frank a year ago and he said that it was" no issue at all" ..So I ended up coming back to the club a year later to finally join up. He asked me for ID which I showed him, then he started to say oh didn't you come in here a year ago etc, so I said yes I did. He then tells me "oh your ID says retired you can join at the full rate" and "I told you last time that im not giving you the discount we offer ...(that's not true at all ), What he said was that it was NO ISSUE".. He started to examine my ID, hold it up to the light literally about 5 different times ,,,Not sure what that was about...I said Frank, " WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY ID- YOURE EXAMINING IT LIKE ITS A FAKE $100 BILL OR SOMETHING, I said is there an issue?????..and he says " OH NOTHING I WAS JUST LOOKING AT IT. He then continues to say he's not giving me the discount and he told me this last year. I said NO PROBLEM...I was leaving, asked him for my ID back, and he started taking pictures of my ID with his phone... Maybe you can clear that up for me Andrew..what was that about after I said no problem and was clearly leaving the club with my coat on. Why did he start taking pictures of My ID? I mean I could care less that you or him think my ID is not valid, I could care less about any discount, or joining your club..Thats not the point at all.. I just didn't appreciate the way I was treated..PERIOD. Its really as Simple as that..I hope this clears it up for you. My experience was not good.

I have been a member of this gym for more than ten years. However, in recent years I find myself…read moremore in agreement with Eliza G (Jun 9 25) who wrote: they only care about money and don't take members seriously. I had questions regarding options and changes to my membership and the manager Frances Frierson gave me a song and a dance "we'll get back to you". I waited several days, then went again in person and still could not get answers. Based on their their lack of caring regarding a member who still was looking to keep a membership, I decided to cancel instead-- why should I be loyal when they obviously didn't appreciate my long time membership and recommendation for them?

I recently began learning/practicing Yoga with my wife at Yoga Vita and really recommend this…read morestudio. Neither of us have either had any experience at Yoga but Debra, the beginner class instructor is great. She is passionate, insightful and engaging which makes her classes very enjoyable and we certainly get a lot out of them. The style of Yoga is called Iyengar Yoga and in class we utilize a lot of different props which help you attain the proper poses even if you are not that flexible to begin with so don't be intimidated to try it out. On a side note, my wife wanted to try Yoga because she has heard about its many benefits and wanted a low impact exercise to stay active. I was mainly interested in developing more flexibility and learning to breath better which I have but have also been pleasantly surprised that I sleep better and also lingering back pain that I've had beforehand have disappeared. The studio's rates are pretty reasonable but also watch out for groupon promotions which is how we started.

I bought a Groupon voucher and I tried this place for a few days. The actual practice was nice, the…read morestudio is small, nothing fancy, but that is fine with me. The classes are Iyengar style. Debra was late a few times, just like someone else mentioned in another review. She usually went over time too, which is fine for me, but its something to consider if you gotta go somewhere afterwards. I also agree about the snide comments. She comes off as rude, like she is in a rush or something. I personally did not mind, but I could see other people getting thrown off by it. On the bright side, she puts a lot of emphasis on achieving the poses in the proper form, she does demonstrations for every single position, which is great for beginners. It was too slow paced for me. This coupled with her uneasy jumpy attitude did not work for me. But it could definitely work for others. Give it a try, I guess.