We held our daughter's 5th birthday party at Cosmic Fit Club. It's a great space and they tailored…read morethe decorations and music to the theme of the party and had lots of activities for the kids to play with. They also included an acrobatics class that the parents and kids could join in with. Kids and parents all had an absolute blast. Joy and Ben couldn't have been more accommodating and were great with the kids on the day. I can't recommend the place highly enough. Thank you so much for a great event.

My first review got flagged for negative cultural references - Yelp doesn't make it clear which…read moreones so I'm reposting with my best guess at what was objectionable removed: This review is specifically for their sunset rooftop yoga class at The Local Hostel, this is the only class I've taken with them, and after an extremely stressful day I wanted to do some yoga in the sunshine, bought my $25 ticket online, and made my way over. The vibe was weird from the moment I stepped onto the roof. There was man sitting on the edge of the front desk with my yoga instructor and it wasn't clear if he was an employee of Cosmic or the hostel; he was smoking a blunt and kept talking about how chill the vibe was but didn't make me feel chill. It wasn't a real conversation, he kept telling me to relax, to look at all the people and see how relaxed they were, and every time I tried to speak he would talk over me with more stoned nonsense. I just wanted to check in, so I put my phone onto the table and made extended eye contact with the woman instructor. She asked for my name and email, which I did NOT want to give with this weird rando hovering close enough to touch me. I smiled and held up my phone, and she asked again. Great looking out. I reluctantly gave my info, took a yoga mat as far from anyone as possible, and got myself set up. I got up to use the bathroom, and the same man asked, "Leaving already?! Where you goin?!" To the bathroom dude, I'm going to empty my bladder, please leave me alone. The yoga area is separated from the lounge area for hostel guests, and during the class it became clear he wasn't an employee of Cosmic, but just a random dude who decided to insert himself into the class and the instructor wasn't able to control him. He was dancing in the lounge section by himself, periodically yelling things like, "Release the dragon!" It was annoying and out of place. The instructor started the class with "Well now that summer is almost over" and the audible grown from the people there facing another COVID winter with new mask and vaccine mandates was enough to make her backtrack and say, "We're at the height summer". Don't start a class with negativity like that. As for the yoga itself, the sound system they used had some feedback and quality issues, the roof isn't flat but has lumps and curves that make lying flat or balancing on one foot extremely challenging. The instructor seemed like she was still getting her sea (roof?) legs with her routine, direction, and confidence, which I don't mind, everyone starts somewhere and she was making an effort, that's what counts to me. What was less comfortable was encouraging people to video and photograph and tag the gym on social media during the class. On the one hand, this is how businesses get promoted. On the other, I don't want dudes getting up to take "promotional videos" of my downward dog that I didn't consent to. Also, can we please put the phones away for a YOGA CLASS, if no where else, and unplug during this time? Maybe the biggest disappointment besides the creeper was the fact that they didn't schedule their class to coordinate with the sunset, the surrounding buildings block it. We had 15 minutes of sun before it set behind the buildings and a chilly shadow descended on the roof. So.....this wasn't a sunset yoga class, this was a post-sunset/twilight yoga class. Not what I would have signed up for. I'm giving three stars only because this is not a review for the venue itself, they had to work with the hostel who didn't build their roof for yoga and who don't have control over what their guests do (if the dude was even a guest, I really don't know). But I really hated my experience.

Christine and I started working out pre-pandemic together in person in the Bay Area. During the…read morepandemic we both ended up moving, ending up on opposite coasts, but we kept up working out together via Zoom, and have worked together for over three years now! Her workouts are thorough, comprehensive, and tailored absolutely to what your needs are. I am very discerning when it comes to trainers - having worked out with a number of them, and having been in the fitness industry myself for 10 years - and have a very, very high standard for whom I train with. And I appreciate having a trainer to motivate me and keep things challenging while understanding what's appropriate for me, where I am, and where I want to be. Christine is great at creating innovative, interesting, non-repetitive workouts. When we started working out, I brought in recommendations from my physical therapist and some of the rehab exercises I was doing, and she was able to incorporate them into the workout, but in new ways. She helped me build symmetry and strength - and now that joint that we spent a lot of time stabilizing is no longer an issue :-) She's been able to modify workouts on the fly if I wanted more challenge or needed less challenge. I really appreciate my workouts with Christine!

Where's my previous review?…read more I've been training with Christine for five years now, and I still haven't repeated any single excercise yet! We've been training in different settings (Bootcamp/Inferno class, partner training, personal training for my mom who was recovering from hip surgery, small group training for me and my children), and I love the fun approach with the visible and noticable results. I'm as fit as I love to be, I can go for skiing/snowboarding right away without any kind of sore muscles! Thank you very much, Christine, for your consistent fun drill!

I loved the class with Alicia. It was the dance cardio with arms on Saturday at 1pm. The class was…read morethrough ClassPass. There was a bachelorette group, and women of all shapes and sizes which was great to see. It's a little tricky if you're not used to the moves and aren't coordinated. I haven't danced in years so I definitely took me a second to get used to it. I love that the studio has full amenities after your workout. Showers, toiletries, a refresh area and there's also a bunch of discounts from nearby businesses. Would definitely want to come back and take another class.

A super fun class to take with my bestie. Within 15 minutes I was drenched in sweat! The breakdown…read morepart of the class was my favorite. You feel like you're in a music video. Too intense to have this is my regular routine, but would take a class again.

Elana is an incredible human being. I am lucky enough to have found her. She not only serves the…read moreneeds of my physical body with her expertise and compassion but she has impacted my psyche in such a calming supportive way as well. She is literally a well spring of knowledge on nutrition and Pilates. I trust her implicitly. The combination of her knowledge base and who she is as a person allows one to feel truly taken care of from a professional point of view and, in my words, I would say also from a spiritual point of view. She teaches no spirituality. I don't mean that. I mean that the sheer love she had for Pilates and nutrition and her caring nature, for me, have translated into raising my consciousness. I know my body and myself better as a result of knowing her. Plus I look grrreat!

Elana's careful, targeted one-on-one work is helping me strengthen the muscles that weren't firing…read moreproperly in my abs and hips (due to a previous injury). I've tried PT, massage, and yoga .... and so far only Pilates really takes my pain away. She has experience and pushes you to do a very tough workout without going overboard. Her equipment is clean and the space - while located in her home - feels private, neutral, and professional. If you sit at a desk all day, suffer from back pain, or just want to feel better and get in shape, I recommend this instructor! Also, her prices are competitive with the neighborhood... my other instructor charged $10 more per hour.

The femme choreo class was so fun. We did a small warm-up and stretch and the Choreo was really…read moreeasy, it was to the song kiss from Demi Lovato. I haven't had a dance class in probably 15 years but I was able to keep up and actually do a decent job. There were about five other people in the class, which was nice. It gave a lot of space for Every one and at the end you have a chance to record yourself, which is fun. There's also a lot of community. They were having a viewing party on Saturday and next Saturday was a birthday benefit party. We had small intros at the beginning and asked one ice breaker. My only criticism is that it's not easy to figure out how to get in the building. I entered on Johnson Avenue. I'm not sure if that was the right entrance, but someone opened the door and then I went up to flights and luckily again someone was leaving and open the door otherwise I don't know how I would have gotten in. They send automatic text through class pass however they should include directions on getting in the building in that text, that would be very helpful.

I have been working with Renee for a while now and can't say enough about her. She is skilled,…read moreprecise, focused, gentle and works with you at your own level. I had a number of concerns prior to starting, and she has seamlessly created sessions that challenge but don't stress my body. I have felt fantastic every time we have worked, and have seen a marked improvement in my strength and stability since starting. If you want to learn how to use your body correctly and safely during your yoga practice (and enjoy it!), I highly recommend Renee and Yoga Connection.

Yoga Connection has helped me connect deeper to my personal health and wellness and develop my…read moreself-care. They get what it's like to be a busy New Yorker and meet you where you're at on every level. Their teachers have helped me understand and move through challenges I've faced for years. I'm so grateful for Yoga Connection and I highly recommend them to anyone at any stage in their practice!

I've been taking Pilates from Elisa Bluming for 6 months and I have a brand new body. Strong, great…read moreposture, lean and toned. I wish I'd discovered Pilates and Bluming Studio long ago. Elisa is an incredibly intuitive and talented teacher. She tailors each session according to how you are feeling that day, while still working towards your goals. She has a patient and kind manner and I've never dreaded going for my workout. The new studio is beautiful, charming and you'll always be warmly welcomed by Elisa and her staff of amazing teachers.

I have just started Pilates with Elisa at Bluming Studio and I have to share my experience. I had…read moreback surgery a few years ago and got into a zero exercise routine which I was finding really hard to break. It took a lot of trust for me to start again. Elisa got me there. I'm finding the process really transforming in so many ways, physically, psychologically. I feel like doing more - the more I do. This is a great positive change for me and I'm only 3 sessions in! Thank you Elisa - looking forward to the future!

I love this new location. I'm a huge fan of the original Daya in Bushwick, but the new spot in…read moreRidgewood has so much space and a gorgeous altar at the front of the practice area. The back room with the store feels so cozy which is great for the various workshops (Estrella had a great DIY painting workshop in October).