I've been following this studio on instagram before they even opened but was too shy to book…read more Finally booked an intro class with Sarah, and she was great! Very welcoming, but clearly serious about the teaching and education of Pilates. The class was informative and thorough. It's been a few days and I'm still feeling that good kind of sore. The studio was super cute, very clean, and had a minimalist aesthetic. Everything felt intentional. I'm mad at myself for taking so long to take a class. I'm already trying to figure out how to fit more classes into my schedule and excited to try other instructors as well! Also, the price here is unbeatable compared to other studios!

As soon as I heard there was a new Pilates studio in town, I jumped at buying a couple classes…read more I've done Pilates over a decade ago and it is fantastic! In that decade, I've turned into a dough girl but still lift at the gym so the fat has something to sit on. Oh. My. God. I just had my first class with Michele. A beautiful young girl with the voice of an angel, but she'll kick your butt. Muscles long since strained have now felt the resurgence of what I used to call "exercise". And you can't even get frustrated because she's so nice! I bought a three class package, which I'm glad I did cause I'll tell you firsthand, this place will challenge you more than any gym class or trainer in any gym out there. If you've ever wanted to challenge yourself, gain mental clarity on where your fitness actually is, or you are just getting bored that someone might hit "alarms" because you're old and grunting is a sad side effect of working out, TRY THIS PLACE OUT. 2026 may not be the year for a new "you", but you can at least get closer to where you need to be.

Love this place! I've been recovering from a shoulder injury for the last two plus years and…read moredecided to try out yoga to start moving it a bit more. That was three months ago, my first time ever in a yoga studio, and now I'm here for class two or three times a week! The classes here do such a good job of being beginner-friendly but at the same time, I see others at all levels being challenged and accommodated as well. I have my favorite teachers and go out of my way to attend their classes, but really every teacher I've had here has been kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The whole space is peaceful and smells nice. They have props you can borrow. Some classes can get crowded but still okay. Signing up online is easy. They offer a great unlimited classes deal for new students, so you really have little to lose to try it. I don't think they have someone at the phone at all times but were super responsive and friendly over email when I had questions. I never ever thought I would actually enjoy yoga but now I'm so grateful this place is here!

Sorry no pictures, but I just wanted to say that with the sequence of classes I'm taking, my knee…read moreis feeling much better than I've been previously. Ty lots and lots and lots!

PSA This is not a traditional yoga studio. This is BIKRAM YOGA. I went on the website before the…read moreclass, and it did not really grant any insights toward this info. Also could not book online. For those that are unfamiliar: Bikram is all heaters all the time; no music; no flow; 26 postures without the conventional yoga pose names. Hydrate more than usual before class. If you're into Bikram this is probably a great studio. Not what I was looking for, but I did sweat a lot and burned a ton of cals. Good luck!

Very clean, well-managed studio with empathetic instructors. I've practiced hot yoga for nearly 30…read moreyears and began taking classes here when I moved to Olympia 3 years ago. Reading some of the reviews, I think it's important to make the distinction between the studio and the instructors VS the style of yoga. I've already reviewed the studio, though you should know it's an intimate setting with changing rooms. There are no showers, and you will sweat so plan accordingly. Most of us do the quick change and head home for a shower. The style of yoga is hot yoga or "Bikram" yoga, a 26-posture hatha yoga series done in 95-105 degree heat. This studio trends toward the 100 degree level, I'd say. It's definitely not the hottest studio I've ever been in, and for my taste, I welcome that. I have a love/hate with the heat, but it definitely contributes toward your well-being. This style of yoga has largely alleviated an arthritic condition that I've deal with for 30 years. It's also been great for my energy and mood. I should note that hot yoga is not instruction-heavy, though the instructors will answer any questions particularly after the class. If it's your first time, you will simply follow others and the teacher, but that's not a bad thing. We've all been there, and after a couple classes, you'll loosen up and get into it. All hot yoga studios offer first-time specials, so you have nothing to lose. Enjoy!

Lori is the sweetest, kindest lady you will ever meet. Not only is she amazingly talented at what…read moreshe does, but she will help you and work with you on every yoga pose. I 100% recommend her gravity yoga classes, you will be so happy you tried it. These classes are for anyone, no matter your level of flexibility or experience!

An amazing experience! I am a big guy and was nervous to try yoga let alone utilizing a canvas…read moretrapeze. Simply put this is the best stretching and muscle toning that you can get. Lori and Tori are amazing and always accommodating to all participants. My back pain and sciatica nerve pain has been reduce. I cannot say enough good things about Gravity Yoga. It is truly amazing!

I was welcomed by a well kept parking area in the back. The blue flowers were very pretty. Ray…read moreseemed to have a pretty deep knowledge of yoga, from the one class I attended. He had modifications for many of poses, as he could see my muscles are rather tight and I could not move as far as other people in the class. The heat was at a nice level--warm but not hot. This is not a studio for you if you are looking for hot (sweating) yoga or "power" yoga of any type. But if you are looking for a caring instructor with a lot of knowledge and experience, try Oly Yoga.

If I could give Oly Yoga zero stars, I would do it. Their sign advertised 'beginning yoga classes'…read morestarting in fall. I looked at their website, which clearly described classes 'to help the new student begin a yoga practice' and registered online for an 8 week series. When I arrived on the first day of the series, it was apparent that multiple people had been to this particular class before (which I found somewhat strange but, ok...). More importantly, the class instructor did not teach like it was a first class in a beginning series. He didn't introduce himself, he didn't explain the structure of the 8-week series nor how the studio is set up or works, and he didn't explain poses/sequences clearly there were multiple people who very obviously didn't know what was going on from his vague instructions and had to look around to see what others were doing. Thankfully, I'm not a complete beginner, otherwise I probably would have been even more uncomfortable than I already was - mentally and physically. There were no modifications offered or suggested for most poses, including difficult positions like bow pose, a pose that I"m surprised was included in what could/should have been someone's very first yoga class. The 'studio' is in a small room of an old house that smelled like it hadn't been aired out in decades. They set up mats ahead of time without enough room in between. There was no way to stretch your arms out to your sides or your legs back without hitting the person next to you or the wall. My knee was on something uncomfortable and I lifted up my mat to discover I was kneeling on an antique heating grate in the floor I contacted the studio to ask for a refund (offering to pay the dtop-in price for the one class I attended) because I specifically was looking for a true beginning yoga class. I was told that the classes weren't designed to be beginning classes but only scheduled for 8 weeks at a time to get people into the habit of going weekly. What!?!? Not what your website describes! Despite advertising something they didn't deliver; they snarkily refused to refund any money - only offering to switch me to a different class. No thank you. What a waste. You're better off practicing with free videos on YouTube than giving your hard earned money to Oly Yoga. UPDATE: The owner of Oly Yoga contacted me and acknowledged that the class could have been taught differently and offered to refund my money. After a bit of a delay (4-6 weeks), a check did arrive although with a request to take down my previous review. I don't think that's fair, as I relayed my actual experience, which was disappointing on a number of levels. I am posting this update to reflect the owner's attempt to rectify the situation, which I do appreciate.

Rachel Friedman owns this studio which is right around the corner from the Water Street Cafe. She…read morehas some other classes, but I go there for her personal Gyrotonic training. Gyrotonic uses what looks like a wooden lat machine and what resembles a modified weight bench. The exercises are very precise, don't involve jerking heavy weights around, and were originally designed to help dancers become more flexible. The exercises are perfect for people who sit all day -- a great way to un-kink the back. Also, it's very good stress relief and good core strengthening. If you're looking to try something different, give this a shot.

Since starting this exercise program at Motion in Balance I have noticeably better posture and far…read moreless neck/back pain. I love the quiet studio and Rachel's gentle coaching methods. It makes for a serene space to focus on all of those muscles you aren't used to isolating/working on. I'm hooked on gyrotonics.

Absolutely love this gym, the staff are amazing, the classes are great, and the whole vibe of the…read moreplace makes you feel like you wanna be healthy.

The Valley objectively has the area's best aquatic facilities. Subjectively, I also think the staff…read moreare pretty great too.

Amazing gym! Offers great small group training with motivating trainers and group fitness classes…read morewith professional fun instructors. Highly recommend it and look forward to taking classes there every year when I visit the area.