My first time. Granma Yelpie got to flying... Well not on my first try. Co-located in a shared…read moreoffice/incubator space in the ever-renovating mills building on Broad Street, aerial yoga is not for everyone or the faint of heart. BUT if you brave it out, it's an experience like no other. Forget what you know about traditional yoga, although having the form and respect for your movement will serve you well. Silk "hammocks" suspended from the ceiling are your toys of the day. Straight out of 50 Shades of Grey or 50 Shades of crazy... it's an experience. I'm older, heavier and crotchetier than most, and was wise enough to experiment with a 30 min one-on-one, led by a nimble, ethereal and gazelle-like instructor - Kora. She takes a lot of the "fear factor" out of the training, and allows for your comfort level. You sit on this hammock and perform different feats against nature, like hanging upside down like a bat. Not bad for my first time, other than my 3 belly jelly rolls had a party hanging out in opposite direction of where they normally are... CHALLENGING! It will help you build upper body strength, core and balance. In a very calming environment. If you are in to trying new things, give it a whirl (LITERALLY!). At a minimum, you can tick that one off the list!

This was my first time experiencing Aerial Yoga and it was amazing! The environment was so…read morecomforting & the instructor was a breath of fresh air. She made sure we were comfortable and helped us when we needed it. Definitely going back again!!

I have been wanting to try a pole fitness class for years, but never was able to find a studio that…read morewas easy for me to get to. That has all changed with Sky High! The location is super convenient (right off 495) and the schedule works really well for me. I emailed Lauren & was able to get set up with access to the online scheduler even before my first session. Super convenient! As far as classes go, I've only done the intro level, but give me a few weeks & I hope to be moving up. Even the intro level was a tough workout, and I definitely broke a sweat and had my legs shaking. Definitely an awesome workout, and I can't wait until I'm flying around like a rockstar!

Sky High is my home away from home. Everyone is super friendly and you get to know people really…read morequickly. Instructors are all experienced and thoroughly trained, and lauren, the owner is very approachable and helpful! Lyra is my favorite discipline taught there but you'd be silly to limit yourself when you can also choose to take pole fitness, silks, and conditioning classes. I've loved going to classes here for over a year. I don't live close, about an hour away, but it's always worth the commute. Will always recommend!

I love Common Ground Yoga. They continue to evolve, offer new classes, new instructors and new…read moreperspectives. The community is welcoming and I am always happy to arrive. I enjoy a diverse array of classes, from aerial to functional flow to sculpt pilates. Each class gifts my mind and body in a new way.

If I could leave one stars, I would. I signed up for their 3 week unlimited pass, which was…read moreadvertised as $45 but I was charged $55, and I attended a live stream class. It was "ok." I signed up for another live stream class but ended up canceling as I didn't feel well. Well I received an email tonight saying they were charging me an additional $10!!!!!! for canceling the live stream class. OK, I get IN PERSON, they would charge a cancelation fee because it takes away a slot from another person, but their live steam slots are unlimited!!! I should have just kept myself registered or logged in. This is unbelievable, I have never heard of anything like this and I did NOT consent to my card to be charged and I will be disputing it with my credit card company and NOT returning for any more classes. Additionally, upon further research it looks like they charge you a "late cancel" fee for in-person classes after your second offense, so I still for the life of me cannot believe they fraudulently charged my card for a missed virtual class with unlimited slots. I'm livid. Buyer beware.

Amazing studio for stretching your mind and body! Lots of classes to choose from (Yoga, Aerial…read moreYoga, Pilates, Total Barre, TRX Suspension Training and Personal Training) - and for all levels! Any workout can be modified for all types, even customized to a weakness or injury. Often hosting nutrition workshops and challenge sessions! Owner/Instructor, Jenn is nothing short of amazing. She'll give you a kick-butt workout and inspire you the entire time. You can't help but love her - even when you feel like your arms are going to fall off. When you go to the Dolphin Studio, you are not just another client. Jenn and the other instructors take a personal interest in those that attend. They make sure each workout meets your needs and follow up with clients to keep them on track with their goals - whether fitness-related, or personal/professional. Check out this studio, you won't be disappointed!

It is a great studio with a great instructor, nice environment, and good equipment. This is a nice…read moreplace to go if you are looking to do yoga relax make friends and have a good laugh or two.

Absolutely wonderful. Great experience.! but she was very attentive and helpful. Get ready for a…read moregood workout. Good time small group.

I reached out to the studio to inquire about some information about some classes. The owner was the…read moreone to receive the call and was very thorough in explaining all of the details of the types of classes they have to offer for my level of training. She was very kind and Informative. I ended up taking two classes here and the studio is gorgeous with amazing lighting for my content. I regret not taking more content. I want to say the instructors I had was Crystal, and Andrew. Both instructors were very patient and helpful. I definitly had fun in those classes. If I'm ever back in town I would visit this studio again.

We've been members of this club for over three years, and overall, we've had a positive experience…read morewith the facility itself. However, our experience with the Kids Club has been extremely disappointing. About a year and a half ago, my son had an incident where a staff member teased him. He reacted in a playful but inappropriate way, and as a result, he was suspended for a week. At the time, he was also dealing with a serious medical condition that was affecting him neurologically, which we later came to understand may have influenced his behavior. Out of caution, he did not return to Kids Club after that incident. Now that he is doing much better, and I have returned to full-time work, I recently attempted to bring him back--only to be told that he is permanently banned. The reason given was a Facebook comment I had made at the time describing our experience. I made multiple attempts to have a calm, reasonable conversation with staff to revisit the situation, especially given the time that has passed and my son's improved health. Unfortunately, there was no willingness to reconsider. This puts us in a very difficult position. As a working parent, I rely on the Kids Club in order to use the gym. Without access to childcare, we are now faced with canceling a membership we've maintained for years--not because we want to, but because we no longer have a way to utilize the facility. What's most concerning is the lack of empathy and accountability in how this situation has been handled. I sincerely hope the club takes a closer look at how interactions with children are managed, and how situations like this are resolved, so that other families don't have a similar experience.

Staff is very friendly. Often too many kids running around unsupervised. Many of the weight…read moremachines are outdated, broken, torn cushions on a lot of them (pecdec machines, preacher curl, etc etc). They updated the dumbells and tvs and added a turf area in the past year. The pulley towers are ancient and almost always have at least 1 station broken, broken clips/pins, 7.5# weights that don't work well, bars with sharp burrs, etc... Outdated. Missing many machines that modern gyms have. For abour $70/month one would expect better. Seems more geared towards families with kids and elderly. Always adding on new fees and trying to sell extras.

Outstanding gym! Birthday parties are the best. Kids love this place. Great staff that helps the…read morekids build up their confidence and skills.

Could not get my 9 year old to leave after the trial class. She loved it SOO MUCH! I'm so glad that…read morethis business survived the pandemic. Kudos to them and our awesome community that goes out of their way to support small businesses.

My first Yoga experience with hd fitness was so amazing and fun her positive and exciting…read morepersonality just makes for such an awesome time. I have been so intimidated for years and Haylie just took that all away and make yoga so relaxing and fun at the same time. She took her time explaining and showing each element to make everyone comfortable. My friends and I wanted something different for a bachelorette party, we wanted something that all the women would enjoy and different from our other activities. We were blown away when we hired hd fitness. From Boston to New Hampshire they will travel to you. She came and set up trapeze and three different stations. There was something for everybody. I tried everything for the first time and I felt so free and calm while doing a work out. It's something everyone needs to experience and try something new ‍!!! I can't wait to do classes in studio!I will go in studio as they have a covid policy and they are doing everything safely!! Thank you for making our weekend so special and fun!

From the owner: HD Fitness will introduce you to a modern style of prop-based yoga by using unique props such as…read moreYoga Trapeze, Yoga Wheel, and Massage Balls. Whether you are new to yoga or have an experienced practice, you will experience new and fun challenges! Our HD classes are tailored for the fitness minded individual with a style of athletic yoga that delivers a high intensity, yet low impact workout. Our Gravity classes are slower paced and more restorative to help you actively relieve pain from tension and improve mobility with myofascial release and deep, supported stretching. Our instructors use detailed verbal cues and hands on adjustments to help you move through the class and advance in each pose. We also teach with breathing techniques that will help you calm your nervous system and relieve stress levels.

I never, ever thought I'd step into a cold plunge. But after hearing much raving about it, I…read morefinally gave it a try, starting with a sauna session to warm up. I was coached to shut out the noise and focus on my breath. To my surprise, I stayed in for over three minutes. The exhilaration afterward was incredible, only surpassed by the sensation when re-entering the sauna as warmth and circulation flooded back in. It's invigorating, deeply calming, and oddly addictive. Release Well-Being Center is a premier destination for contrast therapy. I've not found anything that comes close to this experience. Known as BLISS, their expertly curated sauna and cold plunge experience lives up to its name. The space is stunning, the amenities are immaculate, and the staff is exceptionally friendly and professional. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and that you are in for an elevated experience. The changing rooms are beautifully appointed (think high-end resort), and your locker is stocked with the most delicious robe, towel, and a pair of sandals. The staff does an exceptional job of keeping every space spotless, from the showers to the changing areas, and the beauty area, which boasts high-end hair products and styling tools, as well as any items you may have forgotten, such as hair ties, brushes, sanitary products, and razors. The heart of the experience lies in the relaxation lounge, a true sanctuary featuring two infrared saunas, a traditional sauna, and two pristine cold plunges (at temperatures of approximately 44° and 54°). The sauna relaxes and detoxifies. It's hot, yes, but deeply calming, evoking memories of back when it was okay to bake in the sun at the beach. The cold plunge is undeniably cold, but not painful; it stings and serves as a bracing wake-up call to both the body and mind. Sink in swiftly, breathe with intention, and time moves faster than you think. The contrast between the two has been transformative for me, with improved circulation, enhanced mental clarity, better cardio performance, a more elevated mood, and faster muscle recovery. And when you think you've hit peak Bliss, there's the eucalyptus steam room, also the best I've ever experienced. Stepping into its warm, fragrant mist after contrast therapy feels like a hug for your entire body. I've also had the pleasure of getting to know Linda Townsend, the founder and president of Release, who leads by example and shares the space with members. Our conversations in the sauna, about health, balance, and life, are part of what keeps me coming back. Release is more than a wellness center. It's a community, and a true gem in the heart of Boston. Try their generous Bliss trial membership. You won't regret it.

Nice local place to relax in a sauna , then jump in to outdoor spa. Highly recommend.read more

Love the classes and you can modify everyone is friendly and helpful Coach Marybeth, Caitlyn, and…read moreCoach Jess are amazing.

Someone's "garage" turned into the best "torture chamber" ever. The more I experience FA, the more…read moreI realize it was the perfect dose of "I was missing something". Sure, you can go ape crazy with bikini contests and odes to body building. Or you can opt to get a real workout with really good people, great music, encouraging community and get something out of it in 45 minutes. There are other options on their menu, but the boot camps, ever-changing, reformatting and mixing it up, keep your body guessing. (and trust me, I'm not a fan of the term "boot camp" but for lack of a better term, I'll suck it up because the sweat is REAL). As with everything in life, you get out of it what you will put into it. Even if you DIDNT change your lifestyle, and did a handful of these puppies a month, you will see results. Strength? Muscle tone? Better balance? It sneaks up on you. If you add a nutrition regimen, of course transformation is possible. But I didn't come for transformation, I came because I needed to focus on some muscle building and the gym world has been like barfing pellets. The "gym culture" gets on my nerves after a while. Sure, will you find stereotypical "meatheads" at FA? Maybe. But when we all walk in and the instructor gets us going, we are all too focused to worry about baloney and work gets real. The most amazing thing about the structure are the instructors. Many of them are body builder/bikini champions! And yet they are not into the "look at mah booty babe" at all (like some dance instructors out there). NOPE. They are there to make sure your form is good, you are focused, encourage and guide you. Need to modify? Oh they will do that without shaming, au contraire! They will make modifications with attentive and super professional bedside manners. Everyone walks in happy! And walks out dead. Beat. Sweaty and with a feeling of accomplishment. High fives all around. Staff is happy. It's the happy torture chamber. I am really enjoying this, and I was so on the fence. Glad I found them! Other FA's in the area: Shrewsbury, Boylston, Grafton... and at all hours and days of the week. They got you covered!