This is a fairly new business that has only been open about a year or maybe a little less. It is…read morekind of tucked away, and what a little gem it is when you find it. The owner/instructor, Julie is really good, and always makes you feel welcome. The other instructor, Janet is also really good and she is great at slower more meditative classes. They recently added a few more instructors, that up until this point I have not tried yet. I am pretty new to the whole yoga scene, I just started it in December, but enjoy the relaxation and opportunity to clear my mind of whatever is going on in my life. This is a great place to go. I can't imagine better people or instructors. Thank you Julie and Janet.

Whoever heard of a gym within a supermarket?! As odd as it may sound, that's where you'll find the…read moreHealthy Living Center and I love, love, love this place! The door to the center is located next to the Prescription counter at Hannaford. it's the one at 900 Central Avenue. It's free to join and most of the classes are free as well. The programs are underwritten by Hannaford supermarkets, CDPHP and the YMCA. It's brilliant. By keeping people healthy we can reduce the staggering costs of medical care and health insurance claims. There are also free courses on healthy eating run by Hannaford nutritionist Fran Weiss. You'll find the staff very supportive. The classes are fun. The majority of members are seniors, but they make everyone feel welcome. If this is a template for fitness, I hope more centers like this one will spring up across the region!

Do you want to start exercising, but don't know how or where to get started? The Healthy Living…read moreCenter is the place for you. Located inside Hannaford, you'll find a small, supportive, comfortable place to start working out. To get started with your free (yes, free) membership, just bring in an ID and the person at the front desk will get you all set up and ready to begin your fitness journey. The gym itself has some resistance based machines (If you've ever been to Curves, think of that) if you would like to work on strength and several choices for cardio, including a bike, treadmills, ellipticals, and a rowing machine. And, don't worry; the people working there will help set you up on any of those machines. If doing your own thing isn't your cup of tea, the Healthy Living Center also offers many classes throughout the day and evening, some free and some paid. You can check their schedule on the website and sign up 2 weeks before a class beginning at 8am for the free classes (they clearly label the paid, more advanced classes, which are often around $7/class - so very reasonable). There are spin classes, zumba, HIIT, circuit classes, urban fit, and more. Options are also available for personal training (fee). Instructors are great at providing modifications in classes so that all ability levels are able to participate. The reason I've been a member here for more than three years is partially the amazing instructors, like Regina, but also the amazing community of members the Healthy Living Center has attracted. You'll be welcomed and supported; you'll also find yourself among a diverse client base. People of all races, sizes, ages, and ability levels use the gym here. I honestly can't say enough positive things about this beloved little gym and, guys, it's free - you have absolutely nothing to lose by checking it out.

A welcoming space with wonderful teachers and offerings. Definitely worth checking out!read more

Awesome Black-owned organization! I had been feeling pretty scattered and gross a few months ago…read moredue to pandemic-related life issues. My therapist had suggested meditation and I didn't know where to start. I noticed that Root3d was offering a free live streamed meditation, so I decided to try it out. I was blown away by the quality and attention to detail from this meditation. Not only was there silence and somewhat of a sound bath, but the instructor spoke words that I could feel deep within me. I had felt calm for the first time in a very long time and I missed that. I can't wait until they can open up in person again. I would love to go to a physical class. Thank you for existing and supporting the community!

A great and relaxing yoga session in Riverfront Park, Rensselaer. I Ioved it! Highly recommendread more

Ananda is a great massage therapist. Try her hot stone or deep tissue massages. Perfection! Spa…read moreday/ 3 hours of foot bath, body wrap and 90 min massage. So great. The space is beautiful and relaxing. Self care!!

Dr. Kim Van Der Veer is what everyone should be looking for in a Chiropractor. As a person who has…read moresuffered chronic back pain the past 15 years I spent 10 of those going from Chiropractor to Ortho to another Chiropractor....countless visits until I finally got a recommendation to see Dr. Van Der Veer. All other Chiropractors would work on you for 10 minutes tops...adjust nothing and recommend you come back in 3 days when the pain would just return...many times even worse. In one visit to Dr. Van Der Veer this guy did more for me in one visit than all the other Chiropractors & Orthopedics combined. He took one look at me walking in and said your cr00ked. I said something's not right. He worked on me for over 45 minutes this was after being on a TENS unit for 20-30 minutes to help reduce the swelling in my back so his adjustments would stay in place. When I got up off his table after almost an hour I felt like I was standing upright for the first time in a long, long time. I work on my feet constantly 10-12 hours 5 days a week so it's important to make sure my spine and body is aligned properly and now I typically visit him just for routine maintenence. TRUST ME when I say there is no one better! The guy is everything you ever want when it comes to a Chiropractor. He listens and explains what he's doing as he's doing it. The guy is so knowledgeable it's unbelievable! Can't recommend the guy enough!

Go see him! He will work with you on the chiropractic table, discuss how to avoid the condition in…read morethe future, and if you are interested, exercises and movements to heal your condition. His treatment is excellent. I always learn something valuable during the session.

I really love going here for yoga. It is a great location that is very peaceful, a little small but…read moreit works. Dionne has a great personality and I love how she uses lots of props, including the wall. I am so happy to find such a great teacher and studio upstate, that's not easy.

Janet is one of those rare people who makes everything feel a little more possible. She has this…read moreincredible ability to see the big, bold vision in someone--and then help them actually move toward it. Janet always shows up in my life with encouragement, sending helpful connections my way, or pointing me toward just the right resource at just the right time. She's not just inspiring--she's actionable. She's helped countless people in our community bring their ideas to life, pivot during transitions, and grow in ways they never thought possible. And she brings serious experience to the table--from helping launch countless businesses to offering expert guidance on things like strategic planning, certifications, and training programs. Honestly, I always joke that all roads in the Capital Region lead back to Janet--and the longer I've known her, the more true it becomes. She's a connector, a coach, a cheerleader, and a true force for good. If you've got a dream, Janet's the kind of person who will help you believe in it--and then get to work making it happen.

At the Hammock Way of Life, Janet is a champion for entrepreneurs and our business community. Her…read moreCapital Region mastermind is such a gift - real connection, creative brainstorming, and meaningful growth. And it's not just local; it extends far beyond the Capital Region. I first experienced it a few years ago while I was in a corporate role, and it shifted how I think. Now, running my own business, I keep showing up because it's a safe, energizing space to collaborate and grow. Janet has a talent for seeing what's possible in people, building supportive spaces, and opening doors. If you're a business owner seeking clarity, a supportive community, and an encouraging guide, I can't recommend Janet and Hammock Way of Life enough.