Parking was easy on Green Bay Road. The studio is very nice inside. I tried the Barre 45 class with…read moreKatharine. It hurt so good! I was sore for 2-3 days after that. I can't wait to try another class here.

I love this studio. The people here are all so friendly…read more I started doing Amy's Barre class. I never knew pulsing could prevent me from walking the next day! Amy's class was a great workout! She's super nice! I now take Tami's Dailey Interval class every Thursdays (or at least try to) at 9:45 and it's been amazing. Tami is very energetic and is always motivating everyone to push harder. The bonus is that it's only 45 minutes! This studio has a kids babysitting area so work out while your kids are entertained. Parking is available on the street - Just don't park in the 30 minutes zone and by the fire hydrant!

I'd hope they would be open this afternoon. Talk about a disappointment. Oh well such as life not…read morealways do my plans work out when I plan to just relax in the afternoon. Next time. There is always other places for yoga that stay open later on the day before the holiday. maybe open tomorrow?

I cannot believe the other reviewer had positive things to say about Mac! My review is QUITE the…read moreopposite. I went to Niyama on week nights almost 4 days a week this past summer when I was living in the suburbs. Almost all of the teachers I had on week nights were amazing, kind, patient and everything a good yoga teacher should be. The studio is clean, inexpensive (especially if you're a student) and relaxing. If my rating were based on the weeknight classes only, my rating would be much higher. I made the mistake, however, of attending a few of Mac's classes on the weekends. Mac owns the studio- and therefore, I thought it would be a great experience since I loved the studio so. How wrong I was. Upon the first class I attended Mac made it a point to humiliate a student in class because he wasn't doing a backbend correctly. I decided to write it off as a fluke and attended her class again the following weekend. I realized that it was not a fluke. Mac was obnoxiously phony throughout the entire class and brought a condescending teaching style, constantly showering her students with demeaning comments instead of the uplifting inspirational attitude that you so often find in yoga. The final time I visited Niyama, I made the mistake of not checking the schedule beforehand and Mac was unfortunately teaching. During a posture that I find very difficult, Mac came up to me and said (loud enough for everyone to hear) that I should be in the back of the room because I clearly didn't know what I was doing. When I said that there was no room, she rolled her eyes and snapped "There's plenty of room!" I was furious and humiliated! Though I loved so many of the other teachers I refused to go back after that and support a studio owned by a person like this. When I decide to go to yoga I expect a comforting and uplifting experience led by teachers who foster a sense of support and community. When I told my story to a few other students I realized I was not alone in my sentiments. Others told me of similar situations they had either experienced or witnessed. Mac has no business owning a yoga studio and treating her students this way. If you do decide to attend Niyama- opt for a class taught by any of the other teachers, unless you want to leave feeling badly about yourself and your practice.

Pilates Connection is not only an important business in downtown Evanston, but also a central hub…read morefor educating clients and training the next generation of apprentices and teachers. It's where my Pilates journey began, and it continues to be the studio I return to deepen my practice and further my education. I'm especially grateful that Dawn has taken ownership of the studio, carrying forward the legacy of Romana's Pilates and ensuring this incredible tradition continues for years to come.

My partner and I take lessons at Pilates Connection on a weekly basis and we are extremely pleased…read morewith our progress.

Great workout with great people!…read more Body Science is now in their temporary space, 626 GreenBay, Kenilworth, just a couple doors down from their future state of the art new home early next year. While the temporary space is not quite as spacious as their old spot, it will be worth the wait for the new space and no matter where this team of high quality trainers and people go - you get a great workout with great people! Tony, Joe, Thomas, Chris, Barb and more make it so worth your small investment in both money and time for great mental and physical returns. Come try an HIIT workout, private training session or do a great pilates workout with Shai in her lovely studio.

Absolutely stellar spot here - not only a highly-personalized fitness program, lots of scheduling…read moreflexibility, too. Planning to work with this team for the long-run.

This yoga studio not only has outstanding instructors, but it is a special space like no other. I…read morecan go to yoga free at my fitness club, but prefer to take Thomas' classes. Also like Rachel's class, but the time interferes with another class that I take. The Zoom classes are very convenient and well taught. I don't even have to watch it, just listen to Thomas' very specific instructions. His yoga has helped heal every injury I've had. Broken leg, 2 broken wrists, hip joint problems, and kept me healthy since he opened his studio. Much more so than physical therapy or Dr recommendations. Recently drum, gong, and singing bowl sound meditations have been added approx. monthly. Love those too and wouldn't miss them for the world.

I've been practicing yoga for over 10 years and I go to another studio that is closer to my house…read morebut I came here because Lucien D teaches here on Sunday mornings and that is the main reason for joining. I met Thomas many years back when he was just teaching and now he owns the studio. He is very nice to work with but I prefer a more vigorous work out without high impact and Lucien offers the perfect balance. I get a great workout without impacting my "old" joints. He helps my neck and low back pain issues as well. I like Ji Woo's sessions as well but it doesn't fit my schedule. It wasn't easy to find at first because signage was not helpful at first, but the studio is in the back of an office building and you would miss it if the sign was not outside. I don't know the other teachers but everyone has their own needs and I would definitely recommend trying the studio out.

I have been going to re:fit for years for Pilates and Gyrotonics. I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout my instructor, Gretchen. When I started going to see her, I had occasional back pain stemming from an old injury and from bad posture. Gretchen helped me strengthen my back, and the Gyrotonics in particular helped me recognize when I was falling into a bad habit, like hunching up my shoulders while sitting in front of my laptop. Today, I am pain free. The whole environment at re:fit is wonderful. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. You feel the presence of a warm and supportive community the moment you walk in the door. They also have a number of alternative health services available, and I've been extremely happy with every service I tried. This business has my highest recommendation.

The instructors are all amazing and will customize your experience to fit your individual needs…read more Anyone, regardless of age, condition, or experience level will benefit from their care and guidance. I have been a customer of instructor Noel for over 7 years. She has expertly guided me to a level of fitness I had not thought possible. Without a doubt my Pilates experience at re:fit is top notch. I have no more low back pain, my original reason for walking in their door. I consider re: fit one of the best businesses in Glenview.

The super slow training that Strengthtime specializes in, done just twice a week really works. Its…read moreamazing. I found these guys by reading the book called "Body By Science" by Dr. Doug McGuff. In it he shows all the new studies coming out showing that you can get all the benefits that most people get by working out for many hours per week in just minutes if you really slow down the speed with which you actually lift the weights. The science was so fascinating, I had to try it. It was awesome and I've been doing my workouts with Strengthtime personal trainers ever since. Its an incredible time saver too obviously. Phil and Rick are great. If you're busy but still want an effective workout, 2 thirty minute sessions per week here is all you need.

When I realized I needed strength training, I knew I couldn't do it alone. I needed a personal…read moretraining. I am so lucky I found Rick and Claudia. They are excellent trainers. They watch and guide carefully to make sure I don't get hurt, yet are encouraging and friendly. They treat their clients like family. The atmosphere at Strength Time is collegial and warm, yet very professional. I highly recommend it.

Update: There's…read morestill a lot to like here, but the studio has kind of been eroding since I last reviewed it two years ago. First the good news: they seem to have repaired what was a deeply unreliable and often broken furnace/humidifier -- I was frustrated by going to "The Hot Room" only to find it "The Warm Room" or even "The Cool Room." That said, the disappointing: the old sense of community at this studio is largely gone -- often feels more like a mid-range gym where you show up, do your workout, and leave. Little amenities that used to be there are now gone without explanation. Inflation? Seems as though there are fewer classes than there once were, but that may be perception rather than reality. I especially miss the "open studio" times that enabled one to come in and "practice one's practice" on one's own schedule. Maybe that was just a covid thing? Regardless, it's something that was once included that is no longer there. There has been a surprising amount of turnover in management, staff, and instructors. Fortunately, the best Inferno Pilates instructor has hung around through this, and the new yoga team is very solid. For the most part, the turnover doesn't necessarily bother me from a practice standpoint, but it does make me wonder why people keep leaving... Finally, there used to be a great end-of-week Friday afternoon 26/2 class -- with music. A fun tradition, and a great way to kick off the weekend. Despite repeated assurances from the owner that it would be reinstated, it hasn't been. Again, schedules and classes change and that's understandable -- it's unkept promises that are concerning. So, it used to rock. It's just ok now...but unless you want a long drive, it's kind of the only game in town. PS -- Their cancellation policy is kind of BS. It's one thing to charge no-shows if a class is full and your no-show keeps someone else out. But with a well-managed wait list (which they have) and classes that usually AREN'T full, charging for cancellations within (what I think is now) 6 hours (used to be 12?) is kind of a lame money grab. Bad karma.

I hadn't done yoga since before the pandemic and wanted to do hot yoga. Somehow I stumbled upon a…read morefree class to The Hot Room and decided to take advantage of it. It was really easy to book a class and I thoroughly enjoyed it with Joseph. I downloaded the app and have found it easy to navigate. I love that it keeps your schedule after reserving classes. The things I didn't like are that there are not different levels, and there are no descriptions of the different classes on the app. After my free class they had a promotion for all the classes you can take in two weeks for $59. Without understanding all of the differences or knowing the instructors (some places have profiles on their websites), I booked several classes that worked with my schedule not knowing the differences, and definitely enjoyed two of my three classes so far. I appreciate the kindness of all of the instructors when they realize that someone is new, and the follow-up asking for feedback is nice as well. (I also received text asking how things were going and if I had any questions, yet when I wrote back with a question I never got a response.) A lot of regulars go here, which is encouraging as well. All ages too! I was feeling old but there are quite a few seniors, which made me feel comfortable with being somewhat out of practice. I have enjoyed most of the instructors who encouraged us to go at our own pace and don't single people out or embarrass anyone as some places do. I have come out drenching with sweat but feeling great! I have several classes to go so we'll see if I've found a new yoga home.