Evolution Pilates is fantastic! Excellent instructors who all have amazing experience. Range of…read moreclasses offered to beginners and those who've practiced Pilates for years. The studio also features powerformers, i.e., weights hooked to reformers. Classes are offered early and midmorning, afternoons and weekends. So close to Mueller, Cherrywood, and other neighborhoods. Check it out! It's truly wonderful.

I love the instructors at Evolution! They are knowledgeable and care about their clients. I enjoy…read morethe classic Pilates approach in their classes as well.

I began taking Pilates at Pilates Center of Austin after a few weeks of uncomfortable back pain,…read morewhich I have dealt with off-and-on for years. I began with Ivy, who was amazing. She combines her excellent training with all kinds of great examples that really help me to visualize the smallest adjustments to make the most of my work. I felt so much better than I had in years, so I began taking classes 2x a week, during which time, I was able to meet and experience several different teachers. All of them were strong teachers in different ways. I felt so great, that for Christmas, I gave a set of classes to my husband, along with a pair of Pilates socks. Ha. Let's just say that this was not on his wish list. :-) But after one class, he was hooked. And we have been taking classes together ever since. Then when the pandemic hit, PCA turned on a dime, and in no time began to offer virtual classes. And we LOVE them. Because they work even better for our work schedules, we were able to sign up for 3x a week. We take one at 9am, one at 7am, and one at noon. We take classes from 3 different teachers, Ivy, Pia and Marcos, and each is excellent in a different way. So we feel like we are receiving a well-rounded movement regimen every week. We feel healthier, stronger ... and taller!

I was working with Pilates Center of Austin prior to COVID and am still working with them now. They…read moreare great in person and virtually. My favorites are the reformer classes and they've figured out how to incorporate some of those movements into virtual classes. All the instructors are amazing and meet you where you are. I'm not an athlete but my body feels better when I move in healthy ways. Pilates does that for me. Can't recommend highly enough. Reach out to them, your body will thank you for it!

Summer has extensive knowledge of the body. She is so thorough and takes excellent care of both me…read moreand my husband. We have attended her yoga classes, both have had massage and cupping. The experience with Summer is truly wonderful. Her demeanor is kind, loving and she takes her time. I never feel rushed and I always feel amazing during and after the treatment. I would highly recommend her. The best massage in Austin. As a yoga teacher myself she has also helped me with years of misalignement and I am so grateful. Her office is beautiful, serene and she uses wonderful products as well. Thank you Summer for all that you do!

This review is for Summer Greenlees…read more When my wife was wrapping up her first trimester, she sat me down and told me that she'd like to go through childbirth naturally. As a guy, this went against every instinct, noting that I'd prefer a c-section or to be "numbed from the nose down". Understanding that my support for this decision was a must, immediately I told her to find a doula. Soon later, my wife met with and enlisted Summer Greenlees' help. Her services included [but are not limited to] pregnancy massage, water massage, breathing exercises, aromatherapy and [of course] an active presence in labor & delivery. Fast forward to the third trimester, this is when I met Summer and one of her protégés for the first time. I was immediately struck by Summer's calming presence and uplifting personality-- even her laugh relieves tension! A few weeks later was our due date, but we had that time to practice techniques as a couple in preparation. I'd also like to note that while natural labor is encouraged as the ultimate goal, Summer both understands and acknowledges that epidurals and the like are additional tools in our belt rather than great evils or instruments of failure. When finally in the labor & delivery room, Summer was there from the first moments, setting the stage with calming music, scents that had already shown to calm my wife, foot & shoulder massage, etc. As labor intensified and I locked up with anxiety, she helped to include me with suggestions of what would be most helpful. Without her, I most likely would have remained isolated and closed off when my wife needed me the most. Whatever I paid Summer for her services, I assure you that it was worth much more than that just to have her there. If not for Summer and April (who was present and instrumental in the final stretch of delivery), I would not be able to look back at that moment with fond memories. Their calming energies and positivity helped my wife succeed physically and me emotionally. Getting a doula is a good decision. Choosing Summer makes it a great one.

I've been here 11 months, and I have to say that my experience at AFKA has been life changing. As…read morea girl, there's nothing more empowering than being able to spar and ground-fight with the guys. I never had upper body strength, and now when I fly on planes, I have little trouble lifting my 40 lb bag into the overhead bin. I feel safer when walking alone. I know self-defense skills, and I have the strength to back it up. I was upset by reading Lauren's review, and I recall the day she tried our class. I'm not going to go on a tl;dr tirade, but basically, martial arts is not for everyone. It's a contact sport, and the conditioning for your body is different than other sports. Yes we do sit-ups. Yes we do light contact sparring. Yes we do groundfighting, and you may just groundfight someone twice your size! We are very combat focused. If you can't handle lots of abwork, then try one of the many other fitness options offered in Austin. Each of our instructors have years of experience in various martial arts. I have complete faith in them. They are in tune with what is correct and proper technique. Training goes nowhere if you are injured. However, I stress that martial arts training is different from other sports you may have tried.

I've been taking tai chi classes at Austin Kung-fu Academy for a year. Santanu Rahman is an…read moreinstructor with infinite patience, brilliant teaching strategies, and good humor. Santanu challenges and supports all students' growing abilities and always has a new idea for teaching that is individualized to each class and to each student. Santanu is a master of the martial arts and he is also a master of communicating steps to growing your own practice. In addition to regular class times, Santanu holds "office hours" to help students individually. Santanu is one of the best teachers of any subject I've experienced, and I've experienced a lot of teaching in pursuit of my doctoral degree. In classes for students new to tai chi, Santanu strips the tai chi moves from the overall form to give you a good gentle work out. After students are comfortable with the individual moves, Santanu puts the separate elements together into the first third of the Yang 37 form. Once students master the first part of the form, the workout beginers' class splits into an advanced class that learns the whole form. As the advanced class learns the final moves of the Yang 37 form, Santanu introduces individual elements using a broadsword and gradually unites those moves into the broadsword form. Finally, Santanu has created a series of videos that work with his teaching. If you look at a commercial tai chi video the instructor always faces you. When you try to move with the video instructor you have to move in the reverse direction to get into the correct positions. This mental reversal is confusing for beginners. To address this problem in Santanu's videos he is facing away from the student and looking toward a mirror. In this composition the student watching the video is in the right alignment with the teacher and can see both his front and back. Pros: Brilliant teacher who provides individual extra teaching and videos for outside practice. Cons: None

Our kid started out with the summer camp and now does aftercare. He loves it and so do we…read more 5 reasons we love Kenpo: 1) Sifu commands extreme respect from these kids bc he connects with the kids and lifts them up. 2) For the aftercare program, they pick the kids up from school!! A great convenience for us. 3) The kids not only learn karate, but discipline and responsibility: they clean the dojo together for instance. 4) The younger kids get to see the older kids lead classes. 5) Convenient location. Would highly recommend!

Austin Kenpo Karate ROCKS!!!…read more Sifu Schroeder is such a wonderful person & an excellent teacher. I enrolled my son just over a year ago & he absolutely loves it there. His confidence & self esteem has blossomed & I am amazed at his discipline. Sifu goes out of his way to develop close relationships with his students & their families. We love the school gatherings... pumpkin carving contests at Halloween & the Christmas party is always tons of fun. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Sifu in his after school program this year, helping out with the kids & website issues & I can tell you that the time & attention he gives to these kids after school is just unmatched in any program I have seen. He is definitely a wonderful role model & I would trust him 100% with my son in any situation... & that is not something I take lightly.

This is is a great program, very diverse. The head of the program Susan W. And her husband Steve W…read more teach self defense, sparring, traditional kata, weapon kata and weapon self defense, wrist locks etc. I have been in the program almost 7 years and it is rich and diverse, it has overwhelming depth. My kids were in a program in school that only focused on sparring, but my kids never learned self defense against an attack or someone trying g to grab them. The self defense is my favorite part of all but I have enjoyed the physical training and strengthening. Something different and something that you can work at daily and see great improvements. Try it it will enrich your life.

My daughter has attended classes at Zanshin / Lifetime Fitness for almost 5 years and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about it. The instruction is phenomenal and it's very convenient since I can take advantage of the gym for myself and the childcare for my son while his sister is in class. My son is now old enough for the main white belt class and just started a few months ago and is loving it as much as his sister does.

I do yoga with Virginia relatively often (1-2x/week), after years of thinking that regular yoga…read morewould clear my mind, relax my body, build up character, achieve inner peace, etc. etc. YEARS of thinking this with tremendous conviction and actually going to yoga, oh, once every 6-8 months. Because it's hard to start a regular practice, and inhabiting and stretching the body can be challenging, especially at first. Virginia has helped me get to a place of just showing up and DOING yoga, instead of contemplating it with a host of ready excuses. She is funny and straightforward and helpful. I really appreciate her kind teaching style and responsiveness to everyone's abilities and needs. Practicing with her has indeed led to a clearer mind and more relaxed - and stronger! - body. (I'm still working on the character and inner peace.)

Virginia put on a private yoga session in Zilker Park for my friend's bachelorette party. She did a…read morebeautiful job personalizing the practice with a "goddess" theme that focused on the bride to be. Although participants had a variety of skill levels, Virginia made the practice fun and appropriate for all of the girls. Every detail was well thought out from the location in the park, to the music, to the layout of the mats. We couldn't have dreamed up a better experience ourselves. Thanks for an amazing day Virginia!

Senseis Jason and Janet are friendly and knowledgeable. They're able to tweak classes such that…read morebeginners can follow along while more experienced students are still challenged. Although it's not required to test for rank, they're supportive in providing opportunities to do so. Although I've got some health issues such that I'm often not feeling well when I start class, I usually make it at least an hour and leave feeling better than when I went in. I've found that many techniques and principles learned in class are helpful in daily life as well.

The teacher is very patient, open, kind, and knowledgeable. I had a fun time in his classes…read more While it helps you move better, it's not overly strenuous activity. Helped me reduce stress and focus more clearly at work. You learn to bring your mental and physical selves together to be more whole. Highly recommend it to adults of all ages.