First time ever doing pilates and I signed up for a membership immediately. Very welcoming and…read moreclean environment. Bonus points for being near my favorite cafe.

I've been going to this Pilates club for almost two years and really love it. The instructors are…read morewarm and very experienced, and the classmates are great too. The overall atmosphere is supportive and motivating, and I always leave feeling refreshed. Highly recommend!

Management of this studio is a bit of a mess. I purchased a six class package and booked my classes…read morewell in advance. According to the website, there were open spaces for everything I booked. But just a few days before my first class, the owner updated to say she's not taking on any new students. She refunded my package, but the short notice means I won't be able to find space anywhere else.

Love these Pilates classes! Free parking, bright and clean studio, and instructors are fantastic! A…read morefraction of the cost of a Pilates class at InShape, for a lesson twice the length. Good for beginners thru advanced. Highly recommend.

Thrilled that New Haven got a spinning studio back - and not just any studio. Joyride has a few…read moredifferent locations, and this is the first one in New Haven. They come with a fresh spin (haha) on cycling and have big shoes to fill. They deliver! Leon and Kacey's class opening day had so much energy and great music. There are no screens or metrics anymore, which I thought I'd miss, but it actually let me feel the music and my body throughout the ride more. I was hoping they'd do something better with the bathrooms, which are cramped during busy classes, but I definitely appreciate the more fans and space in the studio itself. Your efforts did not go unnoticed! I'm eager to see how the community grows with Joyride. Welcome to the 'hood!

Wasn't sure about taking a cycling class but decided to give it a try. And I have to say I was…read morepretty impressed. They have great customer service at joyride new haven. They were very friendly and made sure we knew exactly what was going on. The class experience was amazing. Christina did a great job at keeping the energy up. And needless to say, it would of been a good idea to bring an extra set of clothes. We walked out of there drenched in sweat. Great workout. Great experience overall. We will definitely be back

Excellent front desk staff, Colby , Barbara and Sara very helpful, very hard workers always doing…read moresomething.

I've really enjoyed attending the pelvic floor muscle classes. I've tried many avenues to increase…read morethe strength of my pelvic floor muscles but nothing seemed to work. Mactivity hits me in all the right spots while keeping things tight in the process. The experience I received was magical and transformative. I can now return to my career with confidence as an adult film star. I'd like to thank everyone involved with the process. My pelvic floor muscles perform higher than they ever have had in the past.

Totally late on this five star review but a recent visit back to New Haven reminded me of how much…read moreI enjoy Polefly, Jess, and everything she brings to this space. Polefly is essentially where I fell in love with the art of pole and Jess has set a standard for instruction that I've looked for in every studio I've attended since. She is highly technical and understands the mechanics of the body in a way that makes you feel really safe while you practice here. Poling can be scary but I never felt worried about injury at Polefly because Jess is very thoughtful and careful, she plans the lessons around you and your body, meeting you where you're at while still challenging you to try your best and push yourself a little more each time. Despite all of her extensive experience and technical prowess, Jess never makes you feel less than. So much of poling is as much mental as it is physical, and this space always feels and felt safe, supportive, and affirming. I grew so much here and I am so sad there are so many miles between me and this lovely space these days and always look forward to my next visit back. Thank you, Jess, for everything you do to make this space wonderful. Also: get here early, people. Sometimes the walk up the stairs is long.

We took a private pole dancing class at Polefly with Jess as part of a bachelorette party weekend…read more Everything was great--from the booking process to cost ($20/person for an hour class) to the class itself. Our group is very uncoordinated but we still had a really great time learning some moves and getting some exercise. The studio is clean and kept up well and Jess is a great and encouraging instructor and doesn't make you feel like an idiot (even if you know you're looking like one!). I can't speak to the normal classes here but would highly recommend booking a private event for a special birthday surprise or bachelorette weekend!

The trainers here are knowledgeable, and the locker room is clean and safe. There is a wide variety…read moreof equipment available, as well as an extensive selection of classes ranging from spinning to other popular options, with more to explore. At the end of your workout, you can enjoy free massage chairs and a juice bar stocked with healthy beverages. The members interact politely and treat each other with respect--there's no fat-shaming here. If you prefer, you can work with a personal trainer who will design a customized exercise program tailored to your needs and guide you through its implementation. However, there are two drawbacks: when equipment breaks, it can take some time to get it repaired, and the music selection could be improved. Overall, it's worth checking out; you can get a great workout here, though don't expect any pizza, bagels, or Tootsie Rolls.

Should get a copy of the membership agreement. Took advantage of someone who never went to gym and…read morenow charging for year when try to quit after a few weeks

Excellent instruction, friendly, kind, compassionate, focused on student's individual gifts and…read morelimitations. Adjusts asanas for each individual.

I once supported this studio. No longer for reasons Karma handled. But if you're traveling and need…read morea "Bikram" class -- this is the place for the real deal. The owner teaches a great class.

Fresh Yoga was the first and remains the best yoga studio in New Haven. Every class is great, you…read moredon't have to worry about which teacher is teaching when...just show up and get a great class. I also love that they offer sliding scale fees...it makes yoga accessible much more broadly. It's a very welcoming place without all the frills that can make yoga intimidating for first timers. Whether you are an established yogi or a first timer, Fresh is a great place to practice!

I started practicing yoga over 18 years ago, after a move from Florida to Connnecticut in 2006, I…read morewas keyed into Fresh yoga by a more local yoga teacher at a smaller studio that soon ended up closing. Even back in 2006, finding Fresh was one of the best things that came out of my 9 years spent in that part of Connecticut. Fresh started as one studio and after a short duration of having 2 studios, is back to one. Erector Square is large, clean, comfortable and easy access off the highway with parking that is easy and no additional cost. Fresh always had tremendous diversity and that has been one of its greatest assets. Whether you want a high intensity, strength based class, a gentle flowing class, or more restorative option, there is something there for you if not today, tomorrow. Teachers are highly trained and unique in getting pose cues and placement tips across to students. They are (in "normal times") great with hands on adjustments but also respect everyone's personal preference and almost all with ask permission before offering physical adjustments. There is overall excellent knowledge of injury warnings and appropriate modification offerings. After I left the area in 2017, I lost "contact" with my favorite studio, but I never found anything even near to its caliber. I completed 3 teacher trainings at Fresh as well as did a year long mentorship with the owner. I was blessed by chance, in this time of cyber class offerings only to return to "class" at Fresh and am only more impressed than I had been over 10 years ago. I love that classes are offered at 3 different price levels to allow for spending what you feel classes are worth but also to balance not being too strapping on a limited budget. The teaching has progressed amazingly and just the voiced cues on Zoom classes help me feel better positioning and adjustment in my body. Over the past week, I've done 2 Forrest yoga classes, a core connection class, a Fresh flow class, 2 very different vinyasa classes ( no more sun salutations AD NAUSEUM at this place!) 2 very different Yin classes and a Yoga Tune up class! What more can I say. I am excited to return to the studio when its up and running again. I just wanted to post a stellar review online in this down time because these virtual classes so inspired my desire to take up yoga seriously again!