During my first week with WYA I tried to take as many classes as possible to get a feel of the…read morestudio and the instructors. I haven't found a class I don't like and there are many more instructors! My favorites so far are Yoga for a Healthy Back with Faith, Open Level and Vinyasa Core with Matt and Dina. I'm looking forward to trying the other classes. Every staff member I've met so far, whether through class or front desk, have been incredibly friendly and helpful. The members here are great too! My only qualm is that there aren't markers on the floor to indicate where to put mats. So when a class is packed yogis are scattered about and the space isn't maximized.

Westchester Yoga Arts is a hidden gem in downtown New Rochelle! I was skeptical to try smaller…read morestudios here after attending yoga classes in the heart of Manhattan, but I must say, I am so glad I made the switch! Located conveniently next to my apartment, WYA has every kind of class I could ever need, and class sizes are smaller than in Manhattan so there is more individualized attention (and space to move!). Not to mention, this studio is way more affordable! The space is very clean, but be warned there are no changing rooms (just 2 private bathrooms). WYA has a wide variety of different yoga classes (core classes, gentle classes, classes for beginners, classes for more advanced folk) and zumba/belly dance classes to boot. Zumba is one of my favorite classes at this studio- it's a fantastic workout! All the instructors (for zumba and yoga) are super friendly, helpful, and are there to answer all questions. The studio has a very "family oriented" atmosphere among the staff and clients, and most of the instructors will remember your name. What I also enjoy about this studio, is that there are opportunities to advance in your practice. The yoga classes here take you step by step through head and hand stands and show you proper set up and form for learning more advanced moves. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone looking for something in New Rochelle.

How do you charge someone for canceling a session made less than 24 hours in advance? Well here's…read morehow Premier Pilates & Yoga did it! Called and spoke with someone in regard to scheduling a Pilates session. Asked about someone working with me at home and assistance with purchasing equipment. It was explained that it would be best to come in and take a couple of session. We agreed to meet at a scheduled time. Called to cancel the appointment due to unforeseen circumstances. Was told I needed to cancel my appointment within 24 hours and would be charged for the session? Que? When I mentioned the appointment was scheduled less than 24 hours in advance AND the cancellation policy was not explained to me when I made the appointment, I was told: "You got our information from the our website, so you should have read our cancellation policy" Really? I should have read the cancellation policy? Isn't that an assumption? The only thing I got from their website was their telephone. I will be staying clear of this business.

I wish I could say that I actually took a class here, but like several other reviewers I had…read moreproblems with the scheduling at this studio. Oh heck, let's just call it as it was: it wasn't the scheduling, it was the phones. Specifically, I never actually managed to talk to someone who worked here so I could sign up for a class. I called seven times over the course of five days in an attempt to schedule a yoga class using a coupon I had purchased via Living Social. I always called during their "normal business hours," which their website advertises as being from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and no one ever picked up. Six of the seven times I called, I got voicemail, which cheerfully instructed me to leave a message because the staff was either "on the phone" or "teaching." Considering that they weren't good at picking up the phone, I was reluctant to leave a message because I was afraid that my call would not be returned in a timely fashion. I wanted to talk to a human being, so I kept calling back, and I varied the times: early morning, shortly after they supposedly opened for the day; late morning; afternoon. No one answered. If the studio was closed for staff vacation, then that notice should have been left on the voicemail system. Business owners are entitled to lives, but they also have a responsibility to keep their current and prospective clients abreast of any schedule changes. The seventh time I called, the studio's voicemail system didn't pick up. Instead, the phone rang and rang before kicking over to an automated message from Verizon, which informed me that the party I was attempting to call "could not be reached." That's when I decided that enough was enough, and I requested a refund of my coupon purchase. A discount on a class series is only a deal if one can schedule said classes, and one can only schedule said classes if the people in charge answer the phone. Unfortunately, no one appears to be home at Premier Pilates & Yoga. I will be looking elsewhere in Westchester for a yoga studio.

Incredible, empowering barre, strength & 305 Fitness workout classes with amazing teachers and a…read morevery pretty studio. Cannot say enough great things about Thrive.

Took my first class here with Bianca! It was the Express 45 minute Barre class. PHENOMENAL!!! The…read morestudio is gorgeous and adorable! The staff were so sweet and welcoming. Bianca's energy was infectious and made the challenging class enjoyable. The class included arms, abs and leg sections with small stretching breaks inbetween. You can up the difficulty by taking heavier weights and heavier bands. The studio is very clean and the quality of mats, weights, room was excellent. All you need is grippy socks, everything else is provided! I have been looking for a Barre studio in the area and I will totally be coming back here as a regular!

This is a wonderful little studio cut off from the noise around us. This is a workout regime in a…read moresmall, personal, attractive environment. They offer Pilates, personal training, and yoga. I have been going there for the yoga. This is something I look forward to - something that combines both a sense of "oneness with the world" and a good work-out. The owner, Ivette, recently became the yoga teacher as well. She is to be admired for her knowledge of yoga - her flexibility her ability to show us a great variety of poses. But, it is her sweetness and patience that encourages us to try to be the great role model she is to us. I am so happy that I found a great place like this right in my own neighborhood. Laura North

Hidden gem my a**! I saw this place on Groupon and figured I would try it since it's right down the…read morestreet. I called to make an appointment and the owner answered half asleep and said she had to call me back because she wasn't at the studio. She called me 8 hours later to make an appointment for 4pm today. I show up a little early to fill out paperwork and stuff thinking I was going to take the 4:00 cross training class. The studio was closed! Here she comes walking in with her dog. Obviously they have no clients because there was nobody there. When I asked to see a class schedule, she told me "online." So you don't know when your classes are? Most ridiculous and unprofessional experience I have EVER had. You can't run a successful business with a bad attitude and no customer service skills! NASTY NASTY NASTY

We rented the New Dawn for a Memorial Service for my family. It was the perfect, peaceful, soothing…read morelocation for our family to gather together. The old house was a lot of fun to explore and the views were spectacular. The kitchen is old but well equipped with enough cooking utensils and dinnerware. There was an AC in the kitchen as well as a ceiling fan so even in the summer heat we were comfy. The house was clean and well supplied with towels, linens, etc. It should be noted though that the house is over 100 years old and certain things cannot be modernized but that's what adds to its beautiful historic charm.

The people at New Dawn Foundation are the best. Our team was really looking forward to our time…read morethere, but the organizers of the event we were attending unexpectedly cancelled it. The New Dawn team was very kind and thoughtfully worked through the issues with us. We hope to be able to come back soon!

I booked Ms Jay for a private "Girls Night In - Bachelorette" event. This was actually my second…read moretime booking her DIP (Dance In Pumps) class. I can't say enough amazing things about her energy. There was so much laughter, smiles and joy in the air as we danced. The bridal party can't stop raving about how much fun her class was. It was just an absolute great time. She is absolutely one of a kind. I can't wait to do this again in the VERY near future.

New Beginnings took my Bachelorette party to the next level!!!!! I learned some sexy moves for my…read morehusband to be and we had soooo much fun! I highly recommend if you're looking to have a great time with your girlfriends :)