My husband and I have been doing Pilates and yoga for 15 years in Los Angeles. We have been in…read moreParis for 6 weeks and have been attending yoga classes w/Letitia and private Pilates sessions w/Isabel and Dominic. They communicate in English as our French is insufficient. We have attended the 7:30 and 8 am yoga class which have not had more than 3 people in it -apparently the French are not early morning practitioners. The class is labeled ashtanga. Letitia is gentle and provides individualized adjustments. The class is gentle but provides a full body work out. Her chanting is beautiful and worth the class by itself. The Pilates/feldenkrais/Franklin body work has been excellent. Isabel and Dominic are excellent at observing your body and providing specific instructions tailored to you to improve the efficacy of your practice, strengthening your particular areas of weakness. We highly recommend them to anyone interested in strengthening their body with efficient safe instruction. The facility is clean, pleasant and filled with a lot of toys used for various types of body work. The reformers in Pilates room have also just been upgraded. There is also a new Cadillac. Other classes also look cool but we are only here for six weeks so have to make time for culture and restaurants too!

From the owner: Avez vous envie de pratiquer le yoga, la méditation, le pilates, le feldenkrais, la barre au sol,…read moreou voulez vous commencer un entraînement de cardio? CanalCentral est un lieu magique et généreux, destiné à accueillir en toute neutralité chaque personnalité, chaque individualité, chaque énergie. C'est une bulle où l'on retrouve sa propre sérénité dans l'écoute précieuse de soi. Plusieurs pratiques sont proposées : dynamique, douce, énergétique, méditative... pour que chacun puisse y trouver celle qui lui correspond. CanalCentral, un nom qui évoque la colonne vertébrale, le canal central du corps. Il est important d'écouter son corps et de trouver les ressources pour le fortifier, lui redonner de l'énergie.

A real Marais gem! Beautiful space, friendly English-speaking owner, several yoga and Pilates…read moreclasses taught in English. Instructors are welcoming and are among the best teachers I've ever had. (I take a lot of yoga and Pilates in the U.S.). Call before you go, to get the gate entry code. Highest Recommendation!

I took a class today and loved it! Was an intermediate class and challenging, taught by a great…read moreAustralian woman yogi. Pretty studio, a bit hard to find (in a courtyard). Highly recommend!

Nice studio with a strange but charmingly Parisian setup. BIG forbidding door, cute courtyard then…read morestudio is in the back in a weird little dungeon-ey warren of rooms. But the spin studio is back outside the big door, maybe 5 doors down the street. Weird arrangement, but the spin studio is in a bright, lovely storefront that was quite nice - cobblestone walls, etc. Bikes weren't the newest, but were totally serviceable. The French don't seem to love the concept of spinning (they're like - go outside, ride a bike, d'uh) so this was the only studio I could find where you could just take a class without a full-blown gym membership. Charming street, studio was clean, teacher didn't really speak English but he tried very hard and, btw, the studio IS in France, so I give him credit for even trying. Less cool was that the teacher was late, and I understand that's pretty much a regular occurrence, per the other student. There were only two students in class, including me, which was actually just fine. Class was a pretty decent workout, with good music and a nice interval training section, though no upper body work like I've grown to expect from spin classes. Super nice perk was that the studio has a nice private shower and the people at the desk, etc. spoke perfect English.

TL;DR: OK Xtend Barre class, didn't leave feeling exhausted. Expensive for what it was…read more Rituel Studio is situated on the other side of a courtyard and not visible right from the street (except for a portion that doesn't seem to be connected to the main studio that is sometimes used for spinning classes). I arrived in front of the door and all I saw was a digicode and a sign with the studio's name and number. I checked my email to see if the code to open the door was in the confirmation email but it was not. I guess you have to ask them for the code? Anyway, I was about to call the studio to open the door when some guys were leaving, so I slipped in before the door shut and saw the beautiful studio across the courtyard. It had a couch, some merchandise for sale and cubbies to store your shoes. Upon arriving, I let the woman at the front desk know it was my first time and she showed me where to put my things and directed me to the studio. It was a nice space with a mirrored wall and ballet barres on the wall similar to barre studios in the US. I chose a spot at the back (non-mirrored wall). Also, something I found different was that the floor was not carpeted like barre studios in the US. I had socks on but some people were barefoot. The instructor was English and most of the people in the class seemed to be native English speakers as well. Being American, I had no problem with a class in English. But this wasn't noted on the website when I signed up, so if I was a French woman who had no English skills, that might put me off if I walked into a class taught in English without knowing ahead of time. It was my first time doing Xtend Barre so I don't have anything to compare it to. We started out with a warm-up, then used light hand weights for upper body work (I grabbed 1.5 kg after the instructor's suggestion), worked our legs, butt, abs and all the regular things you do in barre class. I noticed the instructor didn't point out any modifications for the exercises so if you weren't able to do a particular move, you just tried your best or modified it on your own. Our instructor had perfect technique and was really fit. The music was fun and fit nicely with the flow of the class, but the instructor didn't use a mic and sometimes it was hard to hear over the music despite the room being small. As I mentioned, I chose a spot on the back wall without a mirror. This wasn't the smartest move because I found myself having to turn around when we were doing moves facing the wall to see the instructor. If my wall had been mirrored I could have seen her in the reflection without having to stop and look behind me. While I had sweat dripping off my face (room was really hot) and enjoyed myself, the class wasn't super difficult. I wasn't sore at all the next day and was disappointed about that! I never found myself looking at the clock and really liked the pace of the class and that we didn't stay on one exercise too long -- each move was maybe only 10 reps so I never got bored. I feel like we only pushed ourselves 70% of the way, though. I never felt like I was pushing myself until failure. Overall, I felt I did work my muscles -- the class wasn't easy and I found myself taking a quick break and then jumping back into a few exercises. There were challenging moves, but I don't feel we did enough reps to get a real burn going. I wanted more!

If you've ever done Barre in the USA then you may feel this is not as challenging. For sure it's…read moreless of a workout as it's less intense, but you're still moving and stretching all the parts that are so often forgotten and for me on this blistering hot day was an achievement. The instructor was inspiring, helpful, and kind. (wonderful to see him effortlessly go into ballet poses) And the class moved quickly, never boring. Half in french and english. I walk there and back to get a little "extra" in. Good to know: Change in-and-out-of your workout clothes at the studio (in Paris it's not cool to walk around in your sweaty workout stuff and if you do, I'll pretend not to know you) . Also, bring a small towel and/or water as they're not supplied at the studio. You can schedule and pay online via the App Mind Body rather than pay in person. There is of course a shower and locker room that has several hair dryers. Not sure about the locks, but it's OK to bring your bag into the studio and leave out of the way. SOCKS are mandatory: If you have barre or yoga socks, bring them or any sock will do, no need for slippers. All levels are welcome.

From the owner: Sculptez, tonifiez et affinez votre silhouette grâce à la méthode BarreShape®: un parfait…read moreenchaînement d'exercices issus de la danse classique, du pilates, du yoga et du cardio training pour des résultats et bien-être incomparables. La méthode BarreShape® s'appuie sur le concept de l'entrainement par intervalle et alterne le renforcement musculaire et gainage à la barre et au sol, les exercices cardio vasculaires pour brûler les graisses et les séquences d'étirement pour allonger les muscles et la silhouette.

Cannot say enough about this gem of a studio. I took classes from both Moraima (the owner) and…read moreNail (a male instructor) during the course of my three-week stay in Paris. While I did mostly Pilates, Nail did do some Gyrotonic with me and it was great. After walking all day, every day, my body really appreciated moving the way that Pilates moves you. It is about a 13 minute walk from the Louvre.

From the owner: Dans une ambiance intimiste, au cœur de Paris, Studio Kinétique propose des cours personnalisés de…read morePilates, Gyrotonic®, Gyrokenesis®, ainsi que des massages, des consultations de naturopathie, de médecine manuelle, de Soin Etna, de Anma- Ampuku et de Shiatsu.

Took an amazing barre class here with Zoë! She was a fantastic instructor and explained everything…read morereally well. I was so sore and had to take so many breaks because it was so hard. Great class will definitely return and take another class with her!

I was staying in Le Marais during my trip in Paris, and I wanted to check out multiple yoga studios…read morein the area. I found Modo Yoga Paris by Google searching local spots. They had a great drop-in deal of 19 Euros for the first class. Mat, mat towel, and shower towel were included for the first class as well. The yoga instructor was very nice and friendly. When she checked me in she asked me what language I preferred, and she spoke English to me while she got me acquainted to the space. Mod Yoga was a lot bigger than I thought. It had a few rooms - I think I saw a total of 4 rooms - for practicing yoga and perhaps other fitness oriented styles like pilates. The locker room was big. I would even say probably the biggest one I've seen, and the first I've seen that included showers. I took a vinyasa class at 9:30am. The room was heated, and the class was full. The teacher taught the entirety of the class in French, which was totally fine since I understand French a little and was able to follow along easily by listening to Sanskrit and watching her demo. I had a very wonderful experience, and I would certainly come back to this studio next time I'm in the area.

It was in Toronto, Canada where I was first introduced to the Modo (Moksha) Yoga community and…read morewhere I first started practicing with them. Ever since I took my first class with Modo Yoga I knew it was the right place for me. When Modo Yoga came to Paris, I can't even begin to explain how excited I was! This was my chance to get back into my practice, and pick up where I left off after leaving Canada 6 years ago. Doing yoga in a hot room is definitely a bit different if you're used to practicing at normal ambient temperatures, but I truly believe it has so many benefits. These are the reasons why I love practicing in the hot room: 1. Improved Flexibility. The heat warms up your muscles, allowing you to have better range of motion/flexibility, ultimately allowing you to move at a quicker pace to more advanced postures 2. Breathing. The heat actually challenges your breathing, making it more audible and more importantly, making you more aware of it. 3. Mindfulness and acceptance. You learn to accept yourself, when you're drenched in sweat, when you have a tough time doing a posture as well as your neighbour. You become mindful of your thoughts and your body's limitations, the drama of the ego - accept and let it go. 4. Meditation and relaxation. The more I practice, the more my body takes control and my mind is freed. And the these are the reasons why I love Modo Yoga Paris! 1. Exceptional, inspiring teachers and staff! They always make me feel so at home, exude so much positivity and even after such a short time since they opened I have this feeling of knowing some of the staff for a very long time :) 2. Feeling part of a special community. It's like Modo Yoga has a filter at the front door, only positive energy and lovely people seem to walk through! 3. The ethos of Modo Yoga and how they truly embody their 7 pillars. Thanks for making my days all that much brighter!

The only "normal" gym I have found in Paris. CMG is way too corporate. This place actually has…read moreguys (and girls) who work out, some of them fairly hard. Plenty of free weights (although no power/squat rack) and machines. Treadmill/stair machine always available. Classes if you want them. Clean enough. Normal music. Price 80 to 100 euros a month or so. A good place.

Here for week on vacation from the States. For all you gym rats in Paris needing a workout this…read moreplace will work, I was impressed. It's three floors, open and big windows and doesn't feel like a dungeon in a basement like many of the gyms in area. Second floor is the weights, machines, stretching/abs area for all you bodybuilders. First floor is tons of cardio equipment, third is the cardio classes and a handful of more cardio machines. Has a smith machine, free weights, couple flat benches, incline bench, cable cross, leg press, multiple newer looking machines. Staff was super friendly. It is 30 Euro for a day pass but just being able to work out a couple times during the vacation felt great and was totally worth it.

I moved from New York in 2014 and really missed my Hot Vinyasa courses. There are many Bikram…read moreoptions in Paris, but like most students, I need other types of yoga and exercise to target other muscle groups. It took me a while to finally get to Yogafactory, but I have since become a regular here. Classes range in intensity and are conducted in French. If you don't understand French, you can follow the other students, but you lose out on the adjustments and encouragements in the dialogue. The room is heated, but not as high as the temperatures in Bikram or in Hot Yoga Studios in NY. The studios are clean and fully equipped with showers, lockers, and hairdryers but you do have to bring your own soap or bring/rent a towel. The instructors have always been very helpful and open to answering my questions. I would have to say that in France, instructors generally do not physically adjust students very much, but they will do so verbally and some have been more hands on. The level of ability of the students here is also above average for the city as I have found other studios to be too easy. I would recommend this studio to anyone who has a regular Vinyasa practice. For French speakers, the range in levels offers a great introduction. They have really challenged me over the past few months and helped me develop my core and arm strength through inversions and lifts. And I am far more well versed in anatomy in French now as well! Consider French lessons a secondary benefit!

If you are looking for a hot Vinyassa flow in Paris this is the spot. Don't expect to find a huge…read moreand roomy class room as you would in a Hot Power Core Yoga class somewhere in the USA, however get ready for great and even challenging classes. Aim at classes in the mid am or mid pm to avoid hi class occupancy. The studio is cute, and well designed, the staff is super nice and looking after your well being. Don't hesitate to talk to them if any issue where to come up. Prices are fair an the professionalism of the staff is there which is rare in Parisian yoga practices. Indeed you can sense that their original background comes from Ballet Dancing, and trust me, if you can sense it, that also means the intensity level can get up there if you aim for the hard classes.

If Barry's Bootcamp and Tonehouse in NY had a baby, Midtown Studio would be it. Midtown Studio…read moreoffers 50 minute bootcamp style classes that incorporate a combination of interval running, strength training and functional exercises. It's similar to Barry's except the sets between exercises are shorter and you switch from the bench, floor and treadmill more frequently. I like that there's an open space/turf where you can do more exercises that utilizes open space that's separate from the bench. It definitely feels like an all over athletic conditioning class in that regard. The woodway curved treadmills are really cool in that it's entirely dynamic and driven by your resistance although there is a manual resistance knob to add on more weight. Once you get going on it, it can go really fast and feel intimidating but after the first class you get the hang of it! There's also these straps with handles attached to the treadmill that we didn't get to use but I assume they're used in more cable based exercises. The bench is stacked with different equipment, like dumbbells and kettlebells as well as battleropes and sandbags. Class size is about half of Barry's at full capacity (20-25?) The first time I took an "extreme abs" class with an instructor whose name I didn't catch. It was definitely one of those classes that went from 0 to 100 reaaal quick so if you're not as used to working out at that intensity I'd disclose it with the instructor. The second class was with Manu, the owner, and he was FANTASTIC!!! He was such an excellent coach and really tried to give attention to each individual (something you wouldn't see at Barry's). He gave clear instructions in both French and English and was extremely motivating. He's super friendly and runs a great studio! Classes aren't as frequent and tend to go more toward the later morning into the late evening. My friend and I purchased a 2/30 euro intro deal and it was well worth the money!! If you're interested in getting a sweat on in Paris or wanna make more room for crossaints, this is your place! There are showers and Rituals amenities to freshen up with after class.