This is the BEST Pilates studio I've been to! I've taken classes with 3 different instructors so…read morefar: Caitlin, McKenna, and Jayda -- all 100/10. They all teach so thoughtfully and put a lot of care into their classes. If this is your first time, like they said, make sure to give yourself 15-minutes so you can find the space and navigate the studio. It isn't too hard to find it but I can imagine if you're in a rush how that can be confusing. The space itself is so clean and beautiful, it makes you want to exercise. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by someone who checks you in and everyone is so kind and helpful! They have lockers at this location in addition to a bathroom. I bought a lot of class credits during their Black Friday sale but once that is used up, I plan on investing in a membership!

This was my second time visiting this new location. The staff are friendly and welcoming! Today, my…read morepartner and I did a Reformer class with our friends. It was well organized and the instructor was detailed and helpful. The class was well paced, I liked the music choice, it allowed you to focus on your movement and practice.

Great instructors that know how to talk you through yoga poses in group settings but still…read moreMeet you where you're at! 10/10 recommend :)

BHY&W"C" This studio should definitely include "Community"…read morein their name. Although I'm not typically a person who takes classes on Sunday mornings, I decided to join today because I love Kamaria's classes. Halfway through class today, there was an emergency outside of the room that required Kamaria to step out. Without a beat a member, who was obviously a seasoned instructor, stepped up and guided the class to completion. The class flow was seamlessly and the instructions continued perfectly. It's hard to imagine that an emergency had just taken place. I realized how hard it may be to find instructors, but to have such passionate student/teachers who care as much about other's well being as their own is inspiring. This is truly a COMMUNITY

Excellent instructors and a beautiful studio all set in a lovely part of the Roland Park…read moreneighborhood. Kristy and Jodie are amazing Pilates instructors and extremely welcoming to all skill levels. While I had taken several Pilates classes before, I had not used a Pilates reformer until first visiting Embody Pilates & Wellness in 2018 - I might have been the only one in my first class who had zero reformer experience. Instructing a class with a wide variety of experience can be challenging, but Kristy and Jodie do it with ease and seamlessly offer modifications to make each portion of the class accessible to anyone. Easily Baltimore's best!

I love this place! Had to update my previous review to talk about how awesome Kristy is. She…read moreteaches mat pilates, barre, and a mashup class (blend of barre/pilates). Kristy is AMAZING. I try to go to all the classes she teaches because not only is she kicking my butt and making me the strongest I've ever been, there's just something about her that is so soothing to my brain. She's always excited to see you and she is so encouraging during the workout. It will be the toughest workout but somehow she makes it not seem so bad. It helps that she is either doing the entire workout with you or demonstrating so you know exactly what to do. I can't sing her praises enough! Definitely go to her if you're new to barre (or a pro at barre!). I use the "mind body" app to schedule all my classes (or just go to their website).

If you are looking for a supportive respectful studio to learn and practice yoga - you have found…read moreit! Heather and Justin foster a community in which you receive individualized attention and assistance while benefitting from practicing with a room filled with kind and supportive students at all levels of yoga practice. Heather and Justin work with each of us based on our goals and needs and understand that this can change from day to day! They are incredibly knowledgeable and work with modifications as needed to accommodate injuries, fears, or mood! It is a remarkable place and I hope you come by and see for yourself!

This is such a friendly and welcoming community to practice yoga with! I never thought I'd…read morewillingly attend a 6 AM class, but now it's the best part of my day. Teachers Heather and Justin are very knowledgeable and precise but not dogmatic, and will challenge you while respecting your boundaries. Whether you are completely new to yoga, a longtime practitioner, or modifying for injury, they will meet you where you are. The great thing about Mysore-style Ashtanga is that students of all levels can practice together at their own pace and receive individualized instruction. I highly recommend BYS to anyone who wants to deepen their yoga practice!

I've had 8 sessions with personal trainer Tony and I'm going into my next 8. I've had other good…read moretrainers before but as I've gotten older I've been more worried about "keeping up" in the gym plus a few aches and pains are slowing me down so I was nervous going in and he has taken the nerves away because he checks in, listens, proactively pivots, and he's flexible when my work schedule changes. I would recommend Tony to anyone.

Pete is the absolute best! I've been training with him for over a year and love every session…read more Great vibe at Sanctuary. Plus, they have the have the best tasting water in all of Fells Point.

Highly recommend Activate Body!…read more I've been training at Activate Body for a month now and love the setup. They offer strength training for all ages, but they specialize in the 50+ age group, which is exactly what I was looking for. The classes are small and intimate, ranging from just 3 to 6 people. Because of the small size, you get a ton of attention from the personal trainers, and sometimes you even end up getting a 1-on-1 session. If you want a gym that gives you personalized guidance without the intimidation of a massive fitness center, this is i

I was with them 9 months, but when I had a sudden job/money issue I asked to terminate my plan,…read morehoping to come back. I then found out they would charge a $350 termination fee! So disappointing. Not a "special community" as they advertise, just another gym with fine print and headaches.

I first became acquainted with Will's laser-focused massage when he worked at a chain gym locally…read more Now he has his own place at a new location in a chill, quiet space in Fells Point. Will has a masterful knowledge of the muscles of the body and gives amazing massages! I recently started taking night training alone and with others to work on muscle strength and tone. Will is a patient and calm instructor who is always on his game. And he takes his role of mind-body health very seriously. I use his services--even though I still belong to a gym! If you want massage or body training, Will and his various bodywork sessions (covering a range of disciplines) and excellent workout and stretching advice will make an indelible "impact" (get the pun?) on your body health. (I know, I hate puns too.)

Have never heard of this place, but I tell you I will rave about it now that I do know!! I love…read moresmall businesses, and I love businesses that the owner takes pride in not only teaching you about the proper way to workout but valuable information for your health as well! Will was a very personable owner. As soon as we walked in he spoke and shook your hand to make you genuinely feel welcome in his domain! The first thing Will had us try was using tennis balls against the wall so you can massage your back, glutes, and thighs. To start the class off we did dynamic stretches to make sure we get the blood flowing (which Will spoke about to explain the reasoning behind it), then we were introduced to the exercise stations. The stations consisted of tire flips, battle ropes, kickboxing, ab work with the balls and I actually realized we forgot about the planks...oopie daisy. To top the workout off Will had us do a very short jog over to the water (which is across the street) so we could do the post workout. He explained all the moves and gave reasoning as to why he would present this as a workout for his class. If you need a great workout and would love to learn more about health and wellness Will is your man!! His business is running a special for classes right now, so make sure to jump on that if you are interested in coming to his gym!! I will recommend this facility to people!! P.S Will is a dog lover...especially has a heart for pit bulls...so he is the best in my book!! Thanks so much Will for being so pleasant and allowing me to see your handsome pit!!! Dog lover forever!!

Today I took my gentle yoga class with Jayne, one of the owners of Yoga on York. Jayne is an…read moreexcellent teacher and very detailed with her instruction. I know what an excellent teacher is because I am a RYT-200 teacher of yoga, and taught for 12 years until I could no longer teach due to physical issues not related to yoga. The practice room is small, very clean (no dust balls) and quite nice. You enter from the door on York Road and there is a tiny registration area where you leave your shoes. The owners cleverly divided the studio from the commercial area with a set of sliding frosted glass doors to provide filtered light and privacy. Jayne locks the door about five minutes after the class starts to provide security - and peace to the yogis and yoginis in the studio. There is space for 12 to 16 students to practice comfortably. In the back of the studio behind a half-wall are two separate dressing rooms with lots of clothes hooks, a cabinet with props and a large bottle of hand cleanser (nice idea). Behind this area is a massage room and a little further back is a very clean, well-stocked restroom. There are some nice photographs and artwork on display giving the room a very warm feeling. So now that I've described the environment, what is it about the class that makes this a five star production. There are many teachers, with many styles, but Jayne is a spiritual yoga dance instructor. She has many years of dance and yoga experience and has her own dance company. She is also a creator of aerial yoga and has written a book about this lighter than air yoga called "Aerial Dance." WBALTV recently featured this on one of their shows at: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sarah-tries-aerial-yoga/-/9379230/12559522/-/784eag/-/index.html She has a unique understanding of how the body moves in space and how the postures can be done with safety from her many years of dancing and yoga. The class always moves nicely and there are postures that focus on the tightest spaces in the body ( the lower lumbar and those terrible tight hamstrings). Students never have to worry about how they look or what level they are when they take this gentle yoga class. It's a choreographed 60-minute class that works for all. She provides breath work (pranayama), an intention for the class, postures that everyone can do (asanas) and a rest period (Savasana -corpse pose). The price is right and it is so worth the effort to attend. This class is authentic yoga, and provides the total package for anyone who wants to learn about how the mind/body connection works to reduce stress in a safe environment.

Today I took a aerial yoga class for the first time and I had a great time. I was a little scare at…read morefirst because it was a mixed class (with intermediate yogis) but everyone was welcoming and helping. The instructor was very sweet and she made me feel comfortable when I felt like I was going to fall flat on my face. I dont own a yoga mat but they had some mats available at the class. I will be going back