My husband and I had never done Pilates before and found Beverly on Yelp (where her five-star…read morereviews are absolutely deserved). We started going in September twice a week, and five months later we're still showing up--and the results have honestly surprised us. I'm noticeably stronger in my core and lower back, and both of our postures have improved. As someone focused on building strength and improving overall fitness, Pilates has been a powerful complement to my other workouts. It's strengthened muscles I didn't even realize I was neglecting and has helped me feel more balanced and supported in everything I do. Beverly is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive. She seems to know exactly what our bodies need each session and thoughtfully blends classical Pilates with reformer, mat work, the Cadillac, and other equipment. Every class feels intentional and tailored. Pilates is hard--but in the best way. For the entire hour, Beverly cheers us on while also carefully correcting our form so we get the maximum benefit. She emphasizes precision and alignment, which makes such a difference. You leave feeling worked, lengthened, and stronger. We go in the mornings, and it has become our favorite way to start the day. Beverly's warm, happy energy turns the session into more than just a workout--it's a full mind-body reset. Her studio, located off Mission Street in a beautifully converted former church, is calm, light-filled, and welcoming. The vibe and lighting truly matter to me, and she has created something really special. And a huge bonus in Santa Barbara -- there's plenty of parking in her private lot, which makes getting to class completely stress-free. We truly can't recommend Beverly enough.

Local engineer to Santa Barbara for about 8 years and decided to give pilates a try. I come from a…read moreweightlifting/boxing background and tend to be more analytical about my movements during training. I found Beverly at her studio, Classical Pilates Studio on Mission St., and her instruction was outstanding. Her sessions made me feel noticeably more sturdy, balanced, and structurally sound. It wasn't just a workout, it felt like building real alignment, control, and stability that carries over into everything else I do. Beverly is precise, attentive, and clearly deeply knowledgeable; you can tell she's teaching true classical Pilates. And the facility and equipment is very clean and tidy. Highly recommend for anyone who is a beginner, trains seriously, and wants something that improves performance, durability, and longevity without unnecessary wear and tear.

Power of your Om! Thank you for making me and my stiff one dimensional workout body fall in love…read morewith Yoga , your lovely team and the powerful Power of Your OM yoga studio in Santa Barbara. Dear Adrienne, you are one of the nicest, coolest, most accommodating,solid ( and very flexible- yoga humor ok my attempt at) business owners I have met. You have this beautiful natural way of connecting with all and making this bum who resisted yoga his whole life a raving fan. You welcomed us both so warmly. It is not a surprise that 37 diehard fans showed up for your 6 am class on Wednesday October 8th. You found a way to make us all fit( photo) and ensured every one got a great workout. You remembered both our names a few minutes after meeting us and addressed us in the class. I loved your heart,your honesty and your spunk about how you and your husband moved to Santa Barbara 14 years ago. I loved the real, human and personal communication from the stellar Lindsey, the excellent Emily and the very nice David who really took the time to come by and relate to me as he suggested slight and actually very helpful shifts in my Warrior and Bhujangasan poses( yup my vocabulary increased beautifully). No one treated me like a newbie- they all wanted me to learn the fundamentals the right way. Loved it! LOVED IT!!!! The vibe in the studio be it at 8:15 pm or 6:00 am the next day was LOVE. Power to the Om and yes huge props and 5 stars for " Power of Your Om." Any one and everyone in Santa Barbara, you have got to go to this absolutely tremendous Yoga studio. Can't wait to be back.

I have been going to Corepower for several years now because I am in Goleta and there are not many…read moreoptions near my home. I took a surge class at Power of Your Om and overall it was a very good class. Flow was about low to mid level, a little bit slower and more fluid than most C2 classes at Corepower. The main difference between Power of Your Om and Corepower is the heat. Corepower is hotter because of the increase in humidity and temperature while Power of Your Om uses dry heat. The space is on the small side and there is no dressing room or shower, but it makes up by being less pricey than Corepower.

I've been a member for two years and am still very happy here. The studio is very clean and I've…read moreenjoyed the mental and physical benefits the classes provide. My favorite classes are Yin & Flow with Amelia, Flow with Annie, and Sound & Restore with Mitsuko. They have some great yin classes at well. I love the hot towels they hand out during shavasana... a nice touch. I have a membership which gives me four classes per month, which is perfect for my schedule. Highly recommend this yoga studio!!

LOVE this studio!!! My fav instructor is Annie and I can feel my improvement every month the…read morestudio is so pretty & they do renovations too! I love how therapeutic this place is they even give out lavender scented towels after your yoga practice

I like the friendly, informal atmosphere of her well equipped at home studio and especially…read moreappreciate her personal attention to where I am at in my body and her careful tailoring and updating of my routine to account for my current strengths and weaknesses. Bill M.

I had never done Pilates before I walked into the Bodykind studio with my Groupon in hand. I hoped…read moreto develop some strength and flexibility that would help me with my persistent lower back pain. Being overweight, I was more than a little insecure about how I looked, but I was also desperate to feel better--and fortunately, that got me in the door. Because once I started working out at Bodykind, I developed a whole new relationship with my body and experienced the kind of validation that comes with working out with a small group and a dedicated coach. When my budget permits, I indulge in a private session, which takes that feeling to an even higher level. Pilates changed the shape of my body like no other workout I've done and I'm no longer in pain. Perhaps more importantly, the love and expertise with which owner Jenn McCandless teaches is so empowering, I walk out of each class standing taller in every way. If you are even considering checking out Pilates, or looking for a new studio, look no further. Bodykind is wonderful.

The Happy Lotus Lunchtime Meditation held at Santa Barbara Yoga Center (www.sbyc.com) at Noon is a…read morewonderful way for me to put a needed 45-minute pause into the middle of my busy Thursdays. Sitting in a chair or on the floor, Mindy guides the meditation skillfully so I can focus on being present and slow my mind down. This grounding and restful meditative practice, sitting quietly with other people, brings me a sense of peace, quiet, and community. I highly recommend exploring this useful practice to help anyone build the muscle of calm.

I have enjoyed going to Mindy's Meditation Class on Thursdays at 12noon. Mindy practices the…read morebuddhist philosophy. I appreciate that she does a reading and then we meditate on it. We conclude with questions and reflections. Her practice has brought so much more calm and happiness in my life. Ginny

Rachel is amazing! After the governor issued the stay at home order, she immediately, and I mean…read moreinstantly, worked out a way to continue her classes online! I participated in the first one this morning and it was great! She put the same enthusiasm into every routine as she does when she has people in the studio! I'm so happy that I can continue the exercise routine at home! Thank you Rachel!

A friend recommended Fitness with Rachel to me because I was having a hard time finding a FUN and…read morelow-impact aerobics class in Goleta. FwR has been perfect! Keep in mind that this is a small one-studio business and NOT a gym. There are (I am assuming quite deliberately) NO mirrors. The interior is very plain...no distractions. The music selection is great and rotated regularly. Rachel is a great dancer and is always smiling. The 9am class is primarily an older group and very welcoming to all ages and body types. The cost of classes is a bit more than a gym membership, but Rachel has a great new client special to try it out before committing.

Trained with Rob for an hour and it was brutal yet fun. I could tell the training session worked…read morevarious body parts not just one and that they focused on core strengthening quite a bit (which is great in my book because that affects your posture and overall systemic health a lot). The circuit training got more difficult with each round but so did Rob's encouragement and upbeat energy. The place is clean (they clean the mats and equipment after each use) and the music is very energizing as well. Ps you can also reward yourself with some wine tasting across the street afterwards. :)

This is the gym that Goldilocks would choose; it's "just right"!…read more I have tried many other options in town and nothing was a good fit for me, from the extremes of Cross Fit to the über popular, high-intensity gyms that EVERYONE goes to. I just couldn't find a top notch training gym with great facilities that was also laid back and FUN! From the moment I dropped by for a chat with one of the owners I felt immediately at ease. The vibe is relaxed, the music is great, the trainers are awesome and the other members are really cool people. Well done Conditioning Specialists! I'm so glad I found you!

This 24 hour gym was great, met all my needs. Really a no frills gym. This gym is affiliated with…read morethe hotel I was staying at, The Kimpton Canary, free access with a daily QR code to scan on your phone. I'm an early bird gym rat, I was there doing Cardio at 5:00AM. The 4 days I workout there, at that time there were only 2 people working out and I felt very safe. I entered through a scan from a QR code that gave me a punch code number. When you walk in it is much bigger than it looks from the outside. The gym has plenty of towels, disinfectant spray bottles, vending machines if you need drinks, 3 large restroom and I believe I saw showers plus free Wifi. I like riding the bikes which were on the second floor. I had a view of the entire gym. I noticed people were very conscious in wiping down the benches after they were used. Great Gym if you are visiting, want to work out daily, weekly.

This was exactly what I needed when visiting out of town. No employees pushing you to join. Only…read more$20 for a day pass. Lots of various equipment, cardio, and weights. Also a shower and changing area. Parking a bit tricky but other than that great!