I took Erin's class at Open Doors Yoga Dorchester and took note of her enthusiasm and…read moreencouragement. I'm not front row yogi normally, I was late and grabbed a front and center spot. Erin's flow was perfect and reminded me that when practicing from a a centered internal position you can set up your mat confidently anywhere!

I took Erin's Brewery Yoga class at Dorchester Brewing and it was fantastic! The class was…read morechallenging, yet relaxing (a hard balance to get!). What I loved most about how Erin taught was that she would introduce modifications that made things progressively harder, rather than easier. I've been to a lot of classes where "going on your knees" or making a modification to make things less difficult was presented as the second choice... but Erin says these first and then encourages people who are looking for more challenge to "raise your knees". Its a small change to teaching, but it made a huge difference in how confident and empowered I felt in her class.

I happened to end up in a yoga class taught by Ana (Divya Jyoti) a few years ago and it was…read moreamazing. She was incredibly attentive to the needs of all of us students and really tailored the class to what we needed that day. I loved it. Since that class, I started doing private Yoga Therapy sessions with her on a regular basis and taking her group classes whenever she offered them. It has made a big difference for me. There's nothing like having someone dedicate an hour to really working with you. I have felt a big difference physically and emotionally (!) from working with her. The private yoga therapy sessions last about an hour and are always different. There's usually a mix of talking/checking-in to see what's been going on, breathing practices (pranayama), physical practices (asanas), relaxation techniques, recommendations for helping to feel better throughout the week, energy work, etc. Really, there's so much that comes into the sessions. I always felt I came away from them feeling better, more relaxed, and with some real tools that I could use on my own. I loved that. It really made me feel like I was getting something tangible out of the sessions. She also offers workshops, which have been excellent and are a great way to meet her and see her style. Her studio offers Trio classes, which are semi-private yoga class for three people. Those are a really nice way to get many of the benefits of the private sessions but at a much lower price. Private sessions are definitely an investment, but I feel like the benefits I got from them made it more than worth it. Bottom line: I can't say enough good things about Divya Jyoti Yoga Studio. It's definitely worth checking out!

Highly recommended! I took a few Pilates classes with Kathryn and loved it! Kathryn really listens…read moreto what your personal goals are and adjusts the session accordingly. She has a great eye for seeing when your movements are asymmetrical or your posture is off, for example, and she makes just the right suggestions to correct it. It seems she knows an exercise for literally every muscle in your body and during the classes I got to know muscles I didn't know I had! Finally, Kathryn is just such a very warm and friendly person all around.

Booked a reiki class on classpass, drove 30 min on a rainy night to studio. No sign of any humans,…read moreno one answering calls, says closed. Wasted 1 hour of my time! Bad communication with partners they work with to say the least.

Do you seek Yoga, Healing, and Wellness? Then you have found the right place. As a devoted…read morepractitioner, Taireiki is one of my favorite places to practice. The studio is comfortable, unimposing and completely judgment free. The antique furniture and information about Health and wellness creates an atmosphere designed for getting enlightened. Taireiki offers a number of disciplines but I mainly attend several excellent vinyasa flow classes. This is real Yoga and the studio is all about improving health - the class size is a little smaller which I appreciate. 5 stars all day.

My initial love of Spin Works wore off. My favorite instructor is no longer teaching as frequently…read more I've taken a handful of classes with other instructors, but none of them have stood out. I saved my classes for when my favorite instructor was subbing but ended up not being able to use all 30 classes in a year, resulting in forfeiting a bunch of classes. Not sure I will go back.

Good Spin program. Two studios one in North Providence one in Coventry. A different approach to…read morespinning and a fun approach to fitness. They use Black lights with glow in the dark pictures done by local artist. This makes it feel less intimidating than other gyms. They encourage you to go at your own pace and require a detailed lesson before starting out. So great for beginners. You will get a great workout and have fun at the same time. You have to check out the artwork at the Coventry studio, which I will review next. Its amazing and will take your mind off you workout! Online scheduling makes it easy for you to check classes. With many different class times and options. Price is relatively cheep and you pay as you go. So if you buy 10 rides, you can use them once a month and not worry about it. A little better than paying your gym membership and not getting anything out of it! Tell Peter, Scott and Kristy sent you!

I have never been to a gym where I look forward to coming back the next day. I started with the…read morefree week and only missed one day. From the outside, it can be a bit intimidating since it's all dark. But when you walk in, you realize that the all black aesthetic makes it look very classy and clean. On the right hand side, the wall says, "Culture Builds Community;" but it's not just a belief. The couple who runs the business, Pam and Jason, are very intentional in bringing the belief to life. In my first week there, I felt very welcome, and part of the group. They do a good job of creating tough, but fun workouts that work the entire body. I am someone who likes working out with others to feel motivated, and I am also someone who is most productive when I am not doing the same thing for too long. Each class follows the same structure where there are about 6-8 stations, each lasting about 5 minutes each. Each workout is very different, and there is always great music playing in the background. Before starting, they go through each workout and during the class, go around and make any corrections in your form which is very helpful in avoiding injuries / maximizing gain. There is a bathroom, but sadly no bubbler (or water fountain if you aren't a Rhode Islander). But, to make up for it, they do have a dog that roams around the gym. She is the cutest, but I am envious of her when she is relaxing while we're all sweating. Currently, their unlimited pass is $125/mo., 10 classes is $165, or single drop-in classes are $20 each. From what I have observed, they do offer personal training, but it might be more expensive. I would highly recommend giving them a try

Worth every penny. The coach is knowledgeable, attentive, and an all around nice guy who loves what…read morehe's doing. Equipment is top notch, nothing skimped on. Plenty of parking, and minutes off the highway. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a tough workout that you don't have to program yourself.

I took my first ever beginner class with them through Class Pass. I had never done a reformer class…read morebefore, either. Unfortunately, this class was not made for someone like me at the very beginning of their workout era. The class was very difficult and not accessible for my fitness level. There were a few modifications offered but I decided that solidcore is not for me until I get stronger. I do want to point out that the studio was large and clean. The reformers seemed to be taken well cared for.

I had a great experience with the Intro class! It was very suitable for beginners! The front desk…read morereceptionist was very kind and reassuring that we'd have a great first experience. The coach Pooja was welcoming and made sure my questions were answered. I had this expectation that everyone would be amazingly fit and perfect, but everyone was so normal and nice :) It didn't feel intimidating at all! The intro class is slower and does a good job at explaining the equipment and moves. I am guessing the regular class is quite a step up though so I'd recommend taking a few intro classes before diving in.

This review is for "the Remix" class at Sweat Box. It's interesting...wierd-interesting, not…read moreinteresting-good. I bought the Living Social/Groupon thing for 5 classes here. After my first class, I'm not sure if I'll be back. Si Fu K.L. Brown (the instructor) is like a mix of Billy Blanks with his Tae Bo body but a little bit of Charlie with his angels. You start off the class with a bunch of core exercises including 100s of mountain climbers, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. In the middle of these exercises, these "angels" come out and do something like a show & tell to the class, showing off their capoeira or whatever it is that they are doing with Si Fu. It's wierd. At multiple times in the class, the other students and myself are just standing in a circle watching this show & tell. Then at the end of the class, it felt like these "angels" were recruiting for more angels. I felt like I just paid money to listen to a good Rihanna/Madonna remix and watch some girls with sweat bands pretending to fight each other. Hmm....I guess if its pretty amusing after all.

I got introduced to the class when I saw the deal on groupon. I went to all the 5 classes and got…read moreamazing workout from the Woman Basic class. I also checked out the Hip Hop remix class but found that is not my cup of tea. The hip hop class is a little weird where you spent 20mins of core workout, followed by some dances moves which is fun. But then there is ~5mins of just standing and watching the 'angels' performing. I guess I was not so interested in watching and prefer to do the workout myself. The basic class is the one to go to if you are interested in boxing training and get incredible workout. I love it so much and ended up buying more passes from them and will make this part of my weekly training. I almost wish they offer more classes like this during the week instead of once a week.