I started taking classes last winter at Show and was Instantly hooked! Their teachers are very…read morekind, dedicated, knowledgeable, and safe. The space itself is big, with several areas for different classes. All of the equipment is frequently inspected and maintained- when any tape gets worn on an apparatus they remove and repair it. The intro to aerials class gave me confidence on the trapeze, fabric, and Lyra. I've moved onto to level 2, and there are so many other advanced classes for me to chose from! Performances are always optional and there are classes for all ages.

If you see a one star or low review here around this time, let the buyer beware…read more Here are the things you should know from someone who has actually been to the studio: 1) SHOW is an amazing, respectful, and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. They have extensive policy written up on inclusivity, diversity, and safety - all of which is available for anyone to read on their website at www.showcircusstudio.com. 2) Their teachers care about their students and are highly trained circus professionals. Many of them went through the professional track program at the New England Center for Circus Arts, are members of the professional circus organizations, and are active in furthering their circus education and training both on their own and through the studio. They go through monthly staff training as well as additional off-site trainings to constantly improve their skills and give a high quality, recreational circus education for students of all ages, body types, fitness levels, skill levels, races, economic backgrounds, etc. 3) Show is a recreational space. They don't expect you to do back flips when you walk in the door or even after your finish classes. You progress through a carefully planned out and studio standardized curriculum and are going at your own pace. This means you aren't forced through a leveling up system, but take a class until you're ready to move on to more advanced skills. In this way, your only competition is with yourself. 4) If other reviewers think the space is dirty and poorly organized, I recommend going in and checking out the space for yourself. Chris, the co-owner, does an amazing job of organizing the space along with Henry, the other co-owner. The lobby is GORGEOUS and the studio itself is perfect for recreational circus skills - vibrant colors, clean, and rigged to perfection for easy changes between classes. I'm very impressed. I highly recommend SHOW to anyone, especially to the LGBTQIA community - as SHOW and its staff are strong allies to the community. I wouldn't feel safe in a gym situation and I've never felt unsafe at SHOW. I cannot speak highly enough of them and my experiences with the studio.

While in town for a long weekend, I had some time to myself and wanted to fit in a workout. A Yelp…read moresearch for hot yoga studios in the area brought me here and I am so happy it did. A few helpful tips before you go to your first class: -You enter through the back, so you'd walk through the parking lot around back and when you find the gate and cute little garden, you know you're in the right spot. -They are cash only (maybe check?) And a drop in class is $22. There are a few banks only a short walk away, so finding an ATM shouldn't be too hard. -Classes are first come, first serve. So no reservations or sign up needed. There 12 PM class on a friday and more people than I expected, but there was still plenty of room. -The room gets hot (duh) but you can find the cooler areas in the room by looking for the spots marked with green tape. I love that they have changing rooms in the lower level, a very clean and roomy bathroom, plenty of hooks for your things and mats/towels to rent when needed. If I was a local, I think I would love being a regular here.

I wrote a review about Shiva Shakti a couple years ago when I first arrived in Northampton. And in…read moremy review I just projected my frustrations alllll over Shiva Shakti for literally no reason. I decided to delete it and rewrite one now that the studio has reopened its doors post-pandemic. Shiva Shakti instructs in the Baptiste style of yoga. It isn't my favorite type, but I've still really enjoyed taking classes here! Lots of chatarungas, lots of flowing, toss in some core work and tons of sweat. That's what you'll find at Shiva Shakti. You will work your BUTT OFF! *cash (or check) only. If you forget, there are at least 3 ATMs within a 3 min walk. *fill your water bottle up at home! There's nowhere to refill your bottle at the studio. *no showers, but there are changing rooms! *class times are limited due of the size of the town, but they still offer enough to fit anyone's schedule. There are 3x classes/day during the week, 1x Saturday, and 1x on Sunday (2x in fall thru spring). *my favorite teacher is Matt, for no major reason that I can pinpoint. He has a really welcoming vibe, and he can coax hard work out of you without being overwhelming. He also pays close attention to students on their mats and is great at remembering everyone's name. *Brandon is a fun and intense teacher- he has this super thick Boston accent and is always engaging the students during class to keep us on our toes and present in the room. And he will absolutely crank the heat up on you with no regrets! Haha *Naima leads a really delightful class. There's something about her voice that feeds you strength in a posture while simultaneously being really soothing. She's also really good at remembering students names which I so so appreciate. Some big positives at this studio: -The heat and humidity is DOPE AF. It gets steamy in the studio, and I love it! -The teachers know when to send in the cool air and it is always much appreciated. -The floor has mat markers that are color coded according to where the warmest/coolest places are in the room, so it's easy to ensure that you'll get the exact level of warmth you want. -They have a student discount! It's not huge, but it brings the drop-in class rate to $15 and monthly unlimited to $120/mo. Overall: I highly recommend this studio. I'm glad it's here in NoHo. And I'm so thankful that Naima and Brandon keep this place running and offer such delicious heat/humidity and fun classes for all of us.

I took 10 mat classes & 1 reformer over a few summer mos. It was my first time w/ pilates; as an…read moreavid yoga participant who had always been active & strong physically, the goal was to find a studio that would continue attention to form & function. In my search, I found their website & ensuing communications (i.e. email/phone/first pilates appointment w/ assessment) to be professional, experienced, & detailed. Read their bios, they're on their website: https://www.renewpilates.com/#story They pay attention to form for function, are attentive to attendees, vary their instruction & perspectives, all while keeping class light & full of humour. They're responsive to communications & seemed good at maintaining a pilates community that allowed for evolution of the individuals body & needs. Note: Stand-up comedy should be a side gig. Thanks for a good foundation Renew Pilates!

Nadene is amazing. Her hams and hips class on Wednesday has saved my body mind and soul as well as…read moreher Monday moon ritual class. Every instructor there brings something amazing to the table! We learn about each pose in Nadene and Claudia's classes

I love this hot yoga studio. The teachers at Karma Yoga are absolutely wonderful, they are so…read morewelcoming to new students. They show options for moves and are clear with their explanations and always help new students feel welcome. I cannot recommend the studio enough.

FAA is a fantastic gym, I've been a member for around 3 months and could not ask for a better…read moreenvironment to learn kickboxing/mma. The head trainer is a super friendly guy who is extremely knowledgeable and wants all his students to succeed. I would highly recommend FAA to anyone looking to learn kickboxing/MMA regardless of skill level everyone is welcome.

Best gym in the area. Jeremy is an amazing coach and gives everyone the same attention no matter if…read moreyou're a pro fighter or a beginner. Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and makes you feel like part of the team. I've been there for 5 years and have never had one bad experience.

A great climbing gym for beginners and experts alike (though I'm definitely a beginner!). Helpful…read moreand friendly staff who don't coddle you--they make sure you're up to speed on belay technique and everything safety-related. This keeps the gym feeling really safe and professional, which I enjoy. I also love the variety of yoga and fitness classes, plus the free weights in the gym. It's the perfect mix for me of climbing, yoga (which I used to HATE and now generally enjoy, thanks to CRG) and weightlifting. The training area upstairs is also great for climbing-specific training, with a variety of hangboards, a kilterboard, and more. I really like the vibes here, and the music is great 99% of the time. Great atmosphere and a nice sense of community fostered by the staff with lots of events like queer climbing night, women's climbing night, and more. Honestly, my favorite reason for living in this area. Highly recommend visiting!

I came to this place with a pretty large group of people. We rented out the shoes and they had us…read morewatch a video and sign a paper. We also bought some chalk from them to help with our grip! We had a blast here. I have personally never rock climbed before, but there were so many beginner friendly ones that I could actually do! The staff was friendly and helpful as well. It was a great experience and I would definitely come back when I visit Massachusettes again.

Janet is an amazing instructor and the space she created to practice is peaceful and perfect for a…read moregreat workout

This gym and the owners are amazing! I grew up in this gym, learning gymnastics, strength, bravery,…read moreand courage. I went here for 14 years, doing team for 10. I've "retired" from gymnastics now, but I wish I lived close enough to take my own daughters here. I did gymnastics on the same team as the current owner and she's not just an amazing gymnast, but a great person. When I reached out with a gymnastics question -- about a challenge I was having with my girls' current gym -- she was quick to respond and provided great advice. I recommend Talya and Hampshire Gymnastics school without reservation!

fuck this gym. that's all i can say. at least twice a week i have a dream that i am back in the…read moregym, the coaches talking shit about there students, whispering behind clip boards while staring and laughing at us. i will never forgive them for the amount of tears i have lost knowing that the dreams i've had since i was a little girl are over due to the unfair behavior they have shown towards me. just last week i was crying in my moms arms while saying "mom it's not fair". they made my parents spend thousands of dollars to fly me to nationals just for them to kick me off the team the next week. they looked me in my eyes at nationals saying "you got this" while in the back of there head they knew i was gonna be gone just a week later. i know that i might sound like a bitch but they left my family with an email consisting of no information of why i was being kicked off. no reason. i was the girl that always was friendly and got to know every knew girl that came to the gym, asking questions about them and truly making them feel welcome in the toxic environment. when you are a kid you don't know much about what going on around you. but lucky for me i was 10-13 when i was here so i knew just how fucked up this gym was. the only reason that i could think of as to why i was being asked to leave was that i was rude to coaches, but if you were in my postion with coaches forcing you to do skills tou we're not ready for, talking about you badly with other coaches in-front of me, you would understand why i was rude the times i was. after this i felt horrible about myself thinking that i was this horrible person. i'm not. they made me think i was though. this gym is the only one in the area so to me it did not feel like they kicked me out of the gym but they kicked me out of my dream, my favorite thing in the world, gymnastics. i know i can't tell you what to do so all i am doing is leaving my honest review, the yelp stile. thank you guys for reading. i hope you can think about what i had to say and hopefully stear clear from your child getting as hurt as i did. this has messed me up to the point we're i don't feel like myself, and all i can hope for is that no other kid has to go through that. love you guys.