As a new American ex-pat in Berlin who was born and raised in Los Angeles, I am ecstatic to find…read moreYoga 4 All Mankind in my neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg. Touted as a studio that teaches "LA-style yoga" in English, Yoga4All appeals to me in two ways. First, I am able to have yoga practices where I can focus on form, breathing, and meditation. If I had to take yoga classes in German, I would be in the unfortunate situation of frantically deciphering German and looking around trying to figure out which poses I should be doing. Sort of defeats the purpose of yoga, right? In addition, I get a bit of hope that I can still keep some parts of the beloved lifestyle I left behind when my husband's career brought us to Berlin. This staves away the homesickness, at least for the hour of yoga class at Yoga4All. I find that the classes here are quite superior to the classes I've taken in LA as well as SF, where I spent the last seven years of my life. Here's why: - Yoga4All's classes are small and clearly focused on the practice of yoga rather than on the practice of profit-making. LA and SF yoga studios tend to charge $20USD a pop only to pack you in like sardines where you have other people's feet in your face. So far, I've taken a number of classes at Yoga4All and I don't think there's ever been more than eight people in a class. This translate to a lot of individualized attention and the guidance to take your practice to the next level. - Every class, regardless of who the instructor is, ends with a short but relaxing neck massage during Shavasana. Yes, please! Some parting tips: - The classes are all Vinyasa-style, but the range from gentle in the morning to more vigorous in the evenings. Be prepared to sweat if you attend an evening class. - The classes are €10 for morning and lunchtime classes, while they are €15 for evening classes. Lunchtime classes tend to be the smallest, aka best bang for your buck (or Euro). - This studio also offers weekly mat Pilates classes and occasional aerial yoga classes. I haven't tried either yet, but I will update this review once I get the chance. Thank you to Yoga4All for bringing a little piece of home to Berlin and for improving upon it!

Love yoga 4 all mankind. As an expat from California I was looking for a place where I could…read morecontinue with my yoga practice in English as my German is very basic and I am so glad I found yoga 4 all mankind. Let me start by saying that I love their style as it can be as challenging as you want but also fun. The studio is clean, the staff is super friendly, and their prices are pretty good compared to other places. I have taken classes with Maverick and Jonas and they were amazing teachers and I can't wait to try their Pilates classes.

A solid studio that offers a variety of hot yoga classes. My favorite are the 60min hot classes…read morewhich allow me a meditative rigorous class that fits my busy schedule

From the owner: Hot Yoga ist eine festgelegte Folge von 26 Körperübungen und zwei Atemübungen zur Stärkung und…read moreFörderung der Balance sämtlicher Körpersysteme. Ziel der Übungen in ihrer speziellen Reihenfolge ist es, alle Gelenke, alle Muskeln und Sehnen, sowie alle Organe innerhalb von 90 Minuten optimal zu durchbluten, um so einen möglichst hohen gesundheitlichen Nutzen zu erzielen. Das Besondere an Hot Yoga ist die erhöhte Raumtemperatur von 38°C, die eine zusätzliche intensive Entgiftung durch das starke Schwitzen fördert. Durch die Wärme wird außerdem der Körper schneller aufgewärmt und somit das Verletzungsrisiko stark verringert.

Short story: this place has only the highlights! I tried this trial month for 45€ and am so happy…read morewith it. I could try all the different courses and my favorites are Vinyasa Yoga and Woo!Zen - now my body is flexible and strong to beat you up and escape ;-) Long story: I was really lucky to discover this place at one of the Yelp events. I was introduced to Woo!Zen at first, which is a mix of different fighting/self defense styles and looks like a real power training without a break. I really enjoyed it, though next morning couldn't move at all. Well... One of my favs courses is Vinyasa, which is very good. I always feel so relaxed afterwards that I sleep like a baby! Highly recommended course. To Chimosa itself: it's cozy nice place with only two studios. All the courses are walk-in courses, so you can come and go as you like. All the coaches and trainers are very caring: ask how you feel constantly and worry about every each person. Changing rooms are comfortable, also very clean and home-like and also have shower. Before or after the training you can enjoy a free tea, that they make for all the members. You can also order some special tea like Matcha Latte at a "bar". Chimosa also offers tea seminars and massages. Maybe their prices aren't that low in comparison to some fitness studios, but being here makes you feel happier :-) Believe me, I was looking for such a studio for a really long time!

Love this place - they have a small assortment of really great teas in different price ranges which…read morethey select and import from China themselves. Their Sweet Delight is amazing, never seen anything like it anywhere in a store. Also: Extremely friendly owners and lovely service. I haven't tried any of the classes yet but the place also offers a mix of martial arts and yoga.

I attended a trial session at noexcuses. Everyone was welcoming, the facilities were great. The…read moresession was intense but I felt fantastic afterwards. I loved the place so much that signed up 6 month contract. Shortly after, my stay in Germany was cut short and I couldn't attend. Noexcuses reps were very nice and understood my situation and cancelled the contract. As I learnt from them - be careful what you are signing and committing to a long term membership, especially if your visa in the country is temporary. I was lucky that noexcuses understood my situation. Because of their professionalism and awesome workouts, I highly recommend this place. Veronica

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Best Yoga-Studio for hot/bikram yoga I have been so far. It seems they even have Ayurveda…read moretherapists giving treatments there, which makes it all the more interesting for me. Had a great experience overall!

I took an excellent Bikram Yoga class here. Instruction was in German, but it heightened awareness…read moreof the moment and added an additional challenge that I welcomed. There were two instructors in class, with one adjusting. I've never taken a Bikram class with this level of attention (ah, German engineering at it's finest) and I feel like this class alone was a booster pack to my entire decade + long practice. If your idea of relaxation is torturesome detoxification, then I strongly recommend a grueling session at Yoga and More. (the relaxation is the reward). The studio itself is beautiful and the heated room has hardwood floors which is always preferential to carpet. 10 Euro for 10 classes intro special makes even one class cost effective.

I used to love this place but everytime I go black the classes get colder and colder. Today there…read morewas zero humidity. And the temp was 34 degrees c / 93 F. Classss should be min 102 if not 105 f. This the second time the teacher told me there's nothing she can do to turn up heat. And when I asked the owner last year she said she couldn't afford the increased heating. I went today hoping things had changed but alas they have not. Really hope this studio figures out how to increase humidity and the heat. I'd happily pay more for a better class.

Beautiful clean studio Nice heat…read moreFancy showers Good neighborhood Great teachers Nice warm tile floors Feel great afterwards Namaste

If you are looking for a Pilates Studio, your search is over…read more Nothing can be better than Senso. I have PD and Carolyne is helping me getting control of my body again. My future looks not so bad, thanks to this dedicated teacher and lovely person. The studio looks sharp, with a lot of equipment, and it's also easy to reach.

I have been training at Senso for the last 18 months. First thing I noticed was that this is…read moreNOTHING like Yoga...nothing!!! I am very impressed with the level of knowledge that the trainers have. I play ice hockey and didn't think Pilates would help me on the ice. At first I just went to stay in shape, but it really did help my game a lot. The trainers there will train you in English or in German which was a huge factor for me since I'm still mastering German. Another big point for me was the cost. Considering the expertise of the trainers I think I am getting a really great deal and even saved more when I bought a 10-pack. But they also have classes that are much cheaper, or one can arrange for a duo or a trio which can also save some cash. For me, one on one is the best. My trainer constantly talks and makes adjustments to my form to maximize my workout. The atmosphere is great. Renovated studio space with changing rooms and a beautiful shower. Pilates really sets itself apart from other exercises because of the attention to detail. The trainers all have to pass anatomy courses and really understand the human body. I've seen other clients there who have serious physical issues who make dramatic positive strides through Pilates. I would recommend Pilates at Senso Studio for anyone, but especially those who are bored of gyms or might have posture, circulation, back or neck issues. One trainer told me she is even certified to train post and prenatal clients. Cool! Check out Senso!

I snagged a newcomer deal for a couple of classes when I was last in Berlin on vacation. I took the…read morecycling classes only. + *Friendly staff and instructors *All speak English (if that's your thing; I was kinda hoping for some instruction auf Deutsch, but that's ok. Got me thinking... could I get a visa to move to Berlin and teach fitness? Ok....) *Large, clean, nice facility. Great shower space, hairdryers, towels. *Free shoe rental. *No issues with admin/check-in/payment *Clean, new bikes. - *Cycling class was only ok. Would have liked more variety, choreo, and challenge. Don't think I'd stay in top shape if this place were my go-to, but I did get my sweat on.

First off, the staff are incredibly welcoming here, and the instructor was very motivating and…read morehelpful in the BE45 class as well. The fluorescent lights (in an otherwise dark room) & techno music have you in a Berlin club mindset. Your stats tracked on screen on handlebars - pushes you to ride harder. The facility is super nice, including lots of gold touches & hipster metallic finishes. Locker rooms and showers are clean and large enough. Really enjoyed it!

From the owner: Das Leben zu einer Feier machen! Atemtechniken, vor allem…read moreSudarshan Kriya®, Meditation und Yoga sind die Kernpunkte unseres Angebots. Wenn Sie eine authentische Form des Yoga suchen, die weiter geht als Fitness und Schönheit, dann sind Sie bei uns richtig. Das Art of Living Happiness Programm findet regelmäßig bei uns statt. Der Atem ist ein häufig vernachlässigter, doch sehr wichtiger Teil des Lebens. Durch dynamische Atemtechniken können wir angesammelten Stress loslassen, den Geist klären und zurück zu unserer Natur - Glück, Zufriedenheit und Liebe finden. Atemtechniken, Meditation, Yoga-Körperübungen (Asanas) sowie interaktive Übungen und Diskussionen über die Funktionsweise des Geistes, Schlüssel zu mehr Glück und Gelassenheit sind alle Bestandteil des Art of Living Happiness Programms.