I love Aluma Yoga! I've been a member for a year and just love all of the yogis and the class…read moreschedule. I recently attended my first workshop and it was fabulous. Looking forward to more. Like the convenience of both locations. Also looking forward to joining Aluma for travels!

From the owner: We offer a variety of yoga and pilates classes, workshops, teacher trainings, private sessions,…read morelife coaching, and yoga retreats. Our studio is a welcoming and calming space where students of all levels can heal, transform and connect. Welcome to Aluma Yoga, a new yoga studio in Cockeysville, MD. "Aluma" means "fire" in the ancient Sanskrit language. We named the studio after this powerful element, because nothing moves through the flames without being transformed, and it is our intention for all who cross the threshold of Aluma Yoga to find personal transformation and healing.​ Our 1200 square foot studio and boutique is a welcoming and peaceful space for anyone looking to practice yoga and join in a community of like-minded seekers. We offer a variety of yoga classes and times, wellness workshops, instructor training programs, incredible retreats, and more. We stock our boutique with products to enhance your yoga and wellness routines, as well as unique gift items.

I live in LA but travel through Baltimore often and love this studio. Similar to my LA studio, the…read morefloor is not carpeted which definitely minimizes lingering odors. If you are used to practicing regular yoga, i.e. without heat and on a wood floor, I can see why you might detect a sweaty odor in any Bikram studio. But since the point of Bikram is to sweat, most studios will have some odor and humidity. I've been practicing Bikram for 4 years - this studio is clean, not smelly, roomy and cozy. The teachers are uniformly excellent and they keep the room hot. Everyone is extremely nice and welcoming. The bathrooms are clean and there are three showers and numerous lockers if you want to lock up your stuff. I'm grateful to have Bikram Baltimore my home away from home! 11/1/19 - still love this studio. Consistently good teachers, clean and professional. If You are used to bikram yoga, you will find it a pleasure. If it's your first time, it's always a challenge but everyone here is nice and supportive

I just got back from my first Bikram Yoga class ever. I've done Ashtanga yoga before, but never hot…read moreyoga. When you first walk into the room, it's of course hot (as it's supposed to be), but smells like a wet dog. The floor is carpeted, and people sweat all over the carpet, but it honestly smells like they don't ever clean the carpet. It's honestly disgusting. On top of that, I went with a diabetic friend who also had never done hot yoga. The instructor, Barbara, recommended that we stay in the room, even if we can't do the moves, to receive the most benefit out of the class. She also told us it is normal to feel nauseous or light-headed during class. After about 15-20 minutes of class, my friend wanted to step out for a minute because she didn't feel well. Being diabetic, it is really easy to get dehydrated and she wanted a bit of fresh air so she could try to last through the whole 90-minute class. Barbara asked her to stay, and she didn't because it's ultimately her choice as to whether or not she steps out for air. After a few minutes, Barbara had us take a brief water break and stepped out to talk to my friend. She came back in shortly thereafter and made a few comments about how wrong and inappropriate it is for people to leave class. I don't care who you are or what business you're in, but it is NEVER appropriate to talk badly about a customer in front of other customers. Ever. For any reason. I asked my friend what happened after we left, and she told me that Barbara came out and just basically yelled at her for leaving class. She said she talked to her like a child, and told her she can't leave class and she can't be hanging around there because "she might steal something." She came out a while later and walked up front, diddled around at the front desk and kept an eye on my friend, making sure she didn't do anything wrong. Barbara never bothered to ask if my friend was okay (and she knew my friend was diabetic), she never asked if she had any blood sugar problems, or even tried to encourage her to finish the class. She barked at her like she was a dog and then accused her of trying to steal. In addition, after she came back in the class room at one point, she was going on and on about how different people have different thresholds and different capabilities and such. Yet, somehow, it wasn't okay for someone who didn't have a high threshold for heat to step out for a minute and catch their breath. I can tell you one thing, I will never give them my business ever again. Even if we had enjoyed the class and wanted to come back, after being treated that way as a new customer, it makes me not want to come back. How can you honestly treat new customers that way? I don't understand how someone can be so rude. I've never in my life had a yoga instructor be anything less than encouraging and caring. But if one instructor there is like that, I can't imagine what the others are like.

This is a wonderful workout studio! The instructors are top notch and the facilities are…read moreexceptionally clean. My favorite part is the cool, lavender infused towels distributed at the end of classes.

Went in person after work to get information for cycling class…read more I was at the door, the woman at the desk waved me and she apparently was too busy to even wanting to get up. To open the door so I could sign up for a class. Things happen for a reason... move on !

Great Pilates studio. Excellent knowledgeable instructors in a wonderful light filled space.read more

The owner and instructors at SDK Pilates are fabulous! I've been taking pilates with their…read moreinstructors for years and it has helped me improve my strength in a safe (and enjoyable) way. I appreciate the attention the instructors provide to ensure I am doing the exercises safely. Stephanie, the owner, has been a tremendous help to me with understanding challenges I face with a bad hip. Her expertise and medical background have helped me select exercises that are appropriate for me and I have learned there are still plenty of things that I can do to strengthen my body. I look forward to meeting with the instructors and attendees every week and miss class when I can't attend. I didn't know what pilates was years ago and can't imagine not doing it now!

I finally signed up for a nicer gym and from the start, Oscar has been an incredible help. He…read morealways says hi, goes above and beyond my requests, and even searched the whole gym to find my boyfriend's missing water bottle. Besides top notch customer service, this gym has everything. I get a Hydromassage before leaving every time. I can't believe I love going to the gym again. Thanks BB!

Welcoming feeling every time I walk in. So many class offerings, indoor pool, turf area, and the…read moreinstructors/trainers are knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging! In the locker room they have showers, bathrooms, a sauna and lockers (that you can create a code and lock). I used to hate going to the gym but once I started attending brick bodies I began to love the gym especially because I felt so comfortable exercising in that environment. It is a bit expensive but for everything it includes it is worth it.

I have been a client here for nearly two years and feel the massage therapists working here are…read moreoverall very skilled and professional. You can't go wrong with any of them and they're the real reason to visit this massage studio. The massage rooms and tables are extremely comfortable, the bathrooms are sparkling clean, and the float tanks are a really cool experience as well. There is a beautiful sauna area that's very Instagram worthy. All of the areas where you receive a service feel very serene, spa-like, and upscale. Meredith is a lovely person and makes really good use of aromatherapy and long holds or pauses in her massage that make you feel super relaxed and zen. She is certified in pregnancy massage and does a great job. Marcus has super strong hands, is ideal to see if you're looking for deep tissue massage, and makes good use of hot stones and warm towels. Ben is great as well, did some passive stretching along with the massage for tight areas. Karen seems to intuitively know the perfect amount of pressure to use and does the best head and face massage ever. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is that the entrance and waiting area you sit in prior to your massage/float doesn't really match the atmosphere of the other rooms. I think it's a little too kitsch and cluttered and reminds me of walking into a small store that feels very casual and doesn't have the ambiance of the massage rooms. Unfortunately not very "Instagram worthy". There's a lot of stuff for sale that isn't directly related to massage or even wellness, such as bohemian style clothing, silver jewelry, wind chimes, etc. The Speakeasy room has relatively uncomfortable seating (there are two firm, backless benches and just two chairs with a low back), more displays of non-massage related things for sale (such as non alcoholic refrigerated drinks, candies, books, artwork, etc.), large displays of business cards and fliers for other local businesses, and dark furniture which just makes the room feel small and cluttered. You sort of feel like you are waiting in a shop rather than being a member at an upscale massage and wellness studio. The self serve tea display is really, really nice but just gets lost in the clutter/decor/fliers. And my only other gripe is that the infrared sauna is preset to a really, really high temperature (maybe higher than spa saunas I have used elsewhere) and I was told it doesn't allow for adjustments. I was excited to use the sauna but couldn't tolerate it more than a few minutes at a time. During my sauna session I simply had to exit the sauna every few minutes to cool off a bit. I realize this is maybe because I am a sauna newbie but I do wish there was an "intro to sauna" setting for those like me to use. In summary: great services, great massage therapists, kitschy entryway/waiting area design which is absolutely not a dealbreaker

I discovered this place because I was looking for a local float tank. I had my first float July 1,…read more2021 and I'm looking forward to my next! Today I went in for a chair massage because at $20 for fifteen minutes and no tip- it was the perfect fit for my lower budget and immediate need due to a strained muscle in my back. A big thanks to the always welcoming staff and especially co-owner Bob who gave me a tour my first visit! Without it I wouldn't have known about the massage chair and all the other great services as much as I do now. See you all soon TMB! :) -Tina

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

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.

The whole BlisPilates experience deserves as many stars as can be offered! From Brenda's…read moreinstruction that brings the focus to what you the client might need to the new, spacious and clean digs at Executive Plaza. Fantastic! I've often said to friends that if I had to give up exercise classes, Pilates would be the last to go. Still feel that way due to Brenda's offerings and guidance. Do yourself and your body a favor. Call Blis!

"BlisPilates is a must try! I started as a 61 year old novice 1 year ago and am still constantly…read moresurprised at the increased flexibility and strength that I keep achieving! "This is a welcoming Pilates studio where the atmosphere is calm, professional and unpretentious. The classes are varied to the clients' abilities and also provide challenges. The instructors are knowledgeable, motivating, patient and kind. Give BlisPilates a try...you won't regret it!"

After taking a few more classes and trying there level 2 I can honestly say it is total waste of…read moremoney and time. This is a McDonald quality workout with Prime Rib prices . Ineffective workout with low experience instructors. Do not make my mistake. That is why they want you to commit to 3 months. This is complete Rip off . If you want fun and effective workout try Barre in Quarry Lake .

This gym is well maintained and classes offered compliments my work/personal life. Instructors are…read moreknowledgeable and helpful.