I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place! I went to this studio for over a year and loved it!…read moreNow I live in Santa Fe and am so sorry we don't have a similar place to practice pilates. All the instructors were amazing and I loved every single class i took. I started unable to do any of the movements and by the time I left I was strong and flexible. I am forever grateful.

I literally walked up to the door to check out the studio and before I could even open it the…read moreinstructor waved her hand aggressively and yelled at me to "go away". I was shocked and honestly pretty offended, I don't think I look like I was about to rob the place or leer at her students I'm pretty sure I just look like someone who's interested in doing Pilates... DEFINITELY won't be attempting to go back! If you're in the market for megaformers I'd recommend fit Buddha instead. They treat you like family not like a nuisance. ZERO stars for customer service.... But it won't let me give zero stars. As for the actual class I wouldn't know because I was instructed to "go away"

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.

Simpatico is the best! I have been working with an instructor both in private and group apparatus…read moreclasses for a few years now. The studio has a great energy, and the owner is very accommodating and friendly. I've had a wonderful experience with the people, as well as a more toned pilates body! Highly recommend!

I love Simpatico. I tried a private Pilates lesson for the first time with Mindy Horwitz (owner of…read moreSimpatico) and have been a client now for about 7 months. Now, I have always worked out, and stayed in good shape. I naturally have a very boyish figure (straight up and down, no curves). After doing Pilates at Simpatico and really learning how to use the correct muscles, I have to say that for the first time ever I HAVE A WAIST!!! No other type of exercise program has gotten me the results I've achieved at Simpatico. Thank you Mindy! Simpatico is a wonderfully clean, calm, nurturing studio. The staff and other instructors ROCK! The Will Power & Grace classes are also amazing - its a nice way to really sweat and burn calories and use Pilates-esc graceful movements!!!! If you do Pilates at all, I highly recommend checking out Simpatico Pilates and Gryotonic Studio in Santa Barbara, CA!!!!

We highly recommend "Gone Adventuring Pilates" with Kristine Chaussard. We have had some excellent…read morePilates instructors over the last 20 years (we're 70). Kristi is one of the best. Kristi's experience is deep and her repertoire is vast. Each class is thoughtfully choreographed so that it is constantly moving, always challenging and targeted to our ability.  No matter your age, Kristi will provide you a challenging and "adventurous" experience. For many years after a pilates class we would say 'I'm am so glad we did that!'; but, after 20 years we had sort of stopped saying this. After everyone of our classes with Kristi we have again started to say 'I am so glad we did that!'.

I highly recommend Kristi at Gone Adventure Pilates! I am a beginner with a foot injury. Kristi…read moremakes me feel comfortable being new and is skilled at making modifications to work with my limitations. Each session I leave feeling like a had an amazing workout and looking forward to the next session.

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.

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 did my certified yoga teacher training here and I've been teaching in SB and Goleta ever since!…read moreIt was one of the best experiences of my life. The training is cozy and intimate, you get a lot of personalized attention, and there is a super supportive vibe. They serve really yummy, healthy snacks & tea too which I loved- I am a total foodie- I even learned how to make some of these recipes from the owner Sue Anne. Both Sue Anne and her husband Jim have mentored and guided me ever since. They helped me get teaching positions literally as soon as I graduated the training. I would highly recommend their training and coming to classes at their studio!

I obtained my basic yoga certification from Let it Go Yoga, and it was…read morea wonderful experience. Sue Anne and Jim Parsons have probably trained more than half the yoga instructors in town. They are totally supportive and encouraging, attentive to individuals, relaxed yet very professional. Highly recommend their teaching.

I started training with Rita right before getting pregnant with my first child, and credit her with…read morekeeping me strong AND sane all the way through my pregnancy. Thanks to her teaching me how to consciously manage and strengthen my body and improve my posture, I managed to avoid all the usual pregnancy aches and back pain and was in such great shape I was up and active the day after giving birth and recovered faster than any of the other moms in my baby group. Since then she's helped me through a second pregnancy and a serious ankle injury. Unlike the other studios and trainers I'd been to before, Rita really focuses on you learning proper form so you don't get injured, and in fact she did an amazing job helping me recover when I was injured elsewhere. I love her no-nonsense attitude and great sense of humor, and I have learned a ton from her - she's truly an amazing trainer and I'd recommend her to anyone.

How to describe Monkeytail and Rita? AMAZING. I went in with debilitating shoulder and…read moreglute/hamstring/hip pain on my left side. I had done over a year of physical therapy which resulted in temporary relief. I heard about Rita and her work and figured I had nothing to lose and a lot to gain. She fit me in the same day and did an evaluation. She showed me pictures of my back and spine alignment and explained why my range of motion in my shoulder was limited. (It had been diagnosed as a frozen shoulder.) My alignment was clearly off and impacting my limbs. I did 8 sessions over a 4-6 week period. We worked with yoga straps and blocks and the ball and I learned exercises to help improve my posture. I feel better as a result than I've felt in 18 months and have a new awareness how my alignment affects the rest of my body. Not only do you receive physical training, Rita is positive and uplifting and I received mental health benefits from working with her as well. Don't miss out on the gift you give yourself by training with her.