A very pleasant studio and a great teacher! I took a great hot yoga class from Hannah today. I've…read moretaken yoga for many years and had many teachers. She did a great job providing gentle assists when needed and I learned a lot. I'm going back tomorrow for another class!

From the owner: We're a community-focused yoga studio rooted in the power of human connection. Renkon is the…read moreJapanese word for lotus root. Our studio is inspired by the lotus as an analogy for the human experience. It is our deepest wish that Renkon Studio provides a space for our community to be at ease, nurtured, and deeply supported in the muddy waters of life. We're committed to offering yoga for every body. Yes, even you! From an extra-nervous beginner looking for the right amount of TLC to someone seeking relief for stress and nagging back pain to a long-practicing yogi who's ready to dive deeper, Renkon provides a yoga experience for everyone.

What a wonderful yoga studio! This review is for people new to town, because anyone who's been…read morearound for a bit knows how great this place is. You couldn't ask for a cooler, more central location in downtown Bloomington, and the front has a fun gift shop, so, stop in for that if you're curious! I attended a yoga nidra class here around new year's and Carmen was an amazing teacher that talked us through a guided meditation and body scan. I walked away feeling very calm and peaceful, but there are a number of other types of yoga classes offered. Can't wait to be back! Thank you, Main Street Yoga!

I absolutely love Main Street Yoga. I have been to a variety of the classes and enjoyed all of…read morethem. The facility is inviting and clean. The studio provides mats, blankets, and blocks for no additional charge. I've never been to such a such a generous studio! The three class trial is an awesome deal, just make sure to use it within the specified time. My favorite class has been Saturday morning moderate yoga taught by Tonya. She has a way with words and will truly get your weekend off to the right start. This class is taught at the Washington Street studio, which had a lot of natural light. Another perk is that the farmers market is right outside when class is over! If you have not ever practiced yoga, I urge you to check out the gentle classes. There are all ages and activity levels at the class, so no need to be shy. Get thee to yoga!

After moving to Illinois from California, I was extremely excited to have found a pole fitness…read morestudio in my area so that I can continue my journey. However, after taking 5 classes (3 of them which I had "injured" myself in which has almost never happened for the 1.5 years I've been training), I was extremely disappointed instead. Each class I had left feeling like there was no progress and in fact, I felt like I was back pedaling everything that I have trained and learned over the last year. I actually started to dread the weekly class membership I signed up for but since it was already paid and scheduled, I continued to go. The pole instructor Kyli was not very instructive in my opinion. She would demonstrate a move on the pole, stand back, sometimes even continuously checking the time on her phone, giving the impression that she was uninterested in really being there, awhile me and other students kind of just struggled to repeat what she had just demonstrated. When I would ask for further assistance...it was just demonstrated again. There is no coach to student engagement, no individual constructive criticism, or correct form. There wasn't even words of encouragement or affirmation when somebody would ace a move. After a few classes, I actually started clapping and giving affirmation myself to the other students of the class since nobody else, including the "coach, was doing it. However, when it was about talking about herself, it seemed like Kyli would be completely present. Which that alone was confusing. She would demonstrate part 1 of a move, tell a story for 5 mins about herself or how it relates, then continue on with showing part 2 of the move. Leaving me confused and distracted. In fact, often times I felt like I could have had more progress by simply pulling up a YouTube tutorial. I mean...nobody is receiving any feedback and we're just watching demonstrations so what exactly am I showing up for? Mind you, this class is only 60 mins long. It would be great if 15-20 mins of that class wasn't being spent on talking on things that aren't really going to interfere with what the students are here for. Even when looking at the social media pages and I'm seeing students being showcased, I'm seeing the moves in completely bad form...which if this was being corrected and there was actually engagement and wanting to see the students progress and perform at their best, it would showcase exactly just that. My "injuries" that have happened can absolutely be "my fault", however if there was more of a relationship and criticism being built, the chances of me executing a move correctly and safely...could of been higher. Hell, when I did have to repeatedly ask for correction of form (which was mostly always met with visible annoyance), look and behold, I would Ace it! No enthusiasm given with it though of course. To the owner and the instructors who are reading this feedback Please, start coaching. Not demonstrating and standing back, but COACHING. I understand a lot of us students are there for an outlet and to build community but it would be great if progress was being built as well.

I love love love Body! Tara is awesome to work with - friendly, professional and very good at what…read moreshe does! I've taken classes at Body, but primarily went with personal training. Tara was great at adapting the workouts to my fitness level and injuries, especially some unique challenges that arose postpartum. I felt like she kept it challenging and new, but also didn't push too far resulting in injuries (like I had happen at traditional gyms). I'm moving out of state, otherwise I would be keeping up my regular 1-2x/week visits for health, sanity and lots of laughs! Also check out her unique couple classes, when offered. Husband and I really enjoyed couples yoga around Valentine's day!

Tonya is an expert in Yoga and BodyTalk. She is authentic! And she practices what she preaches…read more Tonya has already made a difference in my health, I expect even more progress as I've only seen her for two sessions. She answers all my questions and gives me outstanding tips for thinking through what's happening. I trust her 100%. It helps that I see the difference it's made in two of my friends too.

From the owner: I skillfully teach Kripalu yoga classes for all levels, including prenatal. I also specialize in…read morethe BodyTalk System, an alternative form of energy medicine that utilizes the bodymind's innate capacity for healing.

I'm not a coffee snob. I don't really know much about coffee and usually it all tastes the same to…read moreme... but man, at Yoga Lab I can just tell it's on another level. Every latte I've had is amazing, and their syrups are so unique and not too sweet, which is perfect for me. My favorite lately has been the banana bread latte! It's such a cute little atmosphere to come and work too. I don't do yoga, but I can see coming here for morning yoga, then taking a coffee or acai bowl to-go would be an awesome way to start the day. And the owners Abby and Adam are so incredibly kind! Love supporting this small business. Highly recommend if you're looking for a new coffee shop to hangout at!

The best açaí bowls in town by far! Their coffee is also incredible. I'm a big fan of their iced…read morebanana bread latte (and I don't even care for bananas).

I'm 37 and haven't worked out regularly since my mid 20's. Coach Drew (owner) and his team have…read moretaken the time to help formulate a plan to get me back in shape and meet my personal goals. They have created a culture of honor at the gym with a fun atmosphere. There are all shapes, sizes, and ages that attend and all are made to feel welcome. I can't say enough about how much I appreciate what this organization has done for my health. I plan to attend this gym for years to come.

This place is uniquely awesome…read more I've been to many of the gyms in the blono area and this one has something different. The difference is the passion and care of the Coaches. Drew takes a special interest in each one of his members in a way that I've never experienced. If you don't go for a couple of days, you can bet you'll get a text from Drew. Unlike other gyms, he'll reach out to you simply because he wants you to improve, not just because your renewal date is coming up. They also regularly program interesting workouts to keep you on your toes. Over the course of 18 months, the workouts never got easy because Drew kept finding ways to keep them challenging. During my time at Be Strong, I truly felt like I had a community of people who cared about my personal progression. Ever since I moved away from Bloomington, I've been trying to figure out how to replace this truly special experience.

Great facility and many wonderful activities. Staff is amazing!! They are friendly and willing to…read moreprovide any information you require!

Great spot for 55+ to join and hang out…read more From the cafe with free coffee (sponsored by local businesses), to the fitness classes, health programs, card games, ping pong, billiards, pickle ball to the fully equipped gym and even dance lessons, it's a great spot to be. My big quibble with the place right now is the cafe. Coffee is decent. But all they have for creamer is nasty powder (LOADED with sugar). Not sure why there's not real, liquid half n half as I'm sure many members are probably diabetic or have other diet issues with powdered creamer where the #1 ingredient is corn syrup powder. Have those sponsors provide half n half! Highly recommend you join if you are 55+ and come check it out. It's only $30/year which includes most activities. In addition, ARC offers a free shuttle bus that will take you door to door if needed! ARC is a tremendous community asset for the older generations!