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I took my first class here and Taryn was awesome! Very upbeat and challenging. Hope they will open…read moreeven more class times

Breathe Deeply is more than Pilates; it is also a place to work on body realignment and strength to…read moreaddress chronic issues. The first time I went there, I was afraid that as a Rubenesque boomer I'd feel out of place. No way. Everyone was welcoming and respectful and I was delighted to be in the company of other people in my demographic and condition, as well as younger, fitter people. I've been having extraordinarily helpful private sessions with Cody Jussel. Cody is the right trainer for me. She is a highly educated corrective/adaptive movement professional with deep knowledge in kinesiology, dance, pilates and other modalities. It's a financial investment, but it's worth it to me to avoid surgical and other treatments.

A very special place, clean, close to home, great hours, delightful teachers and students ! They…read moregot me hooked. it out !!

I had gone from dancing 20 hours a week in college to sitting 40 hours a week at my desk and at the…read moreripe age of 25, and needed something to keep me active. Agile Monkey welcomed me with open arms. I was nervous about getting back into fitness as I had never formally done pilates and dance had taken its toll on my feet. Kathy answered when I called and listened to all my concerns. She was warm, welcoming and both put me at ease and made me excited to come in. I felt like she truly cared (which is way more than I can say for every doctor that nagged me to lose weight). She told me that she looked forward to meeting me and I could tell she meant it. I had my intro with Dixie and in that short hour my mind was opened to all the ways my body was not aligned and causing me pain. She never made me feel like anything was wrong with my body and relayed her experience to my own. She was funny, enthusiastic and had a great energy! I left the studio and told everyone I knew how incredible she was! That was May 2018 and I've been going back ever since. I have to also recommend Irina. Her classes have been instrumental in my progress. She has an amazing fun energy that motivates me and keeps me coming back for more. Her early morning centering class has consistently been one of the highlights of my week. I can't recommend her enough! All the instructors I've worked with have been wonderful in listening to my concerns and encouraging me to have confidence in my body and know when something doesn't feel right. I truly feel welcome and safe at Agile Monkey! Also love that the studio doesn't use single use disinfecting wipes and opts for reusable cloths and cleaner. Love that the boutique carries high quality items from brands that do good and are women and or family owned. Big plus! Tl;dr: Would go again and again! Would recommend to everyone at any age, at any level. Studio that cares! All around positive experience!

Well, not only have I stuck with Pilates, I've gone from once to twice a week, and for the past few…read moreyears three times a week (me, the non-exerciser)! The wide variety of equipment challenges my body in different ways, and the instructors are very fluent in all the types of equipment they have at Agile Monkey. I'll be 71 next month and in terms of strength, balance, flexibility, range of motion, I'm in the best shape of my life. Plus, it does wonders for my disposition. Not to sound cheesy but Pilates at Agile Monkey has been a life change for me.

Shannon is a very sweet teacher. Easy going. Gives cues that are right on and thumbs up to follow…read more Left me at the end of class feeling all the things including what's at the end of the rainbow and let's go find it. Thanks again!

Shannon is so sweet and such a good teacher! I just moved to boulder creek and took one of her hot…read morePilates classes and it was great. Felt good and made me sweat! I'll definitely be back for more classes.

I know this sounds silly, but this was honestly one of my favorite places during our family trip to…read moreSanta Cruz (and The Bookshop). We stayed at a beach house with nine people, and my teenage daughters and their friend wanted to go hiking since they're very active. When I mentioned that I wanted to try Pilates while we were in Santa Cruz, they actually wanted to come with me too, Yay! I checked ClassPass and found Rock Salt, and I'm so glad this was our first Pilates experience. First, the studio itself was so cute and fun with the lights and the music. You DO need to wear grippy socks, but if you don't have any, they have some for $15. The instructor was amazing! She was so friendly, and helpful. She explained each movement clearly without assuming everyone already knew Pilates moves, even though there were clearly some expert levels in the room. She walked around the studio and helped us with positioning and form. As a first timer, I really appreciated her making it so comfortable and not intimidating. I loved the whole overall vibe! I loved being in a room full of women working out together, and being comfortable. Rock Salt definitely set a high bar for Pilates studios!

I love this studio so much and come everytime I visit Santa Cruz. The instructor Taylor is such a…read moresweetheart and also such a knowledgeable instructor. She really cared about making sure I did things correctly and was also very good at giving 1:1 feedback. I'm so sad there isn't one in nyc because otherwise I would go legit every single day. It's so fun!!!!

I had private Pilates classes once a week for 10 years before the shutdown, and now I needed to get…read moreback into it. I lucked out finding Lisa Brenner. She is amazing! Our sessions feel very gentle to me, but by the end, I know I've worked out big time! Her awareness of what's going on inside my body is super-empathic---bordering on magical! Everyone I've met at Monarch is very present and welcoming. It's a great place to workout! Just go! You won't be sorry!

I would happily take a class from anyone of the instructors at Monarch Pilates. They all share so…read moremany traits like attention to detail in your form, care for your growth and professionalism that makes you feel welcome. I love this Studio.

One of the best things I've done recently has been to attend yoga classes at Anahata Yoga in…read moreFelton, CA. Started going regularly for fitness, discovered all that and more, community of wonderful people, elevated sense of health, wellness and balance, place where I can challenge myself and do things I didn't think I would be able to do. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Can't say enough about what a wonderful place this is, positive energy and fun vibe inside this studio.

It's taken me a year to write this. I wanted it to come from the right place in my heart. I've…read moresince realized my experience wasn't unique, and I want other students to have a clearer picture before they invest their time and money. I came to this studio two years ago on a travel assignment and loved the area enough to stay. I was already partway through a certified teacher training back home but wasn't returning. When I met the owner, I shared my dream of starting a nonprofit teaching yoga to underserved children. She told me she supported the vision and that I could eventually use her space. I enrolled in her teacher training and began preparing to assist at a retreat in Mexico. In the weeks before we left, I noticed things that gave me pause. I watched her dismiss a student who volunteered to help at a booth, body-shame one student, mock another student's eating, and make a point of excluding people she didn't like. I also saw her heavily intoxicated at the studio's anniversary party. I told myself everyone has difficult seasons. The retreat changed my perspective. The price didn't match the accommodations. We raised concerns about the conditions, including maggots and barely any running water in my room, and were essentially told that this was to be expected "in the jungle." I've traveled to genuinely under-resourced places before. My concern wasn't rustic conditions. It was the gap between what we paid for and what was delivered. The moment that stayed with me most happened privately after we'd all parted ways for the evening. I had briefly stopped to speak with an elderly maintenance worker because I needed a lighter for a candle. She saw me, pulled me aside, and became visibly upset. She told me my behavior was embarrassing, that she wasn't sure she could trust me to lead retreats one day, and repeatedly called me "weird." I apologized and tried to leave the conversation, but it continued. I eventually asked her to stop because I felt I was being unfairly attacked. I returned to my room and cried, not because I believed the criticism was fair, but because I realized the person I had trusted with my dream wasn't who I thought she was. On another occasion, in front of other members, she referred to me as "an alien." Looking back at who she tended to single out, it often felt like confidence or simply being comfortable with yourself was treated as something to be corrected rather than encouraged. I lead a large healthcare team professionally. Being told I lacked the judgment to lead people was disorienting, and in retrospect I believe it reflected more about her than it did about me. I completed the program because I didn't want to risk losing the time and money I'd already invested, and I convinced myself it had simply been one bad night. Looking back, though, I'd already seen similar patterns directed toward other students. Since graduating, I've heard from multiple former students who described similar experiences. Favoritism toward some students, harsh treatment of others, and little accountability when concerns were raised. Some people quietly disappeared from the program, and I never asked why. I understand that much more clearly now. One of the hardest parts to reconcile is that I was one of the favorites until I wasn't. Being on the receiving end of encouragement made it difficult to recognize the unhealthy dynamics. It wasn't until my standing changed that I experienced the same criticism, exclusion, and dismissiveness that I had watched happen to others. Future students should also know that much of our course material appeared to be straight ChatGPT output, including errors. We were told corrected versions would come later, but we would have to pay extra because "paper and ink are expensive." That meant paying again for revised materials. A practical note for anyone considering the teacher training. I didn't discover until after graduating that the program is not Yoga Alliance certified, despite costing as much as, or more than, many certified programs. Altogether, I spent about $10,000 at Anahata. If you teach there afterward, you're paid roughly $25 a class while also paying your full membership. It's worth doing that math before committing. Because the certification isn't Yoga Alliance recognized, your opportunities to teach elsewhere may be more limited than you expect. I encourage prospective students to verify the program's certification status for themselves before enrolling. I fell out of love with yoga after this experience. I put my nonprofit on hold and eventually joined an existing one so I could continue serving the community in a different way. I never received an apology, and I no longer expect one. I'm writing this because people considering this studio deserve enough information to make an informed decision. In the end, this program taught me more about unhealthy group dynamics, boundaries, and my own naivety than it did about yoga.

Old school, community yoga experience! Visiting from LA & took this class for an Iyengar-style…read more The instructor was wonderful, calm, patient, clear. She helped me get into a wall back-bend that transformed a pose I generally struggle through! The room was nice & big, space enough for all, as well as plenty of props - blocks/blankets/straps - which is central to the practice. I'm looking forward to another class when I visit my son! There's no shower, as far as I could tell, which is usually crucial if I'm visiting from out-of-town.

Genuine warm and hot yoga aficionados will love this welcoming studio and the gentle, knowledgeable…read moreinstructors.