Before I met Kathleen and her teachers at The Yoga Haven, I thought yoga was a) hot, and b) a lot…read moreof jumping up and down (I got that impression from yoga classes at my national 'big box' fitness center). That wasn't my thing after hip replacement surgery! I heard about 'Yin Yoga' and learned that it was taught--among other styles--here. So I gave it a try and was immediately hooked--by the skill of the teachers, by the restorative powers of Yin, by the ambiance of the charming studio. Over the last few years I've taken many classes at The Yoga Haven from several teachers, including Kathleen--as well as classes at various gyms during my travels. So I know how special it is to find experienced teachers who can accommodate the 'flexibility-challenged' like me, and how good it feels to take a room-temperature class and generate heat from within, and how much fun it is to have teachers who are themselves students and vary the classes as they learn new techniques. If you live in or visit Galveston and you want a studio where they'll work with you--whether beginner or expert, old or young, fit or like me (LOL)--give The Yoga Haven a try. Yin & Restorative (& SATYA) Yoga, as taught by Kathleen and her team, are so good for one's body that I only wish I'd found them years ago!

Not a positive experience for me -…read more I practiced at this studio briefly before COVID hit. I had been practicing Vinyasa and wanted something more slow and contemplative. Saw Kathleen's studio and thought I had lucked out. I have only practiced Yoga for about 20 years and so I am by no means an expert, but I'm confident enough to say that while I think you can get a good class covering the technical aspects of the movements, I found, in my interactions with the owner, some of the more philosophical aspects of Yoga to be missing. I had just purchased a 10-class pass when COVID decided to pay us a visit. I tried an online class and fount it was not for me. A virtual class is no substitute for an in-class experience and should not be treated as such. I contacted Kathleen and asked that my account be placed on hold for the duration of the lock-down since otherwise a class-pass will expire after a certain amount of time. She said ok so I thought all was good until a couple of weeks ago I when I found out in-person classes had resumed. I asked her to reinstate my account but she said that she "felt" that I should have to repurchase all my classes since so much time had passed. When I reminded her of our previous agreement she moved on to saying she would give me half my classes back and I would have to pay for the other half. When I reminded her again of our agreement, she said ok but a day or two later sent an email saying she thought it best if I found somewhere else to practice but would refund the amount she owed me. I asked when a good time to pick up a check and she said that she would call the police if I came to her "place of business." So in all it seemed she was more interested in telling me how she "felt" but was never interested in my view. She was quick to mention the costs associated with keeping a business open but was not interested in the costs of paying for a membership that would magically expire despite a pre-agreement as a student. The pros of the studio: 1) located in a charming part of town. The space is ok inside and the props are high quality. 2) Kathleen had some nice tricks in terms of how to use the props to deepen some of the poses I had never seen before. Cons: Other than the glaring one above, I found the Yin class to be very repetitive. Always the same sliding the foot on the floor as a hip-opening. TLDR: If you are going to pay for class here, make sure you buy only 1 class at a time instead of paying a little less for the class pass. It might save you a lot of trouble. Good luck!

I am a veteran of massage. I have had lots of spa massages that are not worth half the money I…read morepaid for them. So it take a lot for me to write a review. I have found a treasure of knowledge and gifted hands in Galveston. Her name is Dasha. If you are done with Fru-Fru spa experience of pretend massage and want the healing qualities of massage therapy, go see Dasha.

Just had my first experience with Dasha. I had a deep tissue massage 90 min. Dasha has an excellent…read moresense of touch and a lot of knowledge. She is very sweet person made me feel welcomed and answered all my questions. Already scheduled my next appointment with her.

Great gym. Nice people run it. It's always clean. There's…read morepickleball, racquetball and exercise classes. As well as, art classes

The people working here are super rude every time I've been, if you want a gym with polite and…read morehelpful staff this isn't the place for you :(

Great yoga and mobility classes! Wonderful instructor and fantastic space. We can't wait to book…read moreclasses again next time we are in town.

From the owner: Galveston Holistic Wellness offers massage therapy from well trained therapists. We also offer…read moreenergy healing, Reiki, sound baths, meditation, assisted stretching, Wellness counciling, personal training, zyto scanning, live blood analysis, and more. We also offer classes for yoga, stretching, functional fitness and pilates. Services can be at our studio or your home. Spa parties. Girls weekends and more. We also have biomat and opus beds. Holistic supplements and essential oils.

Great place. Great owner, great workouts! My go to place…read morewhen I'm on the island. Schedule is accommodating to whatever my day's plan calls for.

I started the MissFit program February 22nd-Mar 18th. The program is a ladies fitness only program…read moreand is a starting platform if you want to progress to CrossFit one day. There was 5 of us in the program and we had three amazing coaches, Lauren, Lisa and Kristen. Shaun worked with the nutrition aspect of the program. They were all very knowledgeable and push you to do your very best! I was honestly intimated and scared the first time I walked in but everyone is so friendly and encouraging. I lost a total of 8 lbs while on this program and I am feeling stronger compared to day 1! I highly recommend this box!

This one of my favorite gyms and I'm so happy it exists! Honestly its existence on the west end of…read morethe island really helped us decide to buy a home down here since it would be easily available on a daily basis without a long commute to town. The place is spotless and extremely well equipped! A huge variety of free weights, machines and cardio equipment. Also tons of accessory pieces like yoga mats, blocks, stretching gadgets, bands, KBs pretty much anything you can image. The place is PACKED! Honestly I haven't been to a gym in my life that has this much equipment. There's always clean towels when you walk in and its 24/7 access. Everything is a bit close together but Ive never been here with more than 4 other people working out so its never felt crowded. There is even a private shower room with larger towels if you need it. Very reasonable prices too!

Horrible gym. Owner is a terrible person. He treats his members like trash. Has no respect for…read morethe community or locals. This place has steadily gone downhill. they say towels are included but they're never there. trash is always overflowing. place is filthy. Equipment never gets fixed. AC doesn't work. Music always blaring or doesn't work at all. Stay clear of this place.

Angela is a fantastic yoga instructor. I was nervous to try yoga but she made me feel so…read morecomfortable. She creates a calm environment that helps me to feel more centered every time I take her class. I love her Yoga Nidra meditation. It always makes me feel so rejuvenated. Angela also performed reiki on me following a car accident that really helped me heal emotionally and physically. I highly recommend Angela and Seek Peace Yoga! Your body and mind will thank you.

From the owner: Seek Peace Yoga - Galveston offers yoga classes, yoga privates, day yoga retreats, energy work…read more(reiki, chakra balancing), and palm reading while improving health, wellness, and stress relief in the beautiful, Galveston beach setting.