The best teacher ever is Tracy. She is so helpful with older and people who are limited because of…read moretheir abilities. She is fun, happy and makes yoga a pure joy. I have been with her since be Florence the Covid 19 shut down. Very, very well liked. You must sign up way in advance or all of the spots will be taken. When you come to the class the first time you will see why. A lovely teacher with a lot of skills and personality!

Fabulous instructors and students! If you want a great experience with yoga, this is it!read more

Nice facility with huge range of equipments, separate hall for cardio, Pilates, spin bike, yoga…read morehall etc. this is a must visit gym

Life is full of change…read more With that, you can wither or grow. FWRD+ Wellness Collective decided on the later. I started as an intermittent visitor when they were in the studio in the strip mall, joined when they were hanging out in Poway at the soccer park and continued the path as it moved to the business park. This is were life becomes a marvel! Challenges occurred. FWRD+ focused, stayed on track and prevailed. The new location is a class junkie's spaced-out dream! Yes! There is plenty of space, fresh air with giant fans, rollup doors and beautiful plants. It's at least 4 times the size. The vast lobby and the roomy classroom with the high-impact floors are touched with a tasteful decor. Multiply this with the quality classes, merchandise and other woman-owned options like Fresh Creations, you've got more opportunities. You can workout, hang out or even eat while you're becoming reacquainted with yourself, new friends or simply being. A big thanks for sharing strength, fortitude and determination to create a desirable entity. Come in, burn calories and leave wanting more. Yes, you do you. Everyone is welcome! FWRD+ has definitely grown itself into the Wellness Collective.

Ok, my 2 week new student special is up for the most part and I was able to take 3 classes and want…read moreto upgrade this place to 4 stars. This is a no frills studio and last night when I was lying in savasana, I noticed the water stains on the ceiling but to be honest, I should have kept my eyes closed in savasana. So what this place lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in good instruction and a place to really focus on your practice. The three times I came here I really liked the instruction by two different instructors. I heard things that I was ready to receive. Again, will say that this place is for those that are serious about their yoga. The men's and womens area are really small. There is a bathroom, no shower. Come here to truly practice and deepen your relationship with yourself. You will discover something at the end of class that you didnt know about yourself earlier. I will be back.

I recently started attending Anda Yoga House as a newcomer to the studio, and unfortunately, my…read moreexperience with the instructor Mira Portents has been consistently disappointing across three separate classes. From the very beginning, Mira was unapproachable and dismissive. When I asked clarifying questions--as any beginner might--she didn't answer them with patience or clarity. Instead, she brushed them off by saying I "live in my head" and should simply "keep going." This pattern repeated in each class. During my most recent session, I asked her a very specific question about the breathing technique we were doing at the start of the class. She had spoken so quickly during the instructions that I couldn't follow. I wanted to understand whether we were supposed to breathe through the throat or not--because the technique feels completely different depending on that. I also explained that if I'm not using my throat, I don't understand how to increase the inhale properly, which made the entire exercise ineffective for me. Her response was, once again, vague and dismissive: "I gave instructions. Just listen better and come again." Importantly, Mira Portents was aware from day one that I came to yoga after physical trauma, with chronic pain and a sense of disconnection from my body. I told her that I need to rebuild a healthy movement pattern from the ground up. Instead of showing empathy or offering adjustments, she continued to repeat the same phrase--"Don't live in your head"--without actually helping me build the bodily awareness that I explicitly said I lacked. I was especially shocked that someone who claims over 10 years of experience in yoga hasn't developed the basic qualities of kindness, patience, or sensitivity to others' needs--especially when dealing with new students or those recovering from trauma. If you're new to the studio or looking for an instructor who will support your growth with compassion, I strongly recommend choosing a different teacher.

I just started a little over a week ago. I'm enjoying the unlimited month classes here…read more@barre3.carmelvalley the I bid on and won at my son's elementary school fundraiser. I'm so thankful I did. I used to be a daily workout person pre-children and then that along with Covid happened and my group classes and time for class disappeared. This was a friendly kick in the pants to get out and do it. I wasn't sure what to expect and heard good things about it. I'm happy to report, this has been an amazing place with awesome instructors and staff, and motivating members. Getting back to the grind has been a little easier with their app and some helpful articles and just the all encompassing flow of things. It's a mix of a mindful workout where you can challenge yourself along with breathing and recovery time. Feeling better than I have in a while! I finished 6 classes in the last 9 days . Glad to get back into shape in mind, body, and spirit. The classes are in the morning and in the afternoon M-Th and in the mornings Fr, Sa, Su. I wish there were Friday afternoon classes but maybe one day.

I love Barre3! It is the BEST workout! The signature classes are great because you get a full body…read moreworkout but then they offer strength and cardio to mix it up. All are amazing classes. I feel so good, stronger and more energized after taking class. The instructors and staff are all friendly and welcoming. It is so easy to be consistent with my workout when I love going, I feel good and see results.

Shelley came highly recommended from a mid-wife family friend and I am so thankful for that. We…read moretook her Birthing from Within classes and also hired her as our Doula. I think both were indispensable in my labor. I know that if I had not taken her classes that the birth of our son would have gone differently... Making decisions during labor can be incredibly difficult because of unfamiliarity with the medical process and the stress of making the right and safe choice. I was one scared decision away from a C-section but I stuck with my gut (my decision making was informed on a strategy I learned in her class) and I was able to birth my son the way I had hoped. While you can't always stick to a plan in the labor room, you can prepare yourself to make informed decisions and her classes helped me to do that. What I really liked about her classes was that they combined a variety of different techniques and strategies to help prepare for birth in a way you would never be able to do alone. I tend to be a more logical left brain person, so I wanted clear step-by-step techniques, but her class also offered right brain approaches which ended up helping me in labor more than anything else. She will show you massage and breathing exercises but also will teach you lessons through story telling and it will all come together during delivery (and also before and after actually). Having Shelley as our Doula was so special. She knew exactly what to do in all moments and enhanced the experience in such a special way. She supported us before, during and after labor. I will be forever grateful for the time we had with her and if we have a second baby, Shelley will 100% be a part of it. She truly has to be the best birth coach around. If nothing else, take her classes!

I started taking prenatal yoga at Jai Ma with Shelley and am certain it's one of the best things I…read morecan do for myself mentally and physically right now. The classes are geared towards child birth preparation, so the exercises are ones that you can use during labor and are completely safe for your baby. The mental workout is great too. I feel very connected with my baby, but these classes provide real focus with around 45mins of talking/breathing techniques and a mental exercise, and then around 45 mins of working out and movement. The discussion can include topics that my dad would describe as "earthy crunchy", meaning we discuss things like energy and chakras, so if you're turned off by that you probably won't get as much out of it. I leave the class calm, energized, in a good mood, and feel great the rest of the day. When I get home I'm always excited to share what I've learned with my husband. We are going to take a couples yoga class at this location soon. Each class has a different theme so newbies should check it out as the classes don't really build on each other, but offer something new each time. Ladies who haven't done regular yoga before will feel comfortable here because Shelley talks you through the stretches and exercises.

Caroline is the best yoga teacher I've had. Her vibe is so mellow and I always leave her class…read morefeeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated! Don't skip an opportunity to attend a class of her. She's top notch!

The best yoga class I've taken thus far! Caroline's voice was soothing and the entire atmosphere…read morewas so peaceful. Caroline- thanks for such an amazing class!

Michele is a great Pilates instructor. I had the opportunity to take classes from her when she…read moreoperated her large Pilates studio, but now she teaches out of her home pilates studio, which has all the equipment, and it is a relaxed comfortable setting and easy to find. Michele focuses on the traditional Pilates Method and is very intuitive and offers great explanations and directions.

This is my home away from home! Deanna has created a…read morecommunity of not only yoga, but of friendship and love! Classes are full of instruction, alternatives poses as needed, personalized to each body. Classes are also full of life learning and so much laughter. Deanna truly cares for and about each individual that enters her studio, her home and her space. She has become my life mentor and I am forever grateful for her gift to my body and mind.

I started taking classes in 2021. Deanna is a wonderful teacher who is able to work with students…read moreof various levels all in the same class. She also offers classes for different levels, and special events like sound immersion. During the warm weather classes are held in her zen pavilion. For the cooler times, she does have an indoor studio. Deanna has many years of teaching yoga and she is a wonderful person to be around.