I was gifted this mat pilates class via Yelp. I had not done it in a very long time. It was…read morechallenging to stretch and be flexible as I followed along the motions. The instructor gave clear instructions. It was just I and another student. Scootching up and down to reach the handles was a challenge for me as I am shorter than average. Classes are 20 dollars for 50 minutes. Located in Chelsea in a one floor walkup. This is not a machine class with springs. It is Solely extending your body through movements and stretches.

Ambiance: very clean and great for strength and stretching a lot of core muscles…read more Instructor was so knowledgeable and very kind Audience: Great to come with friends or a solo Pilates day Recommendations/tips: I would recommend to bring water

Lindsey is a compassionate, kind and loving coach. Exactly what was needed for my first time…read morecommitting to a meditation practice. I now have tools to directly deal and overcome my fear of flying and to deal with everyday stressors! Everyone should work with Lindsey!

Working with Lindsey was an interesting and valuable experience. I learned how to meditate, and I…read morelearned that there is much more to meditation, and to mindfulness, than I had realized. My goal was to reduce my response to stress, and I found that mindfulness and meditation are very practical tools in doing this. Also, Lindsey is kind, punctual, and thoroughly professional.

Lala is phenomenal at what she does! I recently started working with her through personal training…read moreand Hot 8 Yoga, and she goes above and beyond for her clients. Even in the largest Yoga classes, she makes sure to know everyone's name and that you personally feel seen and attended to. During training sessions, she's tough but you'll have a good laugh too. If you're looking to be pushed, motivated, and inspired to reach your goals then Lala is your person. She offers such high quality training in all of her expertise and you are guaranteed to see results. 10/10 would recommend.

Lala has completely transformed my relationship with fitness. I instantly fell in love with hot…read moreyoga after my first sculpt class with Lala in January 2023. Lala's classes are very upbeat with great music, motivating and most importantly FUN! I am my own body goals now, thanks to Lala. Believe me when I say, you will ALWAYS leave her class feeling accomplished. Invest in yourself and go to Lala-land!

I've only been working with Eileen and my trainer, David, for about 3 months but I already feel…read morestronger than I did before becoming pregnant 2 years ago. I've struggled with postpartum-related chronic pain and weakness that requires a skillful and at times delicate touch to adequate address and rehab. Eileen originally recommend more physical therapy before taking me on as a client, which already proved that her heart was in the right place. She also referred me to a trusted collateral resource which has complemented the work we are doing. In other words, I trust her judgment and intention, which has aided in my recovery immensely, especially after struggling to navigate an underserved and confusing maternal wellness arena on my own for nearly a year before. Since beginning training with David and doing my home exercise plan daily, my pain has significantly decreased and I am more confident to exercise on my own since Eileen and David come from an educated and empathic place in developing a fitness plan that works for me. They both happen to have dance backgrounds as well which is reflected in their intuitive body awareness and ability to creatively communicate how to FEEL micro-movements and the correct muscles that should be firing as well as visualize proper alignment. As my needs change, Eileen is receptive to feedback and edits my fitness/wellness plan as I go. I am incredibly grateful for the care I've received through BodySmart Personal Training and hope to work with them preventatively through my next pregnancy and beyond!

I hired Eileen three years ago to do home visits twice a week with my elderly client who has…read moreParkinson's. Eileen is very caring and helpful and is a joy to have around. She has become a friend as well as a trainer. She's upbeat and knowledgeable; someone I would hire to work with my own mother.

Annette has been my yoga teacher for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier. She's patient,…read moresupportive, and tailors the lessons to how I am feeling physically and mentally. She helped me recover from diastatis (post my pregnancy) and regain my core strength. I have taken yoga lessons on and off for years now, but always struggled with some of the poses; Annette has shown me alternate ways to enter a pose or how I should be using different parts of my body to hold the pose. More importantly, Annette has taught me to be more mindful, and has been a bright light in my life.

My doctor wanted to put me on a stronger cholesterol medication as well as medication for a high…read moresugar (A1C count) however after working with Annette my cholesterol dropped without the higher dose med and my A1C dropped from a 5.8 to a 5.6 which is no longer in the "prediabetes" zone. She took the time to examine my existing "food lifestyle" and altered it and made suggestions that worked for me! Thank you Annette!

I realized about 8 weeks Postpartum that my body would never be the same. I had naively thought…read moreprior to my pregnancy that after you had a baby, your body naturally would slip back into "normal" and you'd feel at home in your skin with enough time. But that is not the case. I quickly realized that in addition to my belly skin feeling "two sizes too big," I had lost strength in muscles I used to rely on. My abs had simply melted away and doing a kegel suddenly felt impossible. I peed when I sneezed and I couldn't prevent it, even as I clenched everything south of the border.   Enter Sneha. With the first appointment she showed me what a kegel was supposed to feel like (not the glute tightening variety I was doing) and she identified my worst habit. Clenching everything so tightly in anticipation BEFORE the sneeze meant that my pelvic floor couldn't even try to engage. In five appointments (and a whole lot of homework), I reset my pelvic floor and learned how to strengthen it. Sneha and I started with very isolated movements and then slowly built up to incorporating pelvic floor awareness into yoga moves that I was using everyday. She even gave me activities that I could do on the floor while playing with my daughter. Sneha was kind, patient and oh so understanding. I always felt like I could be honest- even when it was about not doing my homework! Not only am I no longer peeing when I sneeze but I've gained a whole new understanding of how to use my postpartum body. It takes a lot of hard work to birth a baby but it's worth a bit more homework to retrain your body so that it serves you through motherhood.

Seeing Sneha was the best thing I did to care for myself postpartum. After tough labor with my…read morefirst baby I was experiencing some challenging symptoms. After just a few sessions with Sneha, I felt exactly like I did before getting pregnant! It was cool to feel the strength return so quickly. Not to mention, Sneha is a joy to work with.

Pilates is a very precise art, and without a gifted teacher to guide you, you will either get very…read morelittle out of it or injure yourself trying to do advanced moves quickly. Summer gives you every penny's worth of your time with her careful, intuitive instruction and makes every move meaningful for maximum effectiveness and safety. She was trained by Joseph Pilates' direct disciples and not a mass-market factory, and you will see the difference. I have been working with her for seven years and I feel amazing after every session. The best of the best.

Summer has changed my life - starting with my core which addressed years of lower back pain and a…read moreprogressively hunched upper back. Now expecting my first baby, she's been able to keep me strong ahead of giving birth and I couldn't be more grateful for her expertise, attention and care. I couldn't recommend her enough - Summer is a miracle worker.

Laura ran a class at my building in Riverdale. We were outside in great Fall weather under a clear…read moreblue sky. It started on time and was run professionally. She uses body weight training so nothing was needed except my own weight. Trust me, lifting that is enough. I was the only man in the class but felt that I got proper attention and did not feel awkward. Be warned, the results are tied directly to the effort you put in. Laura pushes without shame. I couldn't do the proper technique on all the exercises and she corrected me without making an issue out of it. You need to go just to get the Hardest/Best 4 minutes of your day. The endorphins from that alone is worth the price of admission.

Laura is the best personal trainer/life coach EVER. She's so supportive yet pushes me beyond where…read moreI believe I can go. I'm even running now! I've never enjoyed working out until now, have never worked harder or enjoyed it more!! There's nobody better!!