I came here recently for a community class by a recent graduate of their yoga teaching course. The…read moreclass was relaxing and easy to follow even for a beginner like me. This yoga studio is in East Grand Rapids where there is plentiful parking, either in Gaslight village shops, along the street or in the parking deck close by - and apparently they validate parking. The studio is warm and inviting with large windows on two walls. The people there were welcoming and I do plan to continue attending their community classes and will likely come for other yoga classes.

My local Zen getaway…read more Great location in EGR with free parking lot. I love the decor with the Sanskrit on the walls, ambient lighting and little accents here and there, feels like I'm in India haha Great amenities too, cushions, blankets, straps, yoga blocks all free to use. They also sell really cool yoga clothes and great gifts from local artisans and have fun events. If you join their Facebook page you can get deals and discounts! Seva welcomes a diverse demographic and is not a "scene" like some yoga places, I have practiced with male, female, young, old, and sometimes they have had cats there, I was pregnant at the time and gave it a miss, but next time this crazy cat lady will go to one of those! Melissa, the owner, is an exceptional yogi, very warm and authentic in her practice which I don't find in many yoga places. She also gives back alot in the community from free classes on the Blue Bridge during the summer to partnering with many local vendors. What a nice person and role model :). Although, I mainly go to her classes, she also has a great yogi team who teach at Seva. In summary, I love Seva Yoga, and I think you will too. Be sure to try in out. Namaste.

I got to try a free class at YogaSix before their grand opening. They posted about it on their…read moresocial media at it was a 7 am class, so I figured they'd have space. Nate and I arrived just before 7 and were welcomed by Kate, one of the lead yoga instructors. The space is clean and new, and they have a fancy water bottle filler with purified, cold water. YogaSix at Knapp's Crossing is a franchise of the chain YogaSix, which is owned by Xponential Fitness. In my experience with these types of chain studios they definitely seem pretty sales-y and wanting you to sign up for their membership before they even open. I prefer to support smaller, local teachers and studios but wanted to check this spot out. I think one draw of this type of studio is that they can offer more variety in classes (they have 6 types) and more class times. I didn't realize that the slow flow class would be heated, which is not my preference. It was about 85 degrees, so not "hot" yoga, but still warmer than I'd prefer. I also really dislike yoga studios with huge mirrors, so I just placed my mat behind someone so I couldn't see the mirror. The class itself was what I would consider a classic vinyasa with some longer held postures, not really what I envision as a true "slow flow," but I enjoyed it. I felt good afterwards, and would be interested in checking out some of the other class types in the future.

Fantastic teachers and friendly staff! Super clean! Would highly recommend for yoga and fitness!read more

One of my favorite places to be! Love the Signature classes, preferably the Signature 60 class!read more

If you are looking for an awesome community, fun monthly work out challenges to push you, and a mix…read moreof different workout classes you have to try The Barre Code! The instructors are amazing, everyone and everyBODY is welcomed. They are amazing at collaborating with local businesses to do pop ups in the studio to support local. I have completed almost 300 classes and I love this gym. It helped me get back into working out and I couldn't be more thankful for this place! Check it out!

Love this studio! Very lovely atmosphere and a wonderful staff! Very kind and considerate!read more

Love this fairly small, newish yoga studio! The owner was super nice, and is very skilled at…read moreadapting classes for yoga students of all skill levels. Their new student discount is also really affordable, and they have mats, blocks, and blankets that they lend so you don't have to invest in all of the equipment starting out! It is somewhat hidden behind the D&W, but they also have their own little parking lot behind the grocery store, which is super convenient.

Lunar Cycle is one of the best fitness finds in Grand Rapids! The staff are all kind, motivational,…read moresupportive, and inspiring. The setting is very non-intimidating with every rider focusing on themselves and the beats/choreo at hand. You may find the first couple classes difficult and potentially discouraging but it really does get easier and everyone is so supportive constantly cheering each other on. I highly recommend trying this place out!

Great experience with this establishment! Love the atmosphere! Love Sara! She is the best. Fun…read moreand entertaining!!! Would recommend going on the data Sara is there!

I got invited here by a friend recently after our spin studio Lunar Cycle closed. The studio is…read moreright in a shopping area in Ada, a cute little place I have only been to once before! The studio has parking in a lot behind or street parking right out front. It's quite easy to find with lots of signage and branding. Upon entering, the space was very clean, with branded clothes along with Lululemon as they're an official retailer. I was warmly greeted upon arrival and my friends showed me around. The room itself is spacious and some of the tiers are elevated to allow for people to see the instructor better. The instructor is also on an elevated "stage" per se with mirrors behind to check form. There are two large screens on either side of the instructor that are used throughout the class. These were honestly so cool!!! The class is gamified in a way with fun challenges, competitions, and great music. There are little avatars on a live track that represented the people within the class itself. There were other views that showed power and output based on color and time and distance trials that could be set up as friendly competitions among riders in the room. The bikes worked in tandem with the screens, being some of the most interesting stationary bikes I had seen. I really appreciated all the data and statistics and it really allowed me to check in on myself and push harder. The instructor Hannah was really sweet. She made note to highlight everyone's accomplishments, push people harder, and celebrate every win. I really liked how positive she kept the class, nothing ever felt mean nor judgmental. There are $10 Friday classes at certain times and occasional other discounts and fun event rides to take part in. I definitely think I'll be back. This would be a no-brainer if I lived closer!

My first experience was on "Mother's Day" and from the moment I walked in I felt the smiles and…read morewarm welcome. I was really excited to Move and Worship and the same time and just being intentional on how I moved. I truly appreciated the instructor "Diane" and her encouraging words and love for each of the riders that really touched my heart and I LOVED IT. All I can say from beginning to end the experience was just what this mama needed. If you haven't tried a ride a Revolve this is your sign to do it!!

I recently joined Planet Fitness as a "Black Card" member and I love the flexibility of going to…read moreany location! I opted for this location to be my "home" gym since it's the closest to me, but after visiting a couple others, I'm not sure if I'm going to frequent this one as often. Given it's location of being downtown, the only option is to pay for street (metered) parking or use their parking ramp. The idea of paying for a gym membership and then paying for parking each time is a huge deterrent for me! It would make me not want to go nearly as much, however, that is only one part of the gym-going experience! It was very easy to find, and at 7am, it isn't as busy as other times of the day. I like that the app shows you the "crowd meter" but I'm realizing I don't fully understand how they gauge it. It showed that it was low but there was quite a few people around! And when I went to a different location, it showed "more people" but looked like it was completely empty. There are a lot of machines and an upstairs for cardio (and downstairs too), so there is always something you can do if you're waiting for anything in the strength training space. I liked the layout and everyone there was really respectful. Very clean too!

Best Gym in Grand Rapids!! Plenty of machines for the safe route of working out to prevent injuriesread more

This gym has a small, community feel. All of the people who work here treat you like family and are…read moregenuinely happy to see you. The classes are only $10 with no contract required, just come in, workout, and leave no hassle, no high pressure sales. They also have personal trainers, GFX (group personal training), Fly Yoga and more! Go see for yourself!

Great classes with personable instructors! This gym seems to cater to those that like classes and…read morethey have a single, large studio space to accommodate gym goers. I think they offer one on one training as well and have a smaller weight room in the back of the facility. After neglecting my new years resolution to eat better and work out more, I challenged myself to do G-Force's classes using their current Groupon. I started going to their Body Flow class. The session I've been attending is an abbreviated lunch-time workout class that is a hybrid of Thai Chi and Yoga. It's not the most strenuous class, but it's a nice break up my day. It offers stretching and some core work. They offer other classes that are more intense, like Body Pump and combat. They even have a flying yoga class that uses silk ariels to twist up in. This is the first gym where I learned about "branded" workout programs. I mean, I knew that stuff like Zumba was a workout brand, but I guess I didn't realize that a gym could have all one brand for all their classes. This is a Less Mills gym and they use all of those programs in their class. The classes seem to emphasise workouts to music and have a heavy choreography component to it - like the moves are all timed to music, almost perfectly. Once you catch the beat, it's fun to the move to the music. Keep in mind that they don't offer showers for everyone. They have one bathroom with one shower stall but given that the shower is in the same room as the toilet, I feel bad tieing up the bathroom to shower after class, since others may need to go to the bathroom.