I cannot say enough about how much this yoga teacher has helped me. Through everything I've been…read moregoing through, she has shown patience, compassion, and genuine care. She meets me where I am each day -- physically, emotionally, and mentally -- and guides me in a way that makes me feel safe and supported. Practicing with her has helped me reconnect my mind and body at a time when I truly needed it. She never rushes, never judges, and always encourages me to listen to my body. Her kindness and presence make every session healing in ways beyond yoga. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for more than just exercise -- but true support and healing.

I was sick of the gym, I hated running and I hadn't seen my abs for a decade. I'd had enough. My…read morefriend suggested yoga to increase flexibility enough to not get hurt playing ice hockey. I feel so lucky to have found Paula at Shanti. She started me with a fitness class which focuses on toning and strengthening my core, as well as a Beginner's Yoga class to work on strength, balance and flexibility. She has a fantastic demeanor and vast knowledge to teach, guiding me through the process while motivating me to realize my capabilities. I've subsequently found that I still have both abs and obliques, dropping 15lbs and a belt size. But the unique thing is that I enjoy it. No excuses, no dreading it, and no boredom. Paula clearly puts a tremendous amount of time into preparing for each class. Going into my fifth month, each class is still different. I'm seeing results, feeling results and I'm not bored. After experiencing other instructors, my more experienced classmates would consistently recommended Paula highly...and now I do too...

You will find yourself counting the hours and minutes until you can go to class... and the variety…read moreof classes has something for everyone: weights, core exercises, yoga... you name it, Paula offers it! Paula is supportive and relaxed... all the while encouraging you to push yourself to the next level of a stronger, more balanced and confident YOU! If you are interested in giving yourself (or someone you love) the best gift ever, then this is it. I received my first 'class card' as a gift from my husband and have been taking classes for over 2 years now and can not believe the positive changes I have experienced in both body and mind! Classes are energizing, fun and very, very reasonably priced (check around you will quickly see the value)! Paula is phenomenal and you will never know how cool it feels to do you first "inversion"... until you try! Shanti Yoga and Fitness... DO IT FOR YOU!

I have been going here for a few years - Gwen is amazing - she is emotionally invested in her…read morebusiness - the art of pilates - and her clients welfare ! I love going here and highly recommend it to anyone! My body is so much stronger and I feel more solid and in control of my muscles - LOVE!

Lisa is a great instructor! She helps individuals move safely while learning yoga postures.read more

They had a wonderful hot yoga class, instructor was intentional and made so many adjustments for…read morethe different levels in the class. It had a great flow and her voice was so melodic and made me feel inspired to challenge myself in class and I'm excited to come back. I went as a guest twice now, I'm considering doing a trial. Would recommend this place, my best friend goes as much as she can. I'm excited to try more classes!

I am so grateful for this community and this space. Corey is really building something amazing and…read moreyou can feel it when you walk in through the door. Everyone these is wonderful... my favorite classes are with Corey, Danielle, Emily, and Liv. I'm excited to keep trying more of the teachers. The studio manager, Julia, is also a true gem!

Naama is a great teacher. She encourages us to explore the postures safely, using ample props. I…read morehave an aging body, and rely on my yoga classes to sustain what flexibility and strength I've got, while greatly improving my ability to move with ease and self-awareness. I love Motion Center Yoga.

I have been taking classes with Naama for many years. Her classes are well organized and she is…read moreclear in her instruction, as we progress though various steps, often focusing on certain areas of the body. I find her classes an ideal combination of invigorating and relaxing.

I took an all levels yoga class here once with Alyssa and really enjoyed it. She was very warm and…read morewelcoming. I told her I was new to yoga and she was very helpful in guiding me throughout the class. It was here that I had learned that the mat I was using wasn't suitable for yoga (it was too thick and had no grip on it). Alyssa let me borrow one of the studio's yoga mats and told me what to look for in buying a yoga mat. I have since gotten a legitimate one. This is probably one of the better looking yoga studios that I've been to. It's a super cute studio. I love the decor and ambiance here. It has a nice cozy feel to it. I would recommend this yoga studio for anyone in the Barrington area who is looking to take yoga classes!

No matter how I walk in to class, I always find a deep Sense…read moreof peace and centering when I leave. Alyssa is an amazing, real, down to earth instructor that challenges you at the level you are at.

My update is in regards to the only gentle yoga class that they offer. Still give the overall…read morestudio 4/5, but this is just for the gentle yoga class. The teacher there, Susie, is extremely knowledgeable and I trust her insight and all of that. HOWEVER, her class is not a gentle yoga class. I've been to that class on various occasions and on some nights, I worked way harder than I wanted to. The pacing was way too fast for me and her cues came off as borderline militant. Nothing about it felt gentle or calming or relax. I left for the most part feeling just ok. Nothing overly spectacular. I almost felt like she was rushing to get as many postures in as possible. And for someone who's a 500 RYT (I think E-RYT, but I can't remember or bother to check), she does a lot more standing up at the front of the class room doing the poses than actively walking around and giving assists. I'm not saying she's a bad teacher. Again, she knows what she's talking about, but I'm not a fan of how the class was formatted or how she instructed it. She felt like she belonged in a power yoga class and not a gentle one. I mean, geez, if that's her version of gentle, I don't want to see what's regular ol' yoga. For me, I need a much slower practice, which requires me to either a) be picky as hell with finding the right teacher, usually an E-RYT 500 teacher who knows what they're doing or b) just take a gentle class. So if you're like me and are looking for those requirements or are simply looking for a relaxing gentle yoga class, this may not be for you. Still give it a try, who knows. We all like different things. I'm just no longer a fan.

I have not only attended a few classes at this amazing wellness center, but I have even met with a…read moreMedium there. The moment you walk in the door you feel at peace. The space is inviting and comforting; the staff knowledgeable, professional who are willing to accommodate clients of every age and ability. I wish I lived closer so I could be there every day. I highly recommend this wellness center to anyone.