I took my RYT200 at the Yoga Center of Columbia in 2024 and have been loving taking their workshops…read moreand classes ever since! It's a beautiful location and the teacher offerings are diverse and deeply rooted in yogic traditions. Live music, sound baths, and Reiki workshops are my favorite! THIS place is the real deal!!!

I saw an ad in the Columbia Flier for free yoga, pilates, meditation, and Qigong classes being held…read moreon Sept 24-30. I decided on the iRest Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation that was led by Lucy held on Fri, Sept 28. You register online and they send registrants a confirmation and reminder email. I was grateful as they mentioned that the gps address is 8950 Old Annapolis Road and that the building faces Route 108 and that parking is located behind the building. Yoga mats, blankets, and pillows are all available for the session. Lucy starts the class by providing background information and the process for iRest Yoga Nidra. Then she walked around making sure that each participant looked comfortable by the way they were laying or sat. For me, she suggested putting a the pillow underneath my knees whereas I had laid it underneath my calves. That made it more comfortable. Lucy then began by telling us to notice the sounds around us such as the class next door, traffic, etc. Then she followed by having us relax different body parts and concentrating on our breathing. I had had a very stressful and frustrating day at work so I was really looking forward to this session. Although Lucy was a wonderful facilitator I found myself distracted and fidgety. I could not sit still, focus, or relax. All the more reason why I need take more yoga and meditation classes. I was closest to the wall that was next to a class in the next room. I would have preferred if it had been quieter. It was a bit distracting. The room was a bit chilly but I didn't want to use the blanket they offer because I'm a germophobe and I don't know how frequently the blankets get washed so being chilly could be one reason why I wasn't relaxed. Lastly, my fellow yogis who were so relaxed that they were snoring. My attention ended up being focused on that. I definitely need more mindfulness in my life. It was a great experience nonetheless. I highly recommend that everyone give it a try and take advantage of the free classes when they are offered. Namaste.

There is no better spot to open a yoga studio in Ellicott City! Right in the same parking lot you…read morecan find an Indian restaurant and an Indian specialty grocery store called "Ganesh Brothers," can that name be any more fitting!? This studio just opened a little more than a month ago and there are a ton of well-known instructors who have come here from other studios I have been to. They also offer a bunch of different types of classes, such as kids yoga, different types of mediation classes, and different types of gentle classes. So whether you're an experienced yogi or just want to take it easy, there is a bunch to offer here. And if becoming a member or paying the drop-in fee is too pricey for you, they offer a bunch of community gentle or meditation classes for only $5-7 (depending on how long the class is). I absolutely love the huge window at the front of the class. If you take a morning or afternoon class, they don't even need to turn the lights on. One time it was snowing out the window and it was so beautiful to look at during class. Some teachers even put out string lights for the evening classes and that against the white flooring and beautiful white sheer curtains surrounding the studio makes such a serene setting. The monthly membership here is very inexpensive compared to most yoga studios I've been to. And if you have a bunch of kids who wanna try yoga, the family membership is extremely reasonable. I can't say enough great things about this studio!

Yoga Revelation is in a wonderful quiet location that tucked in a building with other businesses…read more It's a beautifully decorated studio and brings peace and calm to any participant. It's clean and has plenty of room for your personal items. The studio has plenty of parking so you don't have to worry about where to park. My first visit was for a Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation & Connection class given by January. It involved light stretching and movement at first then followed by beautiful live music by Jenna and Taylor. After that it was about an hour of guided meditation that focus on relaxation & breathing. My overall experience at the studio and the class was wonderful. I would definitely visit the studio again and look forward to what is in store for the future classes.

I really loved the concept, but the experience felt like a storefront playing spa…read more I tried the salt bath and felt totally uncomfortable with the level of cleanliness and care. There was rust, peeling paint, dust/dirt in the corners, no soap/shampoo in the shower, and I just didn't want to touch anything. The massage was a much better experience and the therapist offered helpful suggestions based on ways she could improve knots and stress within the body. Based on my comfort level, I would not return.

Dissapointing experience! They rescheduled my appointment to the evening due to staffing issues. I…read moreshowed up for my appointment and they had scheduled me with a male therapist when I requested a female. They had no other therapists available at that time. I ended up leaving without a massage.

Wow! I am so glad I found PURE! Like many others post-COVID, I've been feeling a bit off. I…read morescheduled an appointment with Terry for Chakra balancing. The service was amazing! Not only did I feel great when I left, she sent me with educational materials and recommendations on how to stay balanced. I can't wait to schedule my next appointment.

Life changing experience with Terry! Terry was very thorough and informative prior to providing…read moreservices! I was struggling with accumulated stress which resulted in bruxism throughout the night. Prior to coming in for services I was exercising throughout the day and performing yoga prior to bed to assist in tension release. It seemed as though nothing was helping I would constantly wake up with excruciating tension headaches and a sore jaw. After receiving the services from Terry, I no longer wake up with tension headaches or a sore jaw. I am so THANKFUL that I have found Terry and highly recommend!

This is the cutest yoga studio ... I went for a private event but lots of parking... they have yoga…read moreand tea ... they also sell mats if you don't have one... clean and adorable.

Parasoul yoga is a great and mindfulness place to practice yoga, meditation, and de-stress from…read moreyour long day work. The Owner & founder, Wenjing is super friendly and passionate about everything related to yoga, she is being a fantastic yoga teacher since 2014. I highly recommend if you love yoga, flow, relaxing, strength, and meditation healing, you need to visit this yoga studio.

Jennifer Palmer is a kind, competent, effective and gifted intuitive and energy healer…read more My life has radically changed for the better through her healing, mentorship and gentle guidance. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a loving, peaceful, trauma-informed and gentle space to facilitate an informed and safe path in which to heal, gain wisdom and insight and to step into your power with love and light.

This lovely holistic spot has a little bit of everything for everybody. They offer physical…read moretherapy, massages, facials, colonics, cupping, tarot card, reading, etc. etc... In addition to their services they also have a healthy food and juice bar on location. The place is beautiful, clean and serene. I decided to have a facial in a room that was rented by an aesthetician. She was great she took great care of me and understood what I wanted in my facial. Booking an appointment and paying was extremely easy. I'll be back to try some additional services.

I recently relocated and was already a member of the Y but was not familiar with this location…read more Every gym has a different atmosphere and vibe to it so I was unsure when I was initially coming in. The first time I walked in I was greeted near the front-desk check-in area by a high-spirted woman named Sandy. Sandy is awesome, she freely showed me around the place, spoke to me like family and just made me feel very welcomed. I look forward to seeing her again! Thank you!

I really, really wanted to love this location of YMCA for its gym, but I just don't. The parking…read morelot is always jammed packed, the equipment has seen better days, and there's always at least 2 treadmills shutdown for service. Once I was on one and it glitched on me going from 3.6 speed to 6! Anyway, if that wasn't enough there's virtually no space and you may bump into people on equipment (dangerous). The locker room smells and the classes are always full. Sure if you want a lesser expensive gym w a sauna, maybe you could forgive all of those issues, but for me it's just not it. I will say the customer service is phenomenal. Everyone who works there surely make up for the lackluster gym experience.

I have been a regular student at CoreWorks for about five years, and I love it! This is not one of…read morethose "bargain bin" clubs stacked with reformers and a ridiculous client-instructor ratio. At Coreworks, the classes have no more than 8-10 reformers, so the instructor can take the time to help each student with the routines. No two workouts are the same, and classes are never dull. If you are thinking of giving Pilates a try, visit CoreWorks and check Groupon, as there are often new member/class packages.

I always wanted to try pilates on the reformer. The gym I go to is too pricy so when I saw an offer…read moreon groupon for three sessions I purchased it. Per the instructions on groupon, I emailed Fran so that I could create a log in online but I didn't hear back from her so I called the office. Once my account was created, I was able to sign up for classes. I was informed before I took any classes I would need to take the Intro to Equipment class. Fran was the instructor. She was patient and helpful as it was my first time and I needed specialized attention. For my second session, I took Reformer I & II with Doreen. Foe my last session I took Tower with a substitute for Doreen. All the instructors were patient, helpful, and friendly. They ask if anyone had injuries and they walk around and if your technique is wrong they adjust and correct you which I greatly appreciated. The classes were challenging to me since I am not good at following directions. Also, if you don't remember instructions well, I recommend taking Intro to Equipment multiple times. I had to look around to see how to do things as I am a visual learner, not an audio learner. The facility is tucked away in the corner and is not visible if you are in the parking lot. Fortunately I saw someone wearing athletic clothes and followed them. The facility is clean and bright. There are two individual restrooms. There is a main room with cubbies. The reformer room also had cubbies. The reformer room was slightly warm even with ceiling fans so I dressed lighter the second and third session. I enjoyed my experience, but could have benefitted from more intro classes. The classes were much different than my normal cardio and strength training classes at my gym. The pace was slower and it was a great way to relieve stress. I highly recommend Core Fitness for Pilates.