Preservation Yoga

3.5 mi

Ecstatic dance host Randi was great. It was a very peaceful environment. I can't say I released…read morewhat no longer served me. I can do her class every Friday at 6:00pm. She has moon circles coming in the next few days. 1,15,22. I cant wait to join

From the owner: We are a whole person wellness shop & services space. Offering retail selections, ceremonial cacao,…read moreherbal tea blends, programs/classes/events for the entire family; yoga (various styles), sound baths, Reiki, crystal therapy, DNA testing to include Pharmacogenomics, Grounding products, Vibroacoustic Lounger - dedicated Relaxation Room, mindful nutrition, QHHT, Ecstatic Dance, Tai Ji Qi Gong, and much more! Individual sessions available. Please see Focus-n-Flow.net for information, descriptions, and to register for events or appointments. We are all about information exchange! Many presentations are FREE, we welcome questions. We do have children's programs and products. Our retail selection includes books, crystals, incense, hair care, skin care, home care, pet care, candles, greeting cards, yoga necessities, etc. We are a unique, professional, welcoming space.

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Little Creek Yoga

56.2 mi

What a cool fine I wish I had found this sooner. Cool house w therapists, massage, yoga and…read morePilates. I'm in love. Took a great relaxing class w Missy. I will be back.

From the owner: Yoga Classes, Pilates Classes, Meditation Instructionread more

New Orleans Shaolin

(8 reviews)

70.4 mi

I started 3 years ago with Shaolin-Do kung fu & Thai chi. Before our school I looked at other…read moreschools but chose this because of our tradition going back hundreds of years and still being taught today. I also have my 8year old son in our school and when my daughter is 5-6 she will join also. Our instructors and sifu are very knowledgeable, patient, humbled and understanding with everyone's ability to learn. I have had previous martial arts experience in taekwondo and shotokan and this is definitely a few levels up. I have to say everyone in our school has become my friend and family to me and I plane on being part of our school for a very long time. Anyone can lear to kick, punch and learn a weapon technique but this has become part of my heart and soul every day. Our doors are always open to anyone that wants to try out a class and learn we welcome you.

I recently gifted my husband a 4 class private with Joseph. He loved it. He said Joseph was very…read moreknowledgeable, knew how to teach him with patience and he appreciated the mirroring. He can hardly wait for his next session!

Standing practice is how we learn to relax unneeded tension from the body.

"Pushing hands" is a partner drill that is part of Tai Chi training.

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Our beautiful indoor studio.

Wise Wolf Wellness

(5 reviews)

69.1 mi

Came in with pain/stiffness in my neck and bad tension in my upper back and shoulders. After only…read more30 minutes, this all went away and I felt 100% better. The pressure was perfect and the environment was very comfortable and relaxing. Will definitely be coming back!!

Chris is the ultimate professional in his approach yet his easy demeanor ensures an immediate…read moreconnection. I needed a good Thai massage for the stretching. I will say that Chris does not give a "good" massage; he gives a GREAT massage. His new location is very convent and the studio is perfect.

Meditation at the studio

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Brain Heart Balance

4.0

67.0 mi

Spoke with Tanya and we discussed helping my father bc his memory is starting to decline so we're…read moremaking a plan to get it on a program, fire and wire for the new year

From the owner: Improve your brain, reading, comprehension and focus - heal ADhD, Dementia, learn to control your…read morethinking, choose your thoughts and change your experience of life! Many people have radically transformed themselves using the simple tools and approach of Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gym. My goal is to empower my clients to know how to think clearly, get focused, become more conscious, make life-enhancing decisions, and feel more joy and satisfaction. I work with parents to help children with ADhD and other learning challenges and improve reading, math and comprehension skills. No-one is too old for Brain Gym and Brain Heart Balance as this work helps build the brain at any age - simply and effectively! I hold seminars in schools and train many professionals like teachers, PT's and OT's (3-day & 1 day trainings with CEU credits). More understanding is needed in many of our educational establishments here about the importance of 'moving to learn and learning to move' to develop the brain fully, so please contact me if you know a school who would be interested in talking to me:) For one-to-one sessions feel free to call to see if I can help you.

New Orleans Saints and symbol of city

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Kim Acupuncture Clinic

4.8

(32 reviews)

66.2 mi

First acupunture experience. Very impressed with care and treatment with Kim Acupunture Clinic…read more Took time to answer questions, providing recommenfations. Will continue with Kim to heal. Sought Kim for sciatic relief.

Best most thorough acupuncturist I've ever gone to! He takes his time and listens. Cured my TMJ…read morereally in just 2 treatments. Loved going to see Dr. Quang... Too bad I don't live in New Orleans anymore. He is absolutely the best!

Agame Yoga & Meditation Center

(2 reviews)

4.0 mi

I have not practiced yoga since trying Hatha yoga for a while during the 1970s and early 1980s,…read morealthough I have continued to meditate off and on over the decades. I was devastated by my husband's unexpected death early this year, and was having a horribly difficult time climbing out of deep depression. Honestly, I was having a difficult time even getting out of bed. I recently began going to Agame Yoga and trying several of the different disciplines. All of the instructors are kind and caring, and just walking into the building makes me feel calm and welcome. I also am recovering from a shoulder injury. Since beginning classes and practice at Agame and following up at home in the past several weeks, I am already noticing an improvement in my depression -- moving toward acceptance -- and physical improvement with my shoulder. I highly recommend Agame to anyone thinking about starting yoga practice or picking it up again after a long lapse. They offer an "unlimited yoga, try everything" package for about $30 for your first month, and I found that very helpful in choosing classes. I highly recommend Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga for those dealing with great stress. The premises are exceptionally clean, with ample parking, and the staff cares that you are there, thanks you for coming, and warmly welcomes you each time they see you. I strongly recommend Agame to everyone and plan to continue and expand my classes and practice there.

Agame has a beautiful studio and the teachers are top notch. Everyone is so very loving and…read morehelpful. I have been to a couple of other studios around the area out of curiosity and none even came close to the relaxation that I got at Agame. Relaxing doesn't mean easy either, the teachers are skilled at judging their classes and make sure that you give your body a nice work out. I always leave stress free and have a ton of energy after my practice. I have been taking the Hot Yoga classes as well as the morning classes. I highly recommend, that you come and experience it for yourself. It is like no other Yoga studio in the area.

This place also sells yoga clothes, mats, etc.

The door to the studio

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Balcony area for some fresh air

Chua Vinh Minh

6.3 mi

Plenty of parking Great place to mediate…read more They have gathering every Sunday. Friendly people here including the monk

The Red Shoes

4.6

(5 reviews)

4.6 mi

I had reached out to them for assistance before, and they could not help me, but referred me to a…read moreplace that could. I came recently for an author event for finding peace within yourself and found this to be a perfect spot for that. Very warm and inviting. They also have a community refrigerator, so that is a nice thing to have.

Amazing place for yoga classes and other educational activities to meet people and learn. Nothing…read morecompares to this place. Yoga every morning at 8:00 am

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Tickfaw State Park

4.5

(23 reviews)

26.3 mi

During our cross country road trip in the summer of 2022, we traveled with the truck and trailer…read morefrom Los Angeles to Key West and back. My wife booked a few nights in Tickfaw state park, sight unseen, to be more or less in the vicinity of New Orleans, a plantation tour, and a swamp boat tour that we had booked months in advance. As it turned out, we actually enjoyed this state park stay more than our visit to New Orleans! The state park entrance is actually at the back of a neighborhood of sorts, on a narrow two-lane road that cuts away from the highway at a weird angle. Once inside the park proper, visitors are treated to beautiful swamps, complete with cypress trees, Spanish moss, and all the critters you would expect to find here. The campground we enjoyed had full hook ups, a small wooden deck, and a long back-in pad for our trailer. There was also a resident raccoon who kept us honest about locking things up at night, and securing coolers and food. Tickfaw state park features long boardwalks with railings, that afford visitors beautiful hikes in different parts of the park through different kinds of trees and plants. Unfortunately, many of these were still damaged in the summer of 2022 from the previous year's Hurricane Ida that blew through southern Louisiana and surrounding areas. The only trail that was not affected by this was the one without a boardwalk, so we enjoyed a hike through beautiful pines that went down to the river. Despite most of the trails being closed and damaged, we still enjoyed ourselves here, and had a good time. In the evening, I enjoyed casting topwater lures in on the cypress knees and trees, and caught & released several big bowfin... A fish that is sort of a cross between a catfish a bass, and a pit bull I suppose. I'm not sure when we will be back through this part of the world, but Tickfaw State Park is definitely a place that I would stay again: off the beaten path but close enough to where you want to be, peaceful and quiet, and the kind of southern serene that helps a SoCal guy like me to slow down and enjoy life a little bit.

$3 per person at the gate gets you in. The park has a lot of trails, camp sites, kayaking and…read moreplenty of things to do. The nature center has a lot to read about the area and the things you will see in the area. The guy working was friendly, very informative. Everything seemed well organized.

Uprooted tree from Hurricane Ida

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Cool Zoo

3.8

(24 reviews)

66.8 mi

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

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Greenwood Community Park

4.9

(8 reviews)

11.3 mi

From what I understand, there are major renovations being completed at this park and the adjacent…read moreBaton Rouge zoo. Our family plans to go back once the weather gets a little bit cooler. There is a brand new entrance to the zoo, which goes through the Greenwood Community Park. Also, several of the zoo exhibits have been upgraded, which was badly needed.

This place is pretty awesome. It's a huge park with a lake and a tennis court and a golf course and…read morea rec center and a play area for kids. Like it literally has EVERYTHING! Did I mention you can rent a kayak, canoe or paddle board for the lake and they have bikes you can rent too?! I had been looking up kayak rentals and they were all 40 minutes or more away and cost double even with a groupon. Then I happened to find this place and felt like I'd hit the jackpot. Not only did we kayak but we also rode bikes and played around like big kids. It was an awesome experience. The staff on hand was helpful resourceful and fun. They coached us through boarding, un boarding, and maneuvering our kayak. They definitely made us feel welcomed and want to come back.

Enjoying the view on the trail around the pond

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Boat rentals available

Comite River Park

4.2

(9 reviews)

7.7 mi

I rode this mtn bike trail for the first time today. It was a really fun trail to ride and had some…read moreportions that were a little bit challenging, (at least for novice riders like myself). The swamps and trees were pretty, and you definitely feel like you are far enough away from civilization. My only critique is that the trail is a little tough to follow at some points where it forks. Some added signage would help. Overall, it's a fun place that I will return to for hiking/biking.

V Very nice hiking…read moretrails - highly recommend. Trails are fairly easy to hike and provide really good terrain for some heart healthy exercise.

Dogs love the beach at the Comite River Park

On the trail

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Blackwater Conservation Area

4.6

(5 reviews)

8.0 mi

This is a nice outdoor space. There are walking trails, a "beach" area and a great place to see…read moresome indigenous plants. I've been here before on a guided hike and got learn about the unwanted plants and trees that ended up growing there. I was grateful to see that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was still open to public. Unfortunately, people did not physically distance like I would have wanted them to, but oh well. If you want to get in touch with nature a bit, come check this place out, especially before it gets too hot outside. When we arrived on Sunday, there were a lot of people, but parking was still plentiful. It's closer to Central and north Baton Rouge area. It's also across the street from the famed church Life Tabernacle Church. I can only see myself going back there during the fall and spring months... summertime there will not be happen.

This was a favorite spot for me and my best friend to hang out at. There are two lakes in the front…read morethat many people fish in. There are walking paths great for jogging and taking a stroll through the woods. My favorite part was the man made beach in the back at the comite river. The water only got as deep as my knee. It was nice to just play around in the water and play on the tire swing someone put up. We also liked to sun bathe on the sand bank. Some people made fires there at night. It was a nice and peaceful way to relax. It's a good spot to bring your dogs as well! Be careful though because we have stumbled upon snakes a few times on the trail path to the beach!

Black water conservation area.

Just me !!

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Calloway's Health & Fitness

3.9

(14 reviews)

3.8 mi

I was allowed a quick walk through, lots of potential, I would like to get a day pass and try it…read moreout. It's got more amenities than other gyms but much older. No complaints on my visit.

This place sucks big time! U can't even try the place out. No day pass or anything. They just…read moreexpect u to go in and sign a contract and pay them for something ur not even allowed to check out. Lol what gimmick! Planet fitness doesn't even do that. Golds gym it is.

Inside pool

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Inside pool

GymFit Baton Rouge

4.5

(8 reviews)

1.9 mi

GymFit buying and renovating Foxy's has been the best thing since sliced bread. Seriously. I've…read morebeen a Foxy's member for over 6 years now, and the running joke has been that they've done little if any maintenance to the building in years. Sure enough, GymFit takes over, and immediately improvements begin. Fresh coats of paint on the walls, locker rooms renovated and beautiful now, cleaner pools, and new amenities such as a sand volleyball court. Besides all these amazing improvements, here's what I've always loved about Foxy's/now GymFit. #1 The women's locker room. To me, it's built for a perfect spa day. My favorite trio: sauna, steam room, and hot tub. I love to do all 3 and just soak up the relaxation. There's also showers, lockers, and other standard locker room stuff. The classes! Centergy/Flow has always been my #1 go to favorite class. Taryn is a fabulous instructor, and the music always motivates me and has me singing. GymFit has added so many fun, new classess I can hardly keep up. Salsa, AcroYoga, specialty dance classes, etc. Definitely something for everyone! I typically go at night, and the check-in ladies have always been friendly and helpful. I've used the nursery, and my daughters have always enjoyed it. Overall, gym clientele have always been friendly, so I've made some great connections over the years. Way more I could brag about, but I'll instead encourage you to go check GymFit out yourself.

GymFit is probably the biggest gym in Louisiana! They recently took over what used to be Foxy's…read moreFitness. They made an ordinary, lackluster gym to something extremely extravagant! In the recent months, they re-did a lot of the interior and so many improvements were made. It's now a multi-functional gym that offers many of their original classes + have added the cirque, acrobatics, bootcamp and ninja warrior aspect of it. It's a pretty incredible place. They hosted kids summer camp over the summer (during COVID), while enforcing mask wearing, etc. My family & I have been part of GymFit, since their beginnings at their old location and that was already super fun, so now I am excited about 10x more fun with probably 10x more of the space they now have. The owners are always thinking of awesome ways to make the gym a better experience for all that walk through their doors. Their performance group, Bayou Cirque, puts on electrifying performances in their outdoor area from time to time. Their outdoor area has 2 pools (larger swimming pool and a kids wading pool) + a sand volleyball court. The inside also has large lap pool. It truly is a neat place! If you want to check it out, you must! You'll also see the GymFit team at various outdoor events around the city with their kids ninja warrior course. Thanks for all you've provided to the community, Gymfit!