I have been lucky enough to have studied with Grandmaster Walker for the last 10 months. What I've…read morebeen learning is applicable both in the dojang and in my exterior life. A side benefit has been the incredible community that comes in and out of that dojang for Tai chi, hapkido and taekwondo. That you may be so lucky to start learning here :-)

I have been studying Tai Chi Chuan at the Martial Arts Institute (Tae Kwon Do Institute) for the…read morepast 6 months and recommend it in the highest possible terms. It has been in Santa Fe under the direction of Grand Master Daniel Walker for over 30 years, who is an internationally recognized master (9th degree blackbelt) in both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, as well as a master of Tai Chi Chuan. He and his group of expert instructors offer classes in all 3, and I have seen many classes with young children having a great time learning martial arts. Grand Master Walker is a wonderful, patient, and very perceptive teacher, and his happy and serene energy fills the Institute. Indeed, the energy there is remarkable! It is like a little oasis in the middle of Santa Fe.

I've been working out 2-3 times a week with Lance Miller for over four years. I wholeheartedly…read morerecommend him as a personal trainer and overall wellness coach. I should note that I'm as unlikely an athlete as you're going to find. I came to Lance's gym after 50+ years of mostly sedentary living, emotional eating (heavy on the bread), and a well-established pattern of failed starts. But I had some significant health issues and, based on what happened with my elderly parents, I could see what future lay in store for me if I didn't get very intentional about building strength, stamina, and health. Still, I showed up skittish and skeptical, even though it was my idea to be there. I credit Lance's encouraging and thoughtful handling of the situation for making my participation stick. He's whip-smart but also kind and has a great goofball sense of humor. The one-on-one coaching I get from Lance is the only thing that's ever worked for me in the fitness arena. For our very first session, Lance sat me down to talk about my health and fitness goals in detail. My most important goal was to increase and maintain my strength and stamina as I get older, so I can keep my activity levels and independence as long as possible. Even now, more than four years later, Lance frequently programs exercises to confirm that I have the kind of functional fitness that can keep me living an active, independent life, like Turkish Get-Ups. Turkish Get-Ups aren't my favorite (that would be deadlifts), but after executing a set of them I know I have the core strength and stability, flexibility, and balance to get me through most anything in real life. Under Lance's guidance and encouragement, I take a no-sugar-no-grains approach to eating and track what I eat in an app for Lance's reference. That change has helped me sleep better, have less-creaky joints, and be more energetic, in addition to reducing visible inflammation in my face. (I used to be pretty red-faced.) But here's the really good part: when I make not-so-great food choices, Lance doesn't lay on the guilt. What he'll do is talk with me to unpack the thoughts and feelings that went into the not-so-great choice, so I'll understand better why I made the choice and/or what alternatives might be better to choose next time. Lance's approach is to educate and clarify, not to judge or punish, so I feel comfortable being candid when I track what I eat. When the pandemic first hit and the Bay Area was going into shelter-in-place, I didn't want to stop working out with Lance. The physical and mental benefits were too important to me, and a pandemic seemed like the worst time to regress. Lance quickly figured out on the spot how a virtual training session could work, sent me home with some borrowed equipment to supplement the training equipment I already had, and...presto! Our fitness journey went online, via Zoom sessions. We've done the workouts online for almost two years at this writing, with scarcely a miss since Lance and his wife relocated from the Bay Area to Santa Fe. Sure, there are some things I can't do from home (e.g., no rope climb, because there's no rope), but there are upsides, too. For example, wearing earbuds for the workout means I can still hear and talk with Lance while I'm off running up and down stairs. Lance has been marvelously inventive and flexible in designing workouts I can do at home, inspiring me to invest in additional equipment, so I can do even more. I miss seeing him in person, of course, but I almost never cancel a workout, because I enjoy them and always feel better (tired, but better) when we're done than I did at the start. I'm proud of the progress I've made, even since the pandemic began. If you're ready to start working toward better health and fitness (and have a great time on the way), work with Lance.

Lance has been the best all-roach fitness coach, nutritionist and body pain problem-solver I had…read morethe pleasure to work with. First starting in the gym, and then with COVID via Zoom, my fitness as a 55+ year old improved dramatically, and when I was interested in losing some poundage, Lance guided me through a program that resulted in 17 pounds of weight loss. Lance has a unique combination of many years of experience as both a CrossFit coach and student, an extensive knowledge of nutrition and great recommendations for improving flexibility -- while bringing a great wit and sense of humor to the discussion. Be prepared for a great time while getting fit and healthy.

Just finished an amazing class with Michelle. I feel amazingly rejuvenated. She is an incredible…read moreyoga instructor!!! Can't wait to do this again. Find her in Taos,NM. She also travels to SF to teach.

Such a hidden gem in Santa Fe! Took a hot yoga & barre class here and left feeling renewed and…read morepurified. Class size is small and the studio has lots of personal touches. Michelle creates a space where all bodies of all levels are welcome and pushes you to exceed your own expectations of your body. Would definitely recommend and return any time I'm in town.

Great classes every instructor has been great and very welcoming. Lots of variety through the…read morevarious classes and instructors & never gets boring.

Visiting Santa Fe for the weekend, I really wanted to find a fun way to work out. This studio is…read moreAMAZING! It was such a fun, dynamic, yet challenging experience. Cannot wait for the Denver location to open soon. Sign me up!

My first time in Santa Fe, which means I needed to carve out time to take a class at Santa Fe Pole…read moreArts. I was blessed because Macie (the owner) happened to be subbing that day. This is such a cute intimate studio. Everyone my friend and I met was so nice, and the class level was appropriately challenging. I got a little slippery on the poles but nothing a little Dry Hands (that we forgot on our travels) can't fix. Can't wait to visit Santa Fe again just so I can come back here!

I practiced yoga at this studio not once, but twice during my week-long excursion to Santa Fe. I…read morecould appreciate the adequate heating system as well as the layout of the room. When I was finished with my session I felt invigorated, and that's how I recognize a quality Bikram yoga experience. The owner of the studio, Leticia, brews and sells her own kombucha tea in a variety of flavors. They taste great and, from what I have heard, are good for health.

I have been coming to this studio for a few months, on and off. All of the instructors are…read morewonderfully helpful and knowledgeable and are really receptive to new students. (I have brought 5 friends in who all came back for more!) Though the studio is a bit smaller than some and not as new, I love it. They have a great heating system and the building is just big enough for all that practice there. I urge you to check it out even if you have never done Bikram before. They even have student and first time NM resident prices!

I started going to Yoga 1 almost twenty years ago. I'm still at it and glad of it. Susan is caring,…read moreexperienced, knowledgable and engaged. In short, she knows what she's doing, and she does it without pretense or pressure. If you're looking for a yoga experience that respects you and accepts you where you are, Yoga 1 just might be for you. So, come. Meet Susan. Find out for yourself.

Small classes in a spacious, peaceful setting. Susan is a very experienced teacher who pays…read moreattention to the needs of her students. I always look forward to my classes and feel wonderful afterwards.

One star is far too many for this self-proclaimed "self-defense" school. I had asked for in-person…read moreclasses, but was instead steered towards an online version, wherein I was assured that I would learn valuable vocal tools that would help me defend myself. Alas, after a lengthy introduction, wherein we were all prompted - no less than four times - to state "our pronouns" out loud and repeatedly, we were taught what to say to friends who hug us without our consent. There was nothing about real self-defense, just made-up "microaggressions" for those with no spine or sense of self. Let the record show that when I chose to not specify "my pronouns" (on a Zoom call wherein no one was being referred to in the third person), I was not only called out on the call, but messaged in the private chat by the instructor who was concerned that I wasn't jumping on the pronoun bandwagon. I'm guessing they got grant money during the shut-down, and were thus strongarmed into this kind of indoctrination, but it was offensively misleading to call this a self-defense class, when it would be more accurately described as a reeducation camp.

I absolutely recommend IMPACT's classes to everybody! Their…read morehighly relevant curriculum prepared me to deal with everything from uncomfortable everyday scenarios to unexpected, life threatening situations. The classroom environment was supportive and encouraging in the true sense of the word--giving students the courage to face the challenging training exercises. Instructors are fantastic facilitators, covering tons of pertinent, thoughtfully prepared information in an authoritative yet sensitive manner--all in only a few hours. I've taken their basics course twice now and was surprised by how much I learned each time. I would definitely take the advanced course or return to basics again. I highly recommend the class to everyone, regardless of their age, lifestyle, fitness or history.