Great instructors that know how to talk you through yoga poses in group settings but still…read moreMeet you where you're at! 10/10 recommend :)

BHY&W"C" This studio should definitely include "Community"…read morein their name. Although I'm not typically a person who takes classes on Sunday mornings, I decided to join today because I love Kamaria's classes. Halfway through class today, there was an emergency outside of the room that required Kamaria to step out. Without a beat a member, who was obviously a seasoned instructor, stepped up and guided the class to completion. The class flow was seamlessly and the instructions continued perfectly. It's hard to imagine that an emergency had just taken place. I realized how hard it may be to find instructors, but to have such passionate student/teachers who care as much about other's well being as their own is inspiring. This is truly a COMMUNITY

The process to redeem the gift certificate is not clear and there is a lot of text communication,…read morewhich I was not a fan of, but beyond that it was a good experience. The massage therapist was great, and I really enjoyed my massage. I wish they gave you a heads up if you are not a member that it is a shoe free space.

TL;DR: Don't buy a gift certificate/card from this place…read more Zen and the City really appears to be set up for members and isn't equipped to interact with outsider customers. Unsurprisingly, most of the negative reviews are from people trying to deal with their gift certificates or gift cards since they are not able to provide reasonable service to people unfamiliar with their procedures. Throughout the process, I had to chase the owner, Gary, repeatedly over text and phone in order to get any information. A list of things I wish I knew before attempting to use a gift certificate here: I was alone in the building, not just the room, with an unknown man. Zen and the City is a therapist-owned establishment that has appointment-only booking for services. In light of this description, I probably should have known that I would be alone with my massage therapist. Except the website contains none of that information, which I only learned about after the appointment, so I was blindsided. My massage therapist was a very nice man who did his best to make me feel welcome and taken care of (Thank you, Anthony. You were the only good part of this whole experience!), but it was hard to set aside how uncomfortable it was to be alone with a strange man without knowing before that no one else would be there. The gift certificates (physical) and gift cards (e-cards) are redeemed in different ways. The website doesn't make it clear (either in the description or during the purchase) that physical gift certificates are only redeemable for a specific service, and that the gift certificates and gift cards are considered two different products. When I got the certificate for Zen and the City, neither my father (who bought this as a gift) nor I knew there was a difference between the two until after I had my appointment and was told otherwise. If you redeem the service-specific gift certificate for the wrong service by mistake, Zen and the City will not inform you of the mistake when you book your appointment and will instead pocket the remaining money without further services or refund, even after their error is pointed out to them. I suspect they would have prevented me from redeeming the gift certificate for something that was MORE money than the one I used, but when I accidentally used it from something that cost LESS, I was only told afterwards when I couldn't fix my mistake, or receive a refund for the balance. The initial confirmation text message is meaningless. It doesn't accurately reflect that an appointment's successfully been made (because you get a text regardless), and it does not result in you being correctly signed up to receive text messages. Instead, they will contact you by email, no matter your indicated preference (which they don't know anyway because they never ask for your preference). If there is a problem with your email address, they will not use your phone number to follow up. There will be no further attempt to contact you. I'll be honest and admit that I made quite a few mistakes in attempting to deal with Zen and the City, and I accept the responsibility of those mistakes. However, I think it's important for future potential customers to know beforehand that this is the kind of business that is happy to take advantage of your confusion, your mistakes, or your unexpected illness (check out their sick policy). It's up to you whether you want to risk giving this place your money and time.

I attended their Goat Yoga class at Pooles Island Brewery on Sunday! This was a fun idea and the…read morebaby/ mini? goats were adorable. I had the chance to hold some and one kept jumping on me as I was laying down lol They felt the size of some newborn babies lol They were a nice distraction during the 1 hr yoga. The keepers of the goats cared for them really well. The only criticism is that the instructor did too many positions with downward dog and it really killed my wrists! Other than that we got a free drink (anything) at the end! Check out the goat yoga!

I reached out to the studio prior to my event as I was being activated with the Coast Guard and…read morecould not attend. I asked if I could be reimbursed. I never received a response after multiple attempts to contact their support staff. Awful customer experience.

Even though hot yoga was not for me, the owner who also instructs was wonderful to deal with,…read moreunderstanding and supportive. The students also went out of their way to make me feel welcome. The studio was very nicely laid out. Try it, you may love it!

From the owner: Come to True Yoga and experience Bikram Yoga, the original hot yoga, in Harford County, MD! Owned…read moreby Harford County native and USA Yoga Finalist, Anne Johnson. This class is designed for all ages and levels of fitness, flexibility and health. This class is a demanding series of 26 postures (asanas) and 2 breathing exercises (pranayamas) practiced in an exact sequence. It is a 90 minute class that scientifically delivers total health through the balancing and strengthening of every system in the body. Restoring, revitalizing, and renewing all systems to a healthy working order. This series is suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Class is practiced in a heated room (105 degrees at 40% humidity) to warm your muscles, prevent injury, allow a deeper workout, and cleanse the body by flushing toxins. The heat and humidity also help to prevent illnesses and limit the effects of aging.

Monkton Village Wellness Center is a gem in a great area - Sparks - Monkton - Hereford. Steve and…read morePete come from a Greek Restaurant family and are totally committed to helping the planet be more healthy and create successful businesses. The Wellness center is right on the Baltimore hike and Bike trail, so you can hike, bike, horseback ride, tube, canoe, kayak or swim on the train on in the Gunpowder river, and then eat vegetarian, organic food. They even make snow cones with healthy syrups! They have great ice cream as well. My favorite is their baklava, made by their mom. One night as I sipped my ginger beer a woman walked in, picked up a big bag and walked out. Come to find out that many busy people pay monthly for 5 dinners a week, stop in on their way home from dinner and pick up their pre-ordered, or surprise meal. I have not experienced any of the yoga, acupuncture, etc. I have heard from others that the practitiones are excellent. www.MonktonMarket.com is their web site Supporting businesses who make a difference is my goal in writing on yelp.

I used to attend classes when the original owner was running it. It seems to me it is now less…read moreabout community and more about business.

Rolling Brook Yoga Studio is a gem in Catonsville! You will find first rate yoga at this studio!read more

I've been practicing yoga for over 2.5 years, and the last seven months has been with Jiivana Yoga…read more This is a very good yoga class. A knowledgable instructor. Good alternative poses. Positive atmosphere.

From the owner: *Hatha Yoga Sessions with Iyengar influence to refine alignment…read more *Comprehensive Mediation Classes. Yoga classes are designed to welcome beginners to established intermediates by incorporating a variety of asanas (poses) with variations. Classes are a combination of Pranayama (breath), balancing, standing and seated poses, as well as and Daya (compassion) ending with Savasana (relaxation & restorative.) Meditation classes cover guidance, practice & explanation of seated and walking meditations, breathing techniques and practicing mindfulness versus mindlessness. This is a Private Studio that does not offer walk-ins due to the structure of progressive work. See website for hours or arrange for private classes or please email to HarfordYoga@gmail.com

I love this place! First off, everyone who works here is lovely and so helpful. I am a beginner and…read moreI struggle a lot during the classes, but the instructors always help me. They are so polite and always ask before they help you. The center itself is beautiful, they offer so much. They have a store with all the equipment, clothes, and more. When you enter there's a coffee and tea station right by the lounge. They have all the equipment you need for any class on site as well! You only need to bring a mat and some classes don't even use it. I have done 3 different classes with 3 different instructors, and all of them were amazing. I highly recommend this place, whether you are a beginner or an expert. They have so many membership options and a 30 day trial for $30 that is soooo worth it!! I feel so great after every class. Overall the energy here is really great!!

I've been coming here for years. Happy people and clean, comfortable environment. I can always…read morecount on a good practice to set me back to myself.

What a hidden gem!…read more My transition from Phoenix, AZ to Baltimore, MD hasn't been the easiest or the smoothest. That was kind of expected considering that Phoenix and Baltimore are practically two different worlds, but I didn't think I would have such a hard time trying to find my zen and claiming my peace. It has. Almost by default been difficult. I've been feeing so blah lately and knew I needed a reading, cleansing or something. I jumped out there and checked Groupon. Typed in "Reiki" and BOOM! Sonja Secrets Aromatherapy & Wellness popped up! I read the reviews on Groupon, looked no where else and booked. The earliest appointment time was 4 days away. Score! Booking online was a breeze. I had no issues at all. For some reason the hours listed on Google are different from the actual operating hours so call to confirm when they're open. Immediately upon entering I felt a sense of calm come over me. It smelled divine and felt warm. I met Maria. She explained exactly what a Reiki session was. I know a Reiki session is energy cleansing. It is, but so much more. Maria made it plain. She was transparent, gentle, spoke softly, soothing, knowledgeable and spot on in what she was feeling. I cried during my session. Twice! It was that good! I purchased the Groupon for 3 sessions so I'm eagerly awaiting for my next one. I also purchased anxiety tea and the "Glow Up" facial scrub and used that for the first time today. I got 2 compliments from strangers on how fresh and "glow-y" my face looks. I am impressed and forever a fan. I highly, highly recommend trying out Sonja Secrets Aromatherapy & Wellness for your Reiki session, and natural products.

This entire holistic experience was amazing! This was my first time working with an Ayurvedic…read moreHealth Educator on meditation techniques and relaxation therapy, but I will be back. My session with Dr. Maria Talton was very personable & she makes you feel like family. She explains everything before & during the process so you are also educated about the techniques of treatment and what to expect. I would highly recommend her for REIKI and plan to go back.