I like the sound baths at Om Shala Yoga. Be aware that you need to be there 15 minutes in advance,…read moreas they lock the doors at or before the listed start time. I don't really like yoga, so couldn't tell you either way about that.

Om Shala Yoga studio is one of my favorite studios in Humboldt. They offer a variety of classes…read morethat are unique, spiritual and bring a sense of community that fills my cup. I have always had good experiences with any teachers here, but I must shout out Shemaia for her teaching methods in particular as hers is the class I attend most frequently. She melds together an active and yin practice so beautifully and really encourages us to do things in our practice that will help us age gracefully which I really appreciate. Of course you can't go wrong with any of the other teachers either, Peggy is an icon, Geneva brings the most juicy yin classes and Brother V's tea class is the only one of its kind around.

Pilates has changed my life. I started going nine months ago to prepare for two major knee…read moresurgeries to strengthen my body to help with recovery. After my latest surgery in San Francisco, I came to Eureka to recover and wanted to continue pilates for the two months while in Humboldt. Susie Kidd, the owner and instructor, was not afraid to take me on and tailor instruction for my needs. I credit her training for helping me recover as well as I have and keep my entire body moving while on crutches. I am so impressed by Susie's knowledge of the human anatomy and her professionalism during our sessions. The studio space is also fabulous and a great feel. Book time with her now before she gets too busy!!!!

I am not the kind of person who normally takes exercise classes, but after a hysterectomy, I…read moredeveloped a pain in my abdomen that traditional medicine couldn't seem to alleviate. Out of pure desperation, I decided to try pilates at a studio in Manhattan where I was working at the time. Within a few weeks, I was feeling much better and enjoying all sort of additional benefits. Much like Jennifer N., I felt like pilates changed my life. Once I was back home in Humboldt, I sought out a local studio and found Sacred Bodies Pilates, which I found to be every bit as good as the one I attended in Manhattan -- and at nearly half the price. Owner and instructor Susie Kidd is a delight. Always professional and caring, she is knowledgeable and takes her job very seriously. If you've never tried pilates before, but are curious, Sacred Bodies Pilates is a great place to start. And if you're a veteran, Susie can definitely deliver a serious workout.

I love it here! Michelle is my instructor and she is a gem! I always feel appreciated, heard and…read moreseen here. When I first started taking classes here as a newbie everyone was super welcoming and didn't make me feel bad for not being able to do some of the exercises. 10/10 BEST PILATES PLACE IN HUMBOLDT

I had previously written a review about dissatisfaction with this gym not having youth monthly dues…read morerates. I got a response from the business that they wanted to make this right. Played phone tag for about two months to finally hear that a decision was made by executives not to have monthly youth rates. What a waste of mine and staff time. The Manager stated during our call "well, The Club in Mckinleyville doesn't have youth monthly rates". HS could have done something very good and decided to make it appear like they were interested in being more family friendly and then decided not to.

Eureka location. Why that place has a strong chlorine odor? Opening windows is not gonna help…read more Maybe the pool needs to be properly clean, just my thought... Please fix that issue, you are gonna make people sick. The smell is so strong. Please do something.

Danielle's last class at Namaste Berkeley in December was BitterSweet. Bitter because we were all…read moresad that she is moving away and Sweet because she led an energetic, poignant, silent (no talking, just clapped to signal changes) class to music by Kitaro. Apart from the led routines, Danielle gave us the freedom several times to do our own dance or the freedom to move around the room with a theme (like slapping hands against the floor or body). To top it off, post class, she gave each of us a vanilla candle, incense stick and a hug. I will GREATLY miss Danielle but grateful I benefitted from attending her classes in 2013.

I rarely miss Danielle's Nia class - it's the highlight of my week! Her music is always fun and…read morevaried, the choregraphy is easy to follow, and her playful spirit is both inspiring and infectious. I always get a great, balanced workout and leave class with a big smile on my face. As good as it gets!

Today was Day 13 and the start of my fifth week of my personal training with Kristina at Body…read moreTuners. Instead of doing my usual check-in, I thought it was definitely time to write a review. *My results are towards the end but I encourage you to read this in entirety instead of just scrolling down. This journey is more than just numbers. So much more. I used to be quite the active dancer in my 20s... then active teacher in my 30s (I didn't even have a desk the first five years because I never sat down)... but have found my new role as an almost in my 40s full time portrait and wedding photographer to mean less physical activity and more time sitting at a desk in front of the computer, editing and retouching. I tried doing different workout videos....... They didn't work for several reasons.The biggest of these reasons is that I have had several injuries *beyond typical sprains and broken bones* in my life: -both shoulders (dislocated as a toddler) -right knee (dislocated as a teen) -top three vertebrae + a rib (whiplash/dislocation as an early 20 something). The videos had certain exercises I thought I just couldn't do because of pain flaring up from previous injuries, so I would sit them out. I also found myself being in more pain post workout than I should have been. Most likely from poor form/doing the exercises incorrectly which made me even less likely to follow through long enough to see any real change. All of that being so sadly ironic in the sense that building the muscles around where I have had dislocations helps keep my bones in their correct locations. In essence, the more I can work out the less pain I feel from those injuries and the less likely it is that I will re-injure them. I tried dieting and even fasting..... Neither of those worked. I love food and already keep my diet mostly clean/organic/local etc. Any diet or fast that created any visible change in my body *without exercise* was too strict to stay with and honestly made life zero fun. Healthy and good foods create a space for gathering and bonding, which is hard to partake in when you're only allowed an avocado and three glasses of water every day. I've also tried, and left, memberships and group classes at three other gyms... The best of those three experiences was still impersonal and overall mediocre. I figured I just wasn't the gym "type". Then I met Kristina and learned about her gym Body Tuners through photographing for her engagement, wedding, her wife's maternity, and their daughter's newborn session. During this time, probably somewhere around their wedding, I expressed an interest in working out again and getting back in shape. Kristina generously emailed me exercises and online videos... that I never followed through with and *guilty face* figured she would never find out that I hadn't. But Kristina didn't give up on me. Before I was ever her client, she kept checking in. And checking in. That's when I knew I had to go beyond what I had tried in the past... and I hired her as my personal trainer. Kristina's incredible knowledge of her field is perhaps only matched by the incredible environment she has created at Body Tuners. She has presented me with a variety of exercises that keep me interested and work specifically on the goals I want to achieve. Whenever I have started to have incorrect form, she is there to correct me. Whenever I have pain from old injuries, she is there to modify my movements. Thanks to her, I can do SO MUCH MORE than what I ever thought I was capable of on my own or at a gym. With the end of each day of training I feel less fatigue and soreness and more energy and strength. Kristina affectionately calls her crew and members the misfit team. This is a gym environment in which I am finally the gym "type". At the end of the day, I'm not at the gym to hang out and look cool because I'm already in shape... I'm at the gym to wear the same gym outfit every day (washing in between of course) and sweat into it as much as possible while exchanging odd strained mouth noises, along with a few jokes, with people who accept others for who they are, wherever they happen to be on their journey to fitness. I feel camaraderie and true empathy in not only Kristina, but in the entire Body Tuners squad. When I'm there I feel like all of us are equal. When I'm there I feel like all of are holding each other up. When I'm there I feel like family. Kristina will humbly tell you that I did all of this. That she didn't make me fit. That it was my following through, my showing up, and my dedication to my goals that did this... but somehow, I've never been able to do this in my life on my own before Body Tuners. Coincidence? I think not. Here's everything I've lost so far in my journey and am definitely not missing: headaches insomnia skin issues extended PMS/bloating/cramping digestive issues laziness/lack of motivation and... SIX INCHES AND EIGHT POUNDS. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

This review is for the massage therapist - Olivia G. Olivia is truly amazing! I have been searching…read morefor a quality sports massage for years and Olivia delivers! Her standard preferred time is 2-hours and involves stretching, resistance, and deep tissue.

Patrick is the most amazing rolfer I've ever had. I had major chest surgery and as a result have…read morebeen plagued with "incurable" posture and muscular issues, breathing issues, nerve issues and so on. I've dealt with them for years and years... after my rolfing appointment I had an experience so intense it felt like some multidimensional awakening in my chest. I immediately saw HUGE results in my chest area in ways I never even thought would be possible with this. He's truly AWESOME and I 100000% recommend anyone to go get rolfing here. He also is great at yoga and is humble, doesn't try to push his views on you about the best this or best that. Fantastic 10/10 would recommend again.

Andia is very knowledgeable in her practice. I was a bit nervous at first, but she was reassuring,…read moresupportive, and directed my intentions. During the session I was in a very deep meditative state, it was a little psychedelic. I could clearly feel different sensations changing and moving through my body and head. It was a great experience that started with recognizing the anxiety I had in me and ended with feeling relaxed and relieved, and ready to further process. I highly recommend Andia for healing and momentum towards personal growth.

Teachings of the Earth gave me a two-hour energy-healing session. It was my first time, and I…read morereceived incredible benefits from it. I set clear intentions and spoke them aloud. While I was on the table, I could feel where the energy was being exchanged as she moved around my body. There was no doubt that energy is a quantifiable source and that the practitioner could channel it. Toward the middle of the session, I felt myself wanting to transcend, lifting inches beyond my physical realm. I had thoughts of my first love, of giving birth, and of my father's influence on me. After the session, I felt relaxed and rejuvenated. We discussed my experience, and she shared that much of the healing energy had been focused on the womb. We also talked about how the energy process works. Afterwards, I rested and drank lots of water. Thank you so much for this experience, and I can't wait to do it again!