What a great workout! I was visiting for a work conference and it was pouring rain, but I went into…read morethe flooded streets to go stretch and shake and sweat here. I am so glad I did! The entire workout was worth it! My uber was $40 and I am not even mad because the workout was fabulous.

I was visiting Santa Barbara and decided to drop in for a class. The instructor and students were…read moreincredibly welcoming and the pace of instruction was challenging in all of the right ways for Lagree.

Best pilates studio in Santa Barbara and it's not even close. The instructors are top notch. So…read moreknowledgeable and gracious (especially if you're new to pilates.) They really take the time to make sure you're doing the moves correctly. They actually care about your progress and want you to improve!! The beautiful building is just the cherry on top. Ignore the review from the lady below (Julie V.) who gave a 1 star without actually attending a class lol.... She has no clue what she's talking about. Typically on the online schedule on this business' website the Reformer: Level 1 class this reviewer is referring to tends to start @8:00am then ending @8:50am. Unfair to leave a 1 star review because you show up late lol. Anyways! This is the spot to come to for the highest quality pilates instruction.

The absolute best Pilates studio, can't recommend the owners Natalie and Alissa enough! They are…read moreincredible.

Lena is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend her. I go here for private sessions and she makes…read moreme feel so comfortable as a beginner in pilates. She is extremely knowledgeable about the human body and how your muscles work. She always goes out of her way to correct my form which I appreciate very much and I'm never sore after our sessions. I also really like how each time we do a different routine. She also focuses on the muscles/areas that you want to target. For me, it's my pelvic floor muscles. If you're looking for a new pilates studio, this is the one!

The reason I love Lena's Pilates Studio is because not only do I get a good work out there, I also…read morefeel well taken care of knowing that I'm not going to exacerbate an injury or do anything to hurt myself. I started 2 1/2 years ago because of sciatica and lower back problems, but because of the strengthening exercises I do there, I have not had a problem since. I am stronger all over and have better posture as a result! Lena is a Pilates expert and personalizes the exercises on the various equipment to suit your needs. She's GREAT and so is the studio!!!

My husband and I had never done Pilates before and found Beverly on Yelp (where her five-star…read morereviews are absolutely deserved). We started going in September twice a week, and five months later we're still showing up--and the results have honestly surprised us. I'm noticeably stronger in my core and lower back, and both of our postures have improved. As someone focused on building strength and improving overall fitness, Pilates has been a powerful complement to my other workouts. It's strengthened muscles I didn't even realize I was neglecting and has helped me feel more balanced and supported in everything I do. Beverly is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive. She seems to know exactly what our bodies need each session and thoughtfully blends classical Pilates with reformer, mat work, the Cadillac, and other equipment. Every class feels intentional and tailored. Pilates is hard--but in the best way. For the entire hour, Beverly cheers us on while also carefully correcting our form so we get the maximum benefit. She emphasizes precision and alignment, which makes such a difference. You leave feeling worked, lengthened, and stronger. We go in the mornings, and it has become our favorite way to start the day. Beverly's warm, happy energy turns the session into more than just a workout--it's a full mind-body reset. Her studio, located off Mission Street in a beautifully converted former church, is calm, light-filled, and welcoming. The vibe and lighting truly matter to me, and she has created something really special. And a huge bonus in Santa Barbara -- there's plenty of parking in her private lot, which makes getting to class completely stress-free. We truly can't recommend Beverly enough.

Local engineer to Santa Barbara for about 8 years and decided to give pilates a try. I come from a…read moreweightlifting/boxing background and tend to be more analytical about my movements during training. I found Beverly at her studio, Classical Pilates Studio on Mission St., and her instruction was outstanding. Her sessions made me feel noticeably more sturdy, balanced, and structurally sound. It wasn't just a workout, it felt like building real alignment, control, and stability that carries over into everything else I do. Beverly is precise, attentive, and clearly deeply knowledgeable; you can tell she's teaching true classical Pilates. And the facility and equipment is very clean and tidy. Highly recommend for anyone who is a beginner, trains seriously, and wants something that improves performance, durability, and longevity without unnecessary wear and tear.

Power of your Om! Thank you for making me and my stiff one dimensional workout body fall in love…read morewith Yoga , your lovely team and the powerful Power of Your OM yoga studio in Santa Barbara. Dear Adrienne, you are one of the nicest, coolest, most accommodating,solid ( and very flexible- yoga humor ok my attempt at) business owners I have met. You have this beautiful natural way of connecting with all and making this bum who resisted yoga his whole life a raving fan. You welcomed us both so warmly. It is not a surprise that 37 diehard fans showed up for your 6 am class on Wednesday October 8th. You found a way to make us all fit( photo) and ensured every one got a great workout. You remembered both our names a few minutes after meeting us and addressed us in the class. I loved your heart,your honesty and your spunk about how you and your husband moved to Santa Barbara 14 years ago. I loved the real, human and personal communication from the stellar Lindsey, the excellent Emily and the very nice David who really took the time to come by and relate to me as he suggested slight and actually very helpful shifts in my Warrior and Bhujangasan poses( yup my vocabulary increased beautifully). No one treated me like a newbie- they all wanted me to learn the fundamentals the right way. Loved it! LOVED IT!!!! The vibe in the studio be it at 8:15 pm or 6:00 am the next day was LOVE. Power to the Om and yes huge props and 5 stars for " Power of Your Om." Any one and everyone in Santa Barbara, you have got to go to this absolutely tremendous Yoga studio. Can't wait to be back.

I have been going to Corepower for several years now because I am in Goleta and there are not many…read moreoptions near my home. I took a surge class at Power of Your Om and overall it was a very good class. Flow was about low to mid level, a little bit slower and more fluid than most C2 classes at Corepower. The main difference between Power of Your Om and Corepower is the heat. Corepower is hotter because of the increase in humidity and temperature while Power of Your Om uses dry heat. The space is on the small side and there is no dressing room or shower, but it makes up by being less pricey than Corepower.

Body by Emilee: I'd never done Pilates (or really any…read moreorganized exercise) until I started with Emilee 5 years ago. Since then I have had classes with other instructors, but I haven't liked any of them quite as much as I like working with Emilee. She is a great trainer, watching every move, changing exercises to suit your needs and moods. Some days she pushes you hard enough to be sore the next day, others are more focused on working the really deep core. You never get too much into a routine--always pushing different muscles in different ways. I discovered just how effective Emilee was at crafting bodies when I found myself in a contest at a pub--who could hold the stein of beer at arms length the longest. I assumed I would be hopeless. I was as surprised as any when I outlasted all these big muscular dudes! I'd built core and back muscles to balance and support my arms. Huh! I also gained half an inch after doing Pilates for a few years--I stand straight, which I had never done previously. Thank you Emilee. Emilee is wonderful fun, with an infectious personality. She makes workouts fun and I love Pilates, but I would not have become a devotee without Emilee as a trainer.

While visiting Santa Barbara I was looking for a yoga class for myself and my daughter who has…read morescoliosis. We were lucky to find Emilee, who has been trained by the top scoliosis teacher in the country. We immediately felt welcomed and encouraged. The class was challenging yet Emilee was helpful in guiding each participant through the poses, checking for correct posture and positioning. I am not a yogi but by the end of the hour I felt amazingly stretched and open. What's more, she inspired my daughter to continue yoga and pilates at home. Emilee made quite an impression on us both with her knowledge and enthusiasm. I am only sorry we don't live in Santa Barbara to take advantage of her classes.

Johnny G's new studio is absolutely amazing. Yoga, Tai Chi, pilates, deep stretching, meditation,…read moredeep breathing, focus, and restorative healing is all done on a inverted platform with straps. This is good for all ages, and great for people who want to get into better shape. This is Way better than any yoga class I've taken because it takes me deeper into my yoga stretches, and I predict this will be the next fitness phenomenon. Highly recommend you try it once and then decide if you like it. You won't regret it once you do. Way to Johnny G for raising the creativity bar higher again, and again into the fitness industry.

The Happy Lotus Lunchtime Meditation held at Santa Barbara Yoga Center (www.sbyc.com) at Noon is a…read morewonderful way for me to put a needed 45-minute pause into the middle of my busy Thursdays. Sitting in a chair or on the floor, Mindy guides the meditation skillfully so I can focus on being present and slow my mind down. This grounding and restful meditative practice, sitting quietly with other people, brings me a sense of peace, quiet, and community. I highly recommend exploring this useful practice to help anyone build the muscle of calm.

I have enjoyed going to Mindy's Meditation Class on Thursdays at 12noon. Mindy practices the…read morebuddhist philosophy. I appreciate that she does a reading and then we meditate on it. We conclude with questions and reflections. Her practice has brought so much more calm and happiness in my life. Ginny