Every spring I get over to the Womanspace campus just to explore the gardens. While I am not a…read moregardener (ugh - chore!), I love to be outside in the beautiful nature and the volunteer grounds and gardening team here do a wonderful job! It is almost impossible to believe these acres exist in the middle of the city. I missed the labyrinth on this trip but that just means I need to come back again soon. This is my favorite place in Rockford!

First be assured if you are a guy you will be welcome the art classes! With the name some are a…read morebit apprehensive about participating. This is a program that will address a wide range of skill and level. The offerings are diverse from clay (including fired pottery) to watercolor, acrylic, drawing, and mixed media. Instructors vary with a wide background. Class size is small enough to receive personal attention. It is a very nurturing environment so you can feel comfortable experimenting. In addition to traditional arts, they offer a wide range of programing to explore many facets of creativity as well as growth.

I have been going to club Pilates now for six months. I wish I had discovered this sooner....the…read moreatmosphere, the instructors and overall ambiance is really therapeutic. They are very friendly and helpful. I'm on an unlimited plan and unfortunately life happens and I have to call in every now and then to cancel last minute classes due to my children and their summer activities. They are extremely accommodating as long as you give them a call and let them know. That is a huge factor for me to continue club Pilates. I hope to be here and incorporate club Pilates for life. Thank you guys for making it a comfortable experience where there's no judgment or criticism.

I have been going to pilates here in Rockford for 2 years now and still love it! The instructors…read moreare awesome and always changing up the exercises so you never get bored. I have knee issues and pilates has helped so much and the instructors are able to give you modified exercises so you won't have pain. I highly recommend Club Pilates no matter what level you are comfortable in.

Fitness Works is a great an amazing Personal Training and Pilates studio. As a Personal Trainer…read moremyself, it's easier to tell the quality of the trainer in front of you. Every trainer at Fitness Works is experience and knowledgeable in many diverse fitness fields. As well as getting that feelings of trainer truly being their for you and building a workout program that best suits our needs. Something that sadly isn't as common in the bigger gyms in the Rockford area. If you're looking to get back into a workout routine, improve yourself, or just ready a life change in general, but need guidance in getting there. Fitness Works is the place to be!

This is a nice little yoga studio on the cusp of downtown Rockford! It's cozily situated between…read moreAbreo and Irish Rose. While they do offer classes of different variation throughout the week, they also offer a Community class every Saturday morning from 10-11:30 that is donation based (they suggest $5 minimum). The classes are usually small and intimate, and the teacher really works one-on-one to make sure your posture and pose are at its best! It was a lot harder than I anticipated; some of the poses really make you stretch and work your whole body, but there are a lot of variations to moves to fit your comfort level! I really liked how I felt afterwards. Their drop-in prices for classes are not very expensive, nor are the memberships should you choose to go regularly. A great establishment with great teachers!

From the owner: At the Pranayama Yoga Studio we offer Iyengar style Yoga. Iyengar Yoga is a Hatha Yoga style based…read moreon the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and distinctive for its focus on alignment and precision in each posture. The use of props allows Iyengar Yoga to be accessible to all people at all stages of life and experience.

I've been here twice now and absolutely would recommend this to anyone I know. I've done an Ariel…read moreyoga class which is a little more advance than your average yoga class. I've also done the drop in 5$ Wednesday yoga class recently and wondered why i never came back for more classes! Such good vibes pouring out of this studio, extremely sweet, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Reasonably priced. They offer free mats, blocks, straps or you can bring your own, they just ask you to wipe down/ sanitize the things you use before you head out. Their schedules change monthly so check out their website for current classes being offered. They have a coat room where you can leave anything like jackets, shoes, purses and phone if needed. They accept cash or card for drop in classes, no sign up necessary for drop in classes. Great location and plenty of parking. If your curious about yoga and want to get your toes wet, I highly recommend this place !

If I could this place 10 stars, I would. This wellness facility is located in a beautifully…read morerestored historic home. I got the Holistic Facial which was a facial, scalp treatment and hand treatment. It was so relaxing and my skin was literally glowing when I left. The skin care products smell SO good, too. Excited to come back for other services!

From the owner: RealBeautifulYOU is a one of a kind health collaborative housed in the beautiful Emerson Mansion…read morelocated in northern Illinois. Our team focuses on making evidence-based recommendations, while offering complementary services that together help you find peace in your mind, body, and soul. The two-story practice holds credentialed practitioners to guide and walk beside you on your health and wellness journey. From nutrition to movement, bodywork to soul work, we approach your healing from all angles. We are here to provide healing energy for 1 or 100 hours and make recommendations based on where you are, not where society or toxic diet or fitness culture says you should be.