I feel so blessed to have been introduced to Essence of Life and Jody ! Life changing and body…read morealtering. I am in love with the way I feel and look. I have learned so much. I love the reformer! Lucky enough to have purchased one through Jody and continue to train with her. You can never stop learning !

Essence of Life is a studio where everyone is embraced…read more From the instructors to the members, you will feel welcomed and encouraged. The mat pilates/barre classes with Christine and Andrea will work every bit of your body and leave you feeling stronger every day. The yoga classes range from restorative to power with many conducted in 95 degrees which I personally love! Jodie, Tori, Taryn, Andrea and Lindsey all have different styles, yet I have a hard time deciding between them as they are all terrific! I also love the occasional workshops with fun and different yoga classes and healthy living sessions. (If you've never done breathwork, take Jodie's breathwork and meditation workshop! The experience will surprise you!). I've been coming here for 6 years and I still love every single minute I spend in this space!

When I first started going to this studio, I was so excited because I had been wanting to try…read moreaerial for a while but there wasn't really anywhere to go besides the city. They offered beginner and also intermediate aerial classes which I loved and it was taught by Ali B. But since late last year, the aerial classes that were offered changed without notice and the aerial focused classes weren't available anymore, so I stopped going. I would love to find another place that has a focus on aerial whether it's silks or hammocks isn't important. But if you're looking more for yoga or low intensity barre classes, I would 100% recommend!

Very cute and cozy studio that offers aerial fitness, yoga classes, and Pilates. I found the…read morebusiness itself a bit hard to find, but it's located in the shopping strip on the same side as Chop'd restaurant, right next to Savino's beef. I booked Pilates through ClassPass and was surprised to see that I was the only one attending the class. I did attend a 12pm Monday class, so I am sure that's why. The class itself was nice, we used a mat, workout ball, and 2 small weights. The studio has all the equipment you need. The instructor was very nice and asked me how much Pilates I had done in the past and if I had any injuries. My only critique would be that I didn't receive as many adjustments/corrections as I typically like. Since I was the only one in class, I would had loved if the instructor was walking around, watching and correcting my form. Overall, I had a great time and I would definitely go back!

Great yoga studio. Small classes, patient instructors, and I love the building it is in.read more

The Saturday class core class with Rachel is great!!. You will use muscles you haven't used in a…read morewhile.

This was my first yoga experience and I'm so glad that this was the place I tried it at. We arrived…read more15 minutes early and checked in at the counter, Poonam greeted us. My friend didnt purchase her class ahead of time so she paid for class at the register, I had used the MindBody app to purchase my class prior to arriving. This spot is also a cute little shop, you can buy stuff here too like yoga mats and essential oils. We walked into a dim lit room and started our "beginning/continuing yoga" class. I set up the yoga mat towards the back of the room. It was spacious and comfortable, I was very relaxed. I always imagined yoga to be intimidating, especially since I knew nothing about it. It was anything but that, I was able to catch one very quickly and felt so welcomed by Poonam, who ended up being my class instructor. At the end of class i had some questions for Poonam and she kindly took sometime to explain everything to me. After I left the class I felt so relaxed, it was the kind of relaxationyou feel after a massage. I left this studio with a new passion for yoga, i hope to incorporate yoga to my everyday life.

They offer prenatal yoga and that is the class I have been attending every weekend. I have had the…read morepleasure to work with Poonam and Sheri, and they have been so kind, mindful and accommodating to any needs I needed that week. Poonam is the owner and you can tell that she has a huge passion for helping others. Instructions are always easy to follow, and the environment is very approachable, and relaxing. My back feels better now at 38 weeks pregnant than when I was 25 weeks pregnant and I really think it has to do with coming every week and getting ideas as to what to do at home. I hope for more pregnant moms to join the prenatal class and get all its benefits.

Mariel is an amazing instructor. I would agree that it is one of the best kept secrets in…read moreLockport. I am no athlete, but she has helped me become one. I have amazing balance and strength. Both of which I never had before. I always struggled going to the gym. Now, I look forward to my workouts! It's never the same, and I love meeting the people in my classes!

Patriot Pilates in Lockport Il, is the best kept secret in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The…read moreowner, Mariel has over 2 decades of personal training, and Pilates reformer instruction. Her location on 159th St in Lockport, in the Coombs plaza, is on a main thoroughfare and easily accessible since it is right off of I355. The studio not only offers Reformer, they have Bungee, Yoga, Sculpt, and over 30 classes every week! The instructors here are all top notch, experienced and attentive to your fitness needs. If you have heard about Pilates and ever wanted to see what the buzz is all about, this is the best place to start. They will welcome you with open arms and you will love the vibe here. Best ever Pilates studio-and I've been a student here since Patriot 1st opened 8 years ago.

Went to check out this place for a self care Saturdays and it was so great! The place itself is…read moreamazing for healing and helping the body in so many ways but add in a special treat like when I went and wow!! There was a lymphatic drainage specialist there named Raquel from Brazilian Spa Suites who was doing some great work! The place was so clean and enegerized. The staff really knew what they were talking about and we even met the owner. Can't wait to go back for a session!

HotWorx is my sanctuary ... it is where I go to regroup ,to get strong ,to focus !…read moreThe amazing employees at Bolingbrook make that all possible. They make themselves present and available for questions or information. The mood is always happy and uplifting and people are courteous and kind.!!!

Wonderful community. Classes are intimate and it allows you to get to know instructors and receive…read morefeedback as needed which makes it feel more personalized. Everyone who attends is pleasant and the instructors are knowledgeable [with great playlists].

We stopped here on a friends recommendation and we were very impressed by the owners knowledge and…read morefriendly demeanor. There were many interesting products and the pricing was great. We walked in with curiosity and walked out with a bagful of healthful goodies.