I took Tara's aerial yoga class and am officially hooked! The studio was clean and had a welcoming…read morevibe. Tara was a delightful, knowledgeable instructor and made class challenging yet fun. This was my first time at this studio and taking aerial yoga. I'm picky about where and what kind of yoga Especially when spending $27 on a drop in class. I found this to be a perfect blend of physical, spiritual and whimsy. This class was so much fun and worth every penny! The Monday night class was a real treat! Looking forward to going back!

Sondra Karmen is one of the most fantastic Pilates instructors I have ever had…read more She has years of experience and will work with you no matter what your skill level is. I have a bad back Sondra has designed a Pilates program around my injury. After being her client for 4 years I am in the best shape of my life. She also has a wonderful staff of instructors.

Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard…read moreand rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot.

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has…read morethe quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks.

After doing Pilates for nearly ten years, this is the best studio I've found for both private and…read moregroup classes. Love Jenn & team, and the personal attention.

Jenn Anzelmo is a gem! Her knowledge and experience teaching and instructing Pilates is…read moreunparalleled. The Barrington area is fortunate to have Jenn and her staff of qualified instructors available in a comfortable studio that offers a variety of classes from Barre to Pilates to on-line private and group classes. I have thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from my fifteen years of classes at this inviting and dynamic studio. Vivian K.

It's really tough to describe how amazing this type of workout can be unless you've tried it. In my…read moreyounger days, I beat up my joints doing gymnastics and had the lovely gift of a hip replacement in my late 30s. Trying to stay physically active and flexible after beating yourself up for so long can be frustrating when seemingly most options at a gym will leave your joints wrecked for a week. So let me tell you about my new friend Pilates and "Jump". It was one of the most rewarding workouts I've experienced in a long time. It was challenging, focused, but paced at my own abilities and needs. Additionally, I didn't think the Jumpin would be as great as it was but I felt great the next day. April the owner is a force of positivity as well, she does some amazing outreach and helps support the neighborhood with several ongoing programs, donation drives, and events. She is a great owner to support. So do yourself a favor, and book a class or just stop and say hello to check it out. Lots of easy great parking and a super positive environment!

Great Pilates workout, bounce, sculpt so much more. Excellent facility excellent owner instructorread more

Boontiva is an amazing lady who became more than a yoga instructor, but a friend as well. Had to…read morestop for a time because of physical and work , but I remember and use all that she taught. This is how yoga should be! Amy K

This is a great opportunity to have a genuinely authentic yoga instructor who is highly…read morecredentialed throughout the world and speaks many languages. She is mature and wise and kind and extremely knowledgeable and professional. The owner is versed in geriatric and osteoporosis and many other types of Yoga. This is a unique experience and unparalleled. Check the website for classes and offerings.

My daughter has been attending this dojo for almost four years, and I've seen her not only become…read morephysically fit but also increase her self-confidence, maintain discipline, make true friends, and learn how to work in a team. These skills were developed thanks to Sensei O'Hara and the coaches who truly invest themselves in the training process. I also attend fitness classes here, and this place is the best for me. Our instructors are very professional and maintain a personal approach, even when we work in groups. The groups are not large and are very diverse in both gender and age. My husband says that I always return from classes happier and in a better mood. Personally, I feel much better physically and emotionally thanks to Focus Fitness. Do I recommend this place? Yes! Yes! A million times yes!

My experience is based off a winter 2022 session so not everything may apply as described by KC…read more They were not accommodating nor inclusive. This was in a co-op done through NISRA & Focus. I don't need to get into details regarding my son other than he was excluded from participating and nothing was adjusted for his specific needs. If any parent has questions please reach out to me as this might have changed. I just know that of all the life experiences in my son's life he had never felt more excluded. If we were the voice of the voiceless and the change followed I can live with that Katie. We weren't waitlisted as we are in district. I found it ironic that once my review was posted 10 positive reviews came out. I'm sure that will happen here again. Please don't ask me to reach out- as unFOCUSed and NISRA both have my contact info. YOU can reach out to me.

I recently completed Yoga Teacher Training with TBY Yoga and The Yoga Effect (Grayslake, IL). The…read moreexperience far exceeded my expectations. In October I enrolled in the Yoga Teacher Training program which was sponsored by TBY Yoga and The Yoga Effect. Julia Jonson, Andrew Gurvey, Sally Gill and Anna Ottolino are authentic and have a deep understanding of this ancient practice. I am grateful for the knowledge that I have gained from Julia and Sally's teaching. Their techniques capture the yoga philosophy and presence of movement that calms my mind and I appreciate the positive atmosphere they create. I know as I continue on this path my yoga teaching will keep strengthening my mind, body and self awareness. Having practiced in both studios, I can say with confidence that they each have a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that is adaptable to all levels. The instructors are excellent and they make you feel like you are the most important student in class. Their clients' wellbeing is at the center of everything they do. After completion of the program, I feel fully prepared to teach effective and meaningful yoga classes.

Love this studio! High quality instruction, welcoming and great ambiance. Julia is an exceptional…read moreteacher and she has hired a team of great teachers! They also have a wonderful Yoga Teacher Training. Highly recommended!

My wife and I tried paddle boarding for the first time and had a blast! Casey was a patient and fun…read moreinstructor. We came to the Saturday morning class and were fortunate to have great conditions (still water, warm weather, and partly cloudy) We learned the basics covered on the beach and headed out onto the water. All four of the people in our group managed to stand up immediately and we had fun paddling around the shallow area of the lake. It was great fun, and we're looking forward to trying out a restorative yoga class, either on Saturday morning under a full moon!

Rented a paddle board here. Colleen, the worker who helped me out, is super nice and was very…read morehelpful and prepared. Defiantly would do again.