10/05/09

Best Pilates class ever!

by mizinha28

Since I moved to Houston I tried at least 5 different places trying to find the best pilates class for me. The pilates ball class and the power pilates are just amazing! I love the vibe, the studio, the teacher, just perfect!!!!!

10/05/09

Best. Workout. Ever.

by KSo

I've been taking Pilates at a franchise gym for awhile now and have loved it. When it came time to renew the gym membership, I didn't feel it was worth it to pay for what I was not using. I came across Your Body Center and enjoyed my trial week. I have never taken a yoga class but the instructors and classes at YBC make it easy to get on board. I tried Hot Yoga during my trial week and found it to be exactly what I was looking for. The staff is great and the prices are really reasonable. I especially like the hands-on approach of the instructors to help you master the skill/pose.

• Pros: GREAT for beginners
• Cons: none so far

09/28/09

A nice place to start

by willismarg

While I am new to Yoga, I thought this place was a good place to start. The instructor was very patient and helpful. I never thought I would get into it and I love it. I live in Oak Forest and its very close to my home.

06/07/09

Best Yoga

by n01

I tried hot Yoga for the first time well yoga period I had always been a gym person about 3 weeks ago I picked this center due to the price and is the closes to Cypress TX...and I LOVE IT.......the people are super nice, the teachers are great very friendly they never made me feel like a beginner!!!!!!!!

• Pros: great teachers!!!!!!
• Cons: none

05/21/09

Hot Yoga Mess

by yoganewbie

I am very new to Yoga I have only taken 7 classes so far at Bikram Yoga College of India. I attend class at YBC because it offered so much variety in there classes.

The "Your Hot Body" class was horrible. I could tell a marked difference in Bikram instructors, at YBC the class was very scattered, timing was different for each pose, instructor seemed very inexperienced.

The lady at the front desk did not offer me a tour, ask if it was my first class here or anything. The instructor did not introduce herself. I just had to jump in, thankfully I had class at Bikram so I had an idea on what to do. Because the instructor sure as heck didn't explain a darn thing.

I guess I have been spoiled in one short month with Bikram, they really cater to you. Esp. your first couple of visits, they give you a tour, introduce the entire staff, set your mat in the studio. Just wonderful customer service.

The classes are very structured and motivating. I have read the complaints about Bikram, the smell and the boot camp style instructors. Yes these complaints are valid. I am not a fan of all the instructors, I have my favorites.

HOWEVER, I will tolerate a hot corn chip smelling studio for a good Yoga class rather than a POOR POOR IMITATION of Hot Yoga.

• Pros: Very nice clean facilities
• Cons: POOR customer service, NO class structure

01/10/09

Beats the PANTS off Bikram!

by Ellapples

I've tried hot yoga at numerous studios, including Bikram and sunstone, and hands down, this place ROCKS! The "Your Hot Body" class is a fantastic combination of yoga and pilates moves that works EVERYTHING and melts fat like crazy! The "Hot Hatha" class worked muscles I didn't even know I had and I felt like I had had a full body massage after I was finished. The heat does take some getting used to, but within a couple of classes, you get accustomed to it and really start to feel the benefits. After years of cycling, swimming, running, and weights, I found something that makes me feel better than I did before, not just right after the workout, but for DAYS afterward! And I'm actually building STRENGTH, not just muscle bulk. To top it all off, the instructors are AMAZING. No drill-sergeants here--friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable instruction with modifications at every step along the way. The instructors allow you to go at your own pace and challenge yourself when you're ready, instead of expecting you to do every move or posture exactly right the first time. When a correction is needed, they come to you and gently help you correct yourself instead of calling you out by name and embarrassing you. The instructors really incorporate the mind/body connection into every class, which has helped decrease my stress levels immensely. And the prices are reasonable! For the level of instruction you get, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal anywhere (especially with the student/teacher discounts!). I would highly recommend this studio to anyone wishing to get in shape, improve their fitness, or just do something WONDERFUL for their body. Your body will thank you!!!

• Pros: Great instruction, awesome facility--room doesn't smell like a dirty men's locker room!
• Cons: Wish they had one closer to West Houston.

01/02/09

FANTASTIC! BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO IN HOUSTON!!

by ValerieMichele

First of all, let me say that I never considered myself a yoga person, but after doing a trial membership back in June '08, I was hooked! I signed up for a full membership the next week! Not only did I lose inches and tone up, the hot yoga classes really helped me with my sinus and insomnia problems...they're challenging but are also very relaxing! The other studio was great but the new studio is incredible! It's super clean, spacious, and they now have showers! Great location too, it's right off I-10 and Heights (makes it easier to get to). The price is also very reasonable. I signed up on a student package, which gives me a little discount, and as someone who works full time and attends college at night, that discount is very much appreciated! But aside from the amazing new facility and great price (which is cheaper than alot of other yoga studios I've been to), the best feature of the studio is its owner, Ernesto, and its instructors. Everyone there is very warm and welcoming... very approachable, if you have a question or concern, the instructors are more than willing to help. I have been to alot of different yoga studios in Houston, but YBC is by far the best! I couldn't imagine going any where else.

• Pros: Great variety of classes, spacious rooms, friendly staff, etc.
• Cons: none

12/29/08

AMAZING

by Melissa2814

Everything about this place rocks. My friend and I discovered and fell in love with this place last September and we can't get enough of it. All of the instructors are really nice and helpful when you're in class, they really try to give everyone some one-on-one attention. Ernesto's pilates classes are so upbeat and fun, it makes the hour go by really fast, and you feel amazing when it's done. The hot yoga classes are also amazing. I'm not a yoga connoisseur, but I feel like the classes have a good combination of really challenging strength and flexibility moves. I highly reccommend this place to anyone - beginner or experienced. You'll feel right at home as soon as you get there and your body will thank you when you leave!

08/06/08

Wonderful Workouts!

by 31GKS

What I love most about Your Body Center is the attention that the instructors provide. You can be in a small or a large class, but the instructors take notice of individuals and help to adjust or correct their movements.

A devotee of Ernesto's Pilates classes, I love the upbeat and positive atmosphere where his happy, chatty personality helps everyone to do their best!

• Pros: Instructors, Value for Money, Convenient Class Times
• Cons: The parking lot can be considered uneven at best.

05/08/08

Never thought I would get into yoga/pilates and here I am

by MattDanna

I can't get enough of the pilates and the hot yoga. This is coming from a guy that has never done a bit of stretching and/or pilates type exercise...straight weights all the way my entire life. The instructors really help you get into the class and focus on the what you're trying to do. They are very well trained and encouraging, not to mention informative. I love Laura Lopes for the hot yoga..she's great. Ernesto is the same way for the pilates classes, both ball and regular. That's not to take away from the rest of the instructors because they are all very good. I would advise this place to anyone really at any level.

• Pros: It's all good