Studio       Class       Massage

07/27/2007 Posted by 1montrosecommons

I finally found my favorite hot yoga workout after searching Houston since moving here over a year ago. I found several places with either an attitude problem, high price, or inability to maintain a consistent class schedule. YBC's hot yoga class is the best I've experienced in my 5 years practicing hot yoga because it adds core strenghtening which sets it apart from Bikram and those who try to copy it. The thermometer in the class reads ~110F and that, coupled with the humidity, provides an awesome experience. The instructor, Donald, has created a routine that challenges experienced people while also patiently providing tips so that people new to the practice are not intimidated but rather encouraged. Plus, he plays some real cool music. After complaining about a sore back to Donald one day after class, I learned that he is also a massage therapist. I made an appointment and WOW. The magic he worked during that 1 1/2 hour session will keep me coming back for sure. I was so impressed that I decided to give a gift certificate for a massage with Donald to my boss for his birthday. He loved it and can't stop talking about it.

Pros: Creative hot yoga routine, deep tissue massage, friendliness and good value

Cons: Wish they had a Sunday a.m. hot yoga class and not just in the afternoon

Best massage and vinyasa flow yoga class!

03/29/2007 Posted by kdarby

I live in Baton Rouge and one of my Houston friends told me about YBC. I had the best massage EVER from Donald the first time I visited YBC....I appreciated his knowledge of the body and his ability to apply deep pressure. The second time I visited YBC I experienced the best vinyasa flow class, taught by Jennifer. She was poetry in motion and the vinyasa flow routines she created were unlike any others I'd experienced. Challenging and fun, she set them all to beautiful music. I would definitely recommend YBC for exceptional massages and yoga classes. I only wish I had the opportunity to visit them more often!

Best Yoga in town

08/30/2006 Posted by mansruin82

I am so incredibly pleased with the entire staff of your body center. They are all extremely knowledgable, very easy going and and always willing to go the extra mile. I came to YBC as a yoga novice and am now training with Andrew in the am. He is an amazing instructor with a ton of experience and even more patience. I highly recommend coming here! Also, as a new member with a 3 month "commitment" i was able to get a free massage! Ernesto was my masseuse and he was amazing! I've had a few massages before but he was awesome! I will definently be going back for more! Don't go to impersonal studios that are more interested in money than you, Your Body Center is the place to go!

Pros: location, staff, beautiful environment

Cons: none!

Class Size, Massage Therapy

05/13/2006 Posted by di2320

This center has a small class size, for now. I felt like I had individual attention from the instructor because of this and because he was so willing to help me with any ?'s or moves that I needed help with. The massage - 3 words, Oh My God!!!! The best massage I have ever had. Very Therapeautic and relaxing. I have chronic pain in my lower back and when it starts bothering me to the point where is it dibilitating to my activity level, I will have Ernest work on it and the pain leaves in a matter of hours. I HIGHLY recommend the massage.

02/10/2006 Posted by thults

YBC is truly a rewarding and unique place in Houston. The atmosphere is great, location is easily accessible, decor relaxing and that's just the studio. All the staff are friendly, high energy, patient in classes and very motivational. The owner Ernesto shines in both the classes and all the types of massage he performs. Truly dedicated, he and the rest of his team are an energetic bunch that make this studio tops!!!

Pros: Fun workout, AMAZING Massage, Relaxed Atmosphere

Cons: Absolutely NONE

Best Yoga Studio

01/27/2006 Posted by pattiflanagan

Great Instructors for Yoga! Great diversity of all types of classes (yoga, pilates, tai chi, belly dancing,...) and types of massages offered. Ernesto is a very talented and knowledgable Yoga instructor. They offer Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga from beginner to more advanced classes. Lovely serene decor. It is such a pleasure to take classes and get massages there. Ernesto is the best deep tissue massage therapist in the world! Highly Recommended!!

Pros: Great Instructor, Really nice facility, Convenient times, Warm Positive Atmosphere

Way to go...and move and stretch

01/19/2006 Posted by shalton262

YBC is a great studio for so many reasons. The classes are conducted by very caring instructors who know the new comers and make sure they receive the extra attention needed to learn the skills, but they don't lose sight of the long term members who still need to have "fine tuning" to achieve a more advanced position. Maybe you can tell, I really like the Yoga classes...all of them, but the Pilates and Yogalates are a workout to sculpt ALL of your muscles. The staff are very knowledgable and attentive...and the massages are the perfect ending to pamper yourself with. No pressure, just come and see for yourself, you'll stay like I did.

Pros: Atmosphere, Good value, class size

Cons: Haven't found any yet

Your Body Center is EXCELLENT

08/19/2005 Posted by donaldcard

I love this studio. I have attended several yoga and pilates classes since i first traveled to Houston. As an avid sports enthusiast and massage therapist, I was excited to luck into finding such an amazing studio. The staff is friendly and helpful and made me feel right at home from the first time i visit. This past visit, I was able to finaly get a massage by Ernesto, the owner. He is amazing at deep tissue which is my specialty as well. I would recommend this studio to all my friends. Thanks for being there for me!

08/18/2005 Posted by mnasser

YBC continues to get better every day! I've been a student there for more than three years now and I am so happy to see the studio grow, classes get bigger and better. It's all due to Ernesto's wonderful energy and vibrancy and his dedication to students and their bodies. I love arriving in the studio because I feel like I'm home and I know that when I leave I'll feel way better than when I walked in. The studio space is large, there are many different classes, all taught by very knowledgeable instructors that care a lot about students' progress and health. Best yoga and massage in town - you can't go wrong. You can't beat the prices at all in Houston (or elsewhere for that matter!). Give yourself and body a treat, come out to YBC and try a week on them!

Pros: Great studio, Great instructors, you feel great

Cons: NONE

Positive Experience Always

08/11/2005 Posted by merideth

YBC is a great place. I can't wait to get to my Pilates classes for a great, thorough work out. Ernesto is a terrific teacher who works harder than anyone else in the class-yet still manages to be a cheerleader-urging everyone to push themselves and SMILE! A relaxed atmosphere & caring instructors. Massages are great, too. I can't wait to book my next one. YBC is my little oasis after working all day in the trenches.

Pros: Price, Instructors, Schedule

Exceptionally good massage therapists.

08/04/2005 Posted by meredithdie

An excellent experience with the Pilates classes at Your Body Center first led me to try a massage session with Ernesto about a year and a half ago. At that point I had been suffering from constant, painful, golf-ball-sized knots in my shoulders and upper back for about nine years... I'd been to see four doctors (two prescribed muscle relaxers, and the other two said I needed a breast reduction, which was ridiculous) and a dozen massage therapists with no success. After my very first session with Ernesto my back muscles were flat, pain-free, and normal for the first time since my teens -- no more muscle relaxers, no more pain. Ernesto is intense but inspires trust; he is exceptionally well-trained but also very intuitive. Meanwhile, my husband swears by Cheryl... so you can't go wrong. A+.

Pros: Pleasant interior, Reasonable prices, Amazing massages

Cons: None

08/03/2005 Posted by greyt

After suffering for years from various sports injuries, I have finally found a fitness center providing the expertise, inpiration and personal attention to get me healthy and active again. At age 45 I was walking with a cane, popping Celebrex, and listening to my doctors discuss the pros and cons of hip and knee replacement. Determined to improve my situation, I tried out various fitness centers throughout Houston. They were all pretty discouraging until I found Your Body Center. Their schedule of Yoga, Tai Chi, Ball Pilates and therapeutic massage has returned me to an active and pain-free life. I look forward to my classes, feel and look 10 years younger, and have dusted off my ski and scuba equipment.

Pros: expertise, fun, inspiration

Cons: none

Healing Environment

05/19/2005 Posted by rachelgraves

The staff at Your Body was incredibly invested in helping me recover from major surgery, through yoga classes and massage. Ernesto, the exuberant owner, would rub my shoulders or the back of my head to help my energy level whenever he saw me looking tired. Andrew and other yoga teachers were encouraging and supportive, even when I could only make it through 15 minutes of class. Andrew does a great job of challenging his more advanced students while not leaving behind beginners. When my doctors did nothing but throw prescriptions at me, Cheryl helped me through the pain and swelling with fabulous massages. Your Body is a great place for ashtanga classes and massages under any circumstances.

Pros: Individual attention, Great massages, Great ashtanga classe

04/27/2005 Posted by valeene

Ernesto give the BEST massage, bar none, that I have ever had! Sometimes I leave a massage with him and feel like I have been transported to another plane of existence - it's really that good. I have taken friends who have used other therapists and give a thumbs way up for them also. I have taken beginning yoga at the studio and the classes were excellent. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and helpful and the studio itself has a great atmosphere. To top it all off, you just can't beat the prices. Your Body Center is the place to go if you just want to pamper yourself (go on - you deserve it!)

Pros: knowledgeable, reasonably priced, professional

Yoga, Pilates, and Great Massages!!!

07/16/2003 Posted by jcp125

Your Body Center is great! This boutique yoga and massage studio is conveniently located in the heart of Montrose is a great environment for yoga and pilates. The teachers are highly trained and are attentive and very helpful. I always get a great workout workout that enhances my body and spirit. And the massages - are amazing! Extremely therapeutic... excellent at relieving stress and promoting overall well-being. If you are looking for a great work out or a way to relax this is the place to go!

Pros: attentive instructors, relaxing environment, great workout

06/11/2003 Posted by k8mccloud

My experience with Your Body Center has been overwhelmingly positive. The instructors seem knowledgeable and helpful, providing individualized attention when needed. Your Body Center provides an extensive offering of pilates, yoga, and yogalates classes, which should fit anyone's schedule, as well as massage therapy. The massages offered by Ernesto are very thorough, relaxing and therapeutic. Last, but not least, the packages are reasonably priced, especially considering the small class sizes and individualized and careful attention you receive from the instructors. Definitely worth a trial class!

Pros: Excellent teachers, Small classes, Great value

Classes

05/19/2003 Posted by EHall

YourBodyCenter has several teachers. I have tried 3 of them. All were good at working with beginning yoga students. With small classes I got individual attention. Massage: terrific, able to lessen an upper back pain that had persisted for years.

Pros: small classes, reasonable, good parking

Class
Beats the PANTS off Bikram!

01/10/2009 Posted 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.

01/02/2009 Posted 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

12/29/2008 Posted 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!

08/06/2008 Posted 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.

05/08/2008 Posted 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

05/06/2008 Posted by miaha

i really enjoy classes i take here. ernesto teaches the yoga classes i take and because of the moderate pace he teaches in, i have gotten much stronger than i did in other, more fast paced classes. i don't take the hot yoga, well i did once, and it was just too hot. but the hatha and ashtanga classes I really enjoy. ernesto listens to feedback from the group and responds to it, which is something i know not all yoga teachers do. i am happy i found this center!

05/02/2008 Posted by percivalblack

I went to go to two Ashtanga classes there on a free pass, which is nice. But the teacher who I think was a substitute because it wasn't his name on the schedule, was reading from a list of positions and he didn't do the finishing sequence which I have always been told is very important. He talked a full ten minutes before starting any yoga, and said the same things both classes, which I found annoying. Why couldn't he talk as he taught as most teachers do? He was nice and attentive at what he did teach, but I feel like I need a stronger teacher. I am looking for a better Ashtanga studio, though a friend of mine who goes to that studio regularly told me that they are looking for an Ashtanga teacher there, and if they find one, I'll try it again because the location is so good and the people were nice.

Pros: close to my house, nice people

Cons: no real ashtanga teacher even though the schedule says there is one

05/01/2008 Posted by ephouston

I love going to Ernesto's ball pilates class. It has transformed my body shape and I feel so much stronger. Class is lots of fun and the atomosphere is not intimidating. They are very welcoming to newcomers and Ernesto makes sure he accomodates everyone from beginners to advanced people during class so that you get the most out of your workout.

Pros: fun atmosphere, great teacher, great workout

04/27/2008 Posted by Collig

Yes--there is hot yoga, regular yoga, pilates, belly dancing--run by two amazingly fun and compassionate brothers who, noting their physiques, obviously practice what they preach-ALOT! (Speaking of HOT!) They use great music, practice great technique and are not only professional instructors but create a caring, friendly atmosphere. Casual conversation before and after class is encouraged; a laugh during class is not forbidden! And music played during class is a welcome addition. After years of attending that OTHER hot studio with it's egotistical instructors, many who's own physiques I did NOT want to emulate, it is a wonderful release to attend a hot class at Your Body Center and know that the class is MY class, meeting my own expectations without the pressure of over demanding instructors. I drink when I want to, I wipe my face when I want to and leave class feeling fulfilled and peacefully content. Isn't that supposed to happen with yoga? Thanks Ernesto and Donald! Namaste....

Pros: Easy parking; Water always available; great staff;

Cons: No shower

04/09/2008 Posted by cse1973

The hot yoga classes here are not yoga. They are fitness. The instructors are not focused on breathing, proper alignment or meditation. It is more important to them to drill you like a hot-yoga sargeant. I though it was very inappropriate. Plus the other so-called yogis stand in the room and jaw-jack so that it is very hard to mentally prepare the way that I'm used to. I've been doing hot yoga for five years, this is not what I am used to.

Pros: Good location, lots of evening classes

Cons: No water, dirty, inexperienced instructors

03/10/2008 Posted by anonyreviewer

Best pilates classes!! If you want a good workout, this is the place to go. Great way to strengthen your core and tone your body without the mean instructors. Great energetic, helpful instructors.

Pros: good workout and instructors with small classes

07/30/2007 Posted by svice

Is Fabulous! I not only take beginning Yoga from Kay ( which is fabulous) but take mat pilates from Ernesto. I am older and I find the studio to have classes for all age groups. Ernesto takes a personal interest in each person and is very accomadating. The classes are small enough that he takes the time to help through your work out! I have seen a difference in my overall body since I have been going! You will see results!

Disco Yoga and bad karma

07/14/2007 Posted by misstls

If you want to combine Yoga and Aerobics in one this is the place! I took the Pilates Ball class and was horrified to hear the latest club music blasting while I bounced on a balance ball to the beat. Maybe I'm "old school" but I'd rather focus on my breath and posture instead of hearing Top 40 tunes in the house re-mix version. A long-time Pilates student, I prefer my Pilates relaxing and quiet. In fact, the reason I take Pilates is to relax my body and engage my mind; and help my troublesome back. This class did none of those. Insult to injury was the instructor who encouraged the class by yelling "HOLD THAT POSE!" frequently. Never mind that over half the class couldn't keep up and several times a ball or two flew across the room --nearly (or not) missing other participants. The whole thing was like a bad 80's exercise video flashback.

Pros: Yoga & Aerobics in one!

Cons: Like a bad 80's exercise video. Not relaxing or "true" yoga.

06/20/2007 Posted by blueruler

The normal place I do hot yoga at was cancelled, so I tried YBC. The place was dirty, dingy, and damp. The hot room was carpeted, which I thought was very unsanitary, and reeked of a smelly locker room. No telling when the last time it was cleaned. The instructor seemed all but happy to be there. He was rude and just plain gross. He must've left his good hygiene and manners at the door. The poses were held for only a few seconds and at the end of a class I was disappointed with the time I had wasted. On top of that the room wasn't even hot. I left feeling like I hadn't even had a workout. I would not recommend this place to anyone. The facility is dirty and the staff is not helpful, nor are they welcoming to newcomers.

Cons: Dirty, Unsanitary, Unpleasant Instructor, Waste of time!

Response from this business

Posted on 08/07/2007 The workout this student attended was not the Hot Body Workout. It was a heated hatha class which is listed on the website as only being 90-degrees (as opposed to the 110-115 degrees of the Hot Body Workout). With the exception of only one studio that I am aware of in Houston, all hot yoga studios are carpeted to prevent injury from slipping on slick floors. Our carpet is professionally cleaned on a regular schedule. Heated workout rooms, in general, tend to produce a smell, however, the term "reek" seems a bit out of character to describe our studio. Your Body Center employs a very helpful staff and we pride ourselves on being welcoming to newcomers. In fact, we're one of the only studios in town that allow for a free 7-day trial to Houston area members with no pressure sales beyond the trial date. Lastly, we never cancel classes like another one of our competitors tends to do quite often. If we have a class on the schedule, you can rest assured you wont arrive only to have to

Best "Real" Yoga

05/23/2007 Posted by sarablank

This center has a good variety of everything from Pilates to different types of yoga. There are all levels, including more advanced and challenging classes for the more advanced yogi. The instructors seem to take what they do seriously and understand the true meaning behind what they do. It is by far my favorite studio!

Pros: There is a good energy, and first class instructors coupled with variety and convenience

Cons: I wish there were more classes available!

Fantastic Pilates, Yoga, Instructors, Atmosphere,...

08/08/2006 Posted by galvanc

Cannot say enough. Instructors are knowledgeable, Enthusiastic, friendly and eager to help. The workouts are sweaty and intense and that is a huge plus. The classes are great for beginners, intermmidiate and advanced. The studio is very peaceful. Ernesto is awesome!

Pros: all

Cons: none

Best place for pilates

01/30/2006 Posted by tcirig

I was introduced to yoga and pilates in California over 3 years ago. I had the fortune of going to an incredible studio with incredible instructors. I loved the place so much because I would literally leave feeling more at peace. When I moved to Houston I searched high and low for a replacement. I finally found it, and confidently say that Your Body Center has taken the number one spot for yoga and pilates studios in my mind and heart. Great people who know what they are doing and make you feel good about yourself.

Pros: The ambience, The instructors, The studio as a whole

01/29/2006 Posted by rob4lb

Ball Pilates is a great pilates workout. It is particularly good for a beginners. Ernesto is a great instructor and makes everyone feel welcome. This is also one of the best values for pilates and yoga in town.

Yeah!Yoga

01/26/2006 Posted by jjsk1200

YBC is awesome! The pilates classes are invigorating and the yoga sessions are intense. Andrew is a very detailed instructor. He keeps everyone in class focused on their postures and form in a non-intimidating enviornment. I leave each yoga session feeling revived and refreshed! I highly reccomend YBC.

Pros: enivornment, instructors, price

Cons: none

01/24/2006 Posted by drewrunnell

Ernesto really worked me out in his palates ball class. It was a small group so I got individual attention. We did some great streatching and I feel great all day after working out in one of his morning classes.

Pros: ernesto, small classes, convenient

01/23/2006 Posted by poppy_love

I really enjoy this rather unassuming yoga studio. Facilities are clean, instructors are excellent and it definitely offers top-notch value for money. I've been practising here for about 6 months now, and have seen dramatic improvement in myself. I am always looking forward to returning - I feel very at home here, and it certainly is a place I can call my own.

Pros: great instruction, variety of hours, unpretentious

greg's tai chi is cool!

01/17/2006 Posted by abartelt

Greg teaches tai chi at yourbodycenter. I've been studying with him for over a year. Greg's patience, enthusiasm for Taiji and teaching Taiji, and his depth of knowledge never cease to amaze me. He is very serious about Taiji but he never makes me feel like there is any rush to get anywhere. I like to walk my dog to the dogpark in the morning and practice Taiji while my dog romps around. Between weekly classes with Greg and practicing 2 times a week on my own, I'm very happy with my progress. I've been able to gain flexibility, strength, and a new kind of body awareness. I would recommend Greg highly to anyone - from senior citizen to competitive athlete

Pros: good parking, great yoga classes, serene decor

09/16/2005 Posted by la_sirena

BY FAR, the best pilates-ball class in Houston. I have a membership to a health club but still come to your body center specifically for the pilates ball class. It's that good! Plus, no parking hassels and a chill environment.

09/14/2005 Posted by enemycat

I've been lifting weights for 20 years, even taking several classes in college, but the teqniques used in the ball class works muscles better. I used muscles I never knew I had, especially in the stomach and lat areas. Enesto is a fun and enthusiastic instructor and makes newcommers feel very welcome. He is easy on the eyes too.

Cons: It was hard to find

Great pilates place!

08/17/2005 Posted by smiliezz

I've been going to Your Body Center for more than a year now. I absolutely love the pilates classes there. It's always a great workout and I always leave with a smile because of the great instructors, atmosphere, people who go there and just feeling good about having just had a great workout. I highly recommend it.

08/06/2005 Posted by dchristina1981

Love the Hatha and pilates ball class! Ernesto gives great instructions and helps you get the best workout possible! Awesome!

Great

06/03/2005 Posted by 2bdcline

Your body has been the best experience I have had in a long time - the instructors are personable and very knowledgable and make your whole workout something to look forward to. Classes are small which allows for a lot of personal focus and directions that help you keep from hurting yourself. I love the Tai Chi and the Pilates Ball classes - I highly recommend Your body Center if you are looking for a place with extremly qualified instructors.

Pros: Class Size, Convenient, Inexpensive

Get Active

04/12/2005 Posted by kotchik

The pilates and yogalates classes that I have attended at YourBodyCenter have all been excellant and have really helped me to re-bulid my body strength. I am a volunteer fire fighter and not so young anymore so this is an absolute essential. Appart from the quality of the classes and the great venue and location, I find that the classes themselves move at whatever pace one wants them too. YOu can work at your own level but really feel encouraged to move that little bit further each time. great instruction. Overall a great experience. I try to do 3 classes a week and would do more if I could find the time.

Pros: Great Value, spacious, never boring

Absolutely Fabulous!!

02/17/2004 Posted by supasta37

This studio is exactly what I had been looking for! I could never enjoy yoga until I took a class at Your Body Center, the atmosphere is so relaxing! Ernesto and Joe are both awesome pilates instructors, and are both so different that I can choose who's class I want to go to based on what mood I am in that day!! The prices are extremely reasonable, especially when i started to see results.

Pros: Personal Attention, Easy parking, Great specials

02/11/2004 Posted by lizpat426

The pilates ball class I attend is absolutely fabulous! It's a great workout to achieve the beautiful, lean, toned body you are looking for. It's a great class to work all the major muscles of the body in only an hour. You'll achieve faster results than you've ever seen. Ernesto is awesome!

Pros: small classes, easy instructions, good location

02/11/2004 Posted by igotaring0204

TRY YOUR BODY CENTER! Classes have changed my life & BODY! Professional & patient instructors EDUCATE students on the value of proper technique for each body part exercised.

Pros: Affordable Pricing, Educated Instructors, Variety of Classes

02/11/2004 Posted by darque10

Started the ball class one month ago. Already see great results. Everyone should try this. Small classes helped because I didnt want to work out in front of a large group. Thanks for the workout! I'm hooked.

Pros: great location, good parking, small classes

Undiscovered Jewel In Houston

05/20/2003 Posted by 1ridge1

This great little studio is still a secret in Houston. Go, experience and spread the word so it stays around. The instructors are competent, friendly. The atmosphere is approachable and laid back. The prices are VERY reasonable. A great yoga experience in Texas.

05/19/2003 Posted by JuliaWelch

The monthly plans are a great value--much better than most yoga and pilates studios. The class sizes are small, and the instructors give you personalized training. The other students in the class are very friendly and welcoming. I always get a great workout!

Pros: Not crowded, Plenty of parking, Good monthly plans

like it

05/15/2003 Posted by viking

Great place! A gym with both pilates and yoga, can't beat it. A damn good workout too...

Pros: personal, friendly, good workout

Massage
THE BEST

08/04/2007 Posted by kellylark

I MUST SAY I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL MASSAGE ,WENT IN WITH BACK/NECK PAIN AND LEFT FEELING LIKE NEW WILL RETURN AGAIN AND AGAIN! SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/23/2007 Posted by kklesel

I have been going to YBC for over 3 years and have yet to find a better deep tissue massage than from Ernesto, despite my travels in and outside the States. Now that I am permanently living in London, I still wait until I visit Houston to get my massage to avoid the frustration of experiencing a bad massage. It's that good! Just the right amount of pressure, a calming atmosphere, and no worries even though I have a minor back injury. Thanks YBC!

Great Massage Great Staff Wonderful atmosphere

02/07/2007 Posted by flittle

I can't say enough good things about my experience here. I was given the best massage I've had in years. Ernesto is very professional, friendly, and thorough. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I can't wait for my next massage.

Pros: It's all good

Cons: none

12/27/2006 Posted by xenondarrow

Ernesto has been my personal masseuse for three years now. He is amazing, his studio is incredible. I just purchased my THIRD package of 10 hours! And the ashiatsu is the most indulgent, decadent massage experience you can EVER have!

Pros: Great location, ample parking, wonderful service, exceptional technique

Cons: Can't name any

YBC - best massage in greater Houston area!

01/22/2006 Posted by tygger

Ernesto is the very best massage therapist in greater Houston, possibly in Texas. (Can't say for sure...because I have bought two or three packages of 10 hours from him over two years...so he keeps me pretty loyal!) The studio is beautiful - a unique and soothing venue for body treatment, yoga, and the more gentle of the martial arts.

The best massage in town!!

08/18/2005 Posted by rmmtx3

Without a doubt, the best deep tissue massage in town - the space is magical and the massage is divine.

Pros: Excellent parking, Competent Staff

Best Massage

03/25/2005 Posted by tomkost

This massage studio has several excellent masseuses. They have many technics which involve stretching as part of the massage. Their fees are very reasonable too! I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Pros: Professional, Great therapy, good value

Cons: none really

01/08/2005 Posted by jamie76

Cheryl Francisco is the best massage therapist! Every time I go (2x/mo) it's an enjoyable experience. She knows exactly how to work those tired sore muscles that hurt the most. She's a knowledgable therapist capable of tailoring the massage to specific needs. I was recently in a car accident and she is the only person I trust to work on my whiplashed back. Every time my mom flies in from Chicago, the very first thing she wants to do is see Cheryl!! My mom suffers from chronic muscular back pain and scoleosis and swears Cheryl has done more in six months than any other treatment has in the last twenty years. I've followed Cheryl to three salons and she's finally found a home at Your Body. It's comfortable, unpretentious and all about mind, body and spirit!

Pros: Great prices, Great specials

09/24/2004 Posted by tygger832

Ernesto is HANDS DOWN the best massage therapist to whom I have ever been! (No pun intended!) I found him on City Search when I was in a great deal of pain from being very tied up in my upper back. He fixed that in one session. I went back one more time, and then purchased the 10 session package without hesitation! He has an eclectic approach that really allows him to use the most appropriate technique for any problem, and has an intuitive healing capability that takes him right to the problem areas. I have had massage all over the US; he is the very best!

Pros: Good Parking, Great value, Wonderful atmosphere