Sanctuary Body — Local services in Baltimore

I love attending Joan's Zumba classes here. She is an incredible dancer and her love of dancing shows through every class. She's always enthusiastic and it's infectious! I can walk into class after a bad work day and leave smiling and feeling amazing. She uses a nice mix of dance styles and music, making sure we target every area of the body during class. I feel exhausted and yet renewed at the end of every Zumba class. I actually tried Zumba classes at a gym and I was so disappointed in the quality of their instructors and dancing; I had to return to Sanctuary Bodyworks and Joan!

I would attend Joan's barre class (equally amazing as her Zumba class), but it's right after Zumba and I'm too tired to exercise anymore! So instead I go to barre with Molly on Wed and tone those muscles that just did cardio the day before. I find barre extremely challenging and a great work out. Molly mixes her barre class with some yoga, ensuring to always tell us modifications; the most important thing is to exercise without hurting yourself. Barre is a lot of very small movements, but they add up to a...

I started training here after a major surgery and pregnancy that left me way behind where I used to be physically. I've been working with several of the Sanctuary trainers for a couple months now and have had an incredible experience. They have all taken the time to learn about my body and my challenges, and have found ways for me to build strength without exacerbating my injuries. It's a major shift from how I used to work out (long-distance running) but I feel so much healthier and better with these new routines. I would recommend working with the Sanctuary team to...

I just started working out at Sanctuary about six weeks ago--my first workouts since COVID started. I've had several sessions with a personal trainer, plus a massage, and I'm looking forward to beginning Pilates. I've been really impressed with the staff--who are total pros and very knowledgeable--but have also appreciated their commitment to safety and health as we emerge from the pandemic. The space is beautiful, and while it isn't as capacious as some of the big gyms, I find myself preferring the quieter and more...