Sana Vita Studio

I Took the pilates equipment class with Annette. This is my first experience with pilates equipment and it was so great. She took the time to correct form, explain what each machine does and what muscles to use. Needless to say i’m super sore today. I will continue to take this class in hopes to build a stroger body.

Great prices, all natural and paraben free products, everyone is very professional, kind and the atmosphere is clean and calming. Will be back 100%%%%

Just an update: I’ve been in LA for a year and I cannot find a studio that holds a candle to Sana Vita. I miss it so much!!!

What a wild experience with Mary at Yamuna. I am a healthy, active 40-​year old woman who had awful back pain. I was evaluated by two physical therapists who suggested my body was very off. After a very gentle stretchy yoga class I felt I needed to change my plans for the rest of the day and soak in a hot tub. After a second yoga class which felt nice in my body I had difficulty walking home. After one Yamuna class with Mary my body felt totally different. Relaxed. I still have pain, but the difference was remarkable. I am going back, and I am eager to learn this interesting method!

I absolutely Love love love Sanavita! I found them here on Unilocal.The biggest reason I went w them is the opportunity to do unlimited classes at a very affordable rate in a small personalized group class setting on a reformer. My two privates w Marilyn the owner of the studio were AMAZING! She listened an worked w me to find modify exercises for my back injury so that I could still participate in class an not feel like a outcast. I started my group classes an I still continue to receive that personalized instruction an help to get stronger an leaner an more flexibility. Marilyn the owner is very professional and personal as well an that carries over with her instructors too! The classmates add some light laughter as your trying hard positions to make class fun as well. I have taken the private sessions, reformer class an mat class an love each of them. All the tools I’ve learned in class helps my weak back to be stronger to help in my daily job of dog walking an running a successful business. After 8 sessions im seeing my doctor less for back injury an he even complimented me on how much stronger I am getting from my instruction an daily at home practice. It not easy but you must come to class willing to listen an work hard an go home an practice to get stronger an better every day. The only draw back is lack of morning classes an more 7pm an later classes. But if you are looking to learn Pilates or have a back injury to recover w exercise, Sanavita is the place to come to find that personalized one on one service an instruction. Give them a try you will not be dissatisfied! I woke up after 8 sessions have lost 3 pounds an starting to see my 6 pack form. That’s proof it works if your willing to put the time in best 2015 investment I did for myself.

The best Pilates studio in Chicago! I have seen amazing changes to my body! Marilyn (the owner) is so sweet and knows everything about Pilates! Would recommend to anyone!

I had been a devoted myopatterning pilates (another form of pilates using a modified reformer-​like machine) goer for over 4 years when I lived in Colorado. I have been trying out studios in the area to get back into it & took a class at Sana Vita with a friend not too long ago.
Pros:
Sana Vita studio has a great offer for a first time trial class.
The studio is really clean.
All the instructors waiting in their office area & greeting us were really friendly & helpful.
Cons:
There aren’t enough reformers for the size of the class. That being said, they have equal amounts of wall units. The frustrating thing about this was that our instructor would have us switch off between reformers & wall units. This wouldn’t be so bad if we just rotated the exercises as well but we always did different ones. I got excited seeing others do an exercise only to find out that I would be doing a different one when we switched.
Unfortunately, due to the space constraints the studio is a bit awkward. During our class the people coming in for the next class actually have to walk thru the workout area & that can be a bit distracting.
Again, the size of the studio can be problematic. There was a private lesson happening at the same time of our class which was very distracting.
Finally, in the middle of class my instructor asked me very loudly «have you ever done a pilates reformer class before???» Needless to say, I was a bit embarrassed & thought that was a little rude.
The studio has some great reviews & to each his own but I guess this just wasn’t the one for me.

Awesome studio!
I started coming to Sana Vita to take private lessons with Pamela. I had a lot of pain from a herniated disc and was apprehensive about how much exercise I could handle. Pamela completely understood the physiology of my injury, and she patiently taught me how to do the exercises correctly and in a way that facilitated healing from the injury; she even gave me tips on posture and movement that help tremendously in preventing re-​injury. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to do movements I thought would be off-​limits for me!
Since then, I’ve been taking classes regularly and they are really great. The instructors are all so knowledgeable and professional; I always learn something new, not just about pilates but about health and fitness overall. I love that Marilyn is always reading up on research and incorporates the latest findings into what is taught at the studio. It is really top-​notch instruction.
The classes are small and work well for a variety of fitness levels. Overall, this is a really well managed, professional, and fun place!

This is an amazing studio with people who really care about your overall wellness. They make sure that each class is a small number and that they are paying attention to your every need.
Jump board was always my favorite because while it can be tough at times, the workout you would get after felt amazing.
The teachers are all certified and really know what they are doing. Keeping the motivation up while also being able to adjust to how your body functions with each exercise.
Give them a call to reserve some time, they use an online reservation system that is really easy to use and sends you reminders for each class you set up.

Excellent Pilates class with Erica this morning! This is the best Studio in the city. All the instructors are awesome.

I started going to Sana Vita for the prenatal pilates equipment class. I loved attending them while pregnant and they even added another night of the class. I had Erica and Pamela as instructors, they are both attentive and provide a good balanced workout for pregnant women. I can’t wait to get back in the studio!

If you’re looking for a prenatal yoga class, you may be shocked to find that there aren’t too many choices in the City (I certainly was)! When I learned that Sana Vita had a class I was actually relieved. The scheduling is different– you have to RSVP in advance. They provide all the equipment you will need including a yoga mat and blanket, so you don’t have to lug a lot of stuff around. The class itself is pretty challenging (bring a bottle of water!) and the instructor pays attention to detail, offering individualized tips throughout the class. My only complaints are that: (1) the room is small and gets a little too hot– at one point I actually felt dizzy– but the instructor will open the door if you ask, (2) parking may or may not be difficult depending on the weather since the studio is on a snow route, and (3) the Saturday class takes place while people are doing pilates right outside the room and they are very VERY chatty. It is almost impossible to concentrate/​relax with so much noise and laughter going on right outside the door. If they could stagger the schedules that would be WAY better. Still, this is better than staying home and sitting on your butt, so give it a try!

This was the first time I ever really tried Yoga and so far my experience has been great! I would recommend this place!

I like this place. The classes are small and the trainers are nice. I feel like I am making new friends left and right.

I had been looking around for a nice (affordable) studio for Pilates and I am glad to say that Sana Vita fits the bill to a T! They have very friendly and patient instructors and a comfortable, small space. Every class feels intimate. The best thing is that I have never been in better shape thanks to Sana Vita! I feel fabulous! Thanks guys!

Julie
I’m addicted! I live in Old town and would drive another
Fifty miles to go to Sana Vita Pilate/​yoga studio.
I started Pilates about 5 yrs ago. I started with privates
With Marilyn. I had tendinitis of elbows. Pilates works
Wonders!
I now enjoy reformer, mat and jump board classes
I Great place if you are beginner or advanced.
Sana vita is VERY WELCOMING

Pilates is amazing, and Sana Vita and our teacher, Pamela, help make it so.
I’ve always been a fairly traditional workout guy, balancing between running, elliptical trainers, and lifting free weights. I tried Pilates once in Seattle a few years ago with my brother and sister-​in-​law and found it to be an interesting workout that worked a number of muscles I tended to ignore. It piqued my interest.
When my girlfriend and I were looking for a workout program to do together, we found a studio, Sana Vita, which was close to us and rated really highly here on Unilocal.That’s where we met Pamela. She took the time to really explore each of our unique body capabilities and shortcomings to develop one-​hour training sessions that maximized our time and results.
For example, there’s a specific exercise in Pilates called a «pull-​up,» and while I’ve always been fine knocking out pull-​ups the traditional way, these presented a unique challenge. The idea is to stabilize your upper body on a device called a «chair» and use your core to pull-​up the lower half of your body… kind of like going into a handstand using just your belly. The first couple of sessions, I couldn’t do it… at all. But after a few more sessions with Pamela, where she worked to strengthen the muscle group needed to complete the exercise, I’m able to do it with ease, and have even moved on the doing more advanced forms.
My girlfriend and I have now completed 10 sessions, and we’ve never felt better. Specifically, when doing cardio whether running or on a fitness machine, I feel way more stable and stronger in my legs, glutes and core. There is a lot of legwork in Pilates, which I have woefully neglected for a long time, spending most of my time lifting with a focus on upper body. I now feel WAY more balanced. Lifting has become a lot better, as well, as the core work has helped with stability and ensuring that I’m not wailing on my back too much.
Overall, Pilates has been awesome for me. I’m stronger, more focused when I workout, and look forward to whatever challenges Pamela gives me… no matter how sore I know I’ll be. I walkout of Sana Vita every time feeling amazing, and the next two days sore in muscles I didn’t even know I have. I highly recommend Pamela, and Pilates is an outstanding supplement to any guy’s workout routine.

I have been taking prenatal yoga at Sana Vita once a week since I was 24 weeks. I went to several studios, and this ended up being my favorite. First of all as much as the class is relaxing it is also challenging, which is what I needed. Also, I like the fact that classes are quite small and you get a lot of personal attention from Teri, the instructor. She knows everyone by name and a very nurturing person in nature. Maybe something small, but I love the fact that this studio does not require to put our own mats on the floor, or do any cleanup afterwards. Even during class Teri will provide all the pillows and props you need without you moving an inch. Way to make me feel taken care of. I would highly recommend this class for all pregnant ladies. Especially the ending savasna. So blissful, I truly fall asleep each time:)

Love this place, right by my apartment so it’s super convenient. I started out with some private lessons with Marilyn who really helped me get started doing pilates which I was only sort of familiar with at the time. She was very patient and very informative, explaining everything and really helping me out. I have had back issues for over a decade, and the workouts here have really helped me out a ton, in maintaining strength through my core and flexibility throughout.
I’ve taken the Pilates Mat class, fun and challenging, and the Pilates Boot Camp class, VERY challenging, and although I felt awkward and clumsy at first, I’ve stuck with it, and thanks to the top notch instructors, I’ve really improved. A+, five stars all the way.

pregant and uncomfortable from all this weight, I was in search of a yoga class to stretch and relax muscles that I knew I would need to use soon! I do consider my self active, but this class kicked my butt! Terri is a great instructor, the classes are small and allow for interaction between instructor and student. Started with meditation then poses. I was exhausted (in a good way) after the class and now have soreness in the pelvic region (who knew I needed a workout there???) that I’m sure will help when it comes time to delivery.
Space is intimate, super clean and the staff are friendly. We got the discounted introduction rate and there is a discount for students!