Sculpere Studio

Sculpere is a true diamond in the rough! In a city full of competitive yoga teachers always searching for the next weird twist or inversion (that will likely cause you injury) Cristina’s classes are balanced, meditative, and challenging. The mixture of different classes keeps your workout fun and interesting, but every class, even the abs class encompasses a level of yoga so you really feel Zen when you leave class. I can’t recommend this tiny, but wonderful studio enough.

A great workout! I particularly love the Ballet Bootcamp classes where you get a nice blend of cardio and intense leg/​ab toning! Any class you choose will be a mix of core work, overall strengthening exercises, and stretching. The teachers will help give you pointers to do your best while always keeping things positive, supportive and fun.

I discovered Sculpere while looking for new yoga classes on my MindBody Connect app. The idea of ballet-​inspired yoga intrigued me. I’ve been practicing yoga for close to 8 years, but ballet made me flash back to the handful of ill-​advised dance classes I’d taken. Alone in my room, I’m Coco from Fame, doing kick-​ball-​changes on top of a taxi cab. In a room full of other people who can dance, I have all the grace of a drunk Muppet.
Even so, I gave it a shot, starting with Sculpere Level I. Essentially it’s a barre class book-​ended with a basic yoga warm up and cool down. I was nervous but Cristina made it totally accessible! She taught me the right way to work on the barre and helped with alignment and form. Afterwards I felt so accomplished! The next day, I had pain in muscles I didn’t even know existed. It’s a HARD workout, but that’s what I love about it. I get to enjoy the calm vibe of a lovely yoga studio and still get an intense full-​body workout!
I’ve also taken Yoga Sculpt, Sculpere Plus (the 2^nd level of barre yoga) and Gentle Flow. Cristina, Noelle, and Stephanie are fantastic teachers and create a warm welcome environment. They are also exceptionally good with new students and are able to challenge those of us who know the drill while giving personal attention to those who are still getting the hang of things. Though the classes are a tad on the pricey side, they are worth every single penny!

When I attended the Barre Om class at Sculpere during Unilocal’s Fit Club, I knew I would be returning on my own as soon as the month was over. Cristina was a fantastic instructor for our class of Sculpere newbs and I left feeling like I had a great workout but without feeling like I had been tortured through the class. I couldn’t wait to try more.
I was a little nervous about the yoga sculpt class, which is essentially yoga with hand weights. It had been a while since my last yoga session and I was nervous about the added weight component, but my friend Melissa P and I decided to give it a shot. So glad we did, because I absolutely loved that class as well! It was definitely challenging but every time I felt like I couldn’t do one more lift/​squat/​etc, the set was over. I liked the class more than traditional yoga, which I tend to get bored with easily. I left with the relaxed feeling of attending a yoga class, and two days later I’m a bit sore in some areas which means I had a great workout as well.
Can’t wait for my next session!

I cannot stop talking about Sculpere. I know these things are somewhat subjective and personal, but Sculpere *is the perfect studio* … for me and I think for many others too!
So, here’s who I am and why Sculpere quickly has become a central part of my life. I do have a dance background — although I stopped dancing seriously over 10 years ago — and have practiced yoga on and off for years. For years I craved straight up ballet barre (not that trademarked Pure Barre thing which I’ve never done, but really just doing warm up at the a ballet barre), while at the same time I was finding yoga to be more than a mere dance substitute, but a wonderful way to strengthen and stretch while chipping away at my anxiety.
I instantly fell in love with Cristina’s brilliant combination of yoga mat and ballet barre in her signature Sculpere classes. Yes, these classes are a real physical workout, but they are also art and spiritual (but not in any pushy, proselytizing way). Ballet technique is respected and reinforced and healthful yoga practices of mindfulness and meditation are taught and brought into both the more yogic and balletic elements of class. It’s pretty much my dream workout.
I have since branched out to try other classes: Yoga sculpt, core sculpt, hot yoga, gentle yoga, community yoga, happy hour yoga: all great and slightly unique. Classes are truly dynamic too and routines get mixed up and students’ current issues or concerns or injuries are integrated into each day’s class. My work schedule is pretty intense, but I find that I try to attend as many classes as possible, because they just make me feel better.
Other things I love about Sculpere — and I do think this applies to absolutely anyone — include
— the small class size (this is a petite studio and classes are about 7 students on average — love this intimacy)
— the non-​competitive nature of classes (classes are fun, nonthreatening, challenging, but encouraging)
— the student-​centered approach (it is clear that the students’ needs and interests matter to Cristina and to the fellow students. It’s a real nice community!).
I highly recommend Sculpere regardless of your background or experience in either yoga or ballet. Classes have something for everyone and anyone interested in increasing their strength and flexibility while also finding a more kind and mindful approach to their way of being in the world and in themselves.

Love this studio and its classes! The owner Cristina is FANTASTIC. Very impressive. The classes are a perfect way to change up your work out routine with dance, pilates and yoga. I am so glad I stumbled upon the studio tucked into a little street in Northern Liberties. What a find!

cozy, cute little studio! This was my first time in the studio for Lianas yoga at dusk class and it was a wonderful experience. I am close with both Liana and Geri and will be trying to make it to their classes regularly to support them teaching closer to my hood. I have not yet taken Cristina’s class but have heard people rave about how lovely it is to incorporate both the ballet bar and yoga into one practice! I’m looking forward to attending one of her classes soon as well!
All in all, I’m very happy I ventured to northern liberties to attend class at Sculpere and will definitely be returning for more stretching and body-​sculpting yumminess!

Sculpere is a charming little studio in NoLibs. The instructors are wonderful and provide a great mind-​body-​spirit workout. Meg Kipp’s Glow Yoga classes are rejuvenating. She leads a gentle yet challenging practice and provides light massage and adjustments. Great way to start your day. Cristina’s classes combine ballet basics and yoga principles for a fun invigorating workout, and no need to be an experienced ballerina! She caters to all levels. Her gentle yoga class is the perfect end to end a busy day. Barette’s Bunhead Sculpt will leave you with beautifully toned elongated limbs. The studio is also male friendly :) The girls provide variations for all levels throughout the classes and their presence is extremely positive and motivating. If you haven’t checked this studio out, you are missing out! Wish there were more morning classes!

I love this place. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. The workouts are really intense, but you don’t have to spend every waking minute there to get a full workout. Cristina, Gina, and Barrette are all fabulous and really kind– and although the workouts are challenging, they would never call someone out and embarrass them for getting exhausted. I detest that.
What is different about Sculpere is the level of grace, and elegance. The setting is really peaceful and I don’t have to listen to Beyonce and Prince on repeat. I get such a kick out of watching the instructors do really difficult ab work and notice that their hands and fingers are perfectly poised. It’s just second nature to them, and I like that. I never wanted to change who I am, and I am not a boxer, a fighter, or a juicer. I do not want to walk like a gorilla. When I worked out like that, I was in pain all the time, joints creaking with every step. And to me, the purpose of working out, is to benefit your body by getting healthy, relieving stiffness, and relieving pain (and hopefully learning some grace along the way).

Sculpere Studio is a hidden gem that I cannot get enough of! I started at Sculpere about a month and a half ago with no background in yoga, pilates, ballet, etc. I called the owner, Cristina, the day of the first class I wanted to attend to vent out my anxiety I had because «I am not flexible.» I did not want to be humiliated in a large class with people doing crazy Madonna-​like poses that I watched on Oprah a few years back. To my surprise it was NOTHING like I expected. The space is so small and intimate and gives off a meditative vibe right when you walk in the door. I fell in love right away and am now doing a 9-​month unlimited package of Sculpere classes. With the support of Cristina, Meg, Gina, and Barrette I am coming to understand the true value of the Sculpere lifestyle. And I am embracing it with open arms and positive results! I love you ladies!

Such a hidden gem! The space is so quaint and it offers so much more than a «workout». The studio space provides me with a spiritual sanctuary and teachers there have in depth knowledge of the body, and how to properly use it!

This studio is amazing the burn class is a great workout and the instructor really knows what their talking about. Very friendly and positive atmosphere!

I think this place would be great if I had a ballet background, but since I don’t it sucked for me. I tried Sculpere Burn — didn’t need any kind of dance for that. It was aerobics and yoga, no barre. I barely broke a sweat the the moves were kind of a disorganized mess. I could’ve done 20 jumping jacks or lunges at home and gotten the same workout. Next, I tried Sculpere level 2. The class was ridiculously hot because hot yoga was the class right before. I though the room would’ve cooled down, but it didn’t. I get hot enough when I work out since I didn’t need the extra heat. It was great for my lower body but there was nothing for abs or arms, and again, it was very ballet-​ish. I’ve done a ton of barre classes but nothing this strict. I had a month long voucher from Rue La La but I was so disillusioned I only went three times. I wanted try this place based on the rave reviews but if you have no ballet experience I would try something else.

I absolutely love this studio and its owner Cristina. If you’ve been thinking about getting into yoga, wanting to find a new place to strengthen your practice, or looking for a fun and ambitious workout that happens to be based in ballet (even if you’re like me and haven’t pliéd since preschool), please give yourself the gift of a class at Sculpere.
I split up my first 10 classes amongst Sculpere 1, Happy Hour and Glow yogas, and yoga at North Shore Beach Club (over the summer), and I honestly loved every minute that I spent in every one of those classes. Cristina embraces everyone no matter what your skill level. She always finds a balance between challenging sequences (for your body) and calming moments of breathing into a pose (for your mind). The atmosphere is inviting and enveloping. You will feel more like you after one class here.

I recently signed up for the Saturday morning Yoga at North Beach Swim Club as I’ve known about Sculpere for a while and was eager to try it. The class didn’t disappoint. It was extremely relaxing, on the balcony overlooking the pool, with a nice breeze and the sun beaming down on us. Cristina knows her stuff and I can’t wait to try out more classes!

Sculpere is amazing! I started up my yoga practice again recently and wanted a little more variety than the traditional classes. Sculpere has given me everything I was looking for. The class sizes are small, the space is cozy and inviting and Christina is an enthusiastic instructor. She takes the time to work with you on certain poses and makes you feel comfortable even when you feel like a doofus trying to balance on your arms, head etc etc. Outside of yoga the sculpere classes are a wonderful workout. Combining yoga and barre exercises I have seen a noticeable difference in the shape of my body in the few months I have been going. Check it out you won’t be disappointed!

Such a great workout!!! I went today for the first time, taking advantage of the first class free. It’s Christmas eve, so the schedule was modified. I would normally go for a yoga class, but today only the Sculpere class was available, so I took a chance at something new. It was a combination of yoga, pilates, and ballet. I have had NO previous dance experience, but it didn’t matter. Super challenging all over body workout. Every muscle was used and it was awesome. Christina the owner/​instructor was very upbeat and friendly. The environment is warm and welcoming and the space is adorable. It was like nothing I’ve ever done before and I am definitely a fan. I feel like a few more classes and I’ll have body beautiful! I recommend Sculpere to everyone at any fitness level. Your body will thank you for it!

I am so happy that I live in Northern Liberties because I get to walk around the corner to the nicest yoga studio in town. It is peaceful, welcoming and unpretentious! I have had class with 2 different instructors (I believe there are 4 in total) and both were great.
I had been away from yoga for a number of years and I think I have found the studio to bring me back home! If you are looking for an intimate and inviting yoga studio, come here — you will not regret it!

Sculpere has been the perfect addition to my aerobic and weightlifting regimen. Instead feeling tight and worn, I feel limber, energetic and a lot more comfortable in my body since resuming my yoga practice under the guidance of Cristina, the cheery owner. My overall fitness quotient has definitely gone up.
I love the studio; it’s intimate, the color on the wall is soothing, the floors are beautiful, the ceiling is unique and the exposed brick is very cool. In the evening, during shavasana (dead man’s pose), I am transported to another world.
Lastly, I like that there is a culture of wellness at the studio. I’ve learned about companies that do everything from 10-​day juice fasts, to another that does awesome massages to a third called Juicy Raw, that is opening up a restaurant soon.

I love Sculpere! Christina is such a wonderful instructor, and has developed her own unique style of yoga that is mixed with ballet moves. it is such a fun and effective workout! the mixture of breathing exercises, sun salutations, and reps of plies and releves, high kicks, and lunges, will stretch you out, strengthen your core, and get your heart pumping!
I have practiced yoga for years, and tried many different studios, and Sculpere is one of my favorites! Just one example — I had never been able to do a headstand before, until Christina patiently guided me through it, and now I love headstands! If you are looking for great workout and the individual instruction and attention that you can only find at a boutique yoga studio, definitely check out Sculpere.