Willow Pilates & Yoga Inc

Aug 2019

I have been coming to this studio to do aerial yoga with Jenn since February. Let me tell you, she teaches an amazing class! She is beyond helpful with trying to teach and have you understand the correct way to do the poses. She comes over to each person and helps correct your form and spot you for tricks if you feel uncomfortable. She is super friendly and very professional. She plays great music to keep you upbeat and pumped up. The studio is also very clean. I've told so many people about this class and I highly recommend to anyone looking to workout and do something fun and out of your comfort zone.

Jun 2019

I have been going to aerial yoga for 2 years now and I really wish that The Willows had more then 1 instructor for the class. There was a misunderstanding between me and the instructor, Jenn Smith, & I felt like she handled the situation in an unprofessional matter. She told me that when I get upset and frustrated because I'm still struggling with sequences, others can see, and that kills the vibe of the class. She told me I was a distraction to others in the class when I ask for help or try the sequences alone as not keeping in tone with the class. While I understand that she had to address these issues to keep everyone happy, I, however ended up so unhappy because all I wanted was to just improve in areas where I felt needed improvement the most. I admit that I could have been distracting, but what I found to be unprofessional was that Jenn texted me others have complained about me being distracting. I took this really personally because I didn't need to know if people complained and she didn't need to tell me in a text the next day after class. I was hurt & got defensive and while she might not have meant it the way I took it I tried to apologize, but she decided to exclude me from going to future classes claiming I "harassed" her because I told her that she was not being specific enough for me during instruction and it wasn't helping me. She took this as me telling her she is unsuitable to do her job. I told her that I would stay in the back as she had suggested & wouldn't distract the class, but she told me her decision was final & sent me my money back for the next class! Again I felt this was very unprofessional on her part. I have been dedicated, going to the class once a week consistently, and over the course of 2 years I have brought my 3 little cousins with me & 2 co workers. I feel that I have been treated unfairly & these misinterpretations that got blown out of proportion could have been avoided had the conversations not been through text. My intention of this review is to not hinder anyone from trying this class, but to raise awareness that if you receive information in a text to address it in person. I was removed from my favorite class and while Jenn Smith was concerned with the other people in the class who are paying clients, I too was a paying client and she was not concerned with how her messages made me feel or how her decision to keep me from class affected me and my ability to progress.

Dec 2017

Excited, nervous, scared - ALL THE FEELINGS before taking Beginners Aerial Yoga with Jenn. I purchased a one class session on the MINDBODY app was was instantly able to book a class. The studio is very clean and has a waiting area where you can leave your shoes and belongings in a cubby. Jenn is absolutely amazing. She is so knowledgeable, patient and made me feel so comfortable, especially since it was my first time trying aerial yoga. Also - her playlist was amazing - which is important for a good workout. If you are looking for a killer workout that is so much fun and doesn't feel like you're working out, I would highly recommend taking one of her classes. I will definitely be back soon.