The Body Space

When I first moved to Galveston for school I was looking around for a good exercise routine to keep the stress level down. I had heard great things from friends about barre classes in general and was excited to find that The Body Space had barre offerings, so I gave it a try and was hooked!
I have been going to The Body Space for over a year now, and I would say it’s the best all-​around fitness studio I’ve been to. The prices are fair, the classes are always challenging, and the environment is so welcoming and positive it makes me look forward to exercising! I have seen excellent results both mentally and physically from going there and met a lot of great new friends. Plus, there seems to be a little something for everyone here, whether you are looking to sweat and burn (try Barre!) or open your mind and hips in yoga you can find it at The Body Space. I just can’t say enough good things about this studio.
Tl;dr: I am a med student (read: extremely stressed and busy) and this place is so fun I’ll still make time to go at least 2 – 3 times a week. It’s awesome!

Beautiful studio! All the instructors are very positive and friendly. They also sell clothing like lululemon which you can’t find anywhere nearby. Highly recommend if you’re looking for yoga or barre classes.

I had heard about the Body Space for some time and had a general idea of where it was, but it wasn’t until I had been practicing yoga for just about a year that I sought out the business. I am a supporter of local businesses in Galveston and had been following the Body Space on Facebook, but it took a promotional post by them to get me to call and sign up for a 30 day challenge early in 2015. I phoned and spoke to owner Courtney, and she was extremely kind, helpful and encouraging about my signing up and joining the challenge. It’s not the easiest place to find initially, but that is something I do enjoy about the place because it feels more private in some way.
Being a guy, I was a bit reluctant at first simply because of an emphasis on dance and the very clear (and awesome) feminine energy that the Body Space website and promotional materials put forth. When I arrived for my first class, I was initially awestruck at the size and beauty of the studio. You can see that this is a beautiful place immediately. It’s large but still intimate somehow. The staff and majority of students are women, but I was made to feel very welcome from everybody and did my entire time each time there. And let me tell you: the classes were challenging and in fact were some of the most athletic I’ve yet experienced! I got a great workout some classes, and was able to relax and connect with some of the more restorative classes as well.
Every instructor I had the pleasure of learning from taught me something new and made the classes enjoyable. I took Pilates and yoga classes from Monica, JoJo, Melody, Hillary, and owner Courtney herself. All of these incredible women brought their own style to the practice and I was encouraged to take more classes by the other teachers there. Possibly I will in the future (although I don’t think anybody ever wants to see me dance).
I encourage every person who is interested in furthering their athleticism and consciousness to be sure to attend classes at the Body Space. Although prices do tend to be a bit higher than some other places, the quality of the experience is certainly worth it. You will be made to feel very welcome and there is something for any level of practice: from a newcomer to a seasoned veteran. Courtney runs an excellent business and I will be sure to return to the Body Space in the near future to increase my ability to connect my mind and body through my breath while strengthening my fitness level.

Great place and beautiful space. Love the instructors and the availability of classes. Courtney, the owner, is a joy and a bundle of positivity. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to inject some great positive vibes into their lives !!!