Relictree Fitness

I love everything about this place and am so glad I have discovered it. I have tried many gyms and studios and this is by far the best. The physical space is beautiful and clean. Sonya and Jonathan (who run this place) are so friendly and always welcome everyone with a big smile, so you feel like you are part of a community, rather than just popping in for an exercise class. And the classes and instructors are great — very experienced and attentive and fun. I have attended a number of classes here, but my regular is Nia’s Sunday class — and I just LOVE it! It is a great and fun workout and Shelly (the instructor) is truly fantastic. Her choreography is beautiful and the class nurtures not just your body but also your soul. I give it many thumbs up.

I have been going to relictree since it opened. They have NIA class (which is one of my favorites) three times a week on Sunday, Monday and Thursday, it’s a fun movement class and All the teachers are great! The natural fitness class is a lot a fun too! If you’re looking for some fun while getting a great workout You should try it!

This place has been life-​changing for me! I suffer from bad back issues (herniated disc, sciatica) and terrible posture which has prevented me from getting into a good workout routine. I started training with Jonathan two months ago, and what a noticeable difference! I feel much more agile and energetic, and I have gotten several unsolicited comments on my improved posture from friends and family. The Natural Fitness approach has worked very well for me, they are on to something here.
Jonathan has an incredible attention to detail and I feel he is 100% focused on me from beginning to end. He is knowledgeable and friendly, and has been very responsible to my needs. I know others who go here and say the same things (including another person whose back pain has gone away from coming here).
I am working up to starting regular group classes (which look intense), but I’m hooked on this spot. It is family owned and run, and you can tell people love the community. Go!

Shelly Ross and her NIA Dance class (Sunday mornings) are FANTASTIC! A great way to start the morning with a community of wonderful folks who like to exercise but in a fun and creative way. You sweat but in a good way. I look forward to her class every week.

Challenging personal training classes. Makes working out fun and simple. Great community of people. Super friendly fitness instructors. I look forward to going everyday!

This review is solely for the Nia Jam that took place on 1÷9÷16. The space itself is gorgeous, well lit, with very clean bathrooms and a welcoming staff. I previously enjoyed taking Nia classes in 2013, so was eager to take Nia again after a hiatus. The class itself (which was free) had 3 instructors — each taught ¹⁄₃ of the class. All the Nia instructors were very enthusiastic and positive. The moves were simple — definitely geared towards beginners, which is fine, but I didn’t expend much energy compared to Nia classes elsewhere. The transitions for the first two instructors seemed abrupt. My favorite was the 3^rd instructor, who had the most dynamic (but simplest choreography), plus, she reminded everyone to NOT wear scented products. Hallelujah. When I walked into the room, I immediately smelled someone’s perfume and it lingered in my nose for the entire class. Tried moving to different rows, but the scent was omnipresent. People put their belongings (jackets, purses, shoes etc.) on the narrow shelves in lining the back and side of the studio. I used an entire shelf for my ski jacket, since it was bulky and put my shoes on the shelf below. There were people in class who wore shoes, others had bare feet. At other Nia classes I’ve taken, there was a «no shoes» policy. Didn’t feel comfortable in bare feet since I saw others had shoes on, so I kept my socks on (and then wished I had worn my grippy socks). Initially, the music wasn’t that loud, so I thought I could do without earplugs, but then the first instructor cranked the volume up. Throughout class, there was a photographer taking pics from time to time. At the end of class, the first instructor raffled off different prizes and also brought some of her shirts (with cut out back) that she designed for sale.
In spite of these issues, I did manage to smile throughout class — these instructors worked hard at creating an uplifting vibe. I’m glad that I visited Relictree and appreciate them offering this Nia Jam to the public.
Parking on a Saturday was surprisingly not a problem — found neighborhood parking a few blocks away.

This place is the best! I started going to Relic Tree over a year ago when we moved to the neighborhood and haven’t regretted it since. In the past year I have gone from barely fit and with frequent back episodes (I had back surgery in 2001) to the strongest and most balanced core I have ever had. The classes are friendly for all levels, all ages, all moods, etc. Can’t recommend it enough — a true life changer. Do yourself a favor and sign up for the Natural Fitness classes!

The natural fitness program is fantastic. It has strengthened my core to a point that I no longer have any aches or pains. I am in my fifties and have been doing the class for a year and a half now. Jonathan is a pro, and the community is wonderful. This program has definitely increase my quality of life. I highly recommend it.

Relictree has supported Edna Brewer (the local public middle school) 2 years in a row by hosting a 80’s dance party. Jonathan is amazing and made it so much fun, we hardly knew we were getting a great workout (but we did!) I’ve also been to the Zumba classes with Jessie – again a great workout, but enough fun that you don’t suffer. All levels of ability are encouraged. I highly recommend Relictree – they are friendly, supportive and positive.

Relictree Fitness is GREAT — good location, beautiful facilities, extremely nice and knowledgeable staff, lots of street parking and a wide variety of courses that are affordable. I’m a workout-​novice and they made it easy to feel welcome and proficient. My workout-​savvy friend says their Natural Fitness program is excellent and she attends 5 days/​week. And she’s got the triceps to prove it! Highly recommend this small, fun, personal and excellent gym.

Love the simple and gracious space and modern amenities. Love the location. Love the classes. Love the staff.

I have never been so happy since I started going to Relictree Fitness. Jonathan and Sonya are such nice and welcoming people. The studio is modern and clean, and the class options are great. But the best part has been the personal training with Jonathan. I am healthier and more fit than ever before in my life, and I feel great! I totally agree other with the review here about looking forward to going. No dread! Since joining I’ve signed up my daughter and she loves it too. This place is the absolute best if you want to feel better than ever before.

My experience here has been fabulous! I signed up with Jonathan to be my personal trainer and he has been great. I hadn’t exercised in years and he worked patiently with me to increase my workouts and I am getting stronger, losing fat and enjoying my workouts. They also have a variety of classes. The studio is clean and Jonathan and Sonya are delightful and encouraging. Give this place a try, its a neighborhood business and I would love to see them succeed!!! If you want a place to try and get back into taking care of yourself this is a great place to start, you won’t be disappointed.

I come for the Nia classes. My favorite teacher is Thursday’s Laura Geduldig, who is always prepared and attentive, gives us a great workout, and teaches something new about our bodies and movement in every class. My only complaint is that I wish Laura would teach more classes. I’ve been taking Nia for more than 10 years at many locations in the East Bay and this is one of my favorite classes, ever. The space is beautiful and there’s free parking on the nearby streets. Plus, I like going out for coffee next door with other students after class. Relictree is a community treasure.

This place is just what I needed to help motivate me to get and stay in shape. Close to home, regularly scheduled classes, and a solid workout. The workouts are challenging but not so taxing that you can’t go for runs on the weekends and do other things. The classes are fun and The owners are welcoming and kind. I feel the workouts are effective with less chance of injury because you use resists and body weight. Try the free class!

I HAVE HAD JOHNATHAN AS A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR OVER A YEAR AND HE IS GREAT… I’m 73 and He keeps taking records so I can see how I progressed. He also take great care of paying attention my aches and pains and makes sure I get a full body workout in spite of them. I highly recommend him as a personal trainer.

Go here. Try the free Natural Fitness Saturday class at 11am.
Clean, motivating and challenging — those are my main criteria for a studio. RelicTree Natural Fitness classes have hit these marks for over a year!
Im fairly active and have *many* previous injuries to contend with during workouts. Jonathan gives us modifications to be able to work into the more challenging moves and avoid injury. From week 1 to 8, you WILL notice a difference. Before starting the 6 days a week process, I couldn’t:
— Do a handstand
— Jumprope
— Do a pull up
— Jump lunge
— Press up rotating through the shoulders
Now I can, but I do it better, longer, and stronger!
I trust Jonathan (and Sonya :) with my fitness.
PS — we need/​want more dance parties

Relic tree fitness’s owner and instructor Jonathan runs a great program, and his wife/​co-​owner is a delight to interact with. No matter what your skill level is, the class is suited for you and challenging. I’ve been attending for a better part of a year and I still love the workouts, and I’m in as good shape as I’ve ever been in. Plus my body doesn’t hurt like it had from other forms of exercise I used to do.
The price is fair, and I find it easy to motivate to get there. I recommend signing up for the Natural Fitness program and giving it a try. The classes have males and females, young and old, people who have been working out for years and people who are just getting started — It’s a judgement free zone that will make you fit and feel better about your self.
There are classes at 5:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM monday to friday; and 6:30 PM Monday to Thursday. Plus morning classed on Saturda

This is the best studio I’ve been to. The place is very clean, modern, and I love their ceiling fans. The NIA teachers are really good too.

I only have good things to say about this place. They offer plenty variety in their classes, as well as a good amount of times to fit a lot of schedules. I’ve been going for a little over a month now and love it. The morning classes have a lot of good energy and Jonathan does a great job of keeping everyone motivated, but still pushing us to find that extra little bit we have stored up inside waiting to be UNLEASHED.
You’ll definitely get stronger, there’s no question about that. They have these 8 week cycles that if you stick with, you’ll notice changes in yourself very quickly. I look forward to classes each morning, which is always a good thing. If you feel like getting down, they also have random 80’s dance classes, or even a salsa night class!
Overall a great addition to the neighborhood. What a great thing they have going. Now stop reading these reviews and go check them out!