Northwest Ohio's premier Yoga and Pilates studio, specializing in group exercise classes and private sessions. Essence exists to provide enhanced fitness and wellness through our variety of classes and private sessions while focusing on the essence of each individual we serve. Our exciting range of mind-body exercise programs are designed to sculpt, strengthen and balance your body while focusing your mind and spirit on achieving equilibrium.
We work on exercising the entire person, reinforcing the harmony and union of mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of a healthier life. Essence instructors specialize in providing challenging yet safe exercise programs customized to suit your fitness and wellness goals. Our expertise lies in developing fitness programs in a variety of areas, and tailoring programs to accommodate any age and experience level.
We work on exercising the entire person, reinforcing the harmony and union of mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of a healthier life. Essence instructors specialize in providing challenging yet safe exercise programs customized to suit your fitness and wellness goals. Our expertise lies in developing fitness programs in a variety of areas, and tailoring programs to accommodate any age and experience level.
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The staff at Essence is focused on seeing each client as an unique individual with his/her own personal needs, especially when it comes to fitness and wellness. The studio offers several different training techniques with one of Toledo's most credentialed fitness staff. All of our instructors are extensively trained and experienced in working with individuals seeking to improve and maintain their health and overall well-being.
Essence's Butts and guts is a special focus class just for your lower body! Sculpt, shape, and strengthen your abdominal, buttock, and thigh muscle groups in this targeted, high-impact workout. This class will strengthen and tone all your core muscles, working on the back, butt and thighs in particular.
The Cycle program at essence is designed to minimize impact on the body by performing the entire program on a stationary bicycle, helping simulate the feel of riding on a real bicycle. Cycling classes, similar to spinning classes, have become a popular way to burn calories and develop cardiovascular health and endurance without over exerting the body.
Another high impact combination program, this class blends the aerobic exercise of the cycling class with the flexibility and core strengthen and conditioning of a Pilates class. By borrowing heavily from both disciplines, our Cycle and Pilates class will give you a total body work out focusing on core, quads, back and lower body.
This class is a cardiovascular workout class utilizing Pilates concepts done on the Reformers with the Jump Boards accessories. Jump Board Intervals is a fun, energizing way to work your entire body, increase strength, and work up a sweat. By using the reformers with the jumpboard accessory boards, we incorporate Plyometric work into your routine without high impact or strain on your joints.
Reviews (11)
Jackyn N.
Aug 13, 2021
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Studio was mostly clean, but has strange rules. The first class I took was taught by a knowledgeable instructor, and was quite relaxing! Don't attend a class here if you have any type of injury, though. The owner thinks she is a doctor and tried to diagnose my condition, which resulted in me taking advice from someone who is in no way qualified to give it. I'm sure she had good intentions, but I will not be returning and don't recommend anyone take her advice. That is what licensed medical providers are there for!
Alisa S.
Jul 01, 2021
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The owner of this studio stole just under $700 from my account held at this business. In speaking with former clients and instructors we have all had similar experiences with refusing to pay wages earned, keeping money in client accounts, paying wages "under the table" illegally. The owner refuses to return my money. Then again she has multiple lawsuits from not paying loans in excess of $65000. So I shouldn't be surprised that instead of putting my money in escrow she was using it for her own purchases. The owner claims that the police have told me to not return to the studio.
Megan B.
Nov 12, 2020
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Riley S.
Apr 04, 2019
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Essence Studio is not very yogi-like. They often cancel classes last minute for low enrollment and you will receive text messages during work hours encouraging your attendance which Is very annoying. When you have to cancel then they charge you almost full rate. Essence is one of the most expensive studios in this area and the quality of instruction doesn't match the cost. I've been to yoga studios all over the country and be careful at Essence because the quality lacks and you don't want to get hurt practicing yoga. Cali Yoga in Sylvania and Tonic in Maumee are beautiful studios
Kelsey Surface
Dec 13, 2017
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Kathy Mefferd
Nov 13, 2017
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B. G.
Oct 12, 2017
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Janice Amos
Jun 27, 2017
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Denise Harris
Jun 27, 2017
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Essence is the best thing I have done for myself in years! It truly is a "mind/body" studio. The classes are wonderful and conducted under the well trained and watchful eyes of excellent instructors. The staff is helpful, pleasant and fun. I have learned so much about my own health and well being! Diana has created an environment in which you feel the positive energy as soon as you walk through the doors. Love it!
Suzanne Peats
Jun 19, 2017
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Diana is the most knowledgeable fitness, health and wellness expert around! She has created a welcoming atmosphere that attends to individual needs and abilities without the typical pressure in most fitness practices. The studio offers excellent training opportunities and valuable wellness workshops! It is my second home!
Jeffrey T.
Aug 24, 2016
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