FEATURE movements feel like quiet streams nourishing your entire being. "No pain, no pain," Amy reminded us—a refreshing departure from typical mantras. The waterfront setting felt almost sacred. Amy also teaches free classes Thursdays at 10 a.m. in American Gardens by the Gibbes Museum of Art. Angel's Pick: The Class Everyone Should Try at Least Once REVFIT STUDIO 4428 SPRUILL AVENUE, UNIT A, NORTH CHARLESTON Larsyn Cross created a full-spectrum, female-focused fitness studio with small group strength training, sculpting, mobility and restorative movement. The play area for kids and mommy-and-me classes make fitness accessible for mothers. The supportive community empowers women at all fitness levels, with offerings that support the unique design of the female body. THE SWEAT SANCTUARY 40 ARCHDALE STREET, SUITE B, CHARLESTON This spot near the Market feels like working out inside a Charleston single house—narrow and charming, with mirrors displaying uplifting messages. I took Tower Pilates, which became my favorite for its unique approach, working areas I didn't know needed attention. Days later, I was still pleasantly sore. The intimate studio shares space with Hot Girl Cycle Club. Angel's Pick: Best Overall Unique Class Working Whole Body THE WORKS/THE WORKS CYCLE/THE WORKS RENEW MULTIPLE LOCATIONS The dark room, energetic music and giant disco ball created pure magic during my Cycle class. The Works blends Vinyasa yoga, cardio, meditation, plyometrics, sculpting and core work—heated to 90 degrees seasonally. Classes use body work to get to heart work, creating connection from body to body, heart to heart, soul to soul. (See our business profile for founder Sarah Frick's full story.) CP -- HONORABLE MENTIONS -- Didn't visit but check them out! DWELL SOMATIC STUDIO 2154 NOISETTE BLVD, SUITE 136, NORTH CHARLESTON Beth Cosi, founder of Bendy Brewski Yoga, offers Clinical Somatic Exercise, Somatic Yoga and Myofascial Release. South Carolina's only certified C.S.E. practitioner. THE DROP IN 1118 KING S., CHARLESTON A Charleston-based movement studio offering immersive, music-driven experiences that blend sweat, community and culture. Co-founders Gillian Zettler and Chandler Frisbie design classes and events to move people physically, emotionally and together. MODERN MINDS' RECHARGE CIRCUIT MOUNT PLEASANT & CHARLESTON Compression therapy, steam sauna and cold plunge designed to restore energy and awaken senses. PARK CIRCLE YOGA 1021 E MONTAGUE AVE, #103, NORTH CHARLESTON Historic Quonset Hut offering Restorative Lunar to Solar+ classes. Laura Kate Whitney's infectious personality makes classes special. SÔLT WELLNESS SALT ROOM 137 PRESIDENT ST, UNIT A, CHARLESTON Yoga classes in a Himalayan salt brick room where dry salt particles benefit respiratory and skin conditions. TITUS FITNESS 487 W BUTTERNUT RD, #2, SUMMERVILLE Through their nonprofit Unified Strength, Titus Fitness is doing transformative work in the Lowcountry by empowering individuals within the special needs and disabled veterans communities. They provide access to physical fitness and wellness resources through group classes, personalized training sessions and gym membership scholarships, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every participant can achieve their health and fitness goals. Their mission extends far 13 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN
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