Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance Reviews

Lauren Powers 2025.07.11

     

I absolutely love this healing center. I love my 1:1 breathwork sessions with Sydney. Each time, I have a unique experience that is my own , while she holds a loving and safe container and guides me deeper and deeper. I'm able to access and release emotional layers I didn’t know existed. I’ve done a lot of inner work over the years but breathwork with Sydney has opened up a sense of connection to my body that I started my healing journey to access. I also want to share how deeply grateful I am for Eileen, the reiki practitioner. She is such a light. As a fellow healer, I’ve felt so supported by her wisdom, intuitive guidance, and grounded energy. She’s shared thoughtful practices that have helped me stay aligned with my intentions, and her sessions bring me into a space of deep rest and reset. I leave feeling more open, more connected, and more grounded in myself. Her work is gentle, powerful, and infused with real integrity and care. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2025.05.21

Lauren, thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We take great pride in our offerings and practitioners, and your feedback is received with gratitude! We are so pleased to hear that breathwork has made such an impact and has offered a container for continued healing, and that your experience working with Sydney has been supportive. In Wellness, the Body Positive Works Team

Felicia Brown 2025.07.06

     

Body Positive is a hidden Gem!! The staff is friendly and easy to relate too. The decor makes you feel so relaxed it feels like a retreat. All the classes offered was the perfect mixed to relax, relate and release.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2025.07.07

Hi Felicia - Thank you so much for your beautiful words about our center and services. We are so pleased that you found your time here both supportive and relaxing. We hope to see you soon ! - in wellness :)

Sara Noonan 2024.11.12

     

Our Girl Scout troop held a monthly meeting at Body Positive Works, which was a great success! We have about 20 girls (age 9/10) in our troop and they all had an amazing time. They were led through yoga, a sound bath, and age-appropriate talk about being unique and body positive. I would definitely recommend for other GS troops or groups!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2024.11.12

Sara, thank you for allowing us to create a Girl Scout program for your troop, and for your kind words about Body Positive Works. We hope to see you at BoPo again soon. www.bodypositiveworks.com

Ani Mazbanian 2024.03.06

     

We are fortunate to have been introduced to Melanie over 15 years ago by our sons pediatrician for her Psychotherapy services. And over the years have also enjoyed other services offered at the Body Positive works, such as Yoga, meditation, Reiki and nutrition. Melanie has touched our lives with her gift of not only of compassion, she has an uncanny ability to zero in on the complex, unique ways your brain works and how this affects ones life. Confidentiality, professionalism, constantly evolving, warm and personable, dependable, thoughtful, caring and could go on and on to describe Melanie. We are very thankful!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2024.03.28

Ani, thank you so very much for your kind words. It is an honor to support our community. with gratitude, The BoPo team

mike rubin 2023.10.03

     

Sydney was a great breath works instructor! Would recommend to anyone in need. Very calming presence and great experience!!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2023.10.03

Hi Mike - Thank you so very much for your kind words about Sydney and Breathwork at Body Positive Works. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience ! If we can be of any support in the future please reach out. :)

Karen Dahl 2020.07.03

     

I have been so lucky to take online classes with BoPo since quarantine began and they are literally the best yoga I've taken in my 15+ years of taking in person and online classes. They truly work with every person and make the class challenging throughout no matter your physical or mental situation. Most recently I've taken Jen Kraft's series for beginners and beyond and I was convinced I would not feel like I had had a physical work out after the class given I was taking it - and I was so wrong. Not only that, the time flew by, I learned new things, and Jen's way of speaking was enlightening and inspiring without being "too corny" for my eastern / western / judgy mind. THANK YOU!

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Evelyn Dahl 2020.06.24

     

I was fortunate to find out about a yoga class on line with Jen Kraft thanks to my daughters. Being retired and a lot older than the other women in the class, I was scared to death. I had never actually taken a "real" yoga class. Jen made me feel comfortable (she made everyone comfortable) and I cannot tell you how much better I felt after every class. This was the best thing to happen to me during this pandemic. Thanks Jen!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.06.24

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review Evelyn! We are so glad you enjoyed the class and felt comfortable...and even better that you got to share it with your daughters!

Casey Glickman 2020.05.07

     

I am 14 years old and I loved Jen's class. She taught me the basics of yoga poses with so many "options". I stopped worrying if I was doing it "right" because Jen is so encouraging that there are lots of ways to do a pose - you want to do what feels good to you. I felt so grounded after taking the class.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.06.24

Casey, thank you so much for this feedback! We hope that you will join us again!!!

Kim Glickman 2020.05.07

     

I've been taking yoga classes for years yet taking Jen's class taught me so many new foundations for my practice. Jen embraces the differences in each of our bodies and is able to clearly explain how to make adjustments to get the most out of each movement (I have a whole new take on side angle and sphinx poses that feel so good for my body). Jen makes the class accessible to people of all levels at the same time (honestly, my mother, may daughter and I could take the same class and all benefit from it) but she can also tailor an individualized class to target a certain need. Jen is extremely humble in how she teaches - her down to earth but high energy personality is a perfect complement to how she instructs.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.06.24

Kim, thank you so much for your review and are so glad that you got to explore new ideas even though you have been practicing for so many years! And glad that you, your mom, sister and daughter were able to share the experience together!

Cheryl Egazarian 2020.05.01

     

Cannot say enough about Body Positive Works & Jen Kraft. Had the pleasure of taking her Beginner & Beyond Yoga Series and the way she shares this practice with you is so refreshing! You focus on how YOU are feeling and exploring what works best for YOU. A silver lining to this current quarantine craziness bc we can all partake from our own homes! Thanks!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.06.24

Thank you so much Cheryl! We are so happy that you enjoyed the class and hope you will join us again!

Mary Ann Dunn-Werner 2020.03.11

     

Body Positive Works is my happy place. The yoga classes are awesome,. Jen, Maria and Niki are kind and loving practitioners. Jill gives the most incredible massages. We have not even talked about their gift shop...if I need a thoughtful gift for a good friend, or myself, Body Positive Works is the gift shop I go to. Mary Ann Dunn Werner, Glen Rock

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.03.11

Thank you Mary Ann! See you soon!

Margaret Del 2020.03.10

     

Fondly called "BoPo" this studio has a charming and cozy atmosphere. Very welcoming to everyBODY! They believe and demonstrate that everyone can "do" yoga! It is so not about getting your body into a pose but making the pose fit your body....they have diverse classes, events and services for all including for those in recovery from process and substance dependence, trauma and eating disorders...ALL are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy some self exploration and discovery. Jen & Melanie are warm and gracious proprietors.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.03.11

Margaret - we are so thrilled that you feel welcome and part of our community! That is what we are striving for! :)

Peter Krautle 2020.02.13

     

My engineering and business work often finds me sitting at my desk 10-12 hours per day. Although I run or bike regularly (almost daily), my 63-year old body often felt stiff. The Yoga classes at Body Positive Works have made a world of difference to my flexibility and overall sense of well-being. Given my age, I am a challenge to any Yoga teacher and thankfully the Bopo instructors have done a masterful job working with me - appreciate all the support from Stacey**2, Michelle, Maria, Jen, and others. Jen is a co-owner and one of the most authentic and sincere individuals you can work with. I would never survive Yoga offered in mainstream gyms with 15-30 people per class in a dark studio. The Bopo studio is bright with lots of natural lighting and wonderful wood floors - just a great environment to slow down and enjoy the Yoga experience!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.02.13

Thank you Peter! We are so happy to always have you here. You bring such wonderful energy and dedication to our community. See you on the mat :)

Robin Katz 2020.02.11

     

I love the Yin/Yang class at BOPO! My body and mind just melts and unravels as Jen Kraft our instructor guides us into a deep a stretch and relaxation. The massage therapist I use at BOPO is amazing. I feel like she knows exactly what body needs and works on areas I didn’t even realize were in need of attention! The energy of the staff is warm, welcoming and healing❤️. It is truly a wonderful place!!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.02.11

Thank you Robin! We are so happy to have you as part of our BoPoWorks Community!

Suzi Gerace 2020.02.06

     

These two women are the most amazing people running an incredible healing center for the mind, body and soul!!!

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2020.02.11

Thank you Suzi! This is why we like to call BoPoWorks "The Feel Good Place"!

Pea Pod 2019.06.18

     

This is one of the most beautiful and supportive atmospheres in terms of healing and yoga. I have been to many highly regarded studios in Manhattan and have been sorely disappointed. The classes, teachers, studio itself and the class offerings and private sessions are all so in sync with healing. One of my favorite classes is the one on Thursday evenings. It involves singing, chanting, yoga, dance, and is very spiritual and uplifting. I would recommend this class for all levels. Thank you for a wonderful healing oasis.

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Reply from Body Positive Works: Center For Mind Body Balance 2024.11.12

Thank you for your heartfelt review of our programs and services. We hope to see you at Body Positive Works again soon.
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Maureen Harris-Coyle 2018.12.15

     

Truly pleasant group of people offering such diverse skills.

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Shirley Gatt 2018.08.29

     

I have had an amazing summer participating in the many different styles of yoga classes on offer. All classes are accessible no matter your level. The space for the yoga classes is magical. These instructors take care of not only your physical but also your mental well-being. I cannot praise The Body Image Boutique highly enough.

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dee borowiec 2018.07.26

     

My daughter and I are honored to be a part of this amazing community! Jen and Melanie have made us both feel so welcomed since the first moment we walked through the door! All the instructors are extremely talented! We enjoy the variety of classes that are offered! We are so thankful for The Body Image Boutique ❤️

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Mike Hoban 2017.12.18

     

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