Exhale Mindbody Spa

Even hour I get a great massage there, the place is worn out. The rugs are stained badly and the waiting room has nothing in it, just one kind of tea and some ice water. I don’t think they care much about the spa. The place needs a makeover.

This review is for the gym, not the spa:
Took a core fusion class with a friend a few months ago using a certificate from a fundraising event. The class was underwhelming. I felt sweaty, but knew the class was too boring to keep me coming back.
Tested a yoga class a month or two later using their follow up email coupon, but was also underwhelmed. The class wasn’t very rigorous, but also wasn’t super relaxing… in my mind, a yoga class better be one or the other.
The locker rooms were nice (definitely nicer than NYSC, but about on par w/​equinox, maybe a little less nice). I just can’t imagine dropping $ 25 – 35 on a class here (the full price) or $ 200+ a month… it just doesn’t offer enough bang for your buck, and I don’t think it’s a super effective work out.

came in for the dual purpose to: get a massage & pick up a Blueprint Cleanse
I opted for a 1hr Fusion massage, which is usually pretty thorough (I regularly go to the CPS location, but they didn’t have a slot when I needed to go). I was there an hour early and relaxed in the lounge reading my kindle. it’s the UES, so I shouldn’t have been surprised when someone broke out their cellphone for a call in the quiet, cell phone free spa lounge. #smh and no one did anything about it, but a glare from me and she eventually wrapped it up.
right at 3pm, my therapist picked me up, but she needed to use the ladies’ room before we began, so we started about 5−10min late. things started a bit weak, but after asking my masseuse to step up pressure, she did and the rest of the massage was ok. I did find it strange that she did not touch my feet (I promise I had a pedi this week, I’m not sporting angry dogs!) and she did not massage my head/​scalp/​face at all. I’ve had an exhale Fusion massage at least 6 times before and this it the first time those were neglected. we ended a little before 4, even though the first 5−10min were her using the ladies room.
the space is labyrinthine and a bit confusing, but the two studios look absolutely gorgeous– luminous and spacious. the locker room is super small and the three shower stalls are paltry compared to the other exhales. locker room staff was friendly and helped find robes, etc.
if you’re choosing to pick up a cleanse, I’d opt for another location. I noticed a BPC box behind the counter when I walked in at 1:45pm and when I checked out around 5pm, that was the box I was handed — these raw juices are supposed to be refrigerated at all times, yet were on the counter for who knows how long, bu at least 3+ hours. not cool. literally.
all in all, I’d recommend one of the other exhales for a superior experience.

I think either exhale or rue la la listened to my prayers… soon enough after i posted my review for Exhale. they ran a promotion on rue la la and sure enough i can not miss this… i purchased the cool beam facial. since it sounded so cool… and also a massage coupon… and one phone call and the first of the trio facial appointment is all set… this time i’m heading over to the midtown/​central park location for my facial due to proximity to where i’m heading after the appointment.
I leisurely walked in after enjoying a little of central park. breathing in the scent of trees/​greens (amazing) and horses (not as amazing)…the front desk is friendly as always… and gave me my keys to the locker room to change into my rope! I tried to find the lounge area to wait after i changed with no luck… but someone came and showed me to a very small and dim room and told me to wait there for my service…
it’s crowded but i was able to find a place to sit comfortably, and i helped myself to some iced water with lemon zest, it’s all fine… and the ladies gets called out one by one and i’m finally the last one waiting… it’s fine i’ve got time… right outside of the room is the class… so it’s a bit noisy but bearable… i’m finally relaxed and had my legs resting on the ottoman… and came a SWEATY MAN walking into the relaxation room w a sports bottle… i was like what?! i quickly sit up and pulled my robes a little tighter… there’s a water fountain right outside of the gym room… and if it gets a little crowded outside u can wait a little… this is for relaxation and really i don’t appreciate you walking in, breathing heavily and all sweaty… just not my kind of image when i’m trying to relax…
I finally got called and met my facialist, she’s nice and sweet, I asked if i should have more add –ons since i really need a full facial, but due to the time limitation, we can only do a smart peel. fine with me… so she steamed my face, applied the peel and let it sit on me for a little while, it’s a chocolate scented peel! smelled so good i almost wanted to lick my face.
and then comes the cool beam, serum on the face and then goes the cold metal rolling on my face… honestly…it’s not that cool… she just rolled it till the serum got absorbed into my face and then we are done…
and i’ve had better results with other facials… and during this whole time the class is on in full action, and the gym is right outside of my room. so they are very noisy and this will be my one not so great review abt exhale since i just can’t really enjoy my treatment there…
I will most likely book my next treatment at a different location so that i can get some quiet time to enjoy my facial…

I’ve been here quite a few times. Sadly, never for yoga so I’m not sure this is a truly authentic review. —Customer Service is fantastic. I rather visit a kind boy in Chelsea for a massage, than this place. However, they have super cool yoga clothes and the place smells nice.

Truly wonderful!