Meraki Barre

To start off, this place is amazing.
Studio /​atmosphere: The studio is always clean… And not just like «gym» clean, but like clean, clean. The instructors (and the people taking the class) are always happy and you walk away feeling great. The instructors are always really encouraging… But don’t think they are going to coddle you… No! They are going to push you and get you where you want to be. The equipment is top notch and it always feels like a second home whenever I walk in. The quality of people that run this place are beyond any expectation. When you arrive, you will receive a warm welcome from Robin (and her doggies, Lyric & Motley, who love everyone, and of course we love them back) They are always willing to help and really just welcome you into this little community that they’ve really cultivated.
Classes: Better than anything I’ve ever taken. I bounced from studio to studio (all found on Groupon, of course) and I always felt looked down upon, or simply like a fish out of water. I’ve also always had a gym membership and taken countless group classes, but I mean it when I say it, you will start up at Meraki and you will be hooked! You will sweat like never before, you will see results, and you will be super proud of how hard you’ve worked. I also love that the instructors really know what they’re doing. It’s not like they took a class and got a certificate, it goes much beyond that. The ladies teaching cardio barre have dance experience, so the technique is correct, the ladies teaching yoga are the yogi’s you’ve always aspired to be, and this goes for the rest of the classes that Meraki Barre offers! The instructors all clearly LOVE what they are doing and believe in what they are doing! I’ve been coming here on and off for a little over a year and I just cannot get enough!!! I’m moving out of state for school but I know that when I am back on my breaks, I will definitely be getting my Meraki Barre fix!
I hosted a Burlesque Barre class here for my birthday with the amazing help from Robin, and Jess leading the class. It was awesome!!! Robin was there every step of the way from scheduling a time, to being so sweet as to ask me if I wanted balloons and a cake! The lights were turned down low, we had a few cocktails before the class, got ready together with our costumes, and had an amazing class with Jess! Everyone had so much fun and I hope to do this again soon! Communication and accommodation was phenomenal. My friends still rave about how awesome the studio was and how fun the class was!
Thank you to the ladies at Meraki Barre for caring about and taking pride in what you do!
Overall, so worth the money. Do yourself a favor and get a membership, if you’re still a little hesitant they have a lot of great offers and be on the lookout for some Groupons!

I’ve been to a few different barre studios, and meraki barre is definitely the best one yet! I’ve taken classes from both Jess and Nicole and they both are great at keeping the energy up through class and giving me a great workout. I also highly recommend TRX barrecamp and abs, butt, and thighs classes — they pump it up with more cardio moves and i always feel incredible after them. Thanks for helping me with my fitness, meraki barre!

We had a burlesque dance class with Jess and it was amazing!!! You must try it! It was so much fun and a great workout! I went there for a birthday party, and I can’t wait to come back and try all of the classes. It’s going to be fabulous.

This is THE BEST place to come for yoga, bar, and BURLESQUE! I’ve taken classes here in the past, and most recently came for a friend of mines birthday, where Jess taught a Burlesque Barre class! HOLY MOLY! Not only was it an amazing workout, but sooooo much fun! You get a warm up, workout, and full dance routine! Jess takes it slow to make sure you know the moves, and makes you feel safe and comfortable. Although I can get shy when dancing in front of people, I felt very empowered and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this studio, and will for sure be back!

Loved the atmosphere in the classes. Jess is an amazing instructor and I had results from attending her classes. Groupon is a great way to try this studio out but keep good records of any future payment plans, I had a bad experience trying to «remind «Robin of the offer she made me after the groupon ended. Get things in writing so there is no question.

Clean, variety of classes and very inexpensive!! The barre classes are pretty similar to other studios with a touch of cardio meshed in. I love the hardwood floors, so much more cleaner than the carpets at other studios! I tried the TRX class and it was a really good introduction to TRX. I can’t wait to take the Candlelight Yoga with Alex one night. I like how Meraki Barre has lockers to store your personal belongings and they provide a water cooler at the front desk. I really enjoyed the barre class with Alex.

I wish I could give this place an actual review. But considering the 6 attempts I have made to contact this studio to use the groupon I purchased, I can’t give them a very good one. I’ve emailed 3 times and called 3 times to schedule and get information on what I need to bring and NO ONE has contacted me back. That’s very poor customer service. I’ll be contacting groupon to get my money back, and it’s a bummer because I was really excited to try this studio. Looks like I’ll have to keep looking for a studio that actually responds to people that want to join. I can see from all the other low star reviews that this has been a problem for your business for months. Here’s some advice: RESPOND BACK TO THE PEOPLE THAT WANT TO GIVE YOU THEIR MONEY.

I got the 10-​pass Groupon and I have 3 classes left. I am loving it here! I’ve taken a few of the Barre classes from both Jess and Alex, but my surprise favorite is the Tuesday yoga class. It is a good workout – I work up a pretty decent sweat – but not as intense as barre. I try to alternate barre and yoga as my schedule allows. The only downside is that once my pass expires I don’t think I’ll be able to afford to come back, at least not for a while! Totally a shame, because I look forward to my weekly classes and I will be sad to leave.
The facilities are great; clean studio with good equipment, always smells like tea tree oil cleanser. It is a very welcoming space, as opposed to some studios which can feel cold and impersonal. All levels are welcome, and there aren’t any judgy people to feel intimidated by. You can tell the instructors care about making it a high quality studio. Now, I just need to become independently wealthy so that I can afford that monthly pass!

I love Meraki and everyone that’s a part of it. I found this little joint through a Groupon over 2 years ago and ended up finding my niche in the fit world with it. As a dancer, this was exactly what I wanted: strengthening, core work and more.
Over the 2 years that I’ve been here, I’ve seen many different styles of barre and a few changes in instructors. However, through all the changes, the one constant has been the owner, Robin, who has always been super attentive, friendly, understanding and all around a good person to share this experience with. She has seen not only my fitness journey, but my overall mental and spiritual health journey as well. I’m so happy to call this place home and some day, maybe I’ll be sharing barre with others.
As for general reviews of the facility: clean, lockers, water machine, tea, 2 bathrooms, AC, mats, weights and other items provided, and a small shop in the lobby filled with local goodies. I personally bring my own mat, which I bought at the studio, due to allergies and I always wear my barre socks. Some people may complain about a waitlist, but if you’ve ever walked into a class that was overpacked, it’s not a fun situation. As for the 5 minute late rule, walking in once a class has started is rude and very distracting. At my MMA gym, they will pelt you with MMA gloves if you’re late. If you’re already close-​by and stuck in traffic, try calling Robin and she’ll do what she can.
Overall, I’m so glad I found this place and look forward to more years of getting my butt kicked and feeling amazing afterward. Thanks Ladies.

I love Meraki Barre so much! I enjoy all the classes by all the instructors– each one has their own style, so it’s nice taking classes from different instructors a few times a week for some variety! The environment & everyone at Meraki barre is super welcoming. Also I love the early morning classes :)
My only regret is that I didn’t find this place sooner!

.. . totally different than expected. .. you will get more than you bargain for here. ..

I went in to scope out the joint and check rates — nothing else. Instead, I met an instructor just before she went inside to conduct her class; she was super-​friendly and very welcoming.

Thereafter, I went about my business and began chatting with another employee in the lobby so I could have all of my questions answered. We talked for a long while; totally cool, very informative, straight forward, and extremely helpful. Later, I discovered she was the owner of the place. ¡ Perfect ! I couldn’t wait to sign up. If you desire a bit of entertainment from human interaction before and/​or after class with the staff, this is the place to go!
See You in Pound Class !

I have been coming to Meraki Barre regularly for nearly a year and I absolutely love it!
I was devastated when the barre studio I had been going to closed its Costa Mesa location and I didn’t know if I’d find another place I liked as much.
I first tried Meraki with a Groupon, and I really liked it, but of course, I was plagued by curiosity and felt I had to try some other options in the area before committing. I tried a few, and they were fine, but I didn’t love them, so smartly I came back to Meraki and am so happy I did!
I just love the whole vibe of the studio, it’s very warm and welcoming, and Robin the owner is wonderful – she is so sweet and always has a smile on her face.
Meraki has a great class schedule that works perfectly for me, including early morning and evening classes. I love that they provide the mats for you (they are really nice too! You can’t even feel the wood floor beneath). I’ve never had a problem getting into class and I go about 4 times a week during the popular times. Parking is never an issue.
The teachers are all amazing, each with their own style, and they change the class every week so you can really mix it up and never be bored but always get a great workout. I have an old knee injury and they always offer modifications which is awesome.
I really can’t say enough good things about Meraki!

This review is long overdue. I used the one month unlimited Groupon. It was easy to redeem. What I love about this studio is they don’t just offer barre classes. They have TRX, Candlit Yoga and Pound as well!
Another positive was their schedule. Meraki Barre has plenty of night classes to choose from. Especially for someone with my schedule and commute who does not have the time to workout in the morning and who gets off of work around 5:30 p.m.
I mainly took classes with Jess (she is great) but from what I could tell so were the other instructors. Be assured all the instructors will give you a great workout.
So check it out! You’ll immediately feel welcomed and you’ll walk out feeling happy. Which is a testament to the owners and instructor’s positive vibes.

I absolutely love this place! I found Meraki through Groupon initially, and clearly understood the parameters of the Groupon deal and had no trouble with redeeming it and all my questions were answered in a timely fashion by the owner herself via e-​mail!
Robin, the owner, really makes you feel at home here and has such a positive energy. This place truly feels like a small family owned business and I love that Robin knows everyone’s names.
As far as the workouts — I loveeee taking Barre with Jess. She is so good. High energy and adorable, she makes every workout fun and hard. You will walk away sore! She also changes up her routines and music weekly so they never feel redundant. I come here 4x a week at least.
Thanks to Robin and her team for providing such a great work-​out space and experience!

AMAZING!!! Robin the owner is amazing she made me feel right at home and was very helpful from the moment I walked in the door. She made me feel like I was part of the family right away. Jess and Jessie are amazing instructors and always make sure you have the correct form and really push me to push myself. I have never had a problem signing up for classes. Due to my work schedule I haven’t had the privilege of taking classes from the other instructors but I know they are just as fabulous :)
I was lucky enough to see the groupon to get me in the door and will continue to come to this studio everyone is so welcoming and down to earth from Robin, Jess, Jessie to the girls working out. It is nice when you can go workout hard and still have fun doing it. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe how fantastic this studio is. Don’t be fooled by the «barre» in the name because Meraki offers so much more! Such a wide variety of classes and the instructors are friendly, personable, fun and amazing at what they do. Forget the typical «gym» vibe, when you walk into Meraki Barre it feels like you’re walking into a home! And I LOVE the fact that it’s dog friendly! What other fitness studio is that cool? And the owner Robin is amazing! She gives off such a warm and welcoming energy. Here you’ll find ZERO competition, ZERO ego. A great place to remind ourselves that fitness can and should be FUN!
And P. S. If you’re looking to release some stress, I suggest trying out POUND! A workout with kickass music and weighted drumsticks! Release your inner drummer and ROCK OUT while you workout! Ten thumbs up for Meraki!!!

Evening classes get packed but I don’t mind being in close quarters with Meraki girls. All of they are so sweet and are at barre for the same reason I am.
The instructors are some of the most personable people you’ll ever come across. Don’t get me started on Robin, the owner of Meraki Barre. She will go above and beyond for her clients and she has this contagious laugh!
All the negative reviews mention dogs — yes there are occasionally dogs in the lobby. It’s not about whether or not you’re a dog person, but rather if you can to embrace the family environment. The dogs add to the homey atmosphere of Meraki because this isn’t a franchise — it’s a home — my second home.

Best workout ever!!! Everyone is SO nice and always smiling when you walk in… Extremely clean studio where THEY ACTUALLY WASH THEIR MATS! Not to mention, the studio radiates upbeat, happy vibes. You can tell that everyone that works there enjoys it! I started with a great Groupon deal and was HOOKED! Barre is amazing and is great for toning, Pound is simply a blast! Drumsticks and music? Yes please! One of the best classes I’ve ever taken!
Robin (the owner) is a wonderful person and it rubs off onto everyone that attends any classes.
It’s a little hard to find at first but once you do, you want to keep going.

Sometimes you just have to take the opportunity to change up your routine & this was the perfect place for me. I’ve done boot camp, yoga strength, barre, body sculpt, & marathons so I definitely enjoy mixing up my workouts. Pound class was something I never heard & Jaime’s class is such a BLAST that I find myself smiling in the mirror while getting a full on, muscle-​burning workout bc it’s just fun! It is definitely a fast paced tempo class & I really enjoy how calibrated the music goes with the set of workouts & cardio movements you do. Also, you get to learn new drum skills while pounding away your Ripstix & aggression on the floor.
Their classes aren’t crazy intense either, which I like. Whereas, Ra yoga in Costa Mesa can be a lil much while doing yoga strength in a hot room & for me I was loosing weight on top of already being petite. Meraki Barre studio has classes geared more towards toning among Barre, TRX, Pound, Yogalates. Initially, I signed up with this studio to expand on my barre workouts, which they offer a good variety of instructors to switch up the level & style of classes. With barre, I have found that it focuses on many smaller muscle groups/​area I normally would not build on.
Lockers here are a nice amenity as well, & classes are reserved online which is a huge PLUS bc they consider plenty of room for students & to avoid not being staggered on each other which I dislike. The only downside is there is only one main workout room, it’ll be awesome to see them expand.

I’ve fallen in love with this studio and wish I had purchased the 20-​class Groupon deal! What initially led me to Meraki was my curiosity of Pound classes and they’re the only studio in Orange County that offers them.
I’ve taken Pound & Barre with Jamie– she’s energetic, tough, but very encouraging! Pound is more a cardio workout with a lot of squat work– thighs were so sore after the first couple classes– and Barre is a lot of small pulsing movements that help with muscle toning. Both classes are very beginner friendly and great introductions to what Meraki has to offer.
Tonight was my first time taking the Candlelit Restorative Yoga Flow class (Lindsey was our fantastic instructor) and was surprised at how much I ended up loving it! I’m still a beginner in yoga so it was my first Vinyasa flow class and half-​way through I was sweating like I never had before! The sequences were challenging but not impossible so that beginners in the room can follow along!
Instructors are kind and give their full attention. The studio is small (hence the waitlisting mentioned by others) but I had no problems getting into classes if I reserved a spot 3 – 4 days ahead. Yes, that means it does require some forethought but they allow cancellations up to 12 hrs before class time. And having to schedule it in helped me commit to showing up.
Highly recommend Meraki Barre. Determined to keep my eyes open for another deal because I’m hooked!