The Movement Lab

I took the BUTI yoga class with Danyelle and it was sooooo much fun. Such a good time and a great workout. Like someone else said, where else can you do yoga to Too Short. I am only disappointed that they are no longer on class pass. Due to my schedule, I can’t commit to just one studio. I’m hoping they will come back. I wish I had tried it sooner!

Just left my first BUTI yoga class with Susan White and it was an awesome first experience. I have been looking for a dance studio for a while now and even though I live 30+ mins away from this studio, it’s worth the drive. (Plus it’s by the beach). I started with the new client special (5 classes for $ 50) so I will be back!

I love this place. I always feel so welcome when I walk in. It has a wonderful variety of classes and is in a great location. Easy parking and GREAT teachers.
I try to never miss the Modern class Tuesday nights 7:30…
I can’t wait to be able to try the Buti Yoga classes. Especially the Buti Glow!

When was the last time you performed yoga to a saucy (and might I add, unedited and explicit!) musical background of Nicki Minaj and Drake’s seminal collaboration, the not so subtly innuendoed «Truffle Butter»?? By the way, if you have a specific answer to this question, we might not be on the same page.
HOWEVER, if you find the combination of hip hop, dance, tribal yelling, yoga, and Dirty South bangin’ beatz (ugh, I had to, sorry) an enticingly elusive combination and this piques your interest — then BUTI yoga is for you. As hints of nag champa and incense waft around you, Beyonce is on blast, your booty is shaking, your arms are thumping, and your savasana is waiting, ladies (and gents).
This was the first BUTI class I took outside of my own living room. I’m sure all skill levels are welcome, but I encourage novices to google BUTI and look at some of the choreography prior to taking the class. If you have been taking Bikram, Hatha, etc — this is the polar opposite and the technicalities are advanced. Mary Catherine led the class. I learned that she is an acolyte of Bizzie Gold, the founder of the BUTI method. Mary Catherine will impress and inspire you with her popping, flexibility, and playlist! The energy and enthusiasm were off the chain, learned some new moves, and as an added bonus — there is no conceivable way the gyrations you do here won’t somehow find themselves into the bedroom. Men, you have been warned.

I bought the new client 5 classes special deal and here are the classes that I took: Isadora Modern, Modern 101, Contemporary, Allegro Boot Camp, and Double Bill. First, let me say that that the two Extension Method courses are the best and I would likely come back and take those classes again. Sue, the sweet owner, is fantastic at everything she does. If she is teaching, you should definitely her class! We are so lucky to have her bring the Exension Method classes all the way from Canada to San Diego. I think these classes are way better than all the other barre studios around here. It’s very ballet oriented, yet it’s still such a great workout! Whether you’re looking for cardio or sculpting, you can take a class that will target specifically just that. The Allegro Boot Camp was no joke! It whooped my butt and you will definitely burn a lot of calories from this class! As for the Modern and Contemporary classes, I think it’s more fun if you’re an advanced student. I have no dance background and the pace was kind of fast so it was hard for me to keep up. I wish I could take more classes here but it’s kind of out of the way for me and I wish they offered more classes as well as earlier times. Other than that, this is such a great and unique little studio! I love how it offers different types of classes such as indian dance and buti yoga so I think there’s likely something for everyone to enjoy!

This is my favorite studio by far. Katie reached the BUTI class and I have so much fun that I can’t stop telling my friends about it. I’ve tried BUTI yoga at another studio and nothing compares to the instruction and work out I got here. I also love how cute the studio is, very feminine and helps me feel empowered. Highly recommend!

I hadn’t taken a ballet class in twenty years, the two classes I have taken so far made it really easy to jump right back in despite my inexperience and lack of coordination. I quickly started feeling like I was getting it. Now I’m quitting my Class Pass membership so I can take more classes at the Movement Lab. The Buti yoga is so. much. fun. You gotta try it at least once, I promise you’ll get hooked.

Buti Yoga here with Mary Catherine ROCKS! I love Yoga, but this takes it to a whole new level of LOVE! Can’t wait for more.

I signed my child up for Sue’s Mommy & Me Toddler Class (it’s a creative and free movement dance hour blending a variety of dance disciplines for 2 – 4 year olds) at 4:30PM and it was so fun and satisfying to see my kid watching and dancing along with the other children, use her body and imagination, and follow along with Sue AND to get to dance along with her. It’s a non-​stop smile fest and quite frankly, one of those moments that reminds you of why you signed up to be a parent in the first place.
Sue is amazingly passionate about dancing and getting you to «find out what moves you». Naturally, little kids can have the attention spans of gnats and I got nervous about her being able to follow along, but Sue manages to get them moving like a snake charmer only can. Color me impressed.
The intriguing part about The Movement Lab’s concept is that the studio has a variety of classes — beginner & advanced ballet, burlesque, hip hop, yoga, kids classes — for people from all walks of life and at all levels. I liken the studio to a blank canvas on which the people who go there color it with their own energies and movements. If one looks closely, you’ll see the energy there is just swirling with color!
I can’t sing the praises of Sue and The Movement Lab enough. The Mommy & Me Toddler Class is exactly what I needed to dispense the energy of my rambunctious toddler.
BTW, I also snagged a few pieces of fitness clothes from their lobby. They are on point, flattering, and (during the 40% off clearance sale happening right now) impossible to say no to.
Don’t take my word for it. Go to The Movement Lab and find out what moves you! ;)

Love it… particularly the BUTI Yoga and the Body Beats classes. They are super fun and you’re not constantly looking at the time. The set up is a little tricky, but the work outs are the best. You gotta check this place out if you’re looking for an engaging workout that’s not so boring and annoying (hello, gym workouts).

I was lucky enough to attend a private class last night at The Movement Lab and I absolutely loved it! The studio is bright, airy and welcoming. Sue, the owner, is lovely and led a challenging, yet approachable class for all levels. My triceps & legs are on fire today. Thanks, Sue! I will definitely be attending another class soon!

I absolutely love this studio! The instructors are fun, professional, encouraging, and attentive. The workouts are not always easy, but challenging and bring excellent results. I’ve been attending classes at this studio since I moved to the area several months ago, its a friendly environment that makes new comers feel welcome.
The studio itself is lovely, with big mirrors which are very helpful for working on form, a ballet barre, wood floors, and a breezy environment thats only steps from Fletchers Cove beach.
I recommend this studio for pretty much anyone interested in fitness, movement, or dance.