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the Mind Body Baby Collective
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Barre studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone (616) 681-4800
- Website & schedule mindbodybaby.org — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they teach
“I have loved the yoga and strength classes I have taken during pregnancy at Mind Body Baby!”
What's on offer
“Childcare is always so kind, and I love having a great rhythm for my exercise routine thanks to all the classes available, at such great times for moms and naps!”
“You can definitely notice the love and thought put behind creating this series, it’s also been great to meet and connect with a community of local moms in the same boat!”
“I started taking prenatal classes when I was only 6 weeks pregnant and have continued taking classes postpartum!”
What members say again and again
“The studio was clean and welcoming with ample support and direction for us first timers.”
“As a brand new first time mom, I found a wonderful community where it is okay to be honest and open and vulnerable and be supported by other moms.”
“You can definitely notice the love and thought put behind creating this series, it’s also been great to meet and connect with a community of local moms in the same boat!”
“The space is calming and rejuvenating (and absolutely gorgeous).”
From the reviews
Are you looking for a sense of community, education, and connection on your motherhood journey? Look no further! Great for fertility, prenatal, and postpartum! I was really nervous about the birthing process when I was pregnant.
Honestly this place feels like a dream. A place you’d read about on the west coast and wish it could exist in your hometown. The space is so bright, welcoming and cozy. They really thought of every little detail! The classes are appropriate for whatever stage of your motherhood journey you’re in.
What a beautiful space! I felt welcomed, encouraged, and validated as a mom. I attended a group setting workshop and had an amazing time. The instructor was amazing!
We had the chance to check out Miss Jen's candy-themed yoga for kids today, complete with candy decorations, special treats and a gift certificate to the candy shop next door. It did not disappoint! The studio was clean and welcoming with ample support and direction for us first timers.
Teacher training at the Mind Body Baby Collective
the Mind Body Baby Collective comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at the Mind Body Baby Collective
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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