Best Wellness & Recreation in Chelsea, Manhattan

Chelsea's wellness scene leans social and energetic, with most spots in the moderate price range. The picks run from grappling academies and an old-school bodybuilding floor to reformer studios, therapeutic yoga for back pain and quieter massage rooms.

1. 

   Rank 1Kano Martial Arts

   Martial arts school

   5.0 out of 55.0

   Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught with close attention to technique, and reviewers, beginners and visitors alike, describe a welcoming dojo community.

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   Rank 2Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC

   Gym

   5.0 out of 55.0

   Women training BJJ here praise a safe, clean mat without a toxic competitive edge, and coach Chad pairs newcomers with experienced partners.

3. 

   Rank 3Oasis Men's Spa

   Spa

   4.9 out of 54.9

   A men's spa where reviewers single out therapist Louis for thorough deep tissue work that sorts out hip and back tension.

4. 

   Rank 4Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu NYC

   Martial arts school

   4.9 out of 54.9

   Train jiu-jitsu at an academy reviewers call one of the most respected anywhere, with clean, modern facilities and personable head instructors.

5. 

   Rank 5F45 Training Flatiron

   Gym

   4.8 out of 54.8

   Coaches walk the floor correcting form during high-energy group workouts, and a roomy basement holds locker rooms and showers; note the strict lateness policy.

6. 

   Rank 6Creative Core Pilates Chelsea

   Pilates studio

   5.0 out of 55.0

   Small, creative Pilates classes mixing reformer, springboard and suspension work, in a room that skips the dark, loud-music club feel.

7. 

   Rank 7New York Pilates Flatiron

   Pilates studio

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$

   Expect a pretty reformer room with natural light and pink lights, form-focused classes, and touches like a heated toilet that reviewers rave about.

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   Rank 8BODYROK FLATIRON STUDIO

   Pilates studio

   4.8 out of 54.8

   Hybrid Pilates with jumpboard sculpt classes and rotations that target different areas, led by instructors reviewers find positive without forced cheerleading.

9. 

   Rank 9Radical MMA NYC

   Martial arts school

   4.8 out of 54.8

   For MMA and self-defense, classes packed with active drilling and light sparring meant for learning, under a coach praised for honest assessments.

10. 

    Rank 10Samamkaya Yoga Back Care & Scoliosis Collective

    Yoga studio

    5.0 out of 55.0

    Therapeutic yoga for scoliosis, herniated discs and chronic back pain, with expert teachers who tailor modifications for every body.

11. 

    Rank 11Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

    Yoga studio

    4.8 out of 54.8

    Precise, deeply thorough Iyengar instruction from a large faculty, drawing practitioners who come to sharpen their alignment and practice.

12. 

    Rank 12Chelsea Spa & Beauty

    Spa

    4.9 out of 54.9

    Spotless and peaceful, with relaxation massage and facials; regulars ask for Lucero, who adapts treatments to allergies and fits in walk-ins.

13. 

    Rank 13New York City Personal Training

    Personal trainer

    4.9 out of 54.9

    Long-term clients stay with trainers for years here, and private amenities include a full-bed red light therapy panel.

14. 

    Rank 14CompleteBody 19th Street

    Gym

    4.7 out of 54.7Price level $$

    Serious lifters call this hardcore, old-school floor a bodybuilding mecca, packed with machines and retro-style weight equipment.

15. 

    Rank 15Humming Puppy Yoga New York City

    Yoga studio

    4.4 out of 54.4

    Phones stay out of the shala at this calm, meditative yoga studio, where attentive instructors guide flows at a comfortable pace.

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    Rank 16Power Pilates

    Pilates studio

    3.7 out of 53.7

    Classical Pilates on mat, tower and reformer in intimate classes, with a warm community that greets newcomers with a smile.