BODY.
About
BODY. offers mixed martial arts and kickboxing training in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, featuring small group classes led by founder Daivya Almond. With certifications including NASM CPT, CES, USA Weightlifting, Spartan SGX, FITOUR Yoga Instructor, and TPT Specialist, Almond provides a blend of enthusiastic motivation and technical expertise. Members appreciate her ability to create unique, challenging workouts that feel fun and engaging, with many noting they're surprised how quickly the sessions pass while achieving significant results.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise owner Daivya Almond as an enthusiastic, motivating, and knowledgeable coach who creates fun yet challenging workouts. They highlight her ability to provide individualized feedback and adjustments that improve training effectiveness, while making beginners feel comfortable and supported. Reviewers describe the studio's energy as amazing with strong community vibes, and appreciate the variety of class offerings from boxing to specialized prenatal sessions. Many express regret for not trying the gym sooner and become regular customers who recommend it highly.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Melinda Chung
2 years ago
Love this place! Small group classes, most led by the owner Daivya who is the perfect blend of enthusiastic but also motivating + challenging coach. She makes the classes super fun, and before I know it, the workout is done and we crushed it.
Aviela Weltman
2 months ago
Hands down the best gym in SF! Daivya, the owner/teacher, is upbeat, fun, creative, and encouraging. Each class is unique and challenging in its own way. Daivya encourages the class to push through the hard work to get stronger. The music is also great! If you’re thinking about trying it out, you absolutely should!!! Can’t recommend BODY enough!!
Cassidy Schweibold
7 months ago
I randomly walked past BODY in the Castro and decided to peek inside—Daivya, the owner, welcomed me in and invited me to try a class. I’m so glad I said yes! It was my first-ever boxing class, and it was incredible. Daivya is such an inspiring and supportive instructor—she made me feel comfortable as a beginner while pushing me to give it my all. I left absolutely drenched in sweat, but also smiling ear to ear. The energy in the studio is amazing—fun, challenging, and full of community vibes. I can’t wait to come back and keep learning!
Katarina Makmuri
7 months ago
Daivya provides individualized feedback during classes, and these adjustments make a huge difference to how effectively you hit your muscles. She also leads prenatal and postnatal classes which are a rarity between the marina and noe, and she has a level of expertise with how to accommodate prenatal/postnatal that I haven’t found with other studios
Katie Chung
11 months ago
I only found BODY. recently, and I'm kicking myself for not trying it out before because it's AMAZING. The owner, Daivya, is motivating, welcoming, kickass, fun, and super knowledgeable. There are a many of different small group classes available - from Fight Club, Step, Low body Impact, Total Body Reset, Glutes & Core, Deep Stretch & Mobility and more! Those are the ones I've tried so far and I'm always impressed with the variety, difficulty, and playlist! Daivya is great at giving adjustments and pushing you to be better. Some exercise classes you just go in, get the workout in, and leave - but Daivya is a natural at building community and relationships with all. So thankful to have found BODY! My star rating: 5 ⭐ - I would be a regular customer 4 ⭐- would go back again 3 ⭐ - probably try a different place 2 ⭐ - not very satisfied 1 ⭐ - turnaround and run
fitness_centerAmenities
paymentsMembership
$319/mo
groupCoaches & Instructors
Daivya Almond
Founder, CPT
NASM CPT, CES, USA Weightlifting, Spartan SGX, FITOUR Yoga Instructor, TPT Specialist
Founder of BODY. with 9+ years experience. Specializes in program design, corrective exercise, and inclusive fitness for all levels. Former collegiate athlete and health coach.