Sonoma Strength Academy

Had a great first session. Fun atmosphere

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Dropped in several times, fantastic crew and coaches. Very welcoming and fun!! Thank you guys! :]

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As a chiropractor I am not a proponent of cross fit but Pasha teaches a very excellent primal reset class that shows proper mechanics and movement.   I am comfortable enough with their skill set to even bring my 13 year old son! More...

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This place is awesome! I was in town for two weeks and made this place my home while I was in Santa Rosa. The members are the best. So welcoming. Kind. Encouraging. Friendly. I loved it from day one! The coaching was great. Thorough. Ian goes through each movement included in the wod and makes sure everyone knows what they are doing or how best to modify/scale it to their ability. This is a place where everyone of all skill levels will feel welcome. Next time I'm out here I will definitely be back to Sonoma Strength! More...

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This CrossFit box was on point when I dropped in at 6 AM! Coach Justin was wide-awake and knowledgeable, all the athletes very welcoming. The class I was in had some great lifters. I appreciated the friendly atmosphere and work out! More...

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Love the vibe! Great coaches.

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Love the community and coaches are amazing, they really take the time to get to know me and really know there stuff. :)

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I cannot truly say how much I love Sonoma Strength Academy!  This place is invaluable to both my physical growth but also my mental health as well. Beyond offering crossfit this place teaches how to listen to our bodies, develop strength at our own pace and works at making sure all are welcome when showing up for classes. When I first started I had shoulder mobility issues and an imbalance in my strengths between my right and left sides of my body. As I progressed and got stronger I met with Pasha (coach) and he develop other routines to help with breathing and strengthening myself. All the coaches are top notch. Each have an eye to help better the participants, each class is different. My favorite classes are the ones that teach us a bit more about stretching and releasing the muscle tissues so we can all stand taller and move more fluidly. I love Sonoma Strength Academy! It has been the best first free class I ever took and a year later I cannot get enough of it! I generally am a 6 am class taker but also make it to the yoga class offered and the primal reset. Come check it out for yourself! More...

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SSA is an amazing place and you feel that the moment you walk inside. The environment, the equipment and especially the coaching is far superior than any gym in the Sonoma County area. The coaches are knowledgeable about movement and body patterns and truly only want the best for your body- they will always help you to reach any goal that you are after! I also want to mention what a PHENOMENAL community SSA had with its members, everyone is always welcoming and you will never feel out of place here! It really is a one of a kind home for functional fitness. Would never go anywhere else, would never recommend anywhere else. More...

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I recently started working out here, and I've been nothing but impressed. The environment, the coaches, the workouts have all been astonishing. I leave every time whooped. I think it's the perfect place for any type of fitness level whether it be beginner, intermediate, or advanced. They have it all. Pasha the owner makes you feel so welcome, and for me that helped a lot as I was beyond nervous. The thing I personally love the most is the people, they help you push through, keep you accountable, and it's competitive in a fun way. For a 25 year old man it's a great way to get back into a sport. It makes you feel like your in football practice again. If I could give this place more then five stars for a review I would. More...

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Joe thank you for referring me to Sonoma Strength Academy. I blew out my right knee skiing in March and I needed some awesome rehabilitation to get ready for surgery this summer. Pasha the owner is amazing. The first visit one on one was complimentarily ( thank you! )Pasha did an assessment on my injury and and proceeded to release muscles in my leg that were so tight and painful. After his hands on work I felt 100% better or close to it. I learned how to "walk before you run" exercises that allowed me to build up to squats and other things I didn't think I would ever do again only after 3 weeks of training at the gym. Pasha had Dash come in to help with stimulation therapy and workouts that steadily progressed my rehabilitation and now I can go up and down my stairs in a normal fashion ( that speaks volumes if you ever injured a knee before ). I refer all my friends and family and can't express my gratitude enough for how they have made my life easier. Pasha has a great sense of self and inspires me from the heart. Not only is he smart but attuned to people.... priceless More...

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Whenever I travel to Sonoma County (my hometown) I make sure to ALWAYS workout with Pasha and his excellent group of trainers. The atmosphere is super welcoming for new people, the open availability they offer is extremely accommodating and the training is both effective as well as safe (I have referred my own family members to him and they LOVE it!).More than anything you can tell all the staff genuinely care about you as a person and are genuinely committed to helping you in anyway they can! I look forward to continuing to train and learn in this gym every chance I get! More...

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There is a special feeling when first walking through the door here.  It's difficult to describe, but I still feel it after being part of SSA for just over 4 months.  I feel welcomed, part of the group of quality individuals.  This place attracts like-minded, hard working members of the community that demand more than just "getting by."It would be a disservice to call this place a "Crossfit gym."  Although the gym offers Crossfit classes, Pasha the owner has a depth of knowledge from multiple schools of thought to guide any intimidated newbie (or high level athlete) towards their personal fitness goals.  And even though he is armed with a breadth of knowledge of the intricacies of the body, he still remains humble, positive, and welcoming.  If you are new to fitness or just returning after a long break, Pasha can help you.  His openly welcomes people to his fitness family with a nonjudgmental demeanor.  This is not your typical Crossfit gym.  It is a well thought-out, safe space that offers a wide variety of equipment.  More important than the equipment is the instruction.  The Mobility and Mechanics (Primal Resets) classes are invaluable, especially to those who work at desks for many hours of the day.  If you are confused or just not sure about where to start on your fitness journey, or if you are new to town and needing a new gym to pick up where you left off, look no further.  SSA offers quality equipment in a safe environment among knowledgeable, welcoming staff and members. More...

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Sonoma Strength Academy is by far the best gym I have ever been to. I came to SSA after many years of dealing with nagging pain and mobility limitations after a hip labrum tear and surgery. With my personal history of injuries and having a job that is pretty demanding on the body, I found personal fitness to be very discouraging and often was told by other trainers what I couldn't or shouldn't do because of that injury.. That is until owner/coach Pasha helped change everything. Through neurokenetic therapy and mind/body awareness, Pasha has helped me to embrace the idea of strengthening myself through movement rather than compensating for what I believed I could not fix. The coaches at SSA are beyond helpful and encouraging and always remind you of the fundamentals and mechanics of doing your workouts with proper form. They are very knowledgeable. The tribe is also amazing, they definitely encourage me to keep pushing myself no matter what stage I am at. Whether being new to crossfit or having done this for years, SSA will not only give you a great workout, but a great group to experience it with! More...

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SSA is fabulous!  I've been to many CrossFit gyms and this one, by far, is the best.  There is clearly a long-term plan to the work-out schedule. The coaches are knowledgeable and encouraging.  They do a great job of explaining the mechanics so you do the lift/exercise safely and they have a large menu of scaling options for people like me who aren't *quite* ready for Rx.  The 6 a.m. crew is amazing!  Incredible welcoming and supporting - I've never had so many high-fives in my life!  Definitely makes it easy to get up early. More...

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Absolute greatest location I have been to to get fit. Coming back from boot camp I thought there could not be a gym (box) which could maintain my fitness levels. Not only did this academy increase my personal fitness but it revolutionized the way I view strength training. Pasha, the man who runs this establishment actually cares how you grow stronger and progress as a person. I cannot say enough good things about this place. In closing I can best sum up my feelings after a workout as being perfectly at peace with myself and my surroundings. More...

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I don't know where to begin. Everyone here is a boss. Pash saved my training today and I couldn't thank him enough. If I wasn't under contract for another place, I would leave it immediately. When you think of Crossfit, people usually bash on forms, but not here. They spend time with every movement so that it can maximize your training. You must be crazy if you don't like this place. And it goes beyond this! But I'll leave some room for imagination... If you think you're doing deadlift correctly, think again. You could definitely use some extra eyes on that form you think you got down. More...

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Gym, monastery, church, play ground, movement facility, all these words are synonymous with the Strength Academy. The custom programs, and the trainers(Pasha, Kevin, Chaz) are no doubt world class. Plus the versatility of classes far surpasses any regular cross fit gym. Sonoma Strength Academy is my favorite peace of mind when I come back home. I live in so cal and work out at my school gym. So the movement community that is so prevalent to The Strength Academies structure is absent in my workouts. Every time  I go back home to visit I have to spend at least 2 hours a day at the Academy just to reset my mind and body, the coaches and the members are always motivating you to push yourself. The holy grail, the fountain of youth, call it whatever you want Sonoma Strength Academy will add pure health and longevity to anyone's life that so chooses to commit to themselves. More...

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Because of the training I received from SSA, I set a record for women's fitness scores at the police academy with only two men scoring higher than me; I feel that it had very little to do with me and everything to do with the training from the Sonoma Strength Academy.  I had been a chubby person the majority of my life and now I get compliments on how fit I am.All I have to do is show up.  Every instructor gets to know your strengths and weaknesses and tailors exercises and mobility training just for you.  If you have a goal, they genuinely want you to reach it and help you to get there.Additionally there is an incredible sense of community here. I am fairly new to the area and it was easy to make friends here.  Pasha and Molly even showed up to my academy graduation.Thanks for everything! More...

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Sonoma Strength Academy is an excellent gym with lots of friendly faces! I loved that coach pasha focused on technique and safety while also making it exciting! I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat. More...

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Fact: You need this gym in your life. I was first introduced to this gym through a "bring a friend" day...I was the friend. I was initially skeptical to go because I wasn't sure how I felt about the whole CrossFit thing. But within five minutes of being there, I was so comfortable, super pumped about the workout, and felt like I had been working out there for years. The owner and trainer, Austin, was beyond incredible. He will give you a complete mind, body and spirit work out without you even knowing it. I promise that after one work workout at this gym, you will leave feeling better about yourself, about the people around you, and the world in general. This gym is more than just about working out, it's about getting back to the basics and improving your life as a whole. More...

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Can't help but attend class at this gym whenever I am in the Santa Rosa area! Amazing, knowledgable staff, this isn't your average crossfit gym. Having strictly a crossfit background I was impressed after attending a few of the kettlebell classes that they also offer. I found SFG unique to this gym and have found it to be such a great way to build on those accessory movements. I have really noticed an improvement in my oly lifts!The coaches and members are very welcoming and always make me feel right at home. It is clear that these coaches are on top of their fitness education and put building proper form over everything else, as I wish many other gyms would. This place is all time. From those just beginning their fitness journey to conditioned crossfitters, I would highly recommend Sonoma Strength Academy More...

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I was visiting family and kind of just stumbled upon this place. Not really familiar with the area since I am a Seattle native. However I was in need of a good work out, coming off knee surgery it was difficult to actually work myself out. A gentleman by the name of Pasha.. I think? Not sure but we went in to depth about my injury and the best way to actually work out while avoiding more stress on my knee. It wasn't just a physical work out, it was a mind, body and soul work out. It was truly a one of a kind experience. If anyone visits here, or to all that are skeptical about cross-fit, this is way beyond that. A great place to become one with yourself. A great place to gain so much knowledge. Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me and work with me. I hope to be back soon! More...

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Clean and organized gym with new equipment. Took a class with Austin and was surprised with his knowledge and approach. While learning body mechanics he really got into how to treat your body right and I left totally inspired. If I lived here I would go every day. 100% recommended. More...

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Was up in Santa Rosa for the weekend and wanted a place to work out and was fortunate to have stumbled on this spot. Got a private session from Austin and couldn't be happier. He really knew what he was talking about and made me feel really comfortable. I definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a solid crossfit gym in the area! More...

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