Pilates by the Bay-Sausalito

Sep 2023

I am a clinical psychologist in San Francisco. I have spent my adult life looking for different treatments for human stress, trauma, and general discomfort. In the Bay area today there is a wonderful synthesis of several modalities coming together emphasizing the role of body, mind, and awareness. Sidney Tarlow of Pilates by the Bay has brought all together with a brilliant understanding of Pilates, psychology, and physiology in her approach to Pilates. I have tried several pilates teachers in the Bay Area but not found anyone to match Sid. This is not a place for those who want glitz; it is a place for those who want to learn a stunningly deep and effective way to reconnect...read full review

Dec 2021

If you are looking for the best pilates in Marin, look no further than Sid. I have been doing classical Pliets for the last 15 years. During the first shutdown, I stopped going to the studio I was going to in San Francisco. Fast forward 18 months and I was looking to get back into my body routine and that's when I found Sid. I'm very picky about my pilates so I was worried at first that she would not be as specific as the last studio ... I have to say, in the past three months, my body has changed more under Sid's teaching than it had in all those years at my old pilates studio. I love how specific Sid is with each movement, She is a true Pilates master, and I feel so...read full review

Jul 2021

Yes, I live in New York and I love my Pilates sessions with Sidney in CA! Long story short, last year a friend who now lives in Sausalito asked if I was interested in zoom duet sessions, since we both used to practice Pilates. Exercising on zoom did not become my thing in 2020, but I missed Pilates and liked the idea of duets, so I gave it a try. I am so happy I did, Sidney is a fantastic instructor. I love how she keeps the pace of a duet session, but also makes sure our individual needs are met and changes the flow when needed to incorporate specific exercises that may be beneficial to our sometimes achey bodies. She truly cares about proper Pilates form and good transitions,...read full review