Pilates near Sausalito

“I have experienced the benefits of Oshana's literally healing arts for different reasons over at least a decade. She is an experienced physical therapist, who I originally visited following an injury, but she is also a practitioner of many approaches to body work. She really excels at devising a program suited to individual needs, is super perceptive about pain and movement, and is very practiced at prescribing methods to increase mobility and strength. So grateful for the all the help she has given me, and now look forward to attending some of her group sessions! Highly reccommend Oshana!“

“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 with their body in a wonderful and, actually, miraculous, way taught by a consummate, kind, and brilliant teacher. Sign up and stick with it. You will be amazed as I have been.“

“After several months of one-on-one sessions with Justin -- his holistic approach to wellness and personalizing our time together make every session a highlight of my fitness journey.Firstly, Justin's attentiveness to crafting sessions tailored to my personal needs and interests. If I mention a new goal or a slight discomfort, he's quick to adjust our routine, ensuring that each exercise supports my journey to better health. This customization has been a game-changer for me, especially considering how it's helped me manage my foot and hip pain (due to a chronic condition). Under Justin's guidance, I've noticed a significant reduction in discomfort, an improvement that has been nothing short of life-changing.Justin's sense of humor makes each session fly by; I often find myself chuckling while in the midst of a challenging core exercise (more planks!)-- a welcome distraction indeed!To anyone considering Rebalanced SF with Justin: expect to work hard, laugh often, and come out feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Justin isn't just an instructor; he's an integral part of my support system now, and for that, I'm incredibly grateful.“

“Jenise is a wonderful instructor! She brings so much positivity and empathy to each of her classes. You can expect a great workout and mindset shift after working with Jenise!“

“Attending the hot Pilates class at Mission Yoga is an invigorating and empowering experience. Steve's infectious energy and motivational teaching style kept me fully engaged and motivated throughout the session. His passion for fitness is truly inspiring, and I left the class feeling both physically and mentally rejuvenated. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a dynamic and fulfilling workout experience.Coco“

“Working with Teacher Hye Yeon is like a breath of fresh air. She is calm yet extremely passionate about serving and helping those she can. She uses her knowledge and experience with pilates to do so.I wasn't sure what to expect when I had my first class (Sept 2023) but I left with such valuable information about focusing on elongating my breath work and adjusting my posture.Not only is she knowledgable and quick to notice small, important details about the body, I personally love having teachers who genuinely enjoy what they do and are happy to share their enthusiasm with others. Even just 10-mins with Teacher Hye Yeon will brighten your day. Her kindness, work ethic, and passion makes her a hidden gem. Anyone would be lucky to call Hye Yeon their teacher and friend!“

“Suzanne's class was so fun. She is an original old school, fun Pilates teacher. It was a great workout on the reformer with good hands-on adjustments . I will definitely come back!“

“My experience at Sisters in Motion was excellent! I really appreciated Jennie's guidance and care throughout my orientation class. She is graceful, powerful, patient, and encouraging. I also loved all the language around expanding, taking up space, and touching our bodies as we moved. Their focus on female empowerment through movement and community is so vital.“

“Jill Harris is an amazing trainer, and her development of FitSprings takes exercise -- any kind of technique! -- to the next level and beyond. As someone who has studied ballet since childhood and practices yoga, working out on FitSprings lets me strengthen without being tight and heavy, and builds flexibility and my quick-twitch muscles while keeping my joints and muscles happy, healthy, and well-stimulated. (Never strained -- ever.) There isn't another workout that compares. I just attended Jill's teacher training this weekend, and the possibilities with this equipment are truly endless. I can't praise or recommend Jill Harris and FitSprings enough.“

“The reviews are true! Mike is great. He truly understands the body and cares about his clients. I have been to a ton of PTs and not one had ever looked at my posture which ended up being a huge factor in my neck/hip pain. Mike noticed this on our first appt (which was free btw) and I found immediate relief when I followed his tips. The Gyrotonics and Pilates machines are also great low impact options for mobility & strength building after injury. Go see Mike, I promise you won't regret it!“

“Raven Pilates is a gem! It is a beautifully appointed studio in a quaint section of Polk street. The studio occupies a large space with high ceilings and every single corner has been so thoughtfully designed. The equipment is state of the art and best of all Patti teaches there and you will not find a better teacher anywhere else! My body transforms any time I study with her!“

“This is, by far and away, the best Pilates studio I've ever experienced. I've been doing Pilates for about 20 years, and this is the first place that knows how to handle my large body. Not only are the teachers excellent, challenging, and accepting, but my fellow students are kind, focused, and nurturing. I'm going 3-6 times a week and the more I do, the better I feel.“

“I have been taking personal training and small group classes at Powerplaysf since July 2023 and I have had such a great experience. Shout out to Kwanua, Daniel, Fabi, Jen, and Pudji in particular! What is amazing to me is that they offer exceptional individualized and personalized service while at the same time offering a wide variety of classes and approaches to personal training so you can experiment and switch things up. For example, I have done one on one boxing, Pilates, and weight training and small group strength and conditioning, Trx, yoga, boxing, and Pilates classes. All of the personal training and small group classes have been excellent. I've also had to travel quite a bit for work and they have been very flexible letting me make up sessions and classes or even doing personal training remotely. A few highlights: I have been taking a one on one boxing class with Fabi for several months. She is an excellent instructor/trainer. As a former overweight, uncoordinated kid, who tended to shy away from any kind of exercise that seemed "too complicated" I'm amazed by my progress! I have also been taking a Trx small group class from Daniel for several months. He is also an excellent instructor. I was definitely a little intimidated by the class description and the word "athlete," but Daniel has done such a great job encouraging me to perform my best. It feels great at 36 to really do something out of my comfort zone. I would highly recommend powerplay!“

“After Cheryl showed me some specific exercises to do on the Cadillac machine, my sacrum/SI joints have never felt better. I feel like I had a successful surgery that made the problem go away for longer than it has in the past. Even after chiropractic adjustments, the joints go in and out of place with a sneeze or rolling over during sleep, or driving. It's been 2 days since I saw you and it's still going! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I could cry just knowing that there could be a solution to the daily discomfort and pain I have with sitting and most activities due to those joints (and others) constantly subluxating. I have a lot of mobility issues, injuries and pain due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Pilates is the one form of exercise I can do that helps instead of hurts me. I highly recommend classes or private lessons with Cheryl to help you get your strength and life back!“

“Internal Fire is real deal Pilates. Sharon the owner is highly trained and has decades of experience. Formerly a professional dancer and knows how to effectively addres chronic back pain. The teachers here are all great, and really know their stuff. Excellent core and whole body strengthening. I can’t recommend this little studio highly enough!“

“I took a beginner reformer class here via ClassPass with Christine teaching and wow oh wow! Firstly, I love the smaller class size because it feels intimate and that you're really connecting with your instructor. Christine made the class really fun and low pressure but also absolutely kicked my behind. You're able to go at your own pace but she's still encouraging you to push yourself. I was so sore the next couple days because of how hard I worked. I'm signed up for another class soon and can't wait to go again!“

“Kathleen is one of those caregivers that you don't encounter very often. She is highly skilled and educated in her craft of physical therapy and Pilates and is equally adept in putting you at ease, listening to your needs, and offering a nurturing environment while she is providing excellent care for you. I will never go to another physical therapist because I know that the care I receive from her is unmatched. Also of note is her highly capable and friendly staff. The entire atmosphere is welcoming and professional. If I could give 10 out of 10 stars I would but they only allow 5!“

“Bright studio, friendly ommunity atmosphere. Skilled trainers will customize specifically for your needs. Lots of laughter“

“killer class! going to get a membership soon be sure i really enjoyed it! facility is amazing and the instructors are great“

“Holly ‘s experience as an educator, author and teacher is extensive, global and multi faceted. She has a rare combination of gifts that will come to excellent use for all of us teachers in her new venture as a Pilates business consultant and industry coach: vision, empathy and a lifetime of business and marketing acumen. Holly at Blue Sparrow is unequivocally honest and always had that intangible cool factor that we all want and that you can’t fake. She will see what makes you - you and give you the confidence to realize just that—a biz with soul.“

“Sonya is an ace. I'd recommend working with her to anyone who is lucky enough to have the chance.I've been Sonya's student since 2019 and treat my time with Sonya as a self-care gift I give myself. I not only learn to move better physically but also become more appreciative and increasingly aware of how my body moves.I find Sonya to be an incredibly knowledgeable teacher who can break down parts of a movement to micro details that help you see simple exercises in new, eye-opening ways. For example, Sonya's instructions on how to do a simple bridge exercise are so detailed and systematic that I can now be attentive to the groups of muscles I engage in each step of doing a bridge including how and when to breathe. So when I do it on my own, I know I can do a bridge correctly and mindfully. This example may sound very simple, but the value to me is that even the basic and possibly mundane exercises become mindful movements that I understand and enjoy. And with that, I am more likely to keep exercising.As Sonya’s student I have never felt pushed to do things I may not want to or be ready for. She checks in with me every time and thoughtfully designs the session to work with me where I am that day. At the same time, she can be very tough in teaching me how to do the exercises correctly. She will relentlessly explain in different ways to make sure I get it. It’s easy to see she is passionate about what she teaches and cares a great deal about her students’ learning.Sonya’s a great teacher and it is my privilege to learn from her.“

“Shirley has been amazing. She has helped me strengthen my core and work on proper body positioning. Each time i leave feeling accomplished and can't wait for our next appointment. I feel better during and after a long day of work thanks to her. As much as I'd like to keep her a secret she is amazing at what she does and the knowledge she gives.“

“Virginia is a wonderful Pilates instructor. She is attentive to her client's individual needs and has a vast amount of knowledge to share. I am so grateful to her for continuing to power through on Zoom and create a mat class that is accessible for everyone!“

“For the past 18 months, my husband and I have scheduled private sessions with Raisa and Rachel every week. My spouse had MS and wanted to focus on balance concerns, whereas I had just turned 50 and had the upperbody strength of a newborn kitten. It's a really nonjudgmental environment with clients of different shapes and ages. I was hesitant at first to do pilates because I hadn't worked out in a decade, so performing a plank was impossible. Raisa and Rachel seemed to intuitively recognize our skills and motivated us with realistic movements. This was our first experience scheduling private sessions of any kind, but it has proven to be ideal for us because Raisa and Rachel personalize each session to whatever discomfort or pain we are experiencing that week. We are also the only ones in the studio during our session, making it genuinely private. If you have a stiff shoulder in the middle of a session, they have the depth and breadth of understanding to identify the muscle in question and immediately shift you to an optimum exercise. Hubs and I were both in physical therapy for different reasons, and Raisa and Rachel had no trouble adapting and changing movements as needed. I had no idea how much core strength I had gained until I started crossfit a year after starting PIlates and was able to execute (and excel) at every core exercise with my CF trainer.“

“Karlon Kepcke, the owner, helped me through a difficult period of healing. Great studio!“

“For the past 18 months, my husband and I have scheduled private sessions with Raisa and Rachel every week. My spouse had MS and wanted to focus on balance concerns, whereas I had just turned 50 and had the upperbody strength of a newborn kitten. It's a really nonjudgmental environment with clients of different shapes and ages. I was hesitant at first to do pilates because I hadn't worked out in a decade, so performing a plank was impossible. Raisa and Rachel seemed to intuitively recognize our skills and motivated us with realistic movements. This was our first experience scheduling private sessions of any kind, but it has proven to be ideal for us because Raisa and Rachel personalize each session to whatever discomfort or pain we are experiencing that week. We are also the only ones in the studio during our session, making it genuinely private. If you have a stiff shoulder in the middle of a session, they have the depth and breadth of understanding to identify the muscle in question and immediately shift you to an optimum exercise. Hubs and I were both in physical therapy for different reasons, and Raisa and Rachel had no trouble adapting and changing movements as needed. I had no idea how much core strength I had gained until I started crossfit a year after starting PIlates and was able to execute (and excel) at every core exercise with my CF trainer.“

“Thirteen years ago, I met Angela. I had spondylolethesis L4-L5, L5-S1, disc bulge and nerve impingement. I was treated conservatively, aka back rest, no surgery for eight weeks. My orthopedic surgeon suggested Pilates to strengthen my back. Luckily I had a Pilates studio two blocks away from where I lived. Angela met me, listened to my back problems and designed a program to help strengthen my core muscles ( think stomach to back), to rebuild my back. Several years later, Angela started her own PilatesWorks, with her former partner, Lucero, who last year, moved to Portland. Angela is a great resource for anything regarding the Pilates method, but also how to live a healthier lifestyle. She is a great teacher as she understands the body having her degree in dance, and having danced on Broadway. She is a task-master, in a fun way. She cuts me no slack, but I owe my healthy back to Angela.“