My husband and I had agreed long ago that I was a lemon. Given a chance for injury or…read morecomplication, my body would jump at the opportunity from falls to always being in the 5% when a procedure has a 95% success rate. It was getting to the point that my husband and I were afraid someone was going to report him for abuse. After another computing/typing related flare sent me to a neurologist, she suggested physical therapy, but also to start Pilates. An active person who avidly walks and cycles daily, I'd always considered PIlates a luxury exercise, but Reform Your Body Pilates was close, soI thought I would give it a shot. It may have been the single best decision I have made for my health. In the individual assessment Sornam listened attentively to my historical laundry list of maladies (repetitive stress injuries, broken foot, ankle, wrist, breast reduction complications, back/neck problems, pelvic floor collapse, etc.). Where few others had, she saw a bigger picture emerge and began devising a treatment plan. She gently introduced me to the exercises, the equipment, and her approach in a manner that made it accessible to someone who always hated group activities or use of equipment due to lack of coordination. When I began sessions with two other clients, she was and has always been careful to modify exercises for each of us according to our bodies' requirements. Remarkably, with her guidance both in class and outside of class, many of my symptoms across various ailments began to dissipate. I grew stronger and surprisingly to me, less clumsy. In the subsequent years, I went from once a week to twice a week sessions because Sornam has kept me in motion. When I experienced another unrelated series of surgical complications, Sornam nursed me back to a state where I could resume bicycling daily. When I developed a autoimmune disorder that results in chronic pain, (I mentioned I was a lemon, right?), I began running to manage my emotions and avoid opiates. Given the sheer number of potential injuries associated with running, Sornam could never counsel someone like me to pick it up, but when I insisted, she helped me through the repeated beginner's injuries. Twice in five years, when out of town, I have dropped into a different Pilates class. These other instructors took no care to accommodate, nor to recognize the exercises that could easily cause injury even to a healthy body. I could not finish either class. They reminded me of how incredibly fortunate I am to have Sornam. Sornam is an essential part of my continued health plan. I recommend her for any lemon, as well as any other kind of fruit in the bowl. She is in a word, marvelous.

I was suffering from a debilitating back issue when I sought out Pilates. Sornam came up as one of…read morethe highest rated Pilates instructors in the area and I would soon learn why. She helped me become better aware of my posture, my core, and to carefully strengthen my body to better support itself. Working in a small trio class, I received closer attention and Sornam could correct me if needed. Highly recommend her studio if you are serious about working with a warm, knowledgeable and capable instructor, getting leaner and stronger in a safe way without injuring yourself, &/or if you would just like to maintain a conditioned and flexible body overall. Time/location restrictions (on my part) have prevented me from further sessions with her, but it was one of the best investments I've ever made. She is generous with her knowledge and I am so much better for it. Thank you Sornam!

I've been practicing yoga with Rosy Moon pretty regularly over the past year. Prior to that I…read morespent 13 years exploring different teachers and styles. Living in The Bay Area and at a yoga retreat center in Hawaii has exposed me to a wide range of celebrated instructors. But studying with Rosy has been one of the pivotal experiences in my life. When I joined an intensive series in which she teaches Primal Core yoga, I was healing from a major back injury and surgery. It was almost like starting yoga from scratch to practice post surgery. Rosy always approached me with care and helped modify poses to make them appropriate for me. I was inspired to explore the boundaries of my body within the safe container of her class. After a couple months I found myself able to get into a full wheel pose! A full back bend was impossible at the beginning of the series. Rosy's compassionate but firm teaching style is a wonderful way to challenge yourself from a place of love in order to find your true strength. Approaching the body as Rosy instructs facilitated major healing in my body, my heart and my mind. Warning! Beware of the Transformational Power Breath if you want to stay in the same ruts you have been in. If you are ready to bring about positive changes in your life, come take class with Rosy. You will sweat, breath deeply, stretch, strengthen, laugh, meditate, release and maybe even shed a tear.

Wow. This woman is a wizard. I hadn't done yoga in *years,* but a friend recommended that I try a…read moreone-on-one session with Rosy to help with some of my foot and knee problems. Because I am pretty picky, I wasn't sure I'd be into it, but 6 years of knee pain made me willing to try. Rosy taught me some ways to work with the alignment of my feet, knees and hips that I'd never seen before, even after working with 3 different physical therapists in the past. At one point, my knee started hurting, and she was able to simply and quickly move my leg around and get my joints back in sync. Rosy's style is so warm, compassionate and accepting, I felt really good in her presence and inspired to get stronger. Now I am back on track with exercise and credit this change in large part to Rosy. If only I could get myself to wake up early, I would try her boot camp for sure!

I have worked with Joss for several years and she is incredible! I've worked with many other…read morepilates instructors and Joss just has such an amazing knowledge of the human body and can really pinpoint ways to work with you to improve all areas of your anatomy. She has a great sense of humor and is a joy to work with. Her studio is very well equipped, bright and super clean. I've used props there I've never seen in other studios. She also has an amazing virtual class she does every week and then you have full access to all the recorded videos. You will love working with her! https://root-and-limb.com/evergreen-membership/

I started working with Josselyn nearly two years ago. I was nervous to try Pilates - all those hard…read morebodies going in and out of the studio. And, I didn't know if I'd be strong enough for the Pilates moves I'd seen on youtube. I told her my fears up front and she was so kind and understanding. She reassured me I could do Pilates and we'd go at a pace that worked for me. Ever since our first sessions, I've been hooked! I have some old injuries she help me with to lessen pain and increase strength/mobility. At nearly 50 I am far stronger than I ever could have imagined I'd be! (Thanks Joss!) Not only is Joss a fantastic instructor, she is such a lovely person! Funny, kind, super smart and her knowledge of anatomy is impressive. I'm a huge fan!

First time trying this studio. It is studio with 5 reformers and another section that has some…read moreother equipment. The morning session was like a private since another client didnt show up. The instructor was friendly, asked if i had any injuries she should know about. I did some footwork on the reformer, used a ball between my knees, did some movements with the handles and magic circle. It was a brain and body coordination workout that I wasnt used to. Did a couple variations of leg circles changing the positon of my feet. The instructor did do some hands in corrections. It was a nice workout to get in while on vacation.

I had a few individual session at HEAL with Juna, she is so wonderful and knowledgeable! I am new…read moreto pilates so I didn't know what to expect, but she did a great job helping me understand how to use the reformer and corrected my form to make sure the exercise is done properly. I love my individual sessions and I will be also going to group classes soon.

I can't say enough positive words about my experience with Shannon and what she stands for and the…read morepositive energy she exudes in everything she does. I highly recommend Body, Root & Soul!!

I am a long time client of Shannon's and there aren't enough words share the impact her work has…read morehad on me, my body and my life. Over the years she has taught me body awareness that I have taken with me into my daily life. She has helped me build strength that translates not just to my muscles but also my body frame and frame of mind. I've leaned an incredible amount about all of the systems of my body and how to care and nurture my health. Her work has helped me to connect with myself, learn about myself and pushed me to be the best version of myself. I have mild scoliosis and some neck injuries, her method of Pilates and Yoga has transformed my quality of life and my body patterns. She always meets me where I am, offering me the most appropriate work, structure and focus I might need on a particular day. She also works to push me out of my comfort zone to maximize the work we do, never pushing me farther than I need. She is a blessing, especially during covid when so much of life was unmanageable. She is always there to support me and my body work needs. This work has been the single most impactful investment I have made and I highly recommend Shannon, who brings decades of continuing education and passion for recovery to her practice.

As someone new to Pilates, working with Sandy for the past year has been truly life-changing. She…read moreis a gifted teacher who has helped me completely transform my posture and breathing. She carefully studies my movement and alignment, cueing subtle adjustments that help me engage and strengthen muscles I didn't even know existed. She gives me exercises to practice at home so I can continue my progress between sessions, and she often checks in to see how I'm feeling days later. I had been struggling with sciatic pain, and through our work together, it has been almost completely eliminated. I have never felt so strong, and as a 55-year-old former athlete, that is saying something. Her studio is light-filled and overlooks a beautiful garden, and the ambience reflects her gentle and encouraging nature. Our sessions have become a true highlight of my week.

Sandy is a wonderful human being. The exercises that she taught me , helped me to release the…read moretension and stress on my left leg. I am much better of my sciatica symptoms, with my left hip more unlocked and walking with less leaping! Sandy's holistic work through the Pilates involves lots of compassion and car for her students! Lots of gratitude!

I've been going to Corpo Kinetic 1-3 times per week for the past 5 years, for individual sessions…read moreand the occasional mat and reformer class. It's not an exaggeration to say that this place has been the most important healing modality for me in my 40s. I was an active rock climber and yogi for 20 years until hypermobility and repeated injuries closed out those fitness options for me. Working with LizAnne, Julia, Olivia, Karla, Michelle, Kaleen, Andrea, and Quinn, has kept me fit and strong, built up the necessary stability to keep my joints in place, and maintained my core identity as an athlete. We've worked together through shoulder surgery, necrosing sesamoiditis, carpal tunnel, rib displacement, knee displacement, sacral looseness, and more. These brilliant instructors aren't afraid to challenge you while staying within your limitations, and are brilliant at coming up with exercise alternatives to avoid injured areas. Even with the hypermobility and injuries, I'm able hang upside down and fly in this studio.

This is a very cute small studio in a nice location in North Oakland. Julia, the studio owner, is…read morean excellent teacher -- careful sequencing, careful instruction, knowledgeable. However, I've done classes with a half dozen or so other teachers and they were all pretty meh. For me, it just isn't worth it when there's only one teacher whose classes I enjoy. However, if you're looking for a private instructor, Julia would be a good choice.

As a newcomer to Pilates, I was really unsure of where to go or how to start. I found Bayside…read morePilates on the web, and went with them because they had a nice site and because they had great prices on classes. I have been really pleased with my choice. Faye is an excellent teacher! She provides excellent group and individual classes. She pays a lot of attention to each student and remembers all of their physical histories. She really works with past injuries and current concerns. I've seen a lot of progress, and actually enjoy coming to class to exercise! Faye makes the workouts challenging without killing you, and makes exercising fun.

I was referred to Bayside Pilates by a friend to whom I am now forever indebted. I had an injury…read moreto my ankle, knee and lower back. I was at the point where the injury was mostly healed but all of the surrounding muscles lost their strength and were not working properly due to over-compensation and in the case of my abs, inactivity. I came to Faye suffering from severe sciatica. I couldn't walk more than a half a block without severe pain in my lower back. Faye took on a pretty hard case with me and let me tell you, Faye is a GREAT teacher! She has infected me with Pilates. I can't stop! It doesn't hurt my back! Her passion for her calling is wonderful and inspiring. 1. She is very knowledgeable and well-trained in her field. She explains everything she is asking you to do and how it works to strengthen you. 2. She corrects your form carefully so that you will not hurt yourself. Make sure you fill out her form thoroughly so that she can help you not to re-injure yourself. 3. The studio is beautifully designed, furnished and is spotless! Very zen and all new! She takes very good care of her equipment and asks you to do so too. I really like that. It shows her respect for her calling, herself, and her clients. 4. She is affordable. Believe me, other studios are more expensive and aren't nearly as approachable or nice. 5. Her attitude towards her students is helpful, nurturing and fun. She makes you want to come back. For those who know me, exercise was NOT my favorite thing. But this is really fun. She is encouraging, even when I feel like a beached whale on her equipment. 6. You will see results. I have gone for 6 times now, I think, and I can see the results in my yoga, cycling and walking. Yes, Pilates is making other exercise more fun for me. Already, less pain, and my workers comp chiropractor says that Faye is having me do exactly the right things! Oh Joy! 7. Her studio is in a safe area with a big inexpensive parking lot about a block away. And after your workout... there's Piedmont Avenue to explore! This is great for your body, and I love it. I am not some perfectly trim, dancer's body, young, athletic hipster. I'm a plump mom in my late 50's. If I can be helped, ANYONE can be helped by Faye and her Pilates studio. Give her a try. You will love it.