I made a massage appointment with Rochelle after hearing good things from a coworker. I was in…read moredesperately bad chronic neck pain and needed relief but also was worried bodywork would make it worse in some way. Rochelle took such great care of me! It was relaxing and relieving and she also released some problem areas I didn't even know I had (ouch, but good!). I found her really reassuring and encouraging and she helped me gain new awareness about some things my body was doing. Will be visiting again!

Rochelle is one of the best Pilates instructors I've encountered in my 23 years taking classes…read more From San Francisco and to the Santa Cruz area, her classes rank top for innovation, fun and excellence. A warm and inviting studio, I look forward to every class.

Highly recommend! This studio is located near 11th hour coffee so there is plenty of street…read moreparking. I came here when my usual pilates studio did not have classes. The website was easy to navigate and purchase for a single class (25.00). I got multiple reminders about the class time (24 hours and 45 minute reminders via email). This studio is extremely kid friendly (there is a small play area in the back), clean, and well organized. I loved the mat class I took this morning- I appreciated the multiple modification options offered during the class. I will definitely come back and add this studio into my rotation of pilates studios to frequent.

This place was so cute, I loved the instructor & the class dog mango was the cutest!! I love the…read moreconcept of women getting together to come move their bodies together. I love kids, although not having any of my own, I know how difficult it is for mothers to get out of the house, and the ability to bring your little one to workout with you is so sweet. The workout was great, space felt clean & I would recommend to women of all ages & strength levels. Just a heads up though, parking is a bit tricky if you're not familiar with this area!

Shannon is a very sweet teacher. Easy going. Gives cues that are right on and thumbs up to follow…read more Left me at the end of class feeling all the things including what's at the end of the rainbow and let's go find it. Thanks again!

Shannon is so sweet and such a good teacher! I just moved to boulder creek and took one of her hot…read morePilates classes and it was great. Felt good and made me sweat! I'll definitely be back for more classes.

One of the best things I've done recently has been to attend yoga classes at Anahata Yoga in…read moreFelton, CA. Started going regularly for fitness, discovered all that and more, community of wonderful people, elevated sense of health, wellness and balance, place where I can challenge myself and do things I didn't think I would be able to do. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Can't say enough about what a wonderful place this is, positive energy and fun vibe inside this studio.

It's taken me a year to write this. I wanted it to come from the right place in my heart. I've…read moresince realized my experience wasn't unique, and I want other students to have a clearer picture before they invest their time and money. I came to this studio two years ago on a travel assignment and loved the area enough to stay. I was already partway through a certified teacher training back home but wasn't returning. When I met the owner, I shared my dream of starting a nonprofit teaching yoga to underserved children. She told me she supported the vision and that I could eventually use her space. I enrolled in her teacher training and began preparing to assist at a retreat in Mexico. In the weeks before we left, I noticed things that gave me pause. I watched her dismiss a student who volunteered to help at a booth, body-shame one student, mock another student's eating, and make a point of excluding people she didn't like. I also saw her heavily intoxicated at the studio's anniversary party. I told myself everyone has difficult seasons. The retreat changed my perspective. The price didn't match the accommodations. We raised concerns about the conditions, including maggots and barely any running water in my room, and were essentially told that this was to be expected "in the jungle." I've traveled to genuinely under-resourced places before. My concern wasn't rustic conditions. It was the gap between what we paid for and what was delivered. The moment that stayed with me most happened privately after we'd all parted ways for the evening. I had briefly stopped to speak with an elderly maintenance worker because I needed a lighter for a candle. She saw me, pulled me aside, and became visibly upset. She told me my behavior was embarrassing, that she wasn't sure she could trust me to lead retreats one day, and repeatedly called me "weird." I apologized and tried to leave the conversation, but it continued. I eventually asked her to stop because I felt I was being unfairly attacked. I returned to my room and cried, not because I believed the criticism was fair, but because I realized the person I had trusted with my dream wasn't who I thought she was. On another occasion, in front of other members, she referred to me as "an alien." Looking back at who she tended to single out, it often felt like confidence or simply being comfortable with yourself was treated as something to be corrected rather than encouraged. I lead a large healthcare team professionally. Being told I lacked the judgment to lead people was disorienting, and in retrospect I believe it reflected more about her than it did about me. I completed the program because I didn't want to risk losing the time and money I'd already invested, and I convinced myself it had simply been one bad night. Looking back, though, I'd already seen similar patterns directed toward other students. Since graduating, I've heard from multiple former students who described similar experiences. Favoritism toward some students, harsh treatment of others, and little accountability when concerns were raised. Some people quietly disappeared from the program, and I never asked why. I understand that much more clearly now. One of the hardest parts to reconcile is that I was one of the favorites until I wasn't. Being on the receiving end of encouragement made it difficult to recognize the unhealthy dynamics. It wasn't until my standing changed that I experienced the same criticism, exclusion, and dismissiveness that I had watched happen to others. Future students should also know that much of our course material appeared to be straight ChatGPT output, including errors. We were told corrected versions would come later, but we would have to pay extra because "paper and ink are expensive." That meant paying again for revised materials. A practical note for anyone considering the teacher training. I didn't discover until after graduating that the program is not Yoga Alliance certified, despite costing as much as, or more than, many certified programs. Altogether, I spent about $10,000 at Anahata. If you teach there afterward, you're paid roughly $25 a class while also paying your full membership. It's worth doing that math before committing. Because the certification isn't Yoga Alliance recognized, your opportunities to teach elsewhere may be more limited than you expect. I encourage prospective students to verify the program's certification status for themselves before enrolling. I fell out of love with yoga after this experience. I put my nonprofit on hold and eventually joined an existing one so I could continue serving the community in a different way. I never received an apology, and I no longer expect one. I'm writing this because people considering this studio deserve enough information to make an informed decision. In the end, this program taught me more about unhealthy group dynamics, boundaries, and my own naivety than it did about yoga.

Old school, community yoga experience! Visiting from LA & took this class for an Iyengar-style…read more The instructor was wonderful, calm, patient, clear. She helped me get into a wall back-bend that transformed a pose I generally struggle through! The room was nice & big, space enough for all, as well as plenty of props - blocks/blankets/straps - which is central to the practice. I'm looking forward to another class when I visit my son! There's no shower, as far as I could tell, which is usually crucial if I'm visiting from out-of-town.

Genuine warm and hot yoga aficionados will love this welcoming studio and the gentle, knowledgeable…read moreinstructors.

This is a beautiful space. I've had two massages here so far. They've both been wonderful! She's…read morereally able to do deep tissue work and work on areas that you direct her to. The studio has been so great fitting me in on short notice as well. I can't wait to come back for a yoga class!

Soul Care Yoga is such a gem in our community! The staff here are some of the friendliest and most…read morewelcoming people you'll ever meet--always ready to greet you with a smile and guide you with their deep expertise. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a longtime practitioner, you feel supported and cared for the moment you walk in. I love the variety of classes they offer--there's truly something for everyone, from gentle and restorative sessions to energizing flows. They also go beyond yoga with special offerings like the BioCharger, which is such a unique and powerful way to recharge your energy. What makes Soul Care even more special is the way they bring community together. Their First Fridays events highlight local artists and create a space to connect, celebrate, and experience wellness in a creative way. If you're looking for a place that nurtures body, mind, and spirit--and feels like home--you'll find it here. Aptos is so lucky to have Soul Care Yoga!

I initially started Pilates when my Physical Therapist suggested it after a knee replacement. I…read moreattended a few private sessions and even though I realized the benefits of Pilates, the instruction/environment was not very inspiring. I researched many studios before I settled on Pilates Two-Six. I thoroughly recommend the studio as well as the 2 instructors, Kendra and Drea. The studio is located in a private home which is very clean and inviting; they have all the props and everything needed to provide excellent core-strengthening and balance building sessions! I have worked with both Drea and Kendra who are each very knowledgable regarding the Pilates technique, as well as creative in adjusting the exercises to fit one's needs; they are good listeners and very adaptable. Inspite of my resistance to showing up at times, I always leave feeling so much more present, stronger and with a greater sense of well-being. I also appreciate Drea's massage at the end of the session, whenever I feel the need to release some tension in my back, neck, legs, feet, etc.; her finishing touches are wonderful! Pilates Two-Six also offers sessions at an amazing rate; the introductory session is even less than the on-going sessions. I feel that both instructors really believe in Pilates and give of themselves in a way that is very professional, dedicated, devoted and inspiring. I would like to suggest that you give yourself a wonderful present of Pilates and add Pilates Two-Six to your New Year's Resolutions!

I have been taking one on one private sessions with Drea for the past 4 months. When I started I…read morewas having hip issues and in just about 2 months I have been pain free. Drea listened to my needs and history before setting me on a path to build strength, using care and compassion in her assessment of the right amount of band resistance and strength training exercises. What I love most is that no two sessions have been the same repetitive movements over and over. Drea keeps the workout well paced and intensity level at just the right timing depending upon and in response to how my body is moving each time. Cute private studio, responsive communications and easy booking. I'm loving the results so far.

I had private Pilates classes once a week for 10 years before the shutdown, and now I needed to get…read moreback into it. I lucked out finding Lisa Brenner. She is amazing! Our sessions feel very gentle to me, but by the end, I know I've worked out big time! Her awareness of what's going on inside my body is super-empathic---bordering on magical! Everyone I've met at Monarch is very present and welcoming. It's a great place to workout! Just go! You won't be sorry!

I would happily take a class from anyone of the instructors at Monarch Pilates. They all share so…read moremany traits like attention to detail in your form, care for your growth and professionalism that makes you feel welcome. I love this Studio.