This is a wonderful studio, and I'm so happy that I found it. While I am very active (running,…read moreskiing), I really felt like I could stand to improve my core strength. I've never enjoyed yoga, so I thought I would give Pilates a try. As someone who has never been particularly flexible, though, I'll admit that I was a little nervous. I booked my first private appointment to learn the ropes, and I had a wonderful experience. Andrea is a great instructor-- encouraging and helpful. She knows just when to push me, and she makes adjustments to ensure that I'm not cheating on the reformer (I have one side that is stronger than the other, and she keeps a close eye on my form). I'm totally hooked now-- I've been doing private seasons twice a week for two months, and I've even been in for a group session that I also loved (Kristine is also a fantastic instructor). The studio is clean, spacious, and bright (lots of natural light, which I love). Even in a group setting you don't feel like you are on top of anyone else, and if you have a private session booked while there are other sessions in progress there are two private rooms. The equipment is clean and in great shape, and everyone is very friendly and welcoming (regardless of your ability). I'm just so pleased that I found this gem so close to home!

A terrific Pilates studio. Big and airy with great equipment and top notch instructors.read more

Carla is an amazing teacher for pilates classes. Definitely recommend going for her class!!read more

This was the first time trying pilates in Solvang while vacationing. The instructor was very…read moreknowledgeable and the classes well worth it! I recommend this place highly if you want to include this type of exercise during your stay in Solvang. The classes were invigorating and at the same time relaxing. Love this gym! As a result, I am now including pilates in my weekly exercise schedule. You will not be disappointed.

Such a wonderful yoga experience with Beth as our private instructor at our AirBnB in Los Olivos!…read more We had our annual girls' trip in Los Olivos & so fortunate to have found Olde Oak Meadow to plan this amazing private yoga session at the comfort of our beautiful escape. Thank you Alex!

The yoga classes here are top notch! The instructors are knowledgeable, personable and each have…read moresuch unique styles. Each class I come away from an excellent workout-feeling strong and more grounded. It is a wonderful yoga community. We are very lucky to have our teachers and amazing space.

This is a lovely, intimate Pilates studio in a great building in downtown Santa Ynez. The…read moreequipment is new and top notch. Marta is a terrific instructor. Highly recommended!

Change Your Life While Having Fun…read more.. My wife and I are seniors in our 70s, but remain active. I've gone to the gym 3 days a week for many years while she's taught Jazzercise and gone to Zumba classes for a long, long time. But something was missing. Pilates at Tabula Rasa is a kick in the pants. Pilates is meant to strengthen your core muscles. Between introductory sessions and a package of 10 classes for $275...all with the owner, Vanessa (although there are other trainers)... we've worked on things we didn't know existed. - Overall: 5 - Owner: 5+ - Getting Started: 5 - Range of Classes: 5 - Online Management: 5 - Yurt: 5 - Class Size: 5 - Personal Attention: 5+ - Cost: 4 - Location: 5 - Facilities: 5 - Parking in Dry Weather: 5 - Parking in Wet Weather: ? Pros: - The owner, Vanessa Dominguez, is amazing. Her knowledge, ability to explain and pay attention to each person even in a class of 2-6 people is uncanny. Her energy is breathtaking - literally. If we were back in the 1970s or 80s, Vanessa would be on TV with best selling videos. - Sample the equipment in her studio, ask whatever comes to mind and get a feel for what it's all about at no charge nor obligation. - There's a big range of classes at most hours of the day with several highly skilled and motivating instructors. - Managing your pilates schedule is simple, online and flexible. - All classes are behind Vanessa's house in a "yurt"...a big teepee shaped building with lots of equipment. It's actually quite spacious and comfortable with air conditioning and a big fan dropping down from the center. - Classes are limited to 6 people, although most we've seen had 2-4. Lots of personal care if you need it and each session is tailored to the attendees. - Cost is not "cheap", but reasonable - Location is convenient for residents of Nipomo - it's within a mile of Trilogy and Black Lake - and not bad for those in Arroyo Grande. - If you're hungry, thirsty or need a bathroom, she's got feee snacks, water and facilities. - There's a big parking lot in front of Vanessa's house for cars and trucks. Con: - Yes, there's one con. The parking lot is not paved so when the rainy season arrives there will probably be lots of mud. Our weekly pilates session changed our lives. Now all we've got to do is find a good place to park when things are wet.

Amazing instructors (especially Vanessa and Kay!) and the cutest location! Great app that easy to…read moreuse. Love!!!!!

I have never liked a work out. Seriously never. But this studio - these people. They have created a…read morewelcoming environment that is fun, inspiring, and kicks your butt into gear! I've never done Pilates, but they got me comfortable with the routines, machines, and challenged me all at the same time. Barre - so goooood! Out of my comfort zone, toning muscles I never knew I had. And they don't let you slack! TRX - making me work that upper body and get stronger each class. I love this place and have finally found a somewhere that makes me WANT to workout. Plus - they do fun events like bubbles and barre - who wouldn't want some champagne after a workout ;-)

I have been going to Valley Alternative Healing for almost 10 years. Diane is the most patient,…read morekind, knowledgable personal trainer and Yoga instructor that I have ever had. She has coached me into becoming a much healthier and more physically fit person. If you enjoy small class sizes with individual attention then Valley Alternative Healing is the place for you!

If you have chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia as a result of autoimmune disease, Diane may be able to…read morehelp you find your energy again. Her treatments using Anat Baniel therapy methods have helped me get out of bed and active again. I tell people it's magic. More relaxing than massage and pain free. I don't know how it works, it just does.

I love Misha's professionalism and her ways to create personal connections. Health is a mind body…read morecombo and she does a great job at offering her services & guidance in such ways. Going from backaches in second pregnancy to struggling to get myself to even do self care was possible with what all Central Core provides as part of their membership & services. Blessing in disguise are her short routinized pilates videos that make the "workout" habit a feasibility for rat race life I experience! She's also always available to answer any questions or concerns we as clients have when it comes to health! Availability, transparent communication, flexibility, accountability, guidance, recommendation, customization, variety & novelty.. all describe what Central Core offers!

Pismo Beach is known for a quiet beach town with great food, delicious food, and amazing views of…read morethe ocean. That is why I was shocked when I found another business in the area that rocks what they do, and a great value. This is Central Core! Central Core is hard to pin down exactly what they do (fitness studio, Pilates,group classes, etc?) as they offer so many unique classes. I met the owner & head trainer Misha. She is super passionate and knowledgeable in lots of aspects of training and getting the most out of your training time (super important). I decided to try the pilates class first. Pilates is the class that uses those cool glide type equipment and resistance straps. I have always wanted to try this, and glad I did. This class was lead by Misha. It was nice there was another man in the class and had another person who had done Pilates class before. The class really hit almost all the core body parts and enjoyed the WHOLE body experience. Misha tailored the exercises to each persons strengths and needs. Perfect class. I was sore and felt stronger all at the same time. With that positive experience I signed up for TRX (those cool yellow straps) and their pump and jump class (back to back classes, booya!). These were taught by Cameron another instructor here, and she was very helpful. She kept the class motivated and pushed us. I really liked both classes. The trx exercises really helped both isolate the muscles a good burn. I also appreciated that it helped give extra support for my knees while letting the exercises really work my muscles. The pump and jump is a modified Pilates class and switch off with weight training. I liked the Pilates jump and it really helped my focus on my legs and kept my knees strong. (Also fun to jump jump...) I really like the feel of the studio. Supportive staff that take the time to really care about us (the students) is just the start for an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend trying out a few classes (Pilates, trx), and see for yourself. What is your favorite class?

Business has been "temporarily closed" since July 2024. It is now January 2025. There has been no…read morecommunication from the owners since July updating the members or general public about the status of reopening. Very disappointed in how this has been handled.

Always clean, very friendly staff, never horribly crowded, and never have issues booking sauna…read moresession. A great place to have in town!