San Francisco Pilates

SF Pilates is thrilled to welcome new certified Pilates instructor and Yoga enthusiast Kasia to the team! With a background in dance AND painting Kasia loves to safely challenge her clients in creative ways. **she is available starting at 6am most weekday mornings. . #sanfrancisco #sfp #pilates

Our client of the month is Jonah and here is his story: In Feb. of last year Jonah fractured his collarbone while snowboarding and needed shoulder surgery. After surgery he had severely limited range of motion and day-to-day activities were painful so he gave Pilates a try... In his own words: ... I did traditional physical therapy weekly after my surgery, but after about 6 months, my progress had plateaued. My range of motion was still limited and I had lingering pain, especially at night. Working with Lena my range of motion quickly improved. The strength work has helped with the residual pain. Pilates has also made me more aware of my body mechanics, so I’m less likely to re-injure myself. Since then Jonah has made amazing progress. His shoulder recovery has helped him keep up with his two young and very energetic children that keep him on his toes daily! He is also back on a snowboard and skate board having fun with his kids. His advice: Stick with it. Pilates was really forign to me when I first started. It didn’t come naturally, but in the end it paid off. #sfpilates #pilates #pilatesforlife #sanfrancisco

Happy post Mother’s Day and Monday! We are pleased to welcome Andrea to our SFPilates team this spring. Andrea is STOTT Pilates certified and specializes in working with clients with osteoporosis, scoliosis, back pain and repetitive stress injuries. Her teaching style is precise, detailed and based on postural analysis. She strives to help clients increase self awareness so they can build a better understanding of the foundations of body placement to integrate into their own life.

Words of Inspiration from SFP instructor Claire on her eye opening experience! Teaching Pilates has been even more special than I could have imagined. Working with the human body is an intimate experience that not only gives so much insight into one’s physical well-being, but also the mental and emotional well-being. In this short time I’ve seen clients who have come to SFP in hopes to make physical changes to their body, but have seen them transform incredibly on the insid...e as well. More energy, more self-compassion, more focus, more confidence and better sleep are just a few side effects that happen internally from a Pilates practice. To be a part of and witness these transformations is such a gift! I’ve always believed that your overall physical health is very closely tied to your emotional health; it is hard to have one without the other. Watching clients get to know their bodies during our sessions is so gratifying, but seeing them take that knowledge and information into their daily lives is even more special. One of my clients once said, ‘the world would be a better place if everyone did Pilates’ and I couldn’t agree more.

Pilates for Real People! A motivational Monday clip of how Debra’s pilates training under instructor Olivia has made incredible strides in her daily mobility. In her own words, Olivia’s knowledge, imparted to me through our training, has made me curious about my anatomy, muscles, joints etc. and all the things I took for granted or ignored that contributed to me feeling kind of crappy at various points in time. I was not ready to succumb to old age, and I feel like Pilates has given me the oomph to continue to feel good irrespective of age. My goals were modest, but I believe I am meeting them at each session. We are thrilled of your progress thus far Debra, keep up the hard work!

Words of Inspiration from SFP instructor Claire on her eye opening experience! Teaching Pilates has been even more special than I could have imagined. Working with the human body is an intimate experience that not only gives so much insight into one’s physical well-being, but also the mental and emotional well-being. In this short time I’ve seen clients who have come to SFP in hopes to make physical changes to their body, but have seen them transform incredibly on the insid...e as well. More energy, more self-compassion, more focus, more confidence and better sleep are just a few side effects that happen internally from a Pilates practice. To be a part of and witness these transformations is such a gift! I’ve always believed that your overall physical health is very closely tied to your emotional health; it is hard to have one without the other. Watching clients get to know their bodies during our sessions is so gratifying, but seeing them take that knowledge and information into their daily lives is even more special. One of my clients once said, ‘the world would be a better place if everyone did Pilates’ and I couldn’t agree more.

We’re kicking off April with a congrats to SFPilates instructor Amelia performing in the West Wave Dance Festival! She’s performing a new solo-work to an original score composed by Boston-based musician Steven Moreno this Wednesday at 8pm, go check her out and be inspired! https://joegoode.org/event/west-wave-2019/

Spring Into those legs this season! Let San Francisco Pilates help shape you the way you love this Spring!

In the month of March we’re celebrating All International Women of the World. Take this time for you, Honor Yourself. As Women, we must remember to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our families, our friends and our communities. Come on in and let us help take care of you!

Share the much needed LOVE today and everyday. Starting with yourself... Happy Valentines to you and yours! #pilateslove #sanfrancisco #pilatesmotivation #sharethelove

To stick with your New Years resolutions Slow It Down this month. Recommit. Refocus. Breath through it. Remember that each day brings new opportunity to better yourself. #pilates #sanfranciscolife #newyearsresolution #sffitness #pilatesbody

San Francisco Pilates instructor Claire Zimmer began classes with our client of the month Suramya last fall, to overcome joint pain and to jump start a new health regimen. Claire notes, " she had pain in her knee and shoulder as well as postural issues from working in front of a computer all day long. Since beginning pilates, Suramya's overall strength, flexibility and balance have increased tremendously. Not only is she now pain free, Suramya is completely addicted to her Pi...lates practice! Working with Suramya has been extremely gratifying; her endless positivity and dedication to a healthier lifestyle is incredibly inspiring as an instructor." In Suramya's own words, "Once you start you cannot stop. The benefits are tremendous and it never gets monotonous. There is always something new to learn and a new challenge to aspire to." We are so proud of the progress you've made thus far Suramya and hope to continue the journey through 2019! See more

Keep the energy up this first month of January! May 2019 be the year of growth, and real change in your life.

We are so grateful for the Years of wonderful work you have given us. We have seen magic happen through our studio doors all because of our committed clients...Thank you! Wishing you all a safe and lovely Thanksgiving.

Get your pre-turkey and cabin fever move on and water up! SFP is excited to feature Hidratespark, a water bottle that lights up to remind you to hydrate. Not a bad idea before the Thanksgiving indulgence begins! See dets below!