"Pilates is an exercise that has been practiced in the US since the 1920's. It is named after it’s creator Joseph H. Pilates. The exercises are composed of many controlled, precise movements, designed to stretch and strengthen, creating long lean muscles without bulk. The exercises require concentration and deep controlled breaths for a complete mind body workout. The focus of the exercises is on the abdominal and back muscles (often called the “core” or “powerhouse” muscles) to build strength and agility in a balanced method. The exercises can be done on a floor mat or with Pilates apparatus based on the designs of Joseph Pilates."

"Pilates is for those who desire a strong yet flexible body. It is for anyone who wants to move, work, and play without pain. The exercises are adapted to meet the needs of the individual regardless of age, fitness level or health condition. It is a safe and effective method for correcting muscular and postural imbalances and for preventing injuries. Pilates conditioning has been proven to be popular with dancers and athletes as well as everyday people. We all have the need for muscle toning, stretching, and relaxation. Pilate’s work focuses on the core abdominal strength, so whatever activity you undertake, your best alignment is supported and your spine is protected."

"Yoga at the Village is committed to providing invaluable, life improvement tools for seniors, adults, kids, teens, computer geeks, the yoga challenged and the skeptical! We’re confident the above group includes you! You’re neither too young nor too old…we promise! Demystifying the cynic is our goal. Our principle? If you introduce your mind to your body, they just might like each other. Classes are a fusion of several styles and geared toward whomever walks in the door. Anyone is welcome to any class no matter what 'level' the class is labeled. Our teachers are there to guide you. We’re skilled, compassionate and possess the gifts of laughter and joy. Challenge yourself. We’ll help you do that. At the same time, find satisfaction and patience with where you are right now. We’ll help you do that too. Have fun. Be creative and joyful. Find patience for you!"

"Bikram Yoga is a challenging 90 minute series of 26 postures(asanas) and 2 breathing exercises in a heated climate that provides the body with a complete system of wellness, restoration and rejuvenation. The Bikram method stimulates organs, glands and nerves, moving blood to 100% of the body by utilizing the Tourniquet Effect (also known as the Lock Gate Theory). Bikram Yoga, founded by Bikram Choudhury of Calcutta, was brought to the North America in 1972, following a scientific study at Tokyo University Hospital . The Bikram method is practiced worldwide as an effective program of balanced health."

The Healthy Habits family of studios provide fitness, nutrition, and motivation to our clients through personal and group training, healthy eating and living classes, group exercise classes, and healthy supplements, clothing, and food options.

The Healthy Habits family of studios provide fitness, nutrition, and motivation to our clients through personal and group training, healthy eating and living classes, group exercise classes, and healthy supplements, clothing, and food options.

"The Harbor Bay Club is proud to offer Pilates Reformer training in both private and small group sessions with highly trained certified Pilates Instructors. Our Small Group Reformer classes provide an affordable way to gain the benefits of the work performed on the Pilates Reformer. With focused attention and guidance from our qualified instructors, Pilates provides a gentle, yet challenging way to strengthen and lengthen your body. Pilates Mat Classes are offered throughout the week and are free to members. Pilates Small Group Reformer classes are offered weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings for a fee and are open to members and non-members."

"Yoga practice at Lila Jolla Studios is focused on our client's individual comfort and personal pursuit of fitness goals of wellness and relief from stress and tension in their lives. Our small class sizes allow for individual personal attention to be paid to our clients seeking an intimate space to better their health. Owner and Head Trainer Leslie Talisman started training in the True Pilates Method at a young age as a competitive figure skater at the original Joseph Pilates Gym in New York City . We offer instruction of the highest quality on state-of-the-art equipment allowing for positive changes to occur in your body through learned movements and sequences, creating improved awareness of physical patterns. Ultimately these lessons flow into your lifestyle, enhancing your physical potential, rhythm and coordination."

"Sisters Yoga is Fresno's first all-female yoga studio. Unlike traditional yoga studios, Sisters focuses on a happier, looser, less traditional form of yoga which includes music that runs from R&B to pop to World. Instructors also incorporate props such as blocks and straps to help students attain correct alignment regardless of their skill level. Classes range from Happy Hour yoga which is more of a "workout", to "Chill Out" which is restorative, gentle yoga. A Pilates mat class, and "Yo-God!" which is Christian-based, free to the community and half of donations go to the Marjaree Mason Center. Sisters Yoga also holds many monthly, dance workout workshops. Owner Kandis Kliewer and Founder Chaz Russ, who are registered with Yoga Alliance, believe all females need a place where they can nourish themselves away from relationships and responsibilities. Sisters Yoga provides a space where the female yogi (age 7 and up) can tune into her unique melody, the same melody that serves as the soundtrack to her life. This is a place where women can “let their hair down,” learn how to laugh at their misfortunes, tend to the garden of their self-esteem, and amaze themselves with their growing inner and outer strengths."

"Your physical well-being is significantly enhanced when the emotional, mental and spiritual components of the self are recognized as essential to health. With this in mind, Eight Elements offers an environment designed with a richer, textured, non-clinical feeling to inspire your sense of vital freedom. By regularly embarking on programs that include healthy organic foods, herbology, yoga, meditation, and functional core training, our team of MindBody Professionals offer you the model of aspiring to live by a multi-layered approach to holistic wellness. You become the environment you place yourself in, so leave behind the days of exercising at a gym out of stressful obligation, and begin instead on a restorative, enjoyable path to daily wellness. We share with you the belief in daily self-renewal through the well-rounded knowledge of higher health."

"Unlike many Beverly Hills Pilates Studios, The Vertical Workshop teaches and practices Classical Pilates, Joseph Pilates' original exercises and intentions. We are a top Los Angeles Pilates studio - intimate, experienced, and personal. You will find that it is hard work, but a lot of fun. Best of all, it changes your body... for the better! The Vertical Workshop also offers Power Pilates Teacher Trainer Certification Program."

"Opening COIL YOGA (an acronym for Conscious, Open, Integrated, Living) in the spring of 2002 has been the most rewarding decision I have ever made. The joy and love I am able to share and receive from the community of people at COIL YOGA is priceless. It was not an easy decision to leave the stability of my job at Community Medical Foundation and take a leap of faith to become a small business owner in Downtown Fresno. Thanks to that job at Community, I found the space that is now COIL YOGA. As soon as I saw the room, I knew I wanted it to be a Yoga studio. Shortly after that, I discovered the owner of the building was Arthur Dyson, a long-time friend of my late grandfather. One sign after another continued to "show up" and support my desire to take that exciting leap. In its infinite wisdom, the universe provided exactly what was needed so that my vision could become a reality ... one breath at a time ...one student at a time..."

"Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates is dedicated to the study of Yoga and Pilates. The school was established in 1996 and is warm and welcoming. Sunlight streams down from overhead skylights, and neighborhood artists have added beauty to the studio. Parking is plentiful, classes are heated, and the teachers are friendly and experienced. Pretzel has been practicing Yoga for thirty years. Her instructional style is Vinyasa Flow, with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, and the breath."

"The Alameda Yoga Station is dedicated to the teaching of hatha yoga, emphasizing proper body alignment to increase body awareness, flexibility, strength, coordination and a general sense of well-being. Our teachers are all trained in the Iyengar tradition, which we believe offers the best foundation for building a safe and healthy yoga practice; different teachers may blend influences of other yoga traditions in their classes."

"Fig Garden Yoga Studio has been offering quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar style of hatha yoga since 1998. Classes are small and held in an intimate setting where students receive individual attention. Instructors at Fig Garden Yoga Studio are all well-trained, certified yoga teachers and registered with Yoga Alliance, a national yoga teachers accreditation board. Our classes and workshops serve students of all ages and abilities."

Inside Out Pilates Studio offers a variety of classes just for you. Wheter you are a beginner, older adult, have injuries, an athlete, or if you just want to push yourself physically in a different direction, Inside Out has exactly what you are looking for.

"Beyond basic yoga classes and massage, Hilary adds further dimensions to all that she offers with an Ayurvedic and holistic approach. Benefit from Hilary's personal attention and become the catalyst of your own healing. Be it under the trees, in your home, or in the office, you can benefit from Hilary's integrated approach to your health as she inspires and empowers you to enjoy taking charge of your own health."

"Pilates Plus provides unique individual and group pilates programs in a caring and fun environment for people of all ages and fitness levels. Our clients range from children to seniors, from athletes working on a specific sport to people undergoing rehabilitation and chronic disease control. We help our clients achieve their fitness goals, pain-free daily life and whole body health."

"In Beverly Hills is known to be the most private Pilates studio in the Los Angeles area. Situated across the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, our studio caters to clientele from Brentwood, Century City, Bel Air to West Hollywood. Our fully equipped studio with Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment enables our STOTT certified instructors the opportunity to design personalized workout programs to sculpt your body using various Pilates apparatus' and light weight training. We can get you results as if you were attending a boot camp and it's as much fun as taking pole dancing classes! To add some cardio to your routine, we have added Sculpting classes, which include 30 minutes of Spinning and 30 minutes of Mat Pilates, and to wind you down we have added yoga to our class selection! We can customize a health plan and fitness routine to suit every individual's goal and needs. Natural Pilates offers private Pilates and GYROTONIC® sessions, semi-private and group Pilates classes in Beverly Hills and home private sessions in Los Angeles area. We also specialize in Golf and Prenatal Pilates as well as offer Pilates teacher certification in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area."

"Glendale Yoga opened its doors in 2001. We are dedicated to providing Hatha Yoga instruction in a friendly and non-competitive environment. Our goal is to make yoga accessible to students of any level no matter their previous yoga experience, age or size. We encourage students to work at their own pace and individual ability under the watchful guidance of our instructors. Our instructors are well experienced and have completed yoga teacher- training programs that are in compliance with Yoga Alliance guidelines. Each teacher is unique and brings their own personal insight and knowledge to their classes. Glendale Yoga's studio is spacious and comfortable. The studio is carpeted in order to provide padding for sensitive knees and wrists. We provide yoga mats and a wide array of yoga props for students to use free of charge during class. Students are welcome to use the parking lots beside the studio and there is always plenty of on-street parking on both sides of Glendale Avenue."

"Welcome to Pilates Mind and Body. Our pilates studio in La Mesa is one of the few in San Diego county commited to providing the original and authentic method of Pilates conditioning, as Joseph Pilates himself taught it."