Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates

Step inside these bright studio spaces in San Francisco and you'll find yourself in a sanctuary built around precision Pilates training. The energy here focuses on pushing your body to perform at its peak, with instructors who understand what it takes to build real strength and control. Winter mornings bring a calm intensity to the place—fewer crowds means more personalized attention and a chance to really dial in your form. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or challenge yourself with advanced work, this is where serious Pilates students come to sharpen their skills.

Winter mornings in the city get quiet and crisp, and there's something special about stepping into a warm studio to focus on your body. This downtown spot keeps things personal with one-on-one sessions, partner workouts, and intimate group classes that never feel crowded. The equipment is solid and well-maintained, and you won't find yourself breaking the bank—pricing stays reasonable without cutting corners on instruction quality. Whether you're looking for convenience or that cozy, distraction-free vibe while you work through your practice, the location and setup hit both marks.

Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class is a series os 26 postures chosen to address all of the systems and areas of the body in a way that is safe for everyone. The postures all work within the normal range of motion, increasing in the level of strenght and flexibility required as your body improves.

Dharma Space Pilates Center offers special pilates training programs according to your individual needs.

"Marshall Eklund PILATES Studio in San Diego, is the premier Pilates studio in San Diego. We stand alone in our level of Experience, Education, Facility and Value. We are the exclusive STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center for San Diego County. STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original mind-body exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. Co-founders Moira and Lindsay G. Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent over two decade refining the STOTT PILATES method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and effective methods available. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES training and certification programs. It's used by rehab and prenatal clients, atheletes, celebrities and everyone in between."

"Palm Tree Yoga Company is committed to a variety of yoga teaching styles as well as providing special weekend workshops and hosting yoga events. For those of you who are new to yoga, we offer beginning classes. We keep small class numbers to ensure our guests receive the attention they may need."

"At Embody, we combine the ancient art and science of Yoga with Physical Therapy for a unique, integrative and effective approach to pain relief and improved well being. We focus on finding the source of your pain and realigning the body using movement, Yoga postures, positioning and breath work. Combining our knowledge and experience as licensed physical therapists with our extensive training in Iyengar and Purna Yoga TM allows us to find new ways to promote complete healing where conventional methods may have fallen short. At Embody, your physical therapy experience is both personal and profound"

"Yoga is what we specialize in. Our teachers are uniquely trained to help you get the most out of your yoga practice. Yoga Del Mar provides a peaceful, stress-free environment and knowledgeable yoga instruction to help you become happier and healthier through the regular practice of yoga."

"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."

A beautiful, serene and friendly environment for you to learn and master the 'Be Well' style of Pilates. Be Well Pilates classes are composed of intimate groups of three to five students exercising with Pilates reformers while incorporating cardio and weight training. At Be Well, a knowledgeable and encouraging teacher, who can work with any level of fitness or experience, will guide you. The size of the class allows for lots of personal attention, while gaining the benefits of a fun and social atmosphere, not to mention an invigorating and result producing work out!

"Bayside Pilates is a studio in Alameda, California committed to the original work of Joseph Pilates. Owner and Instructor, Faye Stevenson is certified by Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates’ original teachers in his New York studio. Romana has been practicing Pilates for over sixty years and is committed to preserving the Pilates Method of body conditioning as it was designed and taught by Joseph Pilates. Graduates of her program are held to rigorous standards and are required to complete approximately six–hundred hours of apprenticeship before they are granted their certification."

"Our services benefit people with current injuries, individuals seeking to return to fitness after an injury, and those who want to improve their overall fitness level to optimize performance in a specific sport or activity."

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.

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.

"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!"

Stripping away needless complexity, this practice centers on straightforward movements that tune both your physical form and mental clarity from the inside out. The approach welcomes every body and every stage of life without fuss. Since launching three decades ago, the community has grown to span nearly 1,000 locations across the globe, staffed by over 2,000 instructors and practitioners. You'll find studios throughout North America, South Korea, Japan, Canada, the U.K., Germany, Russia, Sweden, Brazil, and South Africa. Winter visits carry a particular charm, with many finding the quieter seasonal rhythm an ideal backdrop for reconnecting with their practice. Across schools, workplaces, community spaces, parks, and government offices worldwide, millions have integrated these methods into their daily lives, discovering shifts in how they move through the world.

"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."

"Le Pilates Loft is Los Angeles’ most exclusive Pilates studio. Located in the Silverlake area, just east of Hollywood, Le Pilates Loft is a one of a kind studio catering to individuals seeking the absolute in professionalism and privacy. To ensure clients’ privacy and exclusivity, the studio’s address is unpublished and sessions are one on one only. In addition, a free of charge indoor secure parking space is provided. Le Pilates Loft is a fully equipped studio with state of the art equipment. With high ceilings, great abundance of natural light and open space, it offers a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere ideal for the Pilates discipline."

"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..."

"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."

"Director Michael Downing is passionate about yoga. This is not a hobby or a second job, this is his life. That dedication is what has helped transform so many lives over the last six years. People come to Yoga For Living for many reasons, but the reason that so many stay and develop a regular yoga practice is because the change in their bodies and in their lives is profound. Michael is proud of the team of instructors who share his passion for yoga and for the nurturing, supportive environment that they provide for the students. Yoga teacher MaryAnn Jones once said "I love teaching yoga because yoga attracts the best people, the cream of the crop" This could not be more true of the Yoga For Living Kula or community, where students are more than just customers, they are truly friends. As instructors, we continue to learn each day, from our students and for this we are grateful. We invite you to email us and share your personal yoga story. We love hearing how yoga has changed your life. Melinda Downing, Yoga For Living. '"At Yoga For Living, we believe yoga is about challenging the breath. We do this by putting the body in various poses and remembering to breathe. It's not so much about flexibility of the body, but rather our ability to relax and breathe when we feel challenged in a pose. When we walk out the door and are faced with stressful situations in our day to day lives, we can use that same relaxed breathing to get us through any situation.For all of us no matter what our goals or accomplishments, the next thing for all of us to do...is breathe." Michael Downing, director, Yoga For Living."

"Anirudh Shastri is a well-known and highly respected hatha yoga teacher with an extensive background in yoga philosophy. He has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years, bringing his deep knowledge of the physical and spiritual aspects of yogic philosophy to his many students on the peninsula and in the South bay, as well as the Central San Joaquin Valley. Shastri trained in India and studied under the guidance of Shri Vishnu Prasadji."