I have been going there for 15 years and it has the best teachers. They are really nurturing and…read morehighly trained. It is not the commercial type of yoga studio that I find off-putting. I would highly recommend this place!

It gives me great pleasure to write to people interested in yoga. I think that Julia Lorimer is the…read morebest yoga instructor in the SF Bay Area. Her knowledge base is very broad and comprehensive. Yet for yoga class, all you need to do is listen carefully when she directs your body. I started a few years ago and I wasn't seeing results for over a year. The pandemic got in the way until we used Zoom. Julia gives us links to her classes. I made a point f taking her yoga class from a linked class and started a new yoga schedule, taking it at least 3's a week. My body transformed. I was so amazed that I developed "yoga butt." I am now stronger than ever. Julia has the amazing ability to combine her deep knowledge of a few schools of yoga, her deep understanding of kinesthetics, anatomy, physiology, and yoga poses that she brilliantly even sometimes invents. I have been in dance class since I was four. I have taken a ton of yoga classes all over the bay area and online. I will not take a class if it is not taught by Julia. One must attend class on a regular basis and once in class, just listen quietly and Julia will take you on the most exquisite yoga journey that will transform your body in an hour and a half. It is with the greatest pleasure that I urge you to participate in the best yoga workout you have ever experienced as you grow to understand your own body's strengths and limitations that will only expand if you remain rigorous with your practice. Please come and join us. Everyone welcomes you, especially Julia. Thank you, Melanie Hahn

The good: it's a clean studio in a nice location. There's lots nearby, tons of parking, and the…read morestudio offers specials like $300 for 3 months to keep you coming. Teacher Lauren Cohen is awesome - grounded, well balanced sequences, supportive and kind. There's lots of parking which makes in and out easy and stress free. The not-so-good: limited number of classes offered and teachers can be hit or miss. Estee Fletter was amazing and has sadly left the studio. A few vanilla flavored teachers (especially late afternoon) seem to just be going through the motions and seem only willing to engage with younger students (or male students...) Not as many offering as some of the other studios in Marin: one huge room that sometimes barely has 10-12 students and an outdoor deck that would be lovely for classes but sadly is seldom used. The whole space worked so well when it was YogaWorks and the space has so much potential if they'd only cut the large studio into two and offer moonlight or morning classes in the Sun deck. Instead, there's the one big studio that's mostly empty and only affords them to offer one or two classes in the morning and the afternoon. If there were more rooms and more offerings, I'd probably get an unlimited membership; but as it is now, it's just not worth it. In conclusion, it's great for a one off class now and then but doesn't (for me at least) offer a long term home for yoga.

Great studio, very clean, good energy. Consistent level of teaching. I'm a fan of the Wednesday 6pm…read moreslow flow with Leia and Monday 6pm with Ashley. The only downside (for me) is that most classes are heated, which is not my preference but I know many enjoy. They have good facilities and showers as well.

I love this studio so much - outside of my boyfriend and my dog, Jill and Ed are the two beings I'm…read morethrilled to see first thing in the morning. They bring so much presence, humor and humanity to the Power Yoga practices they lead. Yes, the room is *hot* and yes, it's a sweaty, challenging flow, and yes, there goes your gorgeous blowout. But it's so worth it. After only six weeks I'm feeling more flexible and more connected to my breath, and I'm recovering the strength and muscles I'd lost when I stopped doing ridiculously hard, ridiculously taxing HIIT workouts. The music is great, the lighting could be a little lower but really it's fine - and once you get into the flow, nothing matters. I also love that they don't physically push me too much to find my "edge" - a regrettable tendency from my past that my hips and hamstrings will never let me forget. Ouch. The moment that reinforced my love for this studio; I have to take this week off from hot sweaty yoga, so I tried a different, quite popular, not-hot Marin yoga studio this morning. It was super run-of-the-mill and just not the grounding, exhilarating, consciousness-opening experience that I get at Red Dragon. Oh! Also, Red Dragon is so affordable if you do the auto-membership thing, the street parking is abundant, and they always have the cutest dogs lying around waiting for belly rubs. What more could you ask for?

I love, love, love Red Dragon in Mill Valley and San Rafael. What I love is the incentives. I love…read morehow friendly the staff are and how even though I'm so self conscious and everyone is kind and patient. They sometimes have guest teachers which is so cool! My favorite are the hot Pilates classes on Saturday and Sunday. You need to get there early. Also Ed is amazing. Thank you Stephanie for having such a positive energy in Marin!

Just had a brilliant class with Casey - one of the newer Pilates instructors at The Studio. I'm not…read morenew to Pilates, so I can be pretty selective. Casey's class was energetic and a great workout - not to mention a lot of fun! Unlike a number of instructors I've seen, Casey seems very skilled. She impressed me by taking the time to ensure my reformer was set correctly and she answered my questions before the class started (and even asked me some to ensure I got the most out of the session). I really had the sense she cares about ensuring the class had a good workout, used correct posture/safety and that her clients feel they achieving their health and fitness goals. There are only six spaces in her classes, which is great from an attention perspective, but not so great as those spaces sometimes fill before I register. I'm hoping Casey will add a second Saturday class. She's becoming so popular at The Studio.

Show up for the classes, stay for the teachers, and become a part of The Studio Family…read more My partner and I joined because this is literally right down the street from us, they had a $45 unlimited special, and I wanted to try out a few studios before committing to anything long-term. They use the mind-body app to schedule so it is super easy to get into a class and reserve your spot. The teachers have their own unique styles. My first class was with Brittany - she teaches a power flow so get ready to sweat and travel through your flow multiple times. The room is heated but not on fire. My favorite things about her class are 1) she teaches with touch (you can opt-out if you want but OMG don't) and 2) she brings her authentic self to every class. My next class was with Peter and I guess I am a little crazy but I took the classes back to back each week for a total of over 2 hours of yoga in a night. Peter is a laid-back and unassuming dude who quickly impresses you with his immense knowledge of the position names, ways to improve your form, and how to do positions you never thought you could (think high crows, inversions, and interesting stands). He teaches an open class however so it's perfect for people of all skill levels - just be open to at least trying something past your comfort zone. I also took a truly impressive Iyengar class with Barbara. She has a ton of training from India and we connected because of the time I spent in Rishikesh (birthplace of Yoga). Her class is 75 min and you really only do 5-6 poses in total... but you do 5-6 versions of each pose and work your way up to really finding your own body's proper form. This class is perfect for any skill level including people who have injuries or surgeries since she can walk you through a number of variations to help. For the more advanced, get ready to activate muscles you didn't know existed and figure out why that one pose never felt right - because she will get you in shape quickly. I am missing a few other instructors and I would be remiss to not mention the staff and owners. They are super nice, have a really cute dog visit once and a while, and keep the place really clean and approachable. They have showers, mats, and all the extras if you need that sort of thing. Thank you STUDIO! I'll update the review when I get back from traveling to see how it changes over the year.

I actually loved going to the Dailey method. The exercises were challenging and the teachers were…read morevery kind and patient. Some of them were really fun! I've always enjoyed a structured workout and this is what TDM gives you. But like any studio anywhere, there are always pros and cons. PROS: - Clean studios - friendly staff - there is a shower and a type of day care for kids - challenging exercises that can be modified. - free parking CONS: - there's only one shower and bathroom so it can get packed real quick. - the space (at least in Corte madera) is very small and tight. - they're not a lot of day care options available. - not as many classes as some would like, especially in the evenings. - not a very diverse clientele- but that's not the studios fault (at least I hope it's not) - parking is limited - VERY EXPENSIVE. And they are always finding ways to charge you extra. For example, there's a no show fee of $15/class. I get that they charge to encourage you to go to class because another person could've take your spot if you canceled but they don't actually have that many people going in at once. Every time I went in, there was always space. For unlimited bar classes, I believe it costs $179 but if you want to engage in unlimited cycling and barre classes, the price jumps to over $200. I understand that these classes aren't suppose to be cheap because you are paying for the instructors time and the studio space but yesh, that's quite steep, especially since it's not a Pilates studios that requires a specific machine or any at all. The introductory package (21 days of unlimited barre and cycling) cost $75! I think that's what I'm most put off by. They are still charging so much for someone just to try it out and they don't even give you the full month to try it out. I have decent job in the Bay Area that allows me to pay for that but I still don't want to throw down that much. I gave it a try but I don't think I'd be going back. I've seen a lot of other studios that make a greater commitment to their students health at a much lesser cost and I think I'll support those types of studio. For example, Red Dragon Yoga studios also costs over $100 (I think it's around $129) for unlimited studio use but they have an intro deal of $30 for unlimited yoga at any of their locations. They also (as far as I know) don't threaten students with extra costs if they suddenly can't show up. Again, there are pros and cons to everything so I'd recommend trying at least once, that is if you want to spend money here.

Been going to TDM for years - here, Novato and Fairfax. It's the most intelligent, inspiring, hard…read more(in good ways) exercise class I have found. I've learned about the small muscles in my back and shoulders, work my abs, quads, arms, all of which help me in all other exercise - bike, climbing, TRX, yoga - and with my posture at work. Each studio has their own personality just like their communities. I've done years of Bikram, many yoga, pilates, TRX and other classes around the county. I always come back to TDM and love it here. I feel so much better even though I may be sore. The teachers have been mostly fabulous! Yes, they've known their clients for years so it can get a bit chatty but they always come back and focus. Last note: I didn't really discover the value of it fully till I did a 30 day thing and went to 18 classes. Then I found out how hard it REALLY was once I started to learn the right muscles and posture!

First of all, this address is far out-dated, as are any reviews from the Yoga Works days... I took…read moreone class with her there right before the Corporate TakeOver (!!!) and followed her - now at the Masonic Hall in Larkspur (and the Mill Valley Rec. Center). I saw ONE bad review of Evlaleah, and frankly, that person was on another planet... seriously. Evlaleah is one of the most intuitive, gentle, KNOWLEDGEABLE souls I have come across in many years (since the old Primal Therapy days in Marin) ! Her classes are extremely reasonable ($75 for 5 = $15 each, or $21 for drop-in, but that would only be once), long (90 minutes, sometimes longer - but it NEVER feels like a long class), and her sense of what each individual can and can't/should and shouldn't do is uncanny. I have brought/introduced friends to a class and she reads them so fast - it's amazing ! She puts you at ease, and at the same time pushes you beyond the limits you thought you had... without you knowing it ... exactly. When I started, my knees were very painful in sitting positions (where you put your feet near your butt on the floor). She taught me how to do a temporary fix on that, and then, damn, 3 months later I could bend BACKWARDS in that position (hadn't been able to do that in 30 years... I'm 56). And that's just the beginning... VERY cool woman (very high, in so many ways), and I recommend anyone reading this to take 1 or 2 classes just to see what real, healing yoga is all about ! http://web.mac.com/evlaleah/evlaleah.com/home_.html This may sound like a commercial, and it is... an unpaid, unsolicited raving review of this woman and her knowledge.

This is a review of the person driving your company vehicle in golden gate park today. You were…read morespeeding through the park and almost hit us. We were so appalled at your driving that we looked up the company that was being advertised on the back of your vehicle. Definitely would not recommend your yoga studio to anyone. It sure seems like you employ some less than calm drivers.

Cozy living room vibe you can sink in to (or get work done), gorgeous aesthetics, and even better…read morehumans... you'll likely feel at home if you're growth-oriented, and value depth over networking. The people I've met are founders, creatives, operators, seekers, and curious builders who care as much about who they're becoming as what they're creating. Conversations trend toward: intentional living, intentional building, personal responsibility, health, healing, creativity, longevity, global wellness, science, consciousness... I have yet to visit without a wildly informative or intriguing conversation! And if you're into state of the art wellness technology, their treatments are thoughtfully curated. I'd be willing to bet that everyone walks out feeling better than they entered :)

I like their yoga classes but I hate their pricing model. You have to sign up on a monthly…read moremembership and it is recurring (which you can not cancel unless you call them). If you force people to sign up for a monthly membership on an app at least give them the ability to cancel the next month on the app. Fixing people to call someone is a shady practice (hoping people forget so you can get extra payments). This is why your classes rarely have more than 4 people in them.

I brought my boyfriend to a bright and earlyish Saturday morning barre class today - what a great…read morestudio! Super challenging and fun, and the 45-minute session went by way too fast. We were both completely dying, but will definitely be back; I've already signed up for a monthly auto-renewal membership. The people, both staff and attendees, were so warm and friendly and chill - and working out in a mask wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as I thought it would be (or maybe I was being challenged *just enough* to not notice the mask). I'm certain I'll be sore tomorrow but my joints, which I've mistreated for years, won't hate me. What more could you ask for!? I'm super excited to try more classes; this is going to be a great, ass-kicking, toning workout to fold into my swimming and Peloton routine, and maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to do a decent push-up set again sometime soon!

This studio was formerly a Bar Method location that closed during the COVID19 pandemic. A couple of…read morethe instructors started their own studio and it is wonderful. The workout is very challenging, but low impact, so you can do it several times a week while saving all your joints! Before I realized the studio had re-opened, I tried out Pure Barre. While the class itself at Pure Barre was ok, there was zero interaction between the instructor and students. At Bear Flag Fitness, the instructors are continually helping with form to maximize your results and keep you safe. They also keep the energy up with their encouragement, and they know the name of every single student. It's definitely more of a "community" here. I have tried a lot of different workouts over the past few decades...and this is the only one I've been able to stick to for over 3 years--partly because of the community, and partly because of the undeniable results! I have never had toned arms or back before doing this workout. I just love it here.