I took my first hot yoga class in years here!…read more Very easy to get to downtown. There's a Lyft bike dock like a block away, and many Muni lines come around here (hey, it is the Financial District.) Interior is very sleek, clean, and modern. I like how they had a water refilling station and some salts (hey, you sweat so much, you really need to replenish!) They also have cool towels which are so helpful because it is HOT in there!

Location was super clean and the instructor was wonderful but I was absolutely not prepared for how…read morehot the room was going to be... I really wish the temperature was listed clearly in the "See You Soon" email we received rather than just in the FAQs link in the email. I do hot yoga pretty frequently and I had to leave the room during this class. Do your research and come prepared for the intense heat!!

I joined Rae Studios as a beginner dancer in 2024. Since then, the studio has been the highlight of…read moremy life in San Francisco. Every single teacher at Rae puts their all in. They take the time to look at you, what you're doing, and help you learn, adjust, and get to know your body more. I'm an unlimited member, but the $25 per class (or whatever it is), is the best way to spend $25 in San Francisco. Not exaggerating. Jess is such an experienced coach. She moves like water. She watches your body, and understands how it works. She makes hands on adjustments. Being in class with her - I truly feel like I'm with a professional-grade artist. Power Barre is a must, for any dancer, any fan of Pilates, or anyone who just wants a lean, toned dancer bod. And Pop Jam is so much fun. I've also taken Jazz Funk with Tashi, which is the BEST way to start a Monday. It's beginner friendly, but you learn technique. She's fun, lively, hilarious. Every single person is beaming when they leave her class. Drenched with Anna is also a pleasure. She's a delight to watch. A true athlete in her flow. It's a real workout! Belly Dance with Andrea was a surprise to me. I had no idea what Belly Dance was until I took this class. As it turns out, Belly Dance is like a mix of Pilates and Booty shaking. I didn't think I could move so precisely, but Andrea is such a good teacher, and so good at explaining the moves - I believe she can teach anyone how to Belly Dance. She has a thorough understanding of the history, the culture, and the artistry. Hip Hop with Mahi - the most energetic ball of fun there is. She's effortless. Drenched with Diamond - another great workout, and a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. I love to take my girlfriends and get brunch in Union Square afterwards. Also, the Rae Studios Showcase was SO much fun. You get training in how to perform as a group. The adrenaline is intoxicating. There are people who do four per season, is how fun it is. How many opportunities in life are there to perform? Rae Studios makes this accessible to everyone. The world is tough right now. We could all use a little more dance and light in our lives. Check out Rae!

Love Rae studios, long overdue review:…read more Convenient location near Union Square, a short walk from Powell station. You will need to ring the studios for them to buzz you into the building and take the elevator up to the 7th floor. Beware, the elevator can take a hot minute, so get there early! There is usually a receptionist that can help check you in, but you can also self check-in via their tablet in the bigger room. That room also has a dressing room for those that need to change clothing. There is a key for the bathroom. There is a waiting room and cubbies to place your stuff and high end water fountains. I'm glad that Rae studios has partnered with Wellhub/Gympass, This week I took a regular kpop class with Oche for the first time. I have done the performance workshop series with Fran last fall. Both Oche and Fran are great teachers, super energetic, thorough warmups and always checking in if we have questions on the choreography. Also both are super stylish!! Typically, you can see what song is being taught on Rae Studio's Instagram the day before the class. I've also taken several of the free kpop classes at Civic Center with Fran. For the free class, it is on the other side of the outdoor gym. It can get loud during events nearby, but Fran does her best to be loud and clear. As for the performance workshop, it was fun but the day of the performance was quite chaotic. The lights were different than how it was during the rehearsal runs and it was super disappointing when the music cut out. On the bright side, I felt like our group got to know each other well and even held a potluck together! I probably won't do another performance workshop series anytime soon, but will definitely keep coming to the regular and free classes.

Unique, fun, relaxing experience…read more The instructor isn't for everyone--my friend who went with me the first time said he prefers a different type of yoga. This one seems to have a lot of stretching, some planks, downward dogs, warrior poses... I love the Grace Cathedral space. It's cavernous and reminds me of Europe--that alone is worth the price of admission! You can buy tickets there, and you can get a multi-class pass to save money. The clientele is diverse--people old and young, men and women. There's quite a bit of meditation as well. There's volunteers to help with your poses. Some reviews say come early, but I usually go 5 minutes before start time and snag a seat on the side. Very friendly people. I try to go almost every Tuesday now and they also have Saturday mornings!

Love this class and experience. Such a beautiful, unique and peaceful venue. The instructor is so…read morecalming and good. She delivers great messages as well as gives an appropriate amount of challenge. Highly recommend trying this out. The music is great as well.

I've been a member at Ritual for several years and the staff here is the best. They have two rooms;…read morelarge and a small red light Yin meditation room with sound bowls. I just did the red light yin, and it was incredible. Worth your time to check it out. I go to yoga all over the world, and this is possibly one of the best studios in the country if not the world.

This is genuinely beyond a doubt the worst yoga studio I have ever been to, not because of the…read morefacilities but because of the staff and instructor's complete lack of awareness. The entire time I was at the studio and after, I felt like the staff was hounding me to commit to a membership. While I get that it's normal for fitness studios to reach out for post-class feedback, Ritual Hot Yoga exhausted my patience with their incessant texts and emails. I was literally getting spammed with notifications. Apart from the incompetent administrative staff, the class was delivered at such a rapid pace using esoteric jargon rather than industry standard terminology that I could not keep up and transition quickly enough, and the instructor failed to check on me throughout class. Also, since the room was really dark, it was difficult to see and copy others' movements, and the instructor walked around and often stood at the back of the room instead of demonstrating the movements at the front of the class. Worst class ever. I left Ritual Hot Yoga feeling like I hadn't worked out at all despite it being a hot class, so I immediately went to the gym afterwords to get in an actual workout. Ritual Hot Yoga wasted both my time and money. I will never return and have de-influenced my friends from coming here.

Zenses is a really unique environment as a nightclub turned yoga/wellness studio space. Upon…read moreentering there's a small waiting room, then the common areas on the main floor include a sitting area (with slippers to borrow), lockers, a bar (with some small refreshments), and restrooms. As long as you're dressed comfortably and can move around, they have everything else you may need for a class, including mats, blocks, and straps - all items are free to use for the class which is a big perk if you're coming from work and/or decide to do a last minute drop-in without your own yoga equipment. The main room is really cool with moving LEDs all around the room, themed for the class. I try to set myself upon along the front or middle of the class to be able to see the DJ booth and ceiling animations more easily, but along the sides of the room there are more LEDs, so you're basically set no matter where you decide to set yourself up. I've only been upstairs once for an event, but my understanding is during the day it's a co-working space, and there's also another space up there for yoga - the yoga loft. The loft space couldn't be more different than the one on the main floor, since there are large windows and lots of natural light coming in. My experience with the classes has been mixed, TBH, depending on who is teaching as I can sometimes be particular about teachers, but with their varied offerings of yoga classes, sound meditation, events, and more, I'm sure I'll be back soon to try different things.

A really cool and different kind of yoga studio. Zenses goes all in on the immersive experience…read morewith wall to wall visuals that extend to the ceiling and the pillars in the room. I went to the underwater flow and it really did feel like I was doing yoga in the ocean at times. I really love the large number of modalities that Zenses offers, from vinyasa to hatha to yin. There is a class for everyone. In addition there is plenty of nice space to hang out before and after class and a lot of lockers to leave your things in during class. My only complaint is that it can be difficult to hear the instructor at times, the background music might be a bit too loud. Also I would have preferred more pointers on how to fix my form especially since there were only three wipes in my class. The studio seems like a great place for beginners in general and people who want a completely immersive experience when practicing yoga.

For the past 18 months, my husband and I have scheduled private sessions with Raisa and Rachel…read moreevery week. My spouse had MS and wanted to focus on balance concerns, whereas I had just turned 50 and had the upperbody strength of a newborn kitten. It's a really nonjudgmental environment with clients of different shapes and ages. I was hesitant at first to do pilates because I hadn't worked out in a decade, so performing a plank was impossible. Raisa and Rachel seemed to intuitively recognize our skills and motivated us with realistic movements. This was our first experience scheduling private sessions of any kind, but it has proven to be ideal for us because Raisa and Rachel personalize each session to whatever discomfort or pain we are experiencing that week. We are also the only ones in the studio during our session, making it genuinely private. If you have a stiff shoulder in the middle of a session, they have the depth and breadth of understanding to identify the muscle in question and immediately shift you to an optimum exercise. Hubs and I were both in physical therapy for different reasons, and Raisa and Rachel had no trouble adapting and changing movements as needed. I had no idea how much core strength I had gained until I started crossfit a year after starting PIlates and was able to execute (and excel) at every core exercise with my CF trainer.

Raisa if I could give her 6 stars I would. Excellent…read moreinstruction, super knowledgeable and professional. I have gone to Pilates before and thought it would be hard to replace my previous instructor, but I love Raisa and her method of teaching.

Loved the full experience from the start to finish. Divine Yoga really feels like a friendly,…read moreapproachable neighborhood yoga studio with friendly teachers and lots of regular students. There is really a sense of community and it's welcoming to new students. The studio is small with only one room but there are mats, blocks and the usual equipment to use so no need to bring anything. The classes are generally challenging but doable for most levels and I like that the flow is relatively predictable so you can catch on. The class is warm and friendly, allowing you to voice what you wanna focus on without being 'too strict.'

5 stars for Philip's class!!! My friends and I have been going to his Yin yoga class for a few…read moremonths now and we absolutely love it. He does yin yoga really well and we feel so good afterwards. He actually has good poses, transitions are smooth, and he talks you through the whole thing with the best meditation podcast voice that he has. We made a mistake of attending another yin yoga class that was by another female instructor there and she was terrible. She did the poses waaaay too slow, like I think we only did like 4 poses total in 90 mins. She talked so much in the beginning about irrelevant stuff. She was on her phone multiple times during the class and she didn't help anyone. So 5 stars only to Philip!

Emily helped me rediscover my love for yoga. I started practicing yoga many years ago but had taken…read morea break after having my daughter in 2013. I connected with Emily from work and she opened my eyes to several amazing studios here in SF in addition to her own private practice. Emily is a second generation yogi. She has traveled the world teaching and it shows in her style. I have taken her classes at CorePower and have had 1:1 sessions to help improve my fear of inversions. She is thoughtful in her teachings and has a very special way of connecting with students. About three months ago she hosted a lunch time yoga class at my office for 45 employees. Everyone raved about the experience! Her music was upbeat and the class was perfect for all levels. If you want to improve your practice or rediscover the amazing power of yoga contact Emily!

My boyfriend organized w private rooftop yoga class with Emily as a surprise for my birthday and…read moreeverything was incredible. Emily's music choices complimented the practice perfectly and the 1:1 attention allowed her to help me perfect my crow and bird of paradise. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone! In addition to private classes she also teaches at CorePower in SoMa

Overall the facility is very nice and clean. Just the people working the front desk have no…read morecustomer service. They are just rude and obnoxious. They need to train their employees to be nicer and welcoming to the facility.

Let me count the ways how much I miss and love Equinox…read more Yes, I know--it's a high-end gym. But you truly get what you pay for. I was a member of this location for over a decade, and since moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, I can honestly say there is nothing quite like it. The nearest one to me now is in Atlanta, and I still miss the San Mateo club regularly. This location has everything you could possibly want in a fitness facility--and then some. The Fitness Floor Downstairs is a beautifully air-conditioned workout space designed for people who are serious about exercising. No distractions, no crowds hovering by the windows--just a clean, focused environment. You'll find: * Full weight training equipment * Recumbent bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills * Dedicated spin, Pilates, TRX, and group fitness studios * A large open stretching area with foam rollers * Cold, filtered water stations throughout * Staff available for spotting if you're training solo It's efficient, professional, and thoughtfully designed. Locker Rooms & Amenities The locker rooms feel more like a boutique hotel than a gym. They are consistently spotless and fully stocked with: * Plush towel service * Spacious showers with teak benches * Steam rooms infused with eucalyptus * Complimentary razors, Q-tips, and personal care items * Premium Kiehl's products It's luxurious, yes--but also incredibly practical. You can comfortably get ready for work, dinner, or travel without feeling rushed. The Rooftop Pool One of the standout features is the heated rooftop pool. It has multiple lap lanes, cabanas, and water aerobics equipment, and it truly feels like a mini country club in the middle of downtown San Mateo. The pool is heated year-round, which means you can swim in any season--something you quickly get spoiled by. They even provide sunscreen from Supergoop!, along with full towel service. It's those little details that make the experience feel elevated. Classes, Spa & Services The class offerings are extensive and easy to manage through the app. Signing in is seamless--just scan your phone and go. Highlights include: * Yoga in a beautiful bamboo studio with HEPA filtration and ceiling fans * Pilates (available as private, duo, or small-group sessions) * A full-service spa on the upper level * A juice bar and retail shop featuring premium fitness apparel Everything feels intentional, polished, and well-maintained. Location & Convenience The club is located right in the heart of downtown San Mateo, making it incredibly walkable. There are restaurants, grocery stores, and cafés nearby, including one of my favorite bakeries and specialty markets. Parking is also surprisingly easy for a downtown location: * Two-hour validation * Surface lot, garage, and rooftop parking options That convenience makes a big difference in daily use. Value & Membership Yes, membership can be expensive. However, many employers offer corporate discounts, which can make the cost more manageable. In my case, the value absolutely justified the price because I used the facility regularly and took advantage of the amenities. Even when I relocated, canceling my membership was straightforward and professional--no pressure, no hassle. Bottom Line Equinox San Mateo set the standard for what a fitness club should be: clean, thoughtfully designed, service-oriented, and genuinely enjoyable to use. If I ever move to another city with an Equinox, I will join again without hesitation. Because at the end of the day-- life is short, and you should live well.

I've been to BodyRok a few times at a few different locations and I have to say that outside of…read moreBerkeley, this one would be my favorite. It's very clean and I love the changes in the lighting they use during the classes. The customer service here is really good. Kelsie is the sweetest and always so helpful. And all of instructors that I've had so far have all been great. It's a "push yourself, but no pressure" type setting and I love that as someone that is still getting comfortable with the reformer. I hate that the changing/locker room is so small and I am often times left standing there waiting my turn to grab my things or rushing to get my locker together for a class, but that truly my only complaint. I also wished they could do a better job of airing out the room after a class. --maybe spraying a fragrance/deodorizer. This is a good, convenient location for afterwork and I've because of that, I've been in attendance at least once a week. It's not cheap, but not too expensive. I think I'm paying $35 per class and it's worth it.

I've been to a few BODYROK locations and this FiDi one is my fave so far :) I'm not a regular…read morepilates nor reformer pilates goer by any means, but I've never felt too lost during class since the instructors are helpful and attentive. I usually try to let the instructor know beforehand that I'm still getting familiar with the movements, and they usually suggest that I set myself up at the front of the room and/or next to someone who is more experienced. Most instructors tend to check in on me a bit more throughout the class, which is always appreciated. I try to go to daytime classes during the week if I'm available - those classes are a bit quieter and don't get too busy. That being said, even if you went at a "busy" time on a weekday evening or during the weekend, you shouldn't run into issues if you signed up in advance since it's one reformer per person anyway - it just means you might have fewer spot options if you don't arrive early enough. I like the variety of focuses/classes that BODYROK offers, so even though I don't plan to become a regular, I definitely see myself continuing to drop in from time to time in the future.