Half Moon pose needs to be renamed to Half Moon Bay pose because of this studio…read more Enso is wonderful enough to make me want to move to HMB. I have gone running past Enso several times and finally drove 30 minutes this morning to take Amy's Sunday morning class. I expected rustic because of the pictures of the wood stove and eclectic Arts & Crafts style of the exterior but I was completely mistaken. The interior is gallery minimalist with a few pieces of beautiful art and an older grand piano that is covered is smoky mirrored mosaic tiles. I cannot do it justice to desribe the light and energy in the space but will say that in my first ardha chandrasana I looked out the window and saw the ocean, the second ardha chandrasana I looked out the window and people were riding by on horses and the third ardha chandrasana I saw runners and people walking their dogs. Ardha Chandrasana, Half Moon pose is forever Half Moon Bay pose in my body because of this special place. This is worth the drive from Silicon Valley to HMB if you appreciate quality yoga and art.

Stumbled upon Enso while searching for a yoga studio when I first moved to the coast. So happy I…read morefound it! All the classes are fantastic. All of the instructors are super supportive and helpful. Keep in mind that each instructor has his/her own style, so if you are not in love with one....try another. I have learned so much from all of the instructors here. Prices are really reasonable. They have mats and other supplies you can borrow too! People are extremely friendly here and I LOVE that it is next to the ocean and you can hear the waves crashing! If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy your yoga practice, you will not be disappointed by stopping at ENSO!

I have been doing Pilates for about 20 years. Due to issues with my back and neck I do not do…read morePilates mat classes. For me I find using the various Pilates equipment, in a small group setting, to be the most efficient and enjoyable workout. For years I would travel to SF to go to a studio I loved! Once I had my daughter I stopped the regular workouts and it became very difficult to get to my old studio. I really wanted to get back to weekly sessions so I started the search! I looked all over the coast, and even the Peninsula, for an exceptional pilates studio. I finally discovered Lele at Half Moon Bay Pilates. I absolutely LOVE my sessions with her. I participate in weekly, small group private workouts (usually 4-6 people). It is the value of a lifetime... having her expertise guiding your every move. She focuses on each persons strengths and limitations which is invaluable. The studio has exceptional quality equipment as well as a variety of other props that are used. The space very clean and setup for a nice, relaxed feel. We are always switching up the workouts and trying new things. Lele keeps it fun, information and enjoyable. I love Half Moon Bay Pilates and Lele!!!

Both my husband and I are big fans of Half Moon Bay Pilates. He has had a very serious automobile…read moreaccident and had tried various forms of physical therapy with little success. After his first HMB Pilates session he came home, smiling and said it was the most positive hour he's had since the accident. This is also my first experience with Pilates and I couldn't be more pleased. Tons of positive reinforcement and professional expertise make for a lovely session every week. Coleen, Katie and Lele are terrific.

Jennifer is an amazing teacher. I have been working with her for the past few years due to an…read moreongoing back injury. She has helped me regain normalcy and to live almost pain free for the first time in 15 years! I can't recommend her highly enough!

Great studio, classes, instructors and members. Hot yoga…read morehas significantly improved my back problems and helped me heal. Try yin yoga at night :) thank you Sangha

UPDATE: I've posted before stating how friendly the instructors are and how clean the studio is but…read moreI didn't know how good I had it. The studio recently closed for about 10 days to replace the floor mats. While they were closed, I went to another studio in a nearby city to do Inferno Hot Pilates. It had a much larger space. I thought it was kind of neat, but I noticed that almost everyone did not speak to the person near them. During the class no one made any noises. There was no "hooting and hollering." Even when the instructor asked how everyone was doing, no one said anything. The classes were ok at first, but by the 3rd class it became boring. There are a lot of regular yogis at Sangha. We are friendly and we talk to each other and to the new people if they want to talk. If you're new, you're encouraged to go at your own pace. You rest when you need to rest. We also "hoot & holler." There's a lot of energy in the class that makes it fun. We get energy from each other & the good music. The more yogis there are the more fun it becomes. It doesn't matter if you're what type of body shape you have. No one cares. The regular yogis also come in all shapes & sizes. We're all just trying to be healthy & have fun. The studio is clean. The instructors are always cleaning the floor mats & mirrors. There's no weird odors. You will not be lying in someone else's puddle of sweat. The owners/instructors are super friendly. This studio is very welcoming.

I had a consultation here three years ago and prepaid $100 for a 1:1 training session. That same…read moreweek, my husband passed away. When I told the trainer, he kindly said to come back when I was ready, and that was the last I heard. No expiration notice, no follow-up, nothing for three years. When I finally felt ready to return, the owner immediately framed my options as either using the 1:1 I'd already paid for, or applying $50, half the value, toward a membership. They never communicated an expiration. Three years passed for a reason I had disclosed. Quietly honoring the full $100 toward whatever I wanted was the obvious move, and it would have cost them almost nothing in goodwill terms. Offering half is a choice, and it tells you what kind of operator you're dealing with. A little grace would have gone a long way. The 1:1 itself was a 40-minute form walkthrough, the kind of light intro most gyms offer free as a complimentary first visit. It was framed as a meaningful training session, but the value was limited and only mildly useful in the context of taking their classes afterward. Honestly, it functions more as a safety net for the gym, making sure you can perform the exercises without injuring yourself in their group sessions. I was also handed an "onboarding" bag with a "golden ticket" promo, three free classes for friends to use, with an approximate value of $100. So the gym is willing to extend roughly that much in free value to strangers I bring through the door, but not willing to extend the same goodwill to the grieving customer standing right in front of them. When the owner checked in afterward and I shared honestly that the session underwhelmed me, she didn't ask questions or try to make it right. She got defensive and offered a refund. For the membership only, not the 1:1. The message I took from that exchange was clear: I wasn't wanted as a customer. Maybe others have had great experiences. Mine was a series of small, ungenerous choices in moments where basic human decency would have cost nothing.

The owners are wonderful! The classes are great! I wish I had checked it out sooner! I couldn't be…read morehappier with the classes, instructors and overall experience. Great workouts and people! I look forward to going each day!!

I regularly attend Amber's classes and am a complete devotee! She has such a gentle spirit and…read moreemotes a peaceful presence during class, but she also kicks your bootie! I always get a great all-over-body workout at her barre and yoga-sculpt classes, and I also get a spirit boost through her quotes, aroma therapies, and her gentle touch. I recently attended her Autumnal Equinox event and was completely blown away! She partnered with a friend who makes natural skin care products to create a class that prepared our body, mind and spirit for the changing of the season. She taught a yoga class, shared readings, applied aroma therapies, and lead a thankfulness ritual. Then she topped it off with a delicious harvest dinner made from items from her garden. We all left with amazing seasonal skin care gifts and full hearts ready for the new season! Thanks, Amber!

I'm really surprised I haven't written a review for this place yet, even though I don't write…read morereviews very frequently-- it's just one of the best yoga studios I've been to in probably 15 years of regular practice in SF and the Peninsula. The owner, Pattie, really lives her yogic teachings and is exceptionally kind and gracious. She also leads fantastic classes that are the perfect mix of physical challenge and spiritual reflection/meditation. What's also really great is that she offers in person classes in addition to virtual-- the doors and windows of the studio are left open so masks are optional. Normally she offers outdoor classes as well but has stopped due to the arrival of more wintry weather (however there are still a few weekly outdoor classes with Olga). Olga and Grace are wonderful instructors as well-- both really get you in a good flow and you'll be buzzing with high vibes afterwards. I've taken far more classes with Grace, who is one of the sweetest, most skilled instructors I've found and really takes the time to make sure everyone has proper alignment. She takes everyone's personal needs and limitations into account yet really motivates you to push yourself farther than you thought you could go. At the moment she is only offering virtual classes. Overall this is just such a warm, welcoming studio with very intimate classes that span all levels of ability. I cherish it for what it has done for my physical and mental health!

Worst yoga class I've ever had. The class is held inside an apartment building and no instructions…read morewere given on how to enter. I stood outside calling (along with 2 other patrons) for 10 mins. When Olga arrived the only thing she said was "are you registered?" No introduction of herself or the practice, no questions about my experience, goals, limitations, etc. I was not asked for proof of vaccination. The class was disjointed and confusing, and transitions were awkward. No forecasting poses, no breath engagement, no explanation of proper form or alignment. Olga taught to the camera or the mirror the whole time (I was not told we'd be on camera or recorded).. Another student tried to tell Olga that she felt pain in some of the poses and Olga told her to try to remember which poses it was and remind her at the end of class. Afterwords, Olga didn't say one word to any of the students except to remind one woman to register.

Our son was a student of Maria's from about age 3. He is high energy, and does everything full…read moreforce, he is movement basically. To see him slow down, think about breathing, and learning poses was amazing. Beyond the peaceful nature of the class, Maria helped him build confidence. She knows how to speak to the kids in a way that we just don't. She provides a safe place for kids to be, she encourages them, and supports their individuality.

I love Maria's energy and chill vibe! My 5yo son has been going to her class for a few weeks now,…read moreand she does a good job of keeping the kids engaged with different yoga props and games.