This is a very cute small studio in a nice location in North Oakland. Julia, the studio owner, is…read morean excellent teacher -- careful sequencing, careful instruction, knowledgeable. However, I've done classes with a half dozen or so other teachers and they were all pretty meh. For me, it just isn't worth it when there's only one teacher whose classes I enjoy. However, if you're looking for a private instructor, Julia would be a good choice.

This is where I got introduced to Pilates. I work with Cheyenne and she's terrific. I've done yoga…read moreand gym workouts for decades, but Pilates is unique. You want an instructor who's knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and communicates clearly. Someone who can adapt the workout to your specific needs and abilities. Cheyenne is all those things. Plus the facility is clean and comfortable. I really like this place.

As a newcomer to Pilates, I was really unsure of where to go or how to start. I found Bayside…read morePilates on the web, and went with them because they had a nice site and because they had great prices on classes. I have been really pleased with my choice. Faye is an excellent teacher! She provides excellent group and individual classes. She pays a lot of attention to each student and remembers all of their physical histories. She really works with past injuries and current concerns. I've seen a lot of progress, and actually enjoy coming to class to exercise! Faye makes the workouts challenging without killing you, and makes exercising fun.

I was referred to Bayside Pilates by a friend to whom I am now forever indebted. I had an injury…read moreto my ankle, knee and lower back. I was at the point where the injury was mostly healed but all of the surrounding muscles lost their strength and were not working properly due to over-compensation and in the case of my abs, inactivity. I came to Faye suffering from severe sciatica. I couldn't walk more than a half a block without severe pain in my lower back. Faye took on a pretty hard case with me and let me tell you, Faye is a GREAT teacher! She has infected me with Pilates. I can't stop! It doesn't hurt my back! Her passion for her calling is wonderful and inspiring. 1. She is very knowledgeable and well-trained in her field. She explains everything she is asking you to do and how it works to strengthen you. 2. She corrects your form carefully so that you will not hurt yourself. Make sure you fill out her form thoroughly so that she can help you not to re-injure yourself. 3. The studio is beautifully designed, furnished and is spotless! Very zen and all new! She takes very good care of her equipment and asks you to do so too. I really like that. It shows her respect for her calling, herself, and her clients. 4. She is affordable. Believe me, other studios are more expensive and aren't nearly as approachable or nice. 5. Her attitude towards her students is helpful, nurturing and fun. She makes you want to come back. For those who know me, exercise was NOT my favorite thing. But this is really fun. She is encouraging, even when I feel like a beached whale on her equipment. 6. You will see results. I have gone for 6 times now, I think, and I can see the results in my yoga, cycling and walking. Yes, Pilates is making other exercise more fun for me. Already, less pain, and my workers comp chiropractor says that Faye is having me do exactly the right things! Oh Joy! 7. Her studio is in a safe area with a big inexpensive parking lot about a block away. And after your workout... there's Piedmont Avenue to explore! This is great for your body, and I love it. I am not some perfectly trim, dancer's body, young, athletic hipster. I'm a plump mom in my late 50's. If I can be helped, ANYONE can be helped by Faye and her Pilates studio. Give her a try. You will love it.

Excellent pilates studio with exceptional instructors. Roxanne owns the studio but doesn't teach in…read moreperson anymore. But she's got incredible talent in choosing amazing instructors. I go twice a week and see Krista and Cheyenne. Both are knowledgeable, fun, and really good at modifying for my many injuries. I've seen Tonya as well and she's really good also. Since I've been going I've noticed my core strength improving, my shoulders are much stronger , and my pain levels have decreased dramatically. I'm a chiropractor and I send many of patients here, knowing they will take good care of them. The studio itself is clean, stylish and filled with light. I highly recommend taking pilates here.

I started at Roxanne Graziano's studio a few months ago when my private instructor Lala began…read moreteaching there. The space is wonderful and the staff is very kind. Lala is truly one of a kind. She is excellent for people with injuries or those that are just looking to stay in shape. She makes Pilates fun and the studio space is a great place to do work out with her in. I highly recommend that you check out this studio and if possible take a class with Lala! She will make you laugh and sweat!

**5 stars** I've…read morebeen going to Nikita for private session pilates for about two years, and it's one of the best decisions I've made! She has an incredible ability to push you, while still keeping the sessions enjoyable and lighthearted. Her energy is fun and welcoming, and you can tell she truly cares about her clients' progress. If you're looking for a Pilates instructor who is experienced, knowledgeable, and makes you feel comfortable from day one, I couldn't recommend anyone better.

I have been training with Nikita for almost two years, and practicing Pilates for over ten years…read more Nikita is highly knowledgeable about Pilates in particular and body mechanics in general. She has introduced me to many new and effective moves that I had never tried before. She does a great job of mixing things up while ensuring progress with exercises we have been working on over time. Most importantly, Nikita creates an environment where I can be honest about what my body needs. She is not afraid to push you to your limits, and helps you approach them with courage. Thank you Nikita!

Joanna is a fabulous Pilates instructor! She is extremely insightful, technically knowledgeable…read moreand precise, and has excellent communication skills which makes her a not only a great practitioner, but also a wonderful teacher. Her demeanor is just lovely as well. She's very encouraging, but ever so gently challenges me to push a little deeper into my practice. I have been a regular client of Joanna's for at least five years now and my body has never felt stronger. I look forward to my workouts like never before. I am grateful to have found her and I highly recommend her services.

Joanna is so knowledgeable! I've had the pleasure of attending her reformer classes and just now…read morehad my first private lesson with her and she was able to hear my issues/concerns and quickly create a set of very effective exercises to address my weakness. She has a great sense of humor, is warm and inviting. I never regret attending one of her classes and my body has never felt better (and there is a long way to go yet for me!)

Hazel is an amazing instructor and the sweetest! I've done pilates at other studios for a few…read moreyears, but I truly appreciate how Hazel pays attention to every detail. After just a month of working with her, my chronic low back pain is improving, and my alignment is so much better. Highly recommend!

I have no doubt that the owner, Angi, knows fitness and Pilates. What the studio needs to learn is…read morehow to treat new, and potentially steady, customers. I was one of the Living Social participants, and only went to one class. I will not go back. First, it was very hard to get into a class. I had to insist that because I have a full time job, I cannot come to class at 10 AM or 4PM. I was finally allowed into an intermediate group. There was no greeting - you have to be buzzed in, and the person coming to the door was a student who looked as if she didn't want to let me in and asked what I was doing there. One other person had her back to me at the computer - this turned out to be Angi. After 5 minutes had passed she finally acknowledged my presence. Her first greeting was not "Welcome to our studio" but "Are you signing up for the class permanently since it is so full you would need to reserve your spot by the 3rd class?". I said that I hadn't taken ANY classes there yet so didn't know. (it turned out that the only people in the class were me and the person who came to the door). Class started almost 15 minutes late. The instructor (not Angi) was knowledgeable, but the flow of the class was not great. It did end right on time, which meant we had a 45 minute class instead of the hour. When I called later to find out more information about my classes, I never received a call back. It was clear that even though they had agreed to do the Living Social deal, they were not happy about it. A friend of mine told me that she had had the exact same experience and would not be going back. So at least two interested and motivated clients have moved on to other studios.

I really wish I can give better feedback since she is practically my neighbor. However I went to…read moreone class and will not return. I bought a Groupon to try out these classes. After the class was cancelled 2 times due to insufficient number of attendees, we finally got a class going.. great! Then I found out that I was the only one in the class...still fine, more attention for me! Turns out Angi did not lead the class. The class was led by her student who kept referring back to her binder, who also required constant teaching reminders from Angi on breathing techniques and so forth. At the end of the 45 min class (filled out forms for the 1st 15), we went through 3 poses. It was a complete waste of my time. Had I known I was going to be a guinea pig for her student, I would not have attended.

I spent the better part of 9 months with Cindy and only ended things because I moved and I couldn't…read moretake her with me! The hour with Cindy was always more than I expected. She pushed me beyond my perceived limits, gave tough love in the way I needed, made small adjustments that made significant changes to my form, and educated me on the fundamentals of strength training (I've met trainers that could not do this!). As someone who works in healthcare/medicine and has scientific understanding of the human body, this was extremely huge to me as I don't believe in doing things for the sake of doing them. I appreciated that the trainer-trainee relationship we have had also evolved into a friendship as it is rare to have that. The only regret I have is not starting training with her sooner than when I did :)

I have worked with Cindy over the past two years and can't say enough about how great she's been…read more When I first saw her, I was dealing with sciatic pain and looking to return to strength training after being away from it for a few years. I am now pain free and stronger than I've ever been. She is great at identifying and addressing your specific needs, teaching you how to lift safely, and helping you get the most out of every workout. If you want to see results, she'll deliver.