Frequently Asked Questions

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A private session is a 50 minute appointment spent one-on-one with the instructor of your choice. It is geared toward your needs and interests.
To view our current class schedule or sign up for a class please click here or call 925 952-9331.
The decision regarding how often to attend will depends on your goals, needs and scheduling flexibility. Most our clients attend once or twice a week.
If you are working with a current injury or are in pain, we recommend starting with a private session to evaluate your needs. If you are pain and injury free, a class is a great place to start.
You may cancel without penalty more than 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full cost of the visit.
All packages expire 6 months from date of purchase and are nontransferable. No refunds.
Our prices for private sessions are based on which type of instructor you choose. Please see our Personal Training  page for details. 
Yes, each instructor has something unique to offer. We invite you to work with each of our instructors to see who fits your needs and style the best. The choice is yours to make.
Master instructors have been teaching more than 10 years, have at least 7 years working in rehabilitation and have extensive continuing education in a variety of areas.
Certified Instructors have completed and passed their final exams and have been teaching for 1-7 years. They have also completed continuing education classes in rehabilitative practices.
Apprentice Instructors have completed their course work and have been teaching for some months to a few years but have not yet completed their final exams; They are a great option for people with no injuries or those interested in a more cost-effective option.
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Not too loose, your instructor needs to be able to see the line of your body.
There are many similarities between Pilates and Yoga, specifically in the areas of awareness, alignment and breath. Pilates can also be done on a mat like Yoga. The differences come in that Pilates often includes specific equipment to both assist and/or challenge the exercises and though there is an element of stretching and flexibility it’s main focus is on strength building and stabilization. 

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