Pilates Napa Valley

I just love Heidi and her Pilates studio! Her teaching skills and adaptability are off the chart. This IS the place to be. Sign up today, it will be the best thing you have ever done.

Well, I never thought I'd be one of those "go to Pilates class twice a week" kind of people (whatever that means), but I'm hooked. I've been going to this studio for about a year. About 9 months ago I started coming here twice a week.I've never had the exact same workout repeated. The instructors are always mixing up moves and using different equipment (tower, chair, reformer+ accessories), so you never get bored. There are a lot of different teachers, so there is bound to be one that fits your personality/style.My favorite is Heidi. She is always upbeat and pushes me to challenge myself in a very nonthreatening and gentle way. (Like the move is just something fun you are going to try as opposed to a boot camp drill Sargent style.) She gives great cues/instruction and is good about correcting posture and giving individual attention even in a full class. I love how positive she is, encouraging us by saying things like "Doesn't that feel good?" or "Doesn't that make you feel strong?" as opposed to playing off people's body image insecurities (as in "this will help get rid of that unsightly..."). She just doesn't go there.There are a lot of different class times to choose from, which is nice, and you can register for classes using an app for your phone, so it is super convenient.Oh, I should mention that they also have a nice little selection of workout clothes for sale there. Dang it, Heidi has really good taste too and is always ordering new things. Sometimes it is hard not to shop on your way to or from class.I started Pilates to help strengthen and improve my body's alignment in order to work through some chronic stuff. This is the best my body has felt in my entire life. I do other workouts/exercise besides Pilates, but Pilates has played a key part in muscle building, improved flexibility, better posture, and most importantly (for me) a significant decline in chronic discomfort from decades of bad posture.

Studio C has the best cardio in town. D'Nyse's Piloxing class is always a challenge, but never intimidating. There is no shame in being a beginner at NV Pilates. They offer a variety of classes to keep things interesting--PiYo, Cize, Barre. The prices are reasonable, the instructors are knowledgeable and nice, and the work-out clothes they have for sale are unique and well-made--what more could you ask for?