An increasing number of people in San Francisco are considering pursuing a Pilates instructor certification as a fulfilling way to earn an extra income while keeping fit and giving back to their communities. There are so many reasons why Pilates instructors love their work, and if you’ve been thinking about joining the field, now’s a perfect time. The hard-working, high-earning, and health-conscious population of the San Francisco Bay Area are a great demographic for Pilates instruction. On top of that, here’s a few reasons Pilate instructor certification is worth your time, and how yo ..read more

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up (who isn’t?) consider planning an afternoon in The Castro. This gorgeous neighborhood is just a stonesthrow away from our happy home in the Haight, and it has way more to offer than racy shops and ridiculously cheap happy hour drinks (not that those are bad things…). The history of The Castro is well worth exploring, and serves as a reminder of the brilliant and strong characters that made San Francisco what it is.   This 2-hour walking tour brings to life the stories not be immediately visible to the average passerby. It also provides context on how the ..read more

Cole Valley? Whether you’ve lived here for ten years or are visiting for a long weekend, chances are you haven’t spent much time in this little hidden gem. Tucked under the Panhandle and bordering Upper Haight and the Inner Sunset, Cole Valley is a great place to get away for a day. Like Bernal Heights or Noe Valley, it’s the sort of place that scruffy hipsters from the Mission yearn to retire to when they reach their 30’s.   San Franciscans are infamous for never leaving their neighborhoods. On an average day, you might get coffee and breakfast, go to work, eat lunch, and grab dinner ..read more

It’s the digital addiction that’s becoming harder and harder to kick: screen time. Whether you’re spending hours in front of a computer for work, or finding yourself on an endless scroll, we’re all looking for ways to limit our screen time. If you’re lucky enough to live in a neighborhood like Haight Ashbury, there are plenty of healthy distractions to make it easier to unplug and enjoy the world around you. We dare you to leave the phone at home while you discover (or re-discover) these neighborhood gems.   Get Groovy on 8-Wheels Did you know that roller skating was once banned from Go ..read more

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  “Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” – John Steinbeck   A pilates teacher certification is so much more than a piece of paper. Working towards your Pilates certification is a dual-purposed road; one of self-discovery, and another of finding ways to support the health and wellness of others. Our mission at Soulful Pilates in San Francisco is to help you create a body and mind that is healthy, strong, and happy. Whether you are a veteran Pilates student looking to gain more depth in your practice, or a newcomer seeking alte ..read more

Pilates Workouts & What They're All About Brought to you by   Pilates workouts concentrate on breathing techniques and movements and work towards enhancing the flexibility, strength, and posture of the body without adding a lot of muscle mass. These exercises use the “powerhouse” areas of your body that includes your abdominals and core muscles for the execution of different poses. Some Types of Pilate Exercises Include: •    Cadillac Exercises: Rather than using heavy weights, Cadillac exercises uses springs as exercise equipment. In this kind of exercise, by using ma ..read more

Empowering Mind & Body Through Pilates Soulful Pilates is THE Pilates studio, whose teachers offer classes using the Pilates method in its most authentic, effective, and fun form. Our mission is to help you create a body and mind that is healthy, strong, and happy. A connection that creates a version of yourself you've never imagined. All through the wonderful power that Pilates posses. Soulful Pilates welcomes people of all fitness levels to our Haight-Ashbury studio. Pilates is highly adaptable to all age and fitness types, so it's a great fit for people with basically a gener ..read more

  Soulful Pilates: Pilates Classes Done Right! Soulful Pilates opened its doors in the bay area in 2012 by master Pilates instructor Véronique Dumont Thoma. The studio has blossomed into a learning destination and teacher training center, specializing in Pilates and CoreAlign. Soulful Pilates is conveniently located in a tree-lined residential community on the corner of Waller and Clayton Streets, just one block from Haight Street and two blocks from Cole Valley's eclectic mix of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Soulful Pilates has a talented group of instructors who's goal is to i ..read more

Want to become a Pilates Instructor? Apply Online Now As a Certified Pilates instructor, your goal is to improve the lives of others by working to improve their physical health through Pilates. Pilates is a mind-body approach to physical fitness which focuses on posture, body awareness, controlled movement, and core strengthening to achieve whole body fitness. At Soulful Pilates, our fun and intimate studio setting provides the foundation for the course. Soulful Pilates has an open studio policy for all participants in our Teacher Training program. We provide round-the-clock assistance in the ..read more