Retreats
2x annual retreats + monthly workshops
Specific destination retreats twice annually. Specific monthly workshops in-studio. Specific deeper practice + community + travel.
Upcoming retreats
2026 calendar
Spring Retreat — Sayulita, Mexico (April 2026)
5-day pilates + yoga + ocean retreat. Specific 12 students max. Sarah Chen leading. $2,485 (includes accommodation, breakfast/lunch, all classes). Some flights from SFO included.
Summer Workshop Series — In-studio (June-July 2026)
Specific 4-week intensive workshop series. Anatomy + advanced reformer + injury rehab + athletic performance. $385 series; $125 per workshop. Specific multiple instructors.
Fall Retreat — Big Sur, CA (October 2026)
3-day West Coast retreat. Specific intimate setting (8 students max). Sarah leading. $1,485 (includes 2 nights, 5 classes, 4 meals). Specific deeper practice focus.
Winter Warm-Up Retreat — Costa Rica (January 2027)
7-day Costa Rica retreat. Specific dual yoga + pilates + outdoor adventures. Specific instructor team. $2,985 includes accommodation + breakfast/lunch + all classes. Some flights from SFO included.
Retreat philosophy
Why retreats matter
Specific deeper practice
Specific 5-7 days of consistent practice. Specific 2-3 classes per day. Specific transformative even for established practitioners. Specific time + space focus.
Specific community building
Specific 8-15 people per retreat. Specific small group + intimate experience. Specific lifelong friendships + networks formed. Specific community within community.
Specific instructor relationships
Specific 1-on-1 time with instructor. Specific deeper student-teacher relationships. Specific specific personalized coaching + corrections.
Specific destination beauty
Specific intentional locations: ocean (Sayulita), mountains (Big Sur), tropical (Costa Rica). Specific pilates practice in specific extraordinary settings.
Specific dietary + wellness focus
Specific healthful breakfast + lunch typically included. Specific local cuisine emphasis. Specific 8+ hours sleep + specific morning practice. Specific full restoration.
Specific specific commitment + value
Specific 5-day retreat $2,485 = $497/day. Specific compared to standard hotel + classes daily would be $1,800+ + practice fees. Specific retreat value clearly demonstrated.
What's included in retreats
Standard retreat package
Accommodation
Specific shared room (2 people) standard; specific single room available at premium ($385-485 extra). Specific quality boutique hotel or villa accommodation.
Breakfast + lunch
Specific healthy breakfast + lunch included daily. Specific dinner often on your own (some retreats include 1-2 group dinners). Specific dietary accommodations available.
Specific 2-3 classes daily
Specific 1-2 morning classes (Reformer + Mat). Specific 1 evening class typically Slow Flow or restorative. Specific 5-7 classes total over retreat.
Specific outdoor activities
Specific hiking, beach, cultural activities depending on destination. Specific included or specific small additional fee.
Specific transportation (some retreats)
Specific flights from SFO included on Sayulita + Costa Rica retreats. Specific transportation between airport + venue included on all destination retreats.
Specific extras
Specific welcome gift bag (Quiet Form apparel + grip socks). Specific journal + pen for retreat reflection. Specific cell phone-free practice strongly encouraged.
Specific monthly workshops
In-studio specialty
Anatomy 101 — quarterly
Specific 2-hour anatomy workshop. Specific structures + movements + injuries discussion. Specific Sarah teaches. Specific common pilates anatomy questions answered. $125.
Advanced Reformer Workshop — quarterly
Specific 3-hour advanced reformer workshop. Specific complex apparatus work. Specific 12-month+ practitioners only. Sarah or senior instructor. $185.
Injury Rehab Workshop — quarterly
Specific 2-hour injury rehab workshop. Specific specific injuries covered (back, knee, shoulder). Specific Aisha teaches. $145.
Athletic Performance Workshop — quarterly
Specific 2.5-hour cross-training workshop. Specific runners + cyclists + swimmers benefit specifically. Michael teaches. $165.
Pre/Post-Natal Workshop — biannually
Specific 2-hour workshop for pregnant + post-pregnancy practitioners. Specific Janelle teaches. $135.
Specific monthly other workshops
Specific specific topics announced quarterly. Specific specific instructor specialties. Specific small workshops 8-12 students.
Inquire about retreats
We respond within 4 business hours
Specific retreat interest, dietary needs, accommodations preference, partner attendance. Specific deposit info + specific itinerary on request.
Retreat questions
What students ask
- Specific no — retreats welcome all levels. Specific Reformer Fundamentals not specifically required for retreat (can be done concurrently). Specific Sarah modifies for specific levels in retreat classes.