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A classical pilates studio in West Portal, SF offering in-person, private, duet and trio classes.

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Why Pilates?

Pilates relieves stress tension in your body. It improves posture, balance and flexibility, and it improves the functioning of your nervous system. It can benefit everyone, but can especially serve those who are recovering from a physical injury or dealing with chronic pain.

“Every pain has its own narrative. I listen to that and develop personalized movements and exercises to transform that pain into a positive story. When you suffer less, life begins to have more meaning, and then you can have a more wonderful story to share.”
~ Hye-Yeon, Owner and Teacher
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Joseph Pilates called his method Contrology, which refers to the way the method encourages the use of the mind to control the muscles. At our studio, our program focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, our classical exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain.

During your lesson

  • You will learn how to breathe in and exhale mindfully.

  • Then your nerve system will be relaxed

  • which will enable your postural awareness to improve.

  • Then your breathing and circulation will improve even more.

  • Your endurance and flexibility will increase.

  • Your spine will be decompressed.

  • All your muscles and joints will get stronger and balanced

  • Your mind-body connection and awareness will be increased,

  • so that you can control your body and its movements. 

  • This will help you to prevent injuries and premature aging of joints

  • so that you can enjoy your life, fully!

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After years of injuries sustained from dancing, running, having children and life in general I turned to Pilates a few years ago.
I have been to many studios in the Bay Area and haven’t found one quite like this and it’s classical approach. Hye-yeon really takes the time to get to know your body and your goals. Her genuine spirit shines through as you enter the beautiful studio.
….There can, and always will be variations in teaching methods and styles, but there is something so refreshing to take a class the way it was initially intended in the order Joseph Pilates taught. Fast-paced and trendy Pilates may be on the rise, but Pilates Story is bringing classical in with a force.
Hye-yeon has really helped me find a better mind body awareness and move more effectively. I can’t recommend her enough.
Kiley Mar
Having broken my back twice in my twenties and shattered my right foot in eight places I was wracked in pain for years. My feet were so sore it was excruciating to walk barefoot. Doctors and foot specialists said it would never get better. My GP told me that I’d be miserable later on in life due to injuries I picked up.
My wife recommended Pilates with Hye-Yeon. I put it off for ages and finally relented , what had I got to lose right? Long story short IT CHANGED MY LIFE I’m almost 40 and I am in the best shape of my life. It’s all down to Hye-Yeon I have a complete new lease on life. Thanks a million girl!
James Quinn
Hye-Yeon’s Pilates teaching has influenced every aspect of my life. She has helped me find more balance, endurance and better posture in my work as a musician. I now walk down the street thinking about each breath, about the way my feet touch the ground, about focusing my core. Her method is to take one’s individual body and methodically find ways of getting it to work more in synch with itself. Friends even say I’m getting taller. A Pilates lesson with Hye-Yeon ends up touching on so many areas of life. She always finds unique, brilliant ways of creating a unified field theory. Hye-Yeon is a positive force in a mad world. She is a masterful, joyful teacher.
David HarringtonKronos Quartet
I have been studying classical pilates with Hye-Yeon for two years. She is compassionate and focused, a wonderfully gifted teacher with a holistic approach, a deep understanding of the connections between every part of the body. She emphasizes the importance of breathing and helps me reach my goals with a strong emphasis on safety and steady progress. Each lesson is fun and challenging – a high point of my week.
Regan Harrington

Pilates Story

We are a classical boutique pilates studio in the heart of West Portal neighborhood, San Francisco. We are proudly equipped with Gratz machines for your unique whole body experience

Studio hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30a – 7:00p

Sat: 8:30a – 4:00p

Sun: Closed

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