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Internal Fire Pilates & Wellness
“I've learned more than ever expected about my body including how to strengthen and stretch my muscles, and how to relieve pain.”
Best Pilates Classes in San Rafael, CA
15 studios listed · 5 in San Rafael · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rebalanced SF Pilates & Strength Training
“Takes the time and energy to understand pain points and come up with real solutions!”
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Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness Studio
“My now husband and I went to dance arts for our wedding first dance lessons & had a great experience.”
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The Pad Studios
“Was feeling a little sore from triathlon training and her flow just shook everything out perfectly!”
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Move With Studio
“They understand and work with all types of peoples levels, injuries, and abilities.”
Hot Yoga Republic
“I've done many hot yoga classes but this one takes the trophy for all encompassing, heated spaces with a certain level of crazy and mental fortitude to cross the finish line or 60 minute mark.”
The 15 studios listed for San Rafael, CA teach pilates. Whether a studio runs reformer sessions, mat classes or both comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Rafael, CA
5 of the 15 studios we list are based in San Rafael; the other 10 serve San Rafael from San Francisco (17 mi) and El Cerrito (12 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 699 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "community" and "energy". 11 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I email a pilates studio about an injury?
12 of the 15 studios list a public email address. Writing it down works better than explaining a knee history at a busy front desk, and it gives the studio time to put you with the right instructor rather than the next free slot.
Cue the Core: Pilates and Wellness
“There is a wonderful variety of classes, so you can find something that fits your mood, goals, and energy level, whether you want a more challenging workout or something restorative and mindful.”
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Nice Pilates
“Cassandra has built a studio with amazing instructors, great vibes, and really excellent instructors.”
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Begin Again Pilates Studio
“Her instruction flows through exercises for the entire body and most importantly, she makes sure you are doing them correctly!”
The Studio Marin
“Christina is an amazing teacher who is extremely serious about doing it properly - my flexibility has improved and my lower back pain is gone!”
Barre Union
“I appreciate when she comes over to correct my form otherwise I'm not maximizing my workouts and /or am exercising my way towards an injury!”
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Hot Yoga Plus Seacliff
“I used to struggle with back pain, but after attending her classes 2-3 times a week, it's almost gone.”
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Active Pilates
“Mike is super knowledgeable and has really unique and effective ways of diagnosing and treating injuries and chronic pain.”
The Training Zone Studio
“He reminded us that there are plenty other ways to target a muscle group rather than focusing on one specific exercise.”
Pilates With Jenise
“She has a deep understanding of the interconnectivity of muscles and knows how to work around an injury to strengthen and support surrounding areas.”
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