Anyone can benefit from Pilates! It is the most thoroughly developed exercise system ever conceived for the human body, period. Pilates lessons at our studio - as intended by Joe himself - are uniquely tailored to your individual needs and abilities. We take great care in applying our long experience and rigorous training in the Pilates method to suit your body and your personal health goals.
Regardless of your perfect Pilates workout - Be it challenging and aerobic, or mindful and healing - practicing Pilates in our studio will help you feel more alive and will improve your flexibility, coordination and strength. The owner of our Oakland Pilates studio, Faye Stevenson, is a second-generation certified and expert Pilates instructor.
Regardless of your perfect Pilates workout - Be it challenging and aerobic, or mindful and healing - practicing Pilates in our studio will help you feel more alive and will improve your flexibility, coordination and strength. The owner of our Oakland Pilates studio, Faye Stevenson, is a second-generation certified and expert Pilates instructor.
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When you chose to train at Bayside Pilates, you make a commitment and so do we. Your personal wellness goals become ours and we work along with you tirelessly to help you reach your target and beyond. Anyone new to Bayside Pilates, even with previous Pilates experience, begins with a minimum of three individual sessions.
When training individually with a Certified Instructor, you have the complete Pilates system available for your benefit, practiced at your ideal pace. This affords you the opportunity to address your specific needs with the careful guidance of a skilled practitioner.
Anyone new to Bayside Pilates, even with previous Pilates experience, begins with a minimum of three individual sessions (You can start with our introductory offer of three discounted sessions).During these sessions we will address your initial questions about your Pilates practice and you will experience the foundational principles of Pilates training.
Anyone new to Bayside Pilates, even with previous Pilates experience, begins with a minimum of three individual sessions (You can start with our introductory offer of three discounted sessions).During these sessions we will address your initial questions about your Pilates practice and you will experience the foundational principles of Pilates training.
Home practice is the key to fully integrating Pilates into your way of life. Imagine that no matter where you are, no matter what happens, you have tools at your disposal to keep yourself on track and out of painful physical emergencies. The Start Strong Home Practice Program is a daily home practice program, developed over the course of several years by our studio owner and master instructor, Faye Stevenson.
MELT employs the use of gentle tools for the goals of fascial tissue remodeling, pain relief, and performance improvement. The ultimate goal of MELT is to improve your body's ability to restore balance and repair itself, which can create remarkable, lasting changes. MELT offers natural pain relief, allowing you to address the true cause of chronic pain, not just mask the symptoms.
Faye Stevenson, the owner of the studio, has been a student of the system for close to two decades. She has spent almost two decades learning about the function of the human body and earned two certifications in Pilates. Her first was in 2001 with Turning Point Studios. She earned her second, much more comprehensive certification in 2006, after studying directly with Joseph Pilates' protege and immediate successor, Romana Kryzanowska.
Reviews (24)
Mari G.
Apr 05, 2017
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I have been recovering from a hip flexor injury myself and started seeing Faye about 2 months ago. It has made a huge difference in my recovery. I am able to walk up stairs without pain, bend over and get in and out of my car so much more comfortably. She has given me livable, doable exercises that I can continue at home. I am so grateful to her gentle and focused guidance. I highly recommend Bayside pilates. Thank you, Faye!
Deena L.
Nov 19, 2016
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Bayside Pilates is a calm, focused studio designed to help you get reconnected with your body, movement and strength. Faye Stevenson is thoroughly committed to using Pilates to help you reach your personal goals. Faye emphasizes the importance of ongoing, committed sessions (individual & small groups) to truly experience your potential & the wide scope of exercises & equipment designed to help you move with strength, length, power & connection. Highly recommended for ongoing wellbeing & recovery from injury.
Lori S.
Nov 03, 2016
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Faye is steeped in the philosophy and history of Pilates. She's just finished her book, and is working on a video series to bring her wonderful, sweet presence into the privacy of your home or office.
In the mean time, if you want to build flexibility and strength to live a more vibrant life, visit her beautiful studio to be healed by her expertise. Faye is so committed to her clients and their well-being. You feel so cared for when you work with her.
In the mean time, if you want to build flexibility and strength to live a more vibrant life, visit her beautiful studio to be healed by her expertise. Faye is so committed to her clients and their well-being. You feel so cared for when you work with her.
Dale M.
Sep 25, 2016
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Faye is the true Professional Pilates instructor - she knows every detail of the body and can change the power of your exercise with just a small adjustment. Her studio is like her personality - warm and inviting. She helped me recover from a broken ankle and actually gave me workouts while in my cast. She is wonderful Pilates instructor and I highly recommend her - your body deserves it!
Marni W.
May 14, 2015
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Faye's Pilates classes helped me drop the 60 pounds of baby weight, but that's not even the best part. She helped me gain back FUNCTION! I never did Pilates prior to pregnancy. But I had a tough labor and delivery that left me weakened and unable to move much or carry weight. Now I have no trouble with my abdomen or back muscles while getting in or out of bed, the car, bending down, or picking up my kiddo. Faye teaches with warmth, compassion, humor and smarts. Her group mat class is my favorite. Thank you Faye!
Krista K.
Sep 03, 2014
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I am so grateful to have found Faye and Bayside Pilates! I am a Pilates instructor myself, trained in a contemporary style (which I love and appreciate), and wanted to learn more, broaden my horizons, and correct some imbalances in my body with the original Pilates work. I was searching high and low for "classical" Pilates (meaning, in my own words, adhering to the exercises practiced in Mr. Pilates original studio, and mostly in their original order) teachers and equipment, and found Faye. When I walked into her lovely and impeccably tidy studio, I noticed that she has a banner with
Ali S.
Jul 30, 2014
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Faye's studio is calm and welcoming--a much-appreciated reprieve from overcrowded, sweaty studios. Faye is a wonderful teacher, very thoughtful and knowledgeable. I had never taken a Pilates class before hers and have quickly grown to love it. For those of you who are new to Pilates, Bayside Pilates is the perfect place to start your practice.
Marni Weinstock
Jun 22, 2014
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I have been with Bayside Pilates since I was 4 months postpartum. I had never done Pilates of any kind before, and was determined to regain the use of my core after a long pregnancy and difficult labor. Faye welcomed me immediately to her lovely, clean and inviting studio, and within weeks I began to feel more like myself again. She pushed just the right amount-- not too easy, not too hard. I still continue with Nikki at mat class twice a week. I feel stronger and less achy than I have in years. I especially like the class format Bayside provides. It is a great value, a convenient time, and I often
Joanne Lafler
Feb 04, 2014
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I had no idea what Pilates was when I came to my first class, but thanks to the way that Faye deals with new students --- especially her attentiveness to personal concerns and her very clear instructions --- I have become a regular. Her studio is so comfortable and well-designed. It's a pleasure to be there and to work with her.
Eric Rubin
Jan 28, 2014
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I had never done Pilates before my sessions with Faye and I have to say it was absolutely amazing. I worked with her for 6 months, three times a week and the results were more than I could have hoped for. She has an easygoing sense about her but will also keep you motivated and working hard. If you've been wanting to do Pilates or are looking for a new instructor, look no further!
Iris W.
Jan 19, 2014
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I have been taking classes with Faye since last September. I highly recommend working with her. She creates an inspiring and friendly environment in the communal workouts, and her eye for technique and alignment is excellent. She does a great job of making sure everyone who participates is getting a workout that is appropriately challenging for their skill level. I've made real improvements in a lot of areas of flexibility and strength that have been historically hard for me to improve. More so, the vibe of Bayside Pilates is one of a community of people who all are genuinely committed towards
Alexa Korpal
Nov 27, 2013
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I know Faye to be a caring and supportive teacher. She works hard to clearly and patiently guide one through cleansing and strenuous workouts. Faye always kindly answers questions and is sensitive of the feelings and comfort of her clients; her goal is to help people better themselves! Faye effectively differentiates her teaching for all levels of experience with Pilates and has a wonderfully healthful and clean space in which to improve your strength, flexibility, and posture. I always feel fantastic after a class with Faye!
Jan Moseley
Nov 17, 2013
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As a newcomer to Pilates, I found owner Faye Stevenson to be very patient and able to explain clearly how the exercises should be done to gain maximum effect. The atmosphere is very friendly, nice studio. Individual attention, even if a group class.
I was recommended by a friend and am happy I joined. After each class I'm amazed how good I feel, flexible and energetic. Faye will work with you, and offers mat classes as well as machines, group sessions or individual. Her prices are very good.
I was recommended by a friend and am happy I joined. After each class I'm amazed how good I feel, flexible and energetic. Faye will work with you, and offers mat classes as well as machines, group sessions or individual. Her prices are very good.
Allegra B.
Nov 01, 2013
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Patricia Minger
Sep 17, 2013
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Bayside Pilates is the place to go if you want a personally oriented, expert trainer to help you achieve strength and fitness goals. Faye is warm and caring, and very enthusiastic about sharing her love of Pilates with her clients. Group classes are friendly and supportive and private lessons are well worth the investment for a personalized Pilates plan to suit individual needs.
June Smith
Aug 17, 2013
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Bayside Pilates and Faye Stevenson were recommended by an exercise instructor who has taught in Piedmont Adult School for more than two decades. All her recommendations have been without equal, and this remains true for Bayside Pilates. The atmosphere is transporting, the studio beautifully designed, the mood tranquil. Faye's attention to the individual needs of each student engenders total confidence that you are in the best possible hands. We are fortunate indeed to have her in the neighborhood.
Elizabeth Stevenson
Aug 16, 2013
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I live in Michigan but, whenever I’m visiting Faye in Oakland, I always enjoy my workouts in her studio. It’s a lovely space and the use of the equipment lends to a more vigorous and effective workout. The other people in class are always friendly and welcoming which is great since I'm not a regular. Faye is extremely knowledgeable and was able to give me some advice over the telephone to help me heal when I fractured my hip last spring. Her help has proved integral to my recovery process. If I lived in Oakland, I'd be at Bayside Pilates every day!
Yoko O.
Jul 30, 2013
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I was referred to Bayside Pilates by a friend to whom I am now forever indebted. I had an injury to my ankle, knee and lower back. I was at the point where the injury was mostly healed but all of the surrounding muscles lost their strength and were not working properly due to over-compensation and in the case of my abs, inactivity. I came to Faye suffering from severe sciatica. I couldn't walk more than a half a block without severe pain in my lower back.
Faye took on a pretty hard case with me and let me tell you, Faye is a GREAT teacher! She has infected me with Pilates. I can&apos
Faye took on a pretty hard case with me and let me tell you, Faye is a GREAT teacher! She has infected me with Pilates. I can&apos
D. S.
Jul 29, 2013
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I joined Faye's studio as a total beginner, to gain an introduction to Pilates. Faye is a wonderful teacher! She is patient and kind, extremely knowledgeable and articulate. Her classes are well-paced and she leaves time for questions.She is able to tailor the workouts to accommodate the individual student's needs and concerns. Initially I signed up for a single package of classes, and went back for a second package after noticing that I was gaining strength, better posture and overall better body awareness. I also stopped in on a few of her community workouts, and was inspired by her
Ingrid E.
Jul 29, 2013
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Faye is by far the highest level expert I have had the privilege to train under. Faye has spent years certifying, and Pilates is clearly here passion! I have many physical challenges, but Faye is always patient and encouraging. Faye's studio is a place of serenity, immaculate and well located. Pilates and my time with Faye is always the best part of my week! Many thanks to Faye for taking the time to help me reach my goals!
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Eric R.
Jul 29, 2013
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I spent 6 months working with Faye and I can honestly say, it was time and money well spent. We worked together 3 days a week and wow, did it help me. I sit at a desk all day and I needed to spend time working on my flexibility and strengthening my core. I never expected to work so hard when I started but after each session, I felt better, my head was clear and I was beginning to notice differences in my posture and my overall outlook on life and my body.
Faye is easy to work with and her studio is clean and inviting. If you've been wanting to do Pilates or are looking for a new instructor
Faye is easy to work with and her studio is clean and inviting. If you've been wanting to do Pilates or are looking for a new instructor
Sirena Masket
Jul 13, 2013
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Bayside Pilates is awesome. Faye is incredibly knowledgeable about the body and also is incredibly warm and funny. My sessions with her are hard work, but they fly by. I have seen a huge change in my strength and flexibility... and my aches and pains are disappearing. Faye is a great teacher. I highly recommend Bayside Pilates!!!
M. Lobeck
Jul 11, 2013
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Every time I’m at Bayside Pilates I feel at home. Owner Faye Stevenson is open and welcoming and really leads this place with her heart. She values connection to her clients and even helps connect her clients to each other, and the result is a wonderful little community of people working together toward wellness. Faye’s innovative group workouts are a great time to experience this community and to feel supported in your wellness practice.
R. B.
Mar 20, 2008
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As a newcomer to Pilates, I was really unsure of where to go or how to start. I found Bayside Pilates on the web, and went with them because they had a nice site and because they had great prices on classes.
I have been really pleased with my choice. Faye is an excellent teacher! She provides excellent group and individual classes. She pays a lot of attention to each student and remembers all of their physical histories. She really works with past injuries and current concerns.
I've seen a lot of progress, and actually enjoy coming to class to exercise! Faye makes the workouts challenging
I have been really pleased with my choice. Faye is an excellent teacher! She provides excellent group and individual classes. She pays a lot of attention to each student and remembers all of their physical histories. She really works with past injuries and current concerns.
I've seen a lot of progress, and actually enjoy coming to class to exercise! Faye makes the workouts challenging
