When Hye-Yeon was 11 years old she was hit by a car in an accident that left her with steel rods in her hip, unbalanced, with perpetually weak muscles and joints. Hye-Yeon started Pilates in 2004 after a total left hip replacement to learn how to use her regained mobility safely and mindfully. Pilates helped her to reconnect with the body that been lost to her for so many years.
After 3 years of practicing Classical Pilates, Hye-Yeon decided to join the advanced teacher training program at The Pilates Center in Boulder with the strong encouragement of her teacher, Erika Groff. Hye-Yeon was looking for her meaning of life - helping others - and teaching Pilates helped her to find the right path.
After 3 years of practicing Classical Pilates, Hye-Yeon decided to join the advanced teacher training program at The Pilates Center in Boulder with the strong encouragement of her teacher, Erika Groff. Hye-Yeon was looking for her meaning of life - helping others - and teaching Pilates helped her to find the right path.
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Cheryl Larsen
Oct 26, 2021
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The Pilates Story studio is first rate. Clean, fresh, professional, fantastic energy, a community resource. Hye-Yeon, the owner, is a true healer. Intuitive and patient, she understands what chronic pain can do to a person and how to partner with her clients to help them strengthen and improve their ability to move. She is always learning and growing, bringing everything she learns back to her work. I'm grateful to have found her.
Adrian Chew
Oct 10, 2021
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I’ve been having private Pilates classes with Hye-Yeon, the owner of Pilates studio for a couple of years. I like the private classes as you can work on any particular issues that you have. I’m kind of intermediate and Hye-Yeon guides me well. We also talk about life the universe and everything, and our both Sci Fi fans, so we have plenty of fun conversations. The studio is well set up, with all the equipment you need, and is well located in West Portal. I would definitely recommend doing Pilates here!
Elizabeth McCormick
Oct 03, 2021
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I absolutely LOVE my weekly private session with Hye-Yeon. I initially started to see her for back issues I had been experiencing for years. I'm very happy to say that I've been seeing her for two years and she has made a WORLD of difference with my back. She is kind, thoughtful, makes me work really hard and honestly makes my weeks that much brighter. Her studio is bright, clean and everyone there is absolutely lovely. If you're thinking about making an appointment - DO IT!
Eric Dukatz
Sep 29, 2021
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My wife and I have been going to Pilates Story for a few years and it has been fantastic. Hye-Yeon always takes time prior to starting to understand our health and fitness needs and tailors the workout accordingly. As a result our strength and general well-being have been improving since we have been seeing her. Also, we invariably feel better after every workout. We would give her 6 stars if we could.
Abby Kearns
Sep 29, 2021
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Hye-Yeon Park is the best pilates instructor I have ever worked with. I have been seeing her for nine years and she continues to help me not only improve my core strength and flexibility, but also gain a better understanding of how my body works and how to get the best out of it. I highly recommend Hye-Yeon Park and Pilates Story.
Leigh Blicher
Sep 26, 2021
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Hye-Yeon is a wonderful, hands on teacher and all around body worker. I've been working with her for several years and am always learning something new about my body in our sessions. I have no doubt that the other teachers are equally empathetic and skilled. Pilates Story gets my highest recommendation!
Robert McLaughlin
Sep 23, 2021
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A pilates instructor in the East Bay recommended The Pilates Story when we relocated to San Francisco.
Owner and Senior Instructor Hye-Yeon is uniquely attuned to each person’s body and needs. She is able to teach a class and tailor exercises to each student. In leaving her sessions, I feel remarkably better and healed.
I highly recommend Hye-Yeon as an instructor and her community-focused studio – The Pilates Story. She is a San Francisco treasure!
Theresa A.
Owner and Senior Instructor Hye-Yeon is uniquely attuned to each person’s body and needs. She is able to teach a class and tailor exercises to each student. In leaving her sessions, I feel remarkably better and healed.
I highly recommend Hye-Yeon as an instructor and her community-focused studio – The Pilates Story. She is a San Francisco treasure!
Theresa A.
Nanor Ekmekjian
Sep 16, 2021
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I've been taking equipment and mat classes at Pilates Story for the last 4 years now. I first enrolled in duet classes with my daughter and then switched to regular class. I love working out with Hye-Yeon and Aura. They've both been very attentive to my needs and have helped me strengthen my core, improve my endurance, and tone my body.
Needless to say, the studio is spotless and the class size is small.
I look forward to my weekly sessions and would highly recommend it!
Needless to say, the studio is spotless and the class size is small.
I look forward to my weekly sessions and would highly recommend it!
Tanya G.
May 17, 2020
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I have been taking Pilates Mat and Equipment classes here for little over a year and I am so happy with how my body is changing, and getting stronger. Thankfully during quarantine we have been able to keep our weekly mat classes at home via Zoom training with Hye-Yeon and Aura. It's been wonderful to still be able to get the training and direction at home. I look forward to the hour trainings weekly as way to de stress and stay active. This is definitely the best Pilates studio and team I've been lucky enough to learn from in San Francisco!!!
Jeena K.
May 11, 2020
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The best classical pilates studio in San Francisco! I've been taking group and private sessions with Hye-Yeon and Aura for a few months so far and I can definitely feel that my body is changing and getting much stronger. I'm very happy that I found this studio in SF and the instructors like Hye-Yeon and Aura. They both are very knowledgeable on what they're teaching and they really make sure my body is in a correct posture and put effort on growing my weakness which comes to very personal and caring. Also, this lovely studio is facilitated with the best pilates equipments which helps
Constance W.
Apr 02, 2020
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"I love the special Zoom mat classes because they help me stay in shape, stretch and relax and connect with my pilates teachers and classmates. It's also a great way to support the teachers and studio so you will be there for us when things return to normal. Zoom is such an easy platform to use. Thank you for making the classes available."
Kelsey Regan
Nov 22, 2019
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Attending weekly pilates sessions at Pilates Story has been one of the best investments I have made in myself. Going to pilates is the highlight of my week because I leave standing up straight and feeling like I’m floating when I’m walking and I am full of energy that last me until my next session. The results of the hour long sessions are immediate. In just a couple sessions with, my imbalances were corrected and chronic pain from old injuries disappeared. Now I can do things that I never thought I would be able to do again like running and handstands! Hye-Yeon and Diana make their sessions
Sydney M.
Jan 30, 2019
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Two words: BETH CLARKE. I purchased a 10-pack class with Beth and worked with her throughout Spring 2018. And she has completely transformed my body. I came to her suffering from a bulging disc in my lower back. I had religiously gone to physical therapy for six months with little progress. After just a few sessions with Beth, I was able to sit, stand, and walk better than before. And eventually long airplane flights passed with ease. She took time to tailor exercises for me and give me some at-home practice exercises. We worked on the floor, mats, and reformer. So every session was different and
Meredith W.
Oct 02, 2018
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Michael T.
Dec 05, 2017
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Philippe Guglielmetti
Oct 27, 2017
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When I started working with Helene I was (I'm still in fact) a stroke survivor. I had a severe pontine stroke 2 years ago and I ended up with both sides of my body affected.
I came to her for post-rehab. The classical Pilates training she has makes her great to work with people with injuries like me. She is amazing and has the knowledge to customize exercises for me. She works to improve my range of motion, make further mind/body connections and to strengthen areas of weaknesses. Now I walk, I'm able to go up and down securely. She has a sensitive and direct manner to imagine (I could say "to
I came to her for post-rehab. The classical Pilates training she has makes her great to work with people with injuries like me. She is amazing and has the knowledge to customize exercises for me. She works to improve my range of motion, make further mind/body connections and to strengthen areas of weaknesses. Now I walk, I'm able to go up and down securely. She has a sensitive and direct manner to imagine (I could say "to
Tara C.
Aug 23, 2017
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Great place! I work right next door and they are absolutely awesome and convenience to me. I signed up for the private and equipment classes when they first opened. I've taken the class with Hye-Yeon, Helene, and Janette(not sure if that's the right spelling), and I love them all. I haven't done any pilates before, so I started with the very basic. Since the place was brand new, there were not too many people when I first started. They were able to accommodate my work schedule and make it impossible to not go to the classes. I've been with them for 5 months now. And I am so
Speak F.
Aug 04, 2017
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I feel so lucky to have found this place. With a history of low back injury I was worried about group exercise but now I feel stronger every session. I now primarily do individual sessions with Helene who is fantastic and has a keen knowledge of what is happening with each part of my body as we do the exercises. She can quickly point out when one leg or even toe is out of alignment and helps me do exercises to readjust my spine and strengthen what is out of balance.
In the beginner mat class you have a lot of attention and support, yet it is still challenging and pushes you to the next level
In the beginner mat class you have a lot of attention and support, yet it is still challenging and pushes you to the next level
Hans G.
May 10, 2017
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I had done pilates for almost four years in the Mission and only quit because my trainer moved. Now after almost four years without pilates, I've found a new "home" right in the neighborhood and my body and I couldn't be happier! It's the perfect non-exercise exercise which makes you feel better and does wonders for your whole body.
And Pilates Story provides the perfect environment: small enough to feel neighborhoody, but super well-stocked with quality equipment. Then there is the team of teachers who are great at figuring out what your body needs and then taking
And Pilates Story provides the perfect environment: small enough to feel neighborhoody, but super well-stocked with quality equipment. Then there is the team of teachers who are great at figuring out what your body needs and then taking
Janelle T.
Apr 27, 2017
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The studio is gorgeous, clean and filled with brand new equipment. The ambiance is peaceful, and my experience with the instructors/owners (Helene and Hye-Yeon) has been nothing short of kind/pleasant. I am on my second month of private lessons with Helene and she has been very patient & encouraging. I am recovering from foot surgery and the lessons have increased my range of motion. Which each lesson, I'm becoming more aware of muscles that I didn't know I had!
Billy S.
Apr 26, 2017
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Wow, what a great find and right in my neighborhood. If you want a clean, good natural light Pilates studio with great new equipment, this is the place.
Ample space-2 floors, I can now reach out to the sides without accidentally touching my classmate. Hye-Yeon and Helene are super nice and great instructors. Meter parking can be a bit tricky but 2 hour free residential parking can easily be found 2 blocks away. And after class, good lunch or coffee all around. Love it.
Ample space-2 floors, I can now reach out to the sides without accidentally touching my classmate. Hye-Yeon and Helene are super nice and great instructors. Meter parking can be a bit tricky but 2 hour free residential parking can easily be found 2 blocks away. And after class, good lunch or coffee all around. Love it.
M. M.
Mar 05, 2017
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I have been taking classes and private/duets with Hye-Yeon for nearly three years and am completely grateful for the positive impact that Pilates and has had on my overall health, happiness and fitness level.
I'm thrilled to be able to continue my Pilates practice at Pilates Story and be part of the community its founders have nurtured. Hye-Yeon is a stellar teacher who offers a lot of insight, feedback and support on not only becoming better at Pilates but at incorporating healthier habits and body awareness into one's daily life. I find her classes to be challenging yet extremely rewarding
I'm thrilled to be able to continue my Pilates practice at Pilates Story and be part of the community its founders have nurtured. Hye-Yeon is a stellar teacher who offers a lot of insight, feedback and support on not only becoming better at Pilates but at incorporating healthier habits and body awareness into one's daily life. I find her classes to be challenging yet extremely rewarding
Jacques C.
Mar 03, 2017
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The studio is quite new and I decided to give it a try. The studio is brand new, clean and cosy and the two owners are really nice. The equipment is brand new and top of range gear for classic Pilates (reformer, chair, tower and even a Cadillac). Oh, and the neighborhood is really nice (West Portal) with lots of shops, bars and restaurant. That is now my new Pilates studio.
