Mint Studios

I first tried mint studios with some co workers a year ago. One of whom happens to be a Pilates instructor. As someone that lifts weights, runs, does yoga and crossfits pretty much everyday, I thought there was no way that little reformer could give me a workout. Once I felt that shake in my core I knew I was in for a long hour! What Pilates did that the other workouts did not do for me was force me to do every movement with precision and control. As an athlete I was used to doing big powerful movements, not slow and controlled ones. Ever since that first day, I was totally hooked and have made Pilates at Mint part of my fitness routine. My core is stronger than ever and I no longer get ticky tack injuries doing other activities. As a guy it’s pretty hard to break that barrier of doing something «girly» like Pilates, but do some research and you will find that tons of football players have added Pilates to their workouts to improve their performance. Every instructor here is top notch and really focused on form. The space is super clean and everyone makes you feel right at home.

Any class at Mint is a great class; the unfortunately-​named Booty Barre is one the best barre classes in the city (next to Avant-​Barre), their Pilates instructors and equipment are top-​notch and the Yoga is challenging. The staff and other students are friendly and warm. It’s a great studio that offers challenging work-​outs from fantastic instructors.

I love taking classes here! Such a wonderful studio for the workout and environment.

TLDR: Mint studio has one of the nicest equipments around with super stylish décor. Arrive early! They’re offering the traditional reformer classes, not the «megaformer» kind.
One of my go to pilates studio in the city. Their power pilates classes are top notch + small in size so you’d get the attention you need especially if you are a beginner. Most pilates studios have more than 10 people in their reformer classes while Mint only has 6 spots so it might be a little tricky to book as they’re pretty popular. Book early and arrive on time! Oh, and bring grippy socks as they’re required.
There’s also complimentary Nespresso if you arrive early but no sugar /​milk (pro-​tip: I bring my own packet of sugar: P). It’s always a nice boost to get the caffeine kick before class. Great idea overall!
I’ve never taken their barre/​yoga classes but from what I’ve seen they’re always packed.

Very cute studio and incredibly nice instructors. It is not a traditional Pilates style studio though. I am a lover of the more traditional form of Pilates wherein you go through the entire routine. Instead at Mint it frequently seems like a random assortment of exercises for each class. For example at Mint you rarely do the 100 (I know everyone hates it but it is a great exercise), stomach massage, tendon stretch, elephant, etc. These are all traditional exercises that are part of standard Pilates reformer routines at more traditional studios.
I absolutely think Mint is wonderful for folks interested in getting in a challenging core workout. However if you enjoy the more traditional Pilates style it will leave you wanting for more. Accordingly while the experience was really only 2 stars for me I think many would consider 4. Hence my 3 star score.

I love this petite studio!
I won’t go into studio aesthetic details as the point of this review is to inform whether or not the classes are worth the journey and support ;)
Classes – I’ve taken Booty Barre, Cardio Sport Pilates-​Reformer & Power Pilates-​Reformer and they all definitely break a sweat! Not to mention, since there are about 6 reformers, you receive a lot of attention and form corrections! My favorite is Meg B. – she is super sweet, friendly and attentive (But don’t let this fool you – she will make you work for every drop of sweat). I definitely recommend the classes offered, especially if you are looking to improve posture, form, etc. Do remember they require sticky socks ;)
P. S. Location – It is not the most parking friendly but you can find space (meter or go in-​between the alleys for 1 – 2 hour parking). Also, if you are taking classes during commuter times, I highly recommend going a bit earlier!

Love love love this place. I have been so bad about working out lately but the few times I have gone they whooped my butt. Holy smokes, it was so hard but such an awesome work out. I have done their community pilates and barre classes and they were amazing. Gabby was my instructor for Barre and she rocked. She will definitely push you to keep up and keep going but not too much where you feel like you can’t hang. You can definitely just go as much as your body can handle. I was incredibly sore for a few days so if you aren’t a big workout person or have been in a rut just be prepared for that.

Mint Studios does not cease to amaze me! I’ve taken both the mat and reformer pilates classes a handful of times, and today was my first time taking their vinyasa yoga class. As someone who tends to shy away from classes that are «heated» and uses the word «flow», I was impressed by the intensity and variety that the vinyasa class at Mint offered. I never thought I’d say this about yoga, but I look forward to coming back and doing it again!

Mint Studios is a scrupulously clean, stylishly decorated Pilates studio filled with some of the the best fitness instructors I have ever encountered.
I’ve only done the reformer classes here, but they have all been great. Gabby, Meg and Eileen are all terrific, A+ instructors. I am definitely at the beginner level of things, but they remain patient and encouraging, correcting your form without making you feel bad about your weak core.
The reformers here are top-​notch, spotless and kept in excellent condition. I see a review below about them being too small. I’m 5’10″ and they seem just fine… as well as pretty much the same size as every other reformer I’ve used.
The only negative I can think of is that parking here can be bit nightmarish during the weekdays (I hope you are on your bike or walking), but it’s pretty easy on the weekends (I’ve never parked further than a block away on Sat & Sun).

I have been practicing and studying at Mint Studios since its opening, and it has not only helped me tune my body and health, but as well as provided me a weekly sanctuary with instructors that have turned into friends.
Love studying private reformer classes with Elaine and Gabby.

Honestly I didn’t like Mint studios very much. I really liked reformer pilates after taking them at core40 so I looked for other studios and mint was one of them. I took one class here and it was significantly easier. Their machines are also much much smaller so it didn’t really work for me :((I’m 5’7″). The whole studio only has 4 or 5 machines so getting in the class is not easy. I also thought the location is a bit out of the way (for me).
anyways, thanks mint but no thanks! I won’t be back.

I took the Mat Pilates class at Mint Studios through ClassPass and was pleasantly surprised at its level of difficulty. Granted, I have been a little more lax with my workouts of late, but I didn’t expect a mat class to burn as much as it did. I appreciated how they used balls and other props to raise the difficulty of the class while still focusing on strong core and posture work.
The class was a little bigger than I had expected (maybe around 20+) based on the reviews, and I do wish it were smaller so the instructor could focus on the alignment and form a little more.
The setup of Mint has two rooms — one for yoga/​Pilates and one for the reformers. There’s only one bathroom (no shower) and an additional changing space, so it feels a little tight. The reception area has cubbies for your belongings, but relatively little privacy for the reformer classes, so it feels a little chaotic as people spill into the reformer area.
Overall, if you’re looking for a slightly more difficult mat pilates classes than just classic Pilates classes, Mint might be a good option. I also look forward to trying their Booty Barre and reformer classes.

Easily one of my favorite studios for Pilates! Took a reformer class with Natalie and had a great experience. She was extremely sweet and encouraging. The class seems to focus a little more on core (which I love) but I did get a good arm and leg workout. Natalie also asked at the beginning of the class if there was anything we wanted to focus more on. I love how small the classes are. There are only 5 reformers so you really get a lot of attention. They focus a lot on form so the pacing is not too fast. Good class for all levels.
Things to know:
— No showers
— One changing stall
— One bathroom
— Cubbies for your belongings
— Need to wear grip socks for all classes except yoga

Get ready to walk into pure beautiful. So far has been one of my favorite studios to walk into. I’ve taken two classes so far:
1. Booty Barre with Meg
Meg really rocked. I felt the burn and one thing that she was really good with was constantly coming by to check form and making sure you do it right. You will be surprised what squaring your hip does or dropping your shoulders. Highly recommended!!!
2. Power Pilates –Reformer with Gabby
OUCH!!! Gabby is soooo sweet, but man, don’t let that sweet face fool you. She really worked us the reformer. I’m new to it and really needed a lot of attention and adjusting and she was there for it all. This class was so tough I was getting so sweaty (gross) that my arm and hands were sweating and I had to put a towel onto of my reformer box!!! There were times I had to stop and breathe or when I couldn’t feel my legs/​arms. This is never bad. This is AMAZING. She really challenges you and makes you work for it. Hoping to go back more and strengthening my core, back, arms, legs, everything!!! and I know Mint Studios can do it.
Overall, I love this studio. I’m quite frankly depressed that ClassPass only allows 3 studio visits per a month!!!

I came here and took Meg’s pilates reformer class. It was my first time using a reformer and the class was great– Meg was attentive, friendly, and made me feel very comfortable. The workout was tough and similar to any pilates class, you get out of it what you put into it.
The studio was also great– I got there a couple minutes early, filled out my paperwork, and got a quick tutorial of what to expect with the reformer.
I went through ClassPass, and I’ve already recommended it to my friends who also use ClassPass.

I’ve been doing pilates reformer classes for around 6 months now, all around SF (thanks Classpass!). I have tried 4 – 5 studios /​reformer classes so far, and Mint Studios is one of my favorite ones. The teachers are knowledgable, I feel like I get a good workout and can feel it in my muscles, and the music is great and what I like to listen to (think Kygo, softer EDM)
The studio gets a lot of natural sunlight and is decorated nicely (nicer than my apartment!) with a lot of modern and clean décor, with lots of white, soft greys and mint colors. There’s a «living room» area with a couch, some chairs, and a desk where you check-​in. They have cubbies to put your shoes and valuables, but no digital-​lockers to lock your stuff up. There’s one bathroom and one changing stall with a curtain, so plan accordingly if you’re going to come here straight from work.
You are required to wear socks for the classes, even the reformer classes, so make sure you bring them or you’ll have to buy a pair.
I really like the reformer classes a lot — I’ve taken classes with both Meg and Allegra. They are both encouraging, challenging, and energetic (without being annoying). The classes seem to focus more your core than legs and arms, which I appreciate, but you still get a full-​body workout. The class is well-​paced (I found Core40 to be a little bit too fast for the instructor to pay attention to your form), and not too slow where you feel like you’re just stretching on the reformer (Body Chemistry, Core Pilates on 17^th). There are only 5 reformers, so the instructor is able to pay attention to the students and offer adjustments.
I did take a Booty Barre class once, but didn’t care for it quite as much. The class was not overly full (I took a morning class), but I felt like the moves were a bit fast and flailing-​like, where you aren’t able to pay attention to form and doing it correctly. I prefer Avant Barre or Dailey Method but to each his own.
All in all, a great studio with instructors who know what they are doing, and one of my favorite places to come do a reformer class.

Yes, this studio is definitely a «woohoo! As good as it gets!»
I came here with my boyfriend as we had both signed up for ClassPass and wanted to discover some new places. The drive there on a Sunday morning was traffic free and parking was super easy (again, Sunday morning).
The studio is charming, clean, and welcoming. The instructor was equally nice as well as experienced, attentive and helpful.
We took the reformer pilates class which I had only done a few times in my life and although I probably should have put more resistance on, I loved the class. There are only a few (5?) reformers so you are sure to have a small group. The group fitness room for barre classes looked great too so I’ll have to try that next time.

You know you live in SF when your workout studio is cuter than your own apartment. Mint Studio is adorable!
I’m not going to lie… I mostly came to try out this studio because of the location to my house. It’s very close. But I got so much more!
It’s extremely clean, bright and welcoming. The music is killer! Best I’ve heard at any SF studio which is much appreciated! I’ve taken 3 Booty Barre classes and I am very impressed. Elaine, whom I believe is the owner, is such a great barre instructor. She corrects your form as much as needed but with respect — which I can appreciate as I need a lot of correcting! :)
I had to take a star off for the lack of lockers and restrooms/​changing area. I’m assuming it’s due to lack of space, which I get, but as much as I’d love to trust the world… I’m just not a fan of leaving valuables out in the lobby for an hour unlocked. The bathroom situation is a challenge at times too.
Give Mint Studios a try. You’ll love it!

Mint Studios is a boutique workout studio with nice modern décor and small classes.
I’ve tried booty barre, mat pilates, and pilates reformer classes here. The instructors are generally very helpful and give each student a fair amount of individual attention. The reformer classes in particular are capped at 5 students per session. I usually feel sore either immediately or the next day after classes here, which makes me feel like I got my money’s worth.
Other Notes:
— Only 1 bathroom
— No changing rooms (besides the bathroom) or showers
— Open cubbyholes for belongings
— Socks are required. They sell socks here for $ 13 + tax (ouch!) if you forget yours.
— Music is usually very soft and isn’t the high BPM type that keeps you moving.

If I could give zero stars I would.
I moved to this part of the city and decided to try out a few pilates places to find a new one closer to home since driving all the way to the Marina is too far even though I loved my studio and instructors there.
So I signed up for a few different ones that were highly rated on Unilocal to try them out. Just so happened I went to one I really liked and decided to buy classes there first and figured there was no reason to go here, so I canceled my class with them.
I emailed Mint and asked to have my $ 25 refunded since I never took the class and I did cancel it in the time required. Their response was that they don’t issue refunds and that I should take the class anyway since I paid for it or buy some merchandise at the store. The only way they can refund me is if I had a doctor’s note.
Really?
I sent another email saying I joined another studio and that I didn’t see a reason to come to class there or for them to hold my money hostage. They are refusing to refund me for something that I didn’t use and have no intention of using, so they basically want to keep my money even though they are providing nothing in return.
Not a way to run a business!
My studio in the Marina let me cancel a few hours before when I was sick, knowing that I would come back to a place that treats its customers well.
A gym I joined in Dog Patch gave me 3 free classes and were super nice and happy to have me join, loved the way they treat their customers! I tell everyone about how great they are, and I tell everyone about how bad this place is… lesson for the owner.
If you want to build loyalty and a good reputation then think about the customer experience.
Btw, I had the charge reversed through my credit card, again they value me as a customer and don’t think I should pay for something that I didn’t use.