The Pad Studios

San Francisco, United States

4.6

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 415-929-1690
Website:
www.thepadstudios.com
Address:
1690 Union St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
b/t Franklin St & Gough St
Marina/Cow Hollow
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
940 ftBig Bus Tours Stop 15, Lombard Street 2
0.5 miLombard Street
0.5 miBig Bus Tours Stop 14, Lombard Street 1
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Good for Kids
No
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (San Francisco) 4:03 PM Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Business hours

Monday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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Specialties

Breathe, Move, Sweat, Transform! The Pad Studios offers a comprehensive approach to exercise, health, and wellness, all in our airy Cow Hollow location. Join us for private and group Power Yoga, Power Pilates, Prenatal, and Meditation classes, as well as fun workshops! All classes are set to upbeat, contemporary music.

History

Established in 2009.

The Pad Studios opened in February 2009. Long time friends and business partners, Leila Burrows and Lily Riesenfeld, joined forces to create The Pad, a modern, chic and energizing wellness space to feature vigorous power yoga classes, private and group pilates reformer classes, customized massage, meditation and nutrition consultation. All yoga and pilates classes are set to upbeat, contemporary music — an integral part of the Pad experience. The Pad sets itself apart by its clean and upscale design, warm and welcoming service and committment to giving clients a fun, power workout that is sure to leave you feeling stronger, lighter and rejuvenated!

Meet the Business Owner

Leila B.

Business Owner

Leila Burrows, co-​founder of The Pad Studios, is a third generation bay area native. After graduating from UCLA, Leila worked for the LA based Viceroy Hotel Group where she managed Guest Relations. In Los Angeles, she began practicing yoga with Bryan Kest at Santa Monica Power yoga. It was there that she found what has become a lifelong passion. While in LA, she was also influenced by Steve Ross, Maha Yoga and Vinnie Marino, Yoga Works Santa Monica. Leila completed her first Yoga Works 200 hour training in March of 2008. Together with business partner, Lily Riesenfeld, Leila returned home to San Francisco to open a boutique studio where she teaches 5 of the 30+ power or vinyasa flow classes offered weekly. Leila continues her yoga education here in San Francisco, by reading, practicing and teaching daily. She enjoys Monday night class with Rusty Wells weekly. Yoga is the most powerful change agent Leila knows and for that reason she is committed to show up to her practice every day.

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20 reviews of The Pad Studios

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Place rating: 5
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
I like this place a lot. I tried studios all around SF and my favorite two are the pad and yoga flow. Julia is the teacher I take a lot and I love her! Great teachers and great clean big nice yoga room. Try prowler yoga with Julia great class!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This studio is great for so many reasons. I love the teachers for one. They all are so in touch with the practice and have a very unique way to connect to us as students. If you want to hear beautiful, insightful and inspiring words all while sweating your butt off, Courtney’s class Saturday am and Dana’s Friday am are the ones to go to, but all the classes and teachers are great. These girls are just my fav;)
The studio is beautiful and conveniently located on Union and gough. Parking can be tricky
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
I tried this studio out as it is walking distance and really loved it! I have tried a couple of classes and found Power Yoga to be the best class. As you walk in the vibe is chill and it always smells amazing. The studio is inviting, clean and airy. The main studio is large so you don’t feel crowded in the space. I will be back again soon!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
One of the best Yoga Studios in SF. Clean, modern, welcome and great teachers.
I take Yoga here at least once a week. Danielle B, Lauren Cohen are all great teachers. I highly recommend it.
Go to the morning Vinyasa class to start your day right!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I love stumbling into The Pad in the morning and working up a sweat in the evenings. The teachers are solid and very different. For someone who is easily bored, this place is great since there is nothing routine about this routine. You can’t go on autopilot. You just flow.
The studio is clean and inviting. This is a truly an all-​levels place to practice. The class schedule is accommodating to people who work office jobs (classes before 7AM and after 6PM) as well as people who freelance.
Lauren, Peter, Dana and Courtney are my faves. :)
Place rating: 5
Skåne län, Sweden
Visiting from Europe I found the pad studio and have now taken two fantastic power yoga classes. What a great yoga studio! Can really recommend!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This review is for Mary Hayano, an amazing yoga instructor I was lucky enough to take private lessons with at The Pad. I always knew yoga was good for me (recommended by a surgeon when I had back issues.) While I am mildly coordinated, I do not pick up new practices quickly or easily. The group classes I had taken around the city left me wanting for more. While searching Unilocal over the course of several months, I could not find a private instructor. Finally I came across The Pad, and found that they could help. When I reached out to them, they were responsive and kind. When I showed up and saw Mary I immediately knew this would be not just be one class, but the first of many… Mary has this great, positive energy, and she REALLY knows what she is doing. Mary made sure to check in with my injuries at the beginning of each class, and would modify based on how I was feeling. She always made me feel good while at the same time challenging me. She could explain poses very clearly and give me a variety of alternatives so I would have them handy when needed in a group class. Every class was a killer workout which included calm, lots of heavy breathing on my part (I don’t know about everyone else but yoga felt like cardio when I held some of those poses!,) and even laughter. Mary also runs the yoga program at Planet Granite where I am a member, so I will also get to join her group classes there. Highly Recommended!!!
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
You have to try the REBOOT yoga class with live DJ! AMAZING! This studio ticks all the right boxes… elegance, luxury, comfort, style and perfectly balanced classes taught by super charming instructors.
Place rating: 2
San Francisco, CA
First, the Pad is a very nice space with very solid instructors… for some people. Like all yoga studios in the Marina area, the Pad caters to the young and fit – that is their demographic. So, if you are not young, this place is not for you. As a yogi over 65 who practices at least twice per week, it has become increasingly frustrating to me that I get no adjustments or individual attention from the teachers. Instead of improving my practice, I am practicing becoming invisible. While the Pad is not the only Marina studio that is guilty of ignoring the older students, I certainly consider it a waste of money for me.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
UPDATE: I just took the live DJ power flow class with Nicole Cronin and HOLY ISH. That class was the most incredible experience. Nicole is the ultimate teacher! I loved her hands-​on adjustments, sequence, voice, cues, everything. Definitely recommend her!
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The Pad is one of the best yoga studios I’ve tried so far since moving to SF, and it’s conveniently right by my apartment! If I weren’t on ClassPass, I would definitely buy a class pack or membership (they offer three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum).
It’s totally my kind of studio and reminds me of some my favorite studios back in NYC. It was a nice contrast to Yoga Flow nearby, which I felt had a little less soul and catered more to people looking for an intense workout versus a peaceful yoga class.
I love the space, class times, and thoughtful instruction. I took a Power Flow with Courtney Harris and Hatha Flow with Caitlin O’Shea and they were both wonderful. Classes were just as described. Power Flow was vigorous, sweaty, and challenging, and Hatha had us holding the poses longer but still moving through a couple of vinyasas. Both instructors had a great command of the room and excellent verbal alignment cues; the only suggestion I would make is to include more hands-​on adjustments. Will definitely be back to try more teachers and classes!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
This is by far the best yoga studio I’ve found. Incredibly personal and inviting, the instructors really care. Most classes also goes beyond basic fitness into the psychology of mindfulness.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
There is a lot to love about this place. The studios are always clean and welcoming, the classes are varied and challenging, and their schedule is perfect for those of us who can’t make it to an early evening class. Best of all, the instructors are knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive; Libby, Lauren, and Leila are my favorites.
I’m knocking one star off because the number of people packed into their classes is absolutely overwhelming at times. Under these circumstances, it’s nearly impossible for instructors to correct you and provide personalized attention. Plus, there is nothing zen about accidentally kicking the person who is directly behind you or hitting the person next to you because you have no room to do your poses properly.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
A wonderful studio with incredible instructors. I love that the owners of the Pad are instructors here as well. The studio is spacious & clean. Each instructor here has a unique teaching voice, music preference, and pace, but all of them are knowledgeable and soulful! The Pad stands out from the other yoga studios (especially those in the marina) that are super fast-​paced and blare loud poppy music. Even though you’ll get a GREAT workout at the Pad, you won’t lose your breath-​body connection. Give the Pad a try! Favorite instructors are Nicole, Leila, Caitlin, Lauren (just to name a few).
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Traveling can be stressful when you miss your routine. It is always such a relief to find a friendly, solid yoga studio. I loved the pad. It’s at once bright and modern but also unassuming. I took at 12 pm flow class on a weekday. The class filled but not crowded. Met rental was free on first visit. I booked my spot on zen res app and got a drop in rate of $ 12 as opposed to the studios rate of $ 20. The teacher Courtney was present and pleasant. The sequence was very unique! Pretty challenging. Wouldn’t recommend it for someone who hasn’t done yoga before. Front desk was welcoming. They have water and towels for purchase /​rental and cubbies inside the room so you don’t need to worry about your stuff. It’s a work out but also grounded in the healing purpose of yoga. At some points the instructors voice got lost in the space and I think she could have done more adjustment cues. But overall his was great. I will be back!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This is my favorite studio ever.
It’s bright, airy, no frills, and clean.
Each instructor is the right amount of happy yogi and great teacher.
Workouts aren’t for the faint, but child’s pose is always an option.
You leave sweaty, with a feeling of accomplishment.
Place rating: 3
San Francisco, CA
First, I’ll say this is a beautiful and clean studios and everyone is very nice. The instructors/​classes aren’t bad, I’ve tried about 6 different instructors now and each time I find myself staring at the clock (even for classes that are only 1 hour long). I generally appreciate a combination of a challenging class with some mindfulness mixed in, but here you won’t sweat one drop. I think it’s probably best suited for beginners.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I’ve been going to this studio for almost 2 years now and love it. All the teachers are fantastic! For the first year I was only going to the group Pilates classes and have my favorite teachers. Definetly recommend Erin, Ashleigh and Damon for a good workout.
The power yoga classes are a great workout too. Beware that Saturday mornings are the busiest and they will pack people in to the limit so if you are claustrophobic or don’t like having an inch of room next to the next person may, avoid those classes.
They offer a variety of times for both Pilates and yoga classes but the yoga studio is a seperate entrance from the Pilates studio. Yoga entrance is the first door, Pilates is the second.
They offer great monthly specials online or a monthly membership or pay as you go. Prices listed online.
My favorite studio in SF!
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
A friend introduced me to Nicole’s Power Yoga Basics class, which is currently on Sunday afternoons from 4:30pm-5:45pm.
Prior to discovering this class, I was very frustrated as a beginner trying to learn yoga in large group vinyasa classes. Instructors would name poses without describing how exactly your body parts should be aligned. Everyone around me would be doing something slightly different, and I was never sure who to watch.
Nicole’s explanations and demonstrations are clear, and she teaches students how to avoid injury. Even though the class is a basics class, I find it helpful to go back regularly. Poses are held for longer, which makes the class challenging in a different way from fast-​paced flow classes.
I’ve tried other classes at The Pad as well as the same class with other instructors, but Nicole’s is by far the best and increased my appreciation of yoga.
The studio is bright and spacious. There are a few changing stalls and a bathroom.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
I gave The Pad a few more chances and fell in love. After trying out other yoga studios in the city, I can say that The Pad is one of the cleanest, largest studios. The studio has wooden floors and plenty of natural lights gleaming from the windows. I’m not used to having no mirrors in the studio, but it actually helped me mentally focus on my practice.
The front desk was very sweet and checking in was seamless. They have a small lounging area at the front for those who are waiting for the studio to open up for class. Nestled at the corner on Union and Gough, the studio is in a great location, next to shops and restaurants.
Classes get packed during peak times. You can reserve your spot online to guarantee a spot. The studio gets warm once everyone starts flowing and sweating, so I’d suggest bringing a towel.
Courtney Harris’s evening classes are a great way to end my long work days! Classes are 75 minutes, giving you enough time to warm up and cool down with a soothing shavasana. She begins each class by introducing a theme or a peak pose that we’ll be building up to. Throughout the class, she walks around and gently adjusts people. Her sequences flow well together and build enough heat and sweat to get your momentum going. Props to her for leading large classes while being pregnant!
The only downside are the prices. This place is on the higher end with Yogis decked out in Lululemon. However, it’s a great place to build your practice and be a part of a welcoming community.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Probably just took one of my all time favorite power yoga classes at the Pad this morning. Kate Manzo, who also does the OTG Outdoor Presidio yoga classes on Sundays, taught this AM’s 630 class & prob saved my wrist from surgery.
She showed me forearm crow & side plank with forearms & how to roll my towel to elevate & even out my wrists. I may be able to stop doing plank on knuckles now! Unpredictable & challenging new flow sequences were a huge plus! Great workout. Thank you Kate!
Brett Larkin also introduced these new yoga jellies that are supposed to help ppl with carpal tunnel & other wrist issues. I tore my TFCC ligament last year & it has made exercise difficult for me, especially since I love hard power yoga!
Libby, Courtney, Austin, Ellie, Lauren, there are so many great instructors here which is why the Pad remains my fav yoga studio in SF & I still haul all the way over here even though I live in Soma now.
Pkg is never too crazy and their studio is clean, spacious, not religious, just a good, hard workout with great music, several options throughout the day.