★ 5

Cuz I think Innerstellar is a serious Pilates studio, and I get along very well with my instructor, Melinda.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Kiki was great! Friendly and so informative

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★ 1

The class was way too easy, and they didn’t offer any adjustments or ways to make it more challenging. A lot of it was just lying still, and there was no music, so it felt really slow and kind of boring. I said thank you after class, and the teacher completely ignored me and walked right past. For how much a pilates class costs, you should at least get a workout or feel somewhat challenged for parts of the class at least. I won’t be coming back.

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★ 5

Excellent classes, super friendly and helpful staff, and excellent teachers (Izabel is a life changer)

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★ 5

I've been going to Innerstellar for years, for the Pilates classes. I've done both group and private sessions, and all are great. The teachers are very mindful of your individual limitations. I love that they use consent chips to indicate if you are ok with touching.

I struggle with shoulder mobility, and every teacher I've worked with has helped me get better. I've seen significant progress in the years I've been coming here!

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★ 5

Warm and helpful teachers. Great options for flexible packages.

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★ 5

Such a great studio! Super welcoming and friendly but also relaxed. Practices are both relaxed but can be challenging if you want them to be. Definitely recommend.

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★ 5

Although I'm a regular to the Berkeley/Oakland area, I had not yet discovered Innerstellar Pilates & Yoga. That has truly been my bad as I am loving this studio and the different instructors! The atmosphere is very laid back and inclusive which I very much appreciate. They offer a great set and number of classes per day and the membership prices are also very reasonable. I am now on my one month newby trial, but I will definitely be back after that!

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★ 5

The teaching & attention to detail is outstanding. The studio ambience is perfect.

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★ 5

This studio is a treasure. It's nourishing, relaxing, unpretentious, rooted in integrity to the sacred practices they teach. In an age where flashy yoga/pilates studios are popping up all over the place that leave you stressed, emptied, and agitated - Innerstellar is everything but that. I am so grateful this studio exists - and it is affordable and accessible too!

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★ 5

Beautiful studio with knowledgeable instructors. Wonderful if you're new to Forrest yoga or if you enjoy that style to continue your practice.

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★ 5

The restorative yoga classes here are a great way to unwind, and the studio and staff are lovely!

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★ 5

I love Innerstellar Studio! Everyone is very welcoming, and the vibe is spectacular. I love to enjoy a cup of tea in there after my classes. The instructors are very skilled, patient, and overall friendly. They also have mats available which I find it very helpful.

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★ 5

I am NOT a yoga person. This is what I have told myself all my life, and living in Berkeley, where everyone seems to be a yoga person, I did not believe I could start doing yoga in my forties and get anything out of it. I can! Innerstellar is chill chill chill and super welcoming. A true neighborhood studio, and very welcoming. Try it! From one non-yoga person to another.

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★ 5

Innerstellar Pilates & Yoga has been a fantastic experience for me! I’ve concentrated my practice on the Pilates machine classes and I can’t get enough! The teachers are very knowledgeable about Pilates techniques as well as anatomy and physiology. Innerstellar is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a great workout with results!

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★ 4

The instructors are very thoughtful about attending to limitations and injuries, and bring variety to their classes.

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★ 5

I've had a long-standing stiff and sore neck. The yoga classes at Interstellar are majorly helping! Love the specific attention in every class to neck stretching, softening, and relaxing in postures where I normally would tense up. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to work through a chronic ache or pain.

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★ 5

Interstellar is a wonderful studio. The instructors are smart and positive. The environment is warm and inviting, and the front desk staff is helpful and informative. They even have mats if you forget to bring your own. What's not to like? And the prices are reasonable.!

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★ 5

The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and make for a really excellent experience of strengthening while also being mindful of existing pain.

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★ 5

Great place to strengthen and relax your mind body. Beautiful place to practice!

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★ 5

I love Innerstellar! They offer a great discount for new students ($37 for your first month if you sign up after your first class), which includes yoga and pilates mat classes. I started off with yoga with Naomi and her class was excellent. I eventually tried pilates mat, which I had never done before, and it has quickly become my favorite form of exercise! The staff at Innerstellar are all very friendly and the instructors are the best. I highly recommend!

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★ 5

This is a great, low-key studio with really nice teachers and a great pace--deep and relaxing without being over the top. In the healing spirit of yoga and pilates!

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★ 5

I finally found THE pilates & yoga studio in town! Great teachers, beautiful studio and wonderful herbal tea to enjoy before or after the class. Love love love.

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★ 5

Wonderful studio, with kind, knowledgeable, and thoughtful instructors. Best mat Pilates class I've taken.

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★ 5

The yoga classes are intelligently sequenced and I always leave feeling like I got a good work out and my mind is peaceful. All the teachers I have been to communicate clearly and have helped me deepen my practice and come to better alignment leaving my body feeling amazing!!

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★ 5

I've been going to Innerstellar off and on for a few years now. Ironically, I used to live right nextdoor, and it took moving to Richmond to realize just how good I had it there. My wife and I go back most weekends. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and are great about giving support and adjustments in class. The studio always feels clean and well maintained. Parking is no problem, especially on the weekend. I would highly recommend checking out Innersterallar if you haven't before.

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★ 5

A great, friendly studio with lots of great classes. All instructors are nice and will ask you about any pain or injuries you're dealing with.

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★ 5

Every teacher I’ve taken a class with has been deeply knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere overall is welcoming and not pretentious.

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★ 5

The 1:1 sessions with Kate have been very eye-opening and restorative. The attention to detail toward my injuries makes me feel like they truly care. I'm happy to be gaining the resources for recovery from Innerstellar. The staff at Innerstellar are extremely helpful and the studio is always kept clean, bright and professional.

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★ 5

Very chill, mobility-focused and helpful classes in calming, pristine studio. Great promotions too! Give it a try! I'm a member of Equinox down the street from them, and pilates classes at Innerstellar are better, imo.

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★ 5

This is a beautiful, friendly, super-helpful environment for both yogis and people in search of postural reintegration. Great pilates, great yoga, and a very knowledgable and helpful staff.

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★ 5

I have been taking Innerstellar's restorative class as I heal from a shoulder injury. The studio is a friendly and supportive environment. I look forward to the class as my way to relax and rejuvenate!

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★ 5

I looked all over for a reasonable Pilates mat class and I’m so glad I found Interstellar! All of the teachers are excellent and the classes are offered at lots of convenient times. But most of all, the whole vibe of the place is very warm and welcoming-all of the teachers introduce themselves and make sure to find out if you have any injuries or special needs. It’s a long drive for me from Montclair but worth it!

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★ 5

Innerstellar is great to place to start if you are a newcomer to practicing yoga or pilates. Unpretentious teachers and students come here to practice and all skill levels are welcome. Teachers are really focused on designing flows that are focused on healing and getting in touch with the body.

I started practicing yoga at Innerstellar at the beginning of April. The new student special (duration of 30 days) is an excellent way to get your feet wet. I tried as many different styles of yoga as I could and made sure to try as many different teachers as I could to get a well-rounded understanding of what the studio is like.

By the end of the 30 days, my routine of going to 2-3 classes a week had become so central to my life that I got a membership for 8 classes a month!

Overall, I am very glad to be practicing at Innerstellar, and the environment that the owners, teachers, and students have created there is very conducive to healing and finding peace within mind and body.

Thanks to all the teachers and friendly faces I have crossed paths with thus far.

May the journey continue.

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★ 5

Love this place -- it is low-key, friendly, airy and clean and the classes are great-- it always lifts my mood to go there! Highly recommend :)

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★ 5

Forrest Yoga at Innerstellar is fantastic! I have enjoyed all the teachers especially Alison! As an avid runner, I highly recommend doing yoga to stay injury-free and Innerstellar is the best place in Berkeley!

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★ 5

I am loving Innerstellar Yoga. I have been going for a few months now. The studio is warm and inviting, the staff are super friendly, and the classes have a wide variety of folks and levels of expertise. I love this place and feel so much stronger than I did just 3 months ago.

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★ 5

What a sweet studio. I am new to pilates and feel welcomed here. The teachers are attentive and offer support and variations for injuries.

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★ 5

I love this studio! I've received careful individual attention. The teachers are all fantastic!

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★ 5

This studio has been fantastic! Not only is their facility lovely, their staff is warm and kind, and they have a really nice focus on wellness and mind/body health. If you’ve had trauma or injuries, it’s a great space to seek healing. Definitely recommend checking out the new student month-long pass to explore classes, and then diving into a membership, which all things considered (and compared to other studios) are pretty reasonable. I am incredibly grateful to have found this studio!

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★ 5

I signed up for the new member 4-week trial for $57 all-you-can-yoga and have been coming ~5 days/week, mainly for the Forrest Yoga All Levels class in the mornings. I absolutely love this studio. I feel both challenged and relaxed. The teachers rotate teaching this class and I have enjoyed all of their presences and styles. I find the deep breathing, shoulder relaxation, and posture I practice here carries over into my life outside of class, which I am trilled about. I have also been doing this in conjunction with eating well and have lost 8 lbs. in the past 4 weeks. This studio is fantastic and I look forward to many more classes to come!

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★ 5

Where to begin! I was relatively new to the realm of yoga when I took my first class with Innerstellar and off the bat it was amazing. Their receptionist was very welcoming and explained how the set up ran. When I walked into class, the instructor introduced themself and the expectation of the hands on assist and if I was comfortable as it was optional as well as how they could work with any injuries.

The class itself was meant for any level Forrest Yoga individual and was pretty easy to follow with a beginners understanding. About an hour and some change and I was sweating on the floor happier than a tree in a forest! I immediately signed up for their new student unlimited monthly membership and plan to continue for second consecutive month. I feel they truly honor the practice of this art.

Clean facilities, provided props, friendly participants, and AMAZING staff. If you are new or experienced, this is the place to welcome you with arms wide open as I am happy to have found a community here.

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★ 5

I am new to Pilates and have found all the teachers at Innerstellar magnificent -- very aware of how to adapt the practice given different injuries, clear and specific instructions. I feel extremeley aligned when I get out of class and the benefits of the practice continue to unfold for days afterwards. The studio is simple and beautiful with natural light and exposed beams which feels like the perfect metaphor for Pilates.

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★ 5

It is a treat to have a Forrest yoga studio nearby. The teachers here are skilled at working with injuries, which has allowed me to deepen my yoga practice in spite of limitations. It is a beautiful well-lit space and the classes are never overcrowded.

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★ 5

This is my favorite yoga studio in the entire bay area. I've been a yogi for years, but since finding Forrest Yoga it has changed my body and my soul in ways I will be so deeply grateful. This studio combines all that I love....Forrest Yoga, warm and friendly setting, and hot tea. How could you go wrong????

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★ 5

Interstellar has been a great place to begin my yoga practice in earnest. The private lessons have been particularly helpful in getting started and preparing to join classes

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★ 5

Innerstellar is an excellent yoga studio. The staff and instructors are very thoughtful, and the classes are the perfect combination of body, mind, and soul. As a beginner I felt at ease right away, and can see an improvement in the span of a few months.

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I absolutely LOVE going to Interstellar Pilates & Yoga! The space is conveniently located and parking is usually easeful even when you're running a bit close to the beginning of class. When you enter Interstellar the front room is spacious, clean and bright. The person working at the desk is always welcoming and there to support you getting into class quickly and efficiently. I always take Aviva Levine's class. It is a Magical, Healing, Therapeutic, Contemplative class. Bathrooms are clean. Props are clean. Filtered water is available from their water fountain. And... there's yummy organic tea to sip on before, during or after class. I've been to many yoga studios throughout the world and Interstellar is one of my favorites!

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★ 5

This place is wonderful. Strong, knowledgeable, thoughtful teachers. I go to the forest yoga and stellar flow classes, albeit infrequently. But I love how the instructors spend some time in every class on hand/shoulder/neck stretches (good for all our screen time these days!) and abs. They've really perfected the crunch! I always feel like I get a good workout and a good stretch with each yoga mat class! Great way to start your week, and a lovely way to end your week, feeling physically relaxed and mentally centered. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

I’m so grateful a friend turned me on to Innerstellar! I’ve been search off and on for years to find a practice that really resonates with my mind and body. Forrest yoga hits the spot. Challenging, compassionate, thoughtful- there’s room here for you to begin wherever your mind and body are now.

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★ 5

Teacher's demonstrations, clear concise directions and willingness to offer individual coaching are excellent.

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★ 5

wonderful studio, amazing teachers! love this place!

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★ 4

Very much enjoying Karen Moore's mat and mixed machine Pilates classes at Interstellar.

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★ 4

Innerstellar has definitely improved my health and well-being.
Neck pain: I am a Physical Therapy student, so I have a lot of anatomy training and injury therapy training. I had been managing my own neck pain alone with stretching and exercises. But within one week of regular classes at Innerstellar, my neck has gotten more motion and less pain than it has in months of my own management! It's undeniable, yoga helps. Forrest and Innerstellar flow yoga may address neck pain more than other types of yoga because they incorporate nerve, tendon, and muscle stretches in the upper body chain of: fingers, wrists, shoulders, neck. (Newbies! Make sure to do these stretches more gently than you think, as nerves in your carpal tunnel, neck, and fingers may be more irritable than you'd expect.)

Well-being: I LOVE the slow-paced breathing in Forrest yoga that you might not get in a faster-paced flow class. Regularly practicing this slow breathwork has a notable effect on my nervous system (how often I'm in fight or flight mode) and therefore my mood. Forrest/Innerstellar yoga stand out in this way.

The teachers are quite experienced. In "All Levels" classes, Michelle was particularly careful with gentle adjustments that my body felt safe receiving, and I felt better after the adjustment. I am extremely careful of teachers adjusting my postures, because I've seen yogis get injured.

I gave 4/5 because the way I rate, I'd only give 5/5 to 100% satisfaction. Also, what I happen to value in yoga- I value a variety in types of yoga practices offered at a studio(e.g. Iyengar, Ashtanga styles offered at one studio). Also, as a future healthcare provider, I value experienced professionalism. This means the highest quality of healing and teaching that only come with years of experience. Lastly, as a highly spiritual person, I also happen to value learning about yoga sutras or other traditional texts. A 5/5 star rating from me would be extremely difficult to get. So overall, Innerstellar, in my honest opinion, is a great studio with a high value for clients who want pilates, core strengthening, slow, deliberate yoga practice, regular breath work, a therapeutic perspective, and pleasant community vibes. I will continue coming here!

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★ 5

Innerstellar is so much more than a yoga and Pilates studio. It's a center for healing - both injuries as well as anxiety and the mental/emotional strains of living in a big busy world. It's truly my home away from home.

I thought I knew a thing or 2 about yoga before coming here but my mind was totally blown open to the idea that yoga could be more than a workout. It could be a way to connect to myself, to soothe my overstimulated brain, to develop a caring and compassionate relationship with my body, to heal my injuries and to become part of a community of people dedicated their own evolution.

These tools originally helped me through a stressful period of change in my life. Since then, they have become the foundation of my self-care and in the way I now teach my own classes.

It's rare to find a group of such unique yet dedicated, experienced and passionate teachers in one place. You won't go wrong no matter which class you show up to.

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★ 5

I was visiting Oakland for the month and was fortunate to find Interstellar. I took Forest Basics with Kiki and Abbie, and Stellarflow Basics with Marie, and was uniformly impressed with the quality of instruction. I have been taught how to go from plank to cobra to downward facing dog many many times. This time it made perfect sense :-)

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★ 3

Bought a Groupon for a 10-class pass. The studio is smaller, but quaint. The pilates class kicked my butt! Really felt it in my abs the next day.

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