3/5 Peridot 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
The
Studio
is
a
true
haven
for
relaxation
and
stretching.
The
yin
yoga
classes
are
some
of
the
best
I've
ever
taken,
leaving
me
feeling
like
a
melted
puddle
of
Zen
(I
fell
asleep
in
a
yin
yoga
class
at
one
point,
they
are
that
relaxing).
The
reformer
pilates
classes
are
fantastic,
too,
seriously
challenging
and
effective
at
building
flexibility
and
strength.
The
instructors
I’ve
met
are
all
incredibly
friendly
and
supportive,
catering
to
every
level
with
clear
instructions
and
modifications.
However,
there's
a
major
caveat
to
my
glowing
review:
the
late
cancellation
policy
for
reformer
classes.
Even
a
five-minute
delay
due
to
traffic
means
a
$20
fee
and,
let
me
tell
you,
it's
not
just
about
the
money
(because
if
it
was,
I
wouldn’t
be
writing
this).
Yes,
they
warn
you
about
it.
The
policy
is
plastered
everywhere,
but
the
enforcement
feels
unnecessarily
harsh.
Once
I
showed
up
4
minutes
late
(my
bad,
I
shouldn’t
have
even
bothered
trying)
and
the
person
who
answered
the
door
unleashed
a
stare
so
icy
it
could
freeze
the
sun.
It's
like
I
personally
offended
the
pilates
gods,
and
the
30-minute
panic
attack
I
had
after
turning
and
running
back
to
my
car
with
my
tail
between
my
legs
stung
worse
than
any
pilates
shape
I’ve
had
to
quiver
in
for
45
seconds.
I
didn’t
mind
paying
the
$20,
but
some
compassion
would
have
been
nice
-
you
do
NOT
have
to
make
people
cry
so
you
can
feel
better
about
enforcing
a
policy.
Look,
I
get
it.
Late
cancellations
are
inconvenient,
and
a
policy
is
a
policy.
But
the
humiliation
factor
is
unreal.
For
$20,
I'd
rather
meditate
on
a
bed
of
nails
than
endure
that
judgmental
stare
ever
again.
So,
if
you're
considering
joining
The
Studio,
be
prepared
to
factor
in
at
least
30
minutes
of
traffic
buffer
(and
maybe
some
stress-relieving
aromatherapy)
to
avoid
the
late-fee-and-staredown
combo.
I
can’t
say
I’m
coming
back
-
I’m
terrified
of
being
reduced
to
tears
again.
If
you
can
handle
the
pressure,
the
classes
are
worth
it.
Just
pack
some
tissues
and
maybe
a
stress
ball
for
good
measure.
Oh,
and
book
a
psychologist
appointment
for
afterwards
as
a
failsafe.