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Pilates & Or
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Santa Barbara, California
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (805) 856-0080
- Website & schedule pilatesandor.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–1 PM |
The styles they teach
“If you're looking for a Pilates class that challenges and inspires you in equal measure, I highly recommend working with her!”
“I tried multiple classes during my week in Santa Barbara, including Reformer and infrared mat sessions, and each one left me feeling inspired and energized.”
“Their ability to tailor classes to all levels while maintaining a challenging and dynamic flow is unmatched.”
What's on offer
“I tried multiple classes during my week in Santa Barbara, including Reformer and infrared mat sessions, and each one left me feeling inspired and energized.”
“I had the privilege of attending Or’s teacher training, and it was truly life-changing.”
“Went to a 3 day workshop and teacher training with Or.”
What students say again and again
“The studio is absolutely beautiful, the equipment is state-of-the-art, and the instructors are both knowledgeable and inspiring.”
“The instructors were skilled and supportive, and the infrared heat was perfectly balanced—warm enough to enhance my workout without feeling overwhelmingly hot.”
“The studio itself is pristine and welcoming, with top-tier equipment and a calming atmosphere.”
“If you're looking for a Pilates class that challenges and inspires you in equal measure, I highly recommend working with her!”
From the reviews
Incredible class. Highly recommend if you’re in Santa Barbara. I own a Pilates studio in San Diego, and let me tell you this was top notch instruction. Challenging in the best way, barely noticed there was music playing in the background because I was so focused on my exercises.
Wow! Pilates & Or is an absolute gem! As a visiting Pilates instructor, I had high expectations, and this studio blew me away. Every single teacher I worked with was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive.
As a dancer and Pilates enthusiast, I am blown away by the team and classes at Pilates & Or. After a year at a classical studio where I felt my practice plateauing, finding this studio was a game-changer.
I recently attended an infrared Pilates mat class at Pilates & Or in Santa Barbara, and it was truly exceptional. The creative choreography, fantastic workout, and amazing music all combined for an unforgettable experience.
Teacher training at Pilates & Or
Pilates & Or comes up for teacher training, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Pilates & Or
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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