Telegraph Studio
23 classes in the next two weeks with 8 facilitators.
23 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of San Francisco, Telegraph Studio leans toward Mat Pilates 8.2×, Reformer 4.3× and Pilates 3.8×.
How Telegraph Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of San FranciscoWho leads here
Michelle16 classes in two weeksJulia6 classes in two weeksKarla6 classes in two weeksQuinn6 classes in two weeksAmanda4 classes in two weeksOlivia4 classes in two weeks
All 8 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Telegraph Studio’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Telegraph Studio
telegraph studio is a pilates studio on Telegraph in Oakland, a short way from the Bay Area's Kiez of Uptown. Most of what it offers is reformer and mat pilates, with a focus on core strength and pelvic floor work. The rhythm of the week runs from early mornings through to evening, with a steady mix of equipment and floor classes.
It suits you if
- you want reformer and mat Pilates in one place
- you can practice before 9am
- you are new to Pilates and want foundations classes
At a glance
23classes this week
8facilitators
Read more about Telegraph StudioWhat you practice here, How the week runs
What you practice here
Pilates is the heart of the schedule at telegraph studio, and nearly every class falls under that name. Reformer classes make up more than half of the timetable, using the machines that give a sense of spring and resistance through the legs and torso. Mat pilates runs alongside them, roughly a fifth of classes, and is a good choice if you prefer working on the floor.
The studio's classes are named clearly, so it is easy to see what each one involves. Equipment classes include reformer, reformer foundations, therapeutic reformer and springboard, while mat classes are labeled by level, from foundations to intermediate and advanced.
How the week runs
Mornings carry about half of the classes, and about a fifth begin before 9am, with the earliest start at 7am. Midday offers a steady second window, with the busiest starts around 12:30pm and 9:30am. Evenings are lighter, with about one in ten classes after 5pm and the latest start at 6pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are the busiest days.
Most classes last about an hour, which keeps the sessions easy to fit around a working day. Weekend classes are fewer, at roughly one in ten of the total.
Telegraph Studio: questions and answers
What kind of classes does telegraph studio offer?
Most classes at telegraph studio are pilates, and nearly all of them are. Reformer work is the most common format, with mat pilates offered alongside it, so a visitor can choose the equipment or the floor.
When do most people practice at telegraph studio?
The 7am start is the earliest, and the day's busiest starts cluster around 9:30am, 12:30pm, 7am and 5:30pm. Mornings carry about half of the schedule, and about a fifth of classes begin before 9am.
Is telegraph studio suitable for beginners?
Yes. Several classes are marked for all levels, and the foundations classes on the reformer and on the mat are built for people new to pilates. Intermediate and advanced mat classes are also offered.
How long are the classes, and how intense are they?
Classes are typically about an hour long. Most are strong, with core and pelvic floor work appearing in about half of them.
Who leads the classes?
A handful of facilitators lead most of the classes, among them Michelle, Julia, Quinn, Karla, Amanda, Olivia, CK and LizAnne. The studio has about ten facilitators in total, so a visitor will often find a familiar face at a regular time.