Mindful Movements Pilates Studio

Not really the place to go if your looking for intense workout. Case in point the trainers struggle to manage training 4 people on reformers at the same time.
You just can’t do it unless everyone is at the same level of fitness, which next to never. Maybe that’s ok if your a lil older or slower then you’ll have no problem wasting valuable workout time you’ve paid for. With that being said if you still decide to train there, take classes with Terri she is awesome and enjoyable to be around, unlike the owner Nicky walks around with a giant chip on her shoulder and not worth training with and is often difficult to deal with.

I am new to Pilates and was not in the best of shape when I decided to try something new, and now I am in love with Pilates and it is all because of Mindful Movements. I am currently going twice a week to the reformer classes and after 3 weeks I can tell I have gained so much strength and and even starting to see my abs again. I have taken classes from all the trainers and they are all great. Each trainer has a slightly different style of teaching but are all excellent at making sure you are in the correct alignment and give individual attention in a small group setting. I never thought I would be someone who likes to workout, however I now look forward to each and every class.

I have been going to TRX and Pilates classes here for about 4 months and I am thrilled with the results! Elizabeth has whipped me into the best shape I have been in for a decade and I am feeling toned and strong! No chicken arms! I highly recommend the studio if you are looking to enhance your work out routines!

I only do the TRX here on Wednesday mornings. The chandelier room is beautiful with great lighting. Lots of space between the TRX harnesses so even with side movements you are not bumping into anyone. Love that the instructors have a microphone headset so I know what they are saying.
Elizabeth is a great trainer. She come ups with some cool moves that are challenging. I like challenges. She also incorporates the pilates wheel into the TRX. Not a strenuous workout but definitely tones.
Had Liz (I think that’s her name) as a substitute TRX instructor this week. Love that she does more high intensity interval training.
Definitely recommend this place. Looking forward to trying the reformer later.

i started going to mindful movements when i was 5 ½ weeks postpartum. i didn’t workout during my pregnancy beyond going for walks. so i was pretty out of shape and very limited in flexibility. being a hairstylist i knew i needed to rebuild my arm, shoulder and core strength before returning to work but was also to tired to start doing high energy workouts and to weak for weights. i needed something relaxing but also effective.
mindful movements pilates reformers class has been a god send for me. it has helped me in more ways then i even intended for it too. it’s my only «me time» in my busy schedule. i wish i could go more then twice a week. it is helping me regain my confidence along with overall fitness. another bonus, it also strengthens your pelvic floor. a must after child birth.
the class size is small, so you get lots of personal attention which is a must for beginners. the classes are full of all walks of life; young, old, fit, heavy, people with injuries, pregnant etc. my only wish is that i had started going sooner.

I am in love.
My hubby and I had gone 5x around September and loved it. Then a lot of life tuff happened and I hadn’t been back until now. Wow. I forgot how great it is.
Previously we had done the Reformer and the TRX classes here. Let me just tell you that TRX can kick your butt! I literally couldn’t walk the next day. But I still liked it. My husband thought it was the best thing ever. He really loves TRX and I REALLY love the Reformer!!!
–All the teachers are great and super helpful.
–Anyone can do the classes as they are kept small and the teachers help you a lot.
–There is no competition, its all at your own level
–Friendly calming environment
I seriously love it so much. It’s not easy but it’s not impossible either.
10 STARS!!!

Definitely my happy place. Love the Pilates and TRX classes as well as the packages available for classes and memberships. The instructors are enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable. Thanks girls!

I am grateful to have found a Pilates studio that also offers TRX, chair & mat Pilates as well as foam roller classes. The entire staff is knowledgeable and gives very personalized attention to each persons form. My son Jagger was born six months ago and this studio is helping me strengthen my core among other things. The owner Nicki is very accomadating. Due to my hectic work schedule and being a new mom, she helped set up a five day a week workout schedule and even added a few classes! I have worked out for years and been to a lot of places. This studio is safe, challenging and convienent. My salon is on the same street about two minutes away. I drive from Danville to the studio 5 days a week. I recommend this studio especially to new moms!

I’m very thankful to have started taking classes at Mindful Movements! The 4 person classes are small and you get very personalized attention.
Both Nicky and Zoe have been awesome. I’m really enjoying it — which is hard to say about excercise in general!
I am totally getting more flexible and feel like I am standing taller and straighter. Pilates definately works out those muscles you never use!

I started out taking private lessons so that I could get into the hang of Pilates. This was the perfect way for me to begin. I now take classes 3 nights a week and love how my body is changing. My posture is greatly improved and I feel much stronger than I have in a long time.
Exercising is challenging for me because I get bored easily. Not with Nicky pushing me in the classes; she’s always mixing it up so that I am consistently challenged and the hour long class flies by. It’s addicting!!!

I can’t say enough good things about Mindful Movements!
I’ve practiced Pilates at other studios and I have to say that I like MM the best. Nicky is great and really pays attention to form and alignment.
I am hesitant to write this review only for the fact that I don’t want her classes filling up so much that I end up on a waiting list!

I’ve been working out with Nicky at MIndful Movements for over a month now and I absolutely love it!!!
I’ve done Pilates on a mat before and it was a great workout although it was very challenging to get the posture just right to work on the intended muscles. The reformer machines at Mindful Movements help a lot to keep form and I feel as though I’m getting stronger faster using the reformers. I don’t know that I could go back to doing PIlates on a mat… ah, I’m spoiled now!
Then of course there’s the owner Nicky who is just so friendly, down to earth, and funny. She is always looking out for each person and giving lots of individual attention during the class. Since each reformer class is limited to 4 persons, you really get the specific attention to ensure you’re doing each and every exercise the right way.
The studio is a little small but I LOVE this as it keeps it more personalized and less «feeling like a gym». Although normally I despise working out, I actually look forward to my workouts at Mindful Movements… downtown Livermore is so lucky to have this!

I am not an abs person. The only pilates I’ve done is on a mat which I’ve done with very mixed results. However, at Mindful Movements Pilates Studio I found my pilates experience to be accessible and fun. My first workout on the reformer made total sense with Nicky’s guidance and patience. I was pleased to feel like I got a total body workout, which I hadn’t expected. Nicky is a clear instructor who knows anatomy and personal training inside and out. The fact that each class is limited to four people guarantees that you will get personalized attention and guidance. I honestly cannot recommend Nicky highly enough.