FAQs

Why is Innerstellar retiring the Pilates Mat & Yoga Program after all this time?

Since we reopened the Berkeley location after the COVID shutdown in May of 2021, we’ve had a steady flow of new customers who almost exclusively want in-person Pilates Instruction. 

On the other hand, attendance for our online classes has been dwindling for some time, and sadly it is no longer financially sustainable for us to continue to offer this format to our students.

Will there be online yoga and/or Pilates Mat offerings in the future?

Yes! We understand that online classes are truly the most accessible services for many folks, so we are working on ways that we can offer online classes and services in the future, while continuing to cover our costs as a small businesses and pay our teachers well.

This year we worked together as a team to build out Marisha’s incredible new premium 12-week program Movement Medicine, which is delivered exclusively online, and we’re currently in the presale for our March 2023 round. Click here to apply!

Additionally we are dreaming up a new 8-week series format for a couple of specialty online classes, which we’ll be announcing soon. Stay tuned for more details!

Megan and Marisha will be holding down our online offerings starting in 2023, and virtual one-on-one Pilates sessions with Megan and Marisha will still be available.

Does Innerstellar have in-person offerings?

Why yes we do! We have a truly stellar team of in-person Pilates Instructors for our Private Sessions and Reformer classes, including Melanie, Hilary, Chloe and Adelle. And we’re actively hiring more talented and warm Pilates Instructors so as to keep up with the high demand we’re experiencing for this type of service.

In addition we have a small but mighty team of in-person yoga teachers who are developing a series of small group classes to be debuted in 2023 - including Kiki, Alison and McKenzie (as well as Michelle Cordero for occasional subbing). Freaking Dream Team! We’re so excited. Stay tuned for more details!

What will happen to my online membership?

Our final virtual membership charges will be debited on December 1st. If your membership charge is usually processed on a different day of the month and you’d like to continue to come to our virtual classes and enjoy your favorite teacher through December, you may purchase a drop-in for any additional classes not covered by your final membership charge.

Will you continue to have pay-what-you-can options for the Pilates Mat and yoga programs?

We hope so! In truth it is challenging to meet the high expenses of operating a small business in Berkeley, CA while also making our services affordable for our lower or fixed income community members. We are working with several of our trusted Small Business Mentors to help us figure out exactly how we can make it work. Expect to hear more about this early next year if not sooner.

And in the meantime, we DO have an Energy Exchange program for folks who can’t afford our membership rates for our in-person offerings, and we currently have openings for a few more folks to join this team. Email info@innerstellaryoga.com for more information about this program!

How can I stay in touch with my favorite yoga teacher?

Ah yes! Almost all of our yoga teachers are super active and easy to find on Instagram. 

Just put their name in the search bar OR ask them the next time you’re in class!

How can I best support Innerstellar as a small business?

Yes yes we soooo appreciate the love. We know it’s a choice to support a locally-owned, women-and-queer-run small business when the fitness and wellness industry has so many other options. 

The best way to support us is to become a member at the VIP or month-to-month level so you can enjoy a consistent and healing exercise routine that is as nourishing for your body as it is for your nervous system and Spirit.

Our membership ensures we can continue to meet our expenses as well as build into our yearly budget the pay raises, perks and benefits required for the team at Innerstellar to continue to serve our community for decades to come. Click here to check out membership options for our in-person offerings: One-on-one Sessions and Small Group Classes. The commitment starts at just one class or session a week!

Thank you so much for your well wishes and support! We thank our lucky stars every day for the opportunity to serve you!