We offer quality classes and provide certified professional instructors
so that we can give you a great workout every time!
We welcome men and women to our studio.
Our
schedule and
description of classes
and rates will
give you all the information you need to get started. Click here
for a
peek into the studio.
Our studio is available for rentals, either on a single
or long term basis. For more information on rentals see our
rental page.
The person sweating next to you in class is probably the "owner" (well, one of them, at least). We have been owned by member students since 1999. That means we operate with no Corporate Ownership. Every cent that we collect is invested back into keeping this wonderful studio alive and thriving. The fascinating authors, academics, artists and otherwise ingenious people who populate The Works are part of something bigger than themselves, and now you are too — every time you walk through the doors. Doesn't that feel good?
Who comes to The Works?
. . . for Works Coop classes: Sophisticated Berkeley/Oakland residents interested in a grown-up version of Pilates Mat, Yoga with a focus on Balance, Iyengar Yoga, Cardio and Strength training with Intervals, and the pure fun of Cardio Dance. Use your Works class card for any class on the schedule with a PINK BOX.
. . . for Dance/Acting Classes: Works Instructors attract students from all over San Francisco Bay cause they are HOT, HOT, HOT! And their classes are addictive (in a good way). Samba, Salsa, Bhangra, Cuban, Hip Hop, Indian Classical, even Improv Acting!
. . . for more Exercise options:
Those who want even more options can check out Shola's Body Sculpt, White Crane Silat's Kung Fu, Carrie's Sharqui, and Shakti's Yoga.
The Works Schedule Updates
Pilates
Mondays @ 9am with Alyssa
Tuesdays @ 8am with Alyssa
Thursdays@ 8am with Erin
Cardio Dance
Tue @ 9:30–10:30 with Chrissy
Yoga + Balance
Wednesdays @ 9am with Alan
Total Body Conditioning — Intervals
Sundays @ 9:30am–10:45am with Karen, including Easter, April 20
Thursdays @ 9am with Karen
Shakti Yoga
Sat @ 9:30–11am with Shakti (you can use your Works class card to try this class)
Shakti also hosts class on Mon @ 5pm and Wed @ 10:15am.
Four Pilates classes in April with Joanna!
Saturdays, 8:30–9:25am April 5, 12, 19, & 26
Join us on Saturday mornings in April for a feel-good
mat class. You will leave feeling stronger, longer and
more balanced. All levels welcome.
$18 Drop-in or Works Class Card Newcomer Card: 4 classes for $25
Saturday, May 10 — Save the Date!
Celebrate the 15th Birthday Party of The Works as a Cooperative. Each of YOU has had a special role in our fantastic longevity—clasp your hands in triumph! Dancing, light refreshments, silent auction (with items from your favorite Instructors) and all your Works friends. We'll have fun together. Invitations to follow, but mark the date now.
SATURDAY, May 10 @ 4–6pm (in between your lunch and dinner dates ;)
Cardio Dancing for Deb
The event took place Tuesday, December 10 in Chrissy's Cardio Dance class, with dancers Roz, Debra, Barbara, Dorothy, Earll, Maxine, Cheryl, MorningStar, Leslie, Fernanda, Sara N, Johanna, Chris, Esther, Sarah W, Sarah EJC, and Deb herself.
Watch the VIDEO!
