Socialites, local fashion designers, it-girls and fit ladies from all over the city are thanking their lucky stars for the Pilates gurus' at Informed Body. In health-obsessed SF we strive to maintain full body health. That translates into being long, lean, toned, and trim. And the trainers at Informed Body are the masters at morphing clients into that coveted shape. The ambiance inside the high-ceilinged, hardwood-floored studio is one of modern serenity with a healthy dash of humor and enthusiasm. Founded by a seasoned dancer and trainer, Jill Harris, Informed Body was born from a need to provide the highest quality in personalized training in a relaxed and open environment. Sessions can be private or done in a duo / trio format. The equipment and stretching area is housed in an open space where other Pilates devotees are training simultaneously. However, the studio is never noisy or crowded. Every session is different - our favorite is when we get an hours worth of "booty beauty". Besides working on your buns, the team at Informed wants you to work on your brain. They offer free lectures on healthy eating, body image, and beauty to nourish you from the inside out. Your trainer will put you to task stretching on the barrel, lengthening on the reformer, sculpting, rhythmically breathing, and using your body and mind to reshape your physical and mental well-being. For those of you in need of a major overhaul, try one of their wellness packages where you will work with the trainers and and an Ayurvedic practitioner who will assess your lifestyle, nutrition and exercise habits and then create a 4, 6 or 8 week program to give you the tools you need to make lasting shifts.